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Rook and the Magic Door

by Danica Barreau

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Rook, a curious and friendly dog, in this captivating new children’s book. Vibrant illustrations bring to life Rook’s story as he delights his mother with the increasingly extraordinary treasures he finds on the other side of his pet door. When one day he carries in something impossible, his mother discovers that Rook’s door is not an ordinary one! Follow Rook on his journeys through the door, where he finds new and marvelous places to explore and... more

Saving Madonna

by Kate Bristow

Italy 1943. As the Allies bomb Milan, Elena Marchetti reluctantly gives up her coveted job as an art curator in the city to return to her family farm near Urbino. She takes up a new role assisting Pasquale Rotondi, the Superintendent of Arts in the region, in protecting works of art from all over Italy that have been hidden in the relative safety of the countryside. At a family celebration, Elena reunites with Luca, a close childhood friend. A shattering event instigated by the occupying German... more

We’re The Same, We’re Different and We All Belong

by KayJay Miller

In her own heartwarming, hilarious words, Marnie, a spunky multiracial kindergartener, explores the concept of diversity. She finds that differences (e.g. race, size, accent, learning styles, ways of moving around etc.) are only one part of a person's unique story.

Holi Colors!

by Deven Jatkar

It is the day before India's Festival of Colors, Holi! Maya is looking forward to splashing and spraying colors with her friends and family. She falls on her head and wakes up in a black and white world with a chaos of colors. Why do everyone and everything look so different? Will Maya be able to play Holi tomorrow? And what fun is Holi without the colors? Maya heads out to explore this confusing world.

I Like Ducks: All Year Long (Wild Acres Farm Series)

by Carolyn Wild

I LIKE DUCKS: ALL YEAR LONG is a beginner reader that showcases the four seasons with the life of the Indian Runner ducks on the Wild Acres farm. This charming story features engaging photos paired with simple text, fun science facts and a picture dictionary, which means this just-right text will help build independence and confidence for young readers.

The Quest for Avalon

by Nikki Bennett

In a world ravaged by a devastating pandemic, what lengths would you go to ensure the survival of your family? In The Quest for Avalon, follow the harrowing journey of a desperate family barely surviving on America's decimated West Coast. As a new, more sinister outbreak looms, with no vaccine in sight, their only hope lies in a daring plan: escape to a remote, deserted island where they can wait out the deadly contagion and hope for a semblance of civilization to emerge once the storm passes... more

Anthony: A Day of Toys

by R.L Clark

Anthony: A Day of Toys is a fun story about a boy named Anthony who loves his toys so much that he has a hard time parting with them. Toys are his life until one day Anthony learns that there's a time and place for his toys, and sometimes even in the most unexpected places he can enjoy a day of toys. You and your child will enjoy Anthony: A Day of Toys, a tale that shows children that there's a time and place to play and learn. Children may not always get what they want, but sometimes during ... more

Super Short Stories

by Mark C. Wallfisch

100 stories that are super short. None is more than 300 words. You can read one in a flash. Some are funny. Some are poignant. All are short.

Finding JOY In the Midst of Grief: Continuing in God's Loving Grip Through Loss of a Loved One

by Kay Thomson

Finding JOY takes its readers along twists and turns as the author walks through the tunnel of grief while dealing with the loss of her husband of 44 years. It is not easy to accept life when God takes something cherished from your grasp. As you read through the pages and the pathway traveled, you will find that God does not punish us; rather, He opens our hands and hearts to receive what He has for those of us who remain until our own journey comes to an end. You will learn that the will of ... more

Running As Fast As I Can

by John Graham

Growing up in the mill slums surrounding Pittsburgh, all that Daniel Robinson ever wanted was a family who loved him. Instead, he was ignored by a mother who hid in her room praying to an unseen God, and a drunk for a father who used everyone as a punching bag.

He thought he found love in college with Elizabeth. But she dropped him as soon as someone “with better prospects” came along. Daniel spends the next ten years wandering the country throughout the turbulent 1960&rsquo... more

The Termination of Alek Krasinski

by James McMillan

When terminated from his job of thirty years, Alek Krasinski cannot accept the change in his life and becomes embittered and enraged. Increasingly irrational in the way he regards his situation, he begins exhibiting bizarre behavior and ultimately comes to see himself as fighting for justice against the forces of evil, leading to a dramatic and unexpected climax.

Hunnie Bunny's Garden

by Deborah Carter Martin

Hunnie Bunny’s Garden is an enchanting picture book that offers both a charming story and important life lessons. Through the endearing character of Hunnie Bunny, it’s a delightful blend of entertainment and education which promotes discussions about nature, gardening, sustainability, and healthy eating.

One Perfect Now

by andora henson

One Perfect Now is the story of Sandy Weston’s journey through incredible love and unbearable loss. She embarks on a journey she never wanted to take and along her journey she finds the identity she thought she lost, the strength she hadn’t realized she had, and the courage to walk into the future she always wanted.

Lost Seeds: The Beginning

by Teresa Mosley Sebastian

Lost Seeds is the story of two brothers, Dublin and Timothy Brisco, born into poverty at the turn of the twentieth century to formerly enslaved parents. From birth, they witness firsthand the atrocities their parents had to endure and themselves experience the continued struggles of being Black in the South. Encounters with physical abuse, mental illness, and racism define the brothers’ lives, and despite their best efforts to survive, the seeds of slavery’s wickedness inevitably spawn and lead ... more

Deedee and Bird

by MonnieBiloney

Deedee dances to the beat of her own drum and with Bird by her side the two learn valuable lessons about friendship and honesty. The story begins by introducing us to our main character, Deedee, whose headstrong personality is brought to the spotlight as she stubbornly persists in convincing her parents to get her a pet. When her parents finally make her wish come true, we meet Deedee’s new best friend and sidekick, Bird. The two friends find themselves in a tough spot when Deedee loses her ... more

COACH 'EM UP!

by JEROME DEBOSE

A Tv Miniseries written in Gorgeous colorful Books.

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