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This adorable audiobook celebrates all the familiar milestones and moments shared by every single kindergartener. Whether it's the first-day-of-school jitters or the hundredth-day-of-school party, every aspect of the kindergarten experience is introduced with a light and funny poem.

Somewhere between the twisted worlds of Tim Burton, the parables of C.S. Lewis, and the bouncing meters of Dr. Seuss, you'll find the upside down town of Nottingswood. Having cast out the majestic guardian who was once their protector, Nottingswood built the Great Wall to block out the sun. Now holed up in their houses, Nottingsfolk are content to let their town decay into a colorless wasteland. Until one day...a curious cry from the center of town catches the attention of a pair of twins who guard the Great Nottings Gate.

Have you ever met Oscar the orgo? He’s a creature you might not know. With a long, thin neck, and only two legs, he tends to hang out in the snow. When Oscar wakes one noisy morning, he is in for a big surprise. More orgo have gathered outside his cozy cave, while their young pups learn what orgo do best.

Rudy is not a very nice rat according to Rosa Raccoon and the other children. He does bad things and says mean stuff and no one wants to play with him. So Hamilton decides to have a talk with Rudy. However, when Rudy Rat sees Hamilton Troll, he gets so afraid he runs off, which clues in Hamilton that Rudy may need a friend more than they thought. Hamilton then encourages the children to put their "PAWS" together for friendship.

Emotions run high when Starlit challenges Hamilton to a race. Hamilton's certain he can't lose, and Starlit's sure she'll win. The characters plan a course that takes the trolls through Hamilton's world. It's an action-packed race. Yet that's when the story takes an unexpected turn.

Surprise! Looking up to the sky watching ducks fly by, Hamilton sees something he has never seen before; another troll! Hamilton suddenly realizes he's not the only troll in the world. Leaping at the chance to learn more, he begs Starlit to stay for a while then introduces her to all of his friends. The next day, he can't find her and he begins to worry. The search for the missing troll is only the first challenge. When they approach Hamilton's picnic, there's another surprise.

Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago and are now extinct, yet they left behind clues that tell their story. Hamilton Troll comes across one of those clues, a fossil that leads him and the Beaver brothers up the river to a dinosaur museum where they learn so much about these prehistoric animals, including how big some of them were. However, it is when Hamilton Troll walks up to a hatching nest of eggs and meets these dinosaurs first hand that he discovers how great and magnificent these creatures once were.

When Oscar the orgo hatches from his egg, it isn't long before he realizes that he can sing. The problem is, once Oscar starts singing, his mum can't make him stop!

Charlie Shoe finds tying his laces confusing. Whenever he tries, he gets in a muddle and often gives up. But without his shoelaces tied, Charlie trips and falls, and Sophie can’t bear to watch.

This happy-go-lucky little Bear cub loves to explore! One day he follows a butterfly into the dark woods where he sees a curious sight and a shimmering light. A beautiful white horse needs help and this tiny young bear hurries to save him. What follows is a magically inspirational tale of what can happen if you follow your heart, have good in your soul, and do good deeds. Rhyming story, strong moral values, and scripture about unicorns. Once you receive the gold on your head, the magic will flourish, the magic will spread.

Children can celebrate the special teacher in their life with this collection of short poems that sings the praises of the excellent educator they know and love. From their kindness working with their students to their ability to make the most complicated of topics make sense, this is the perfect gift book for any teacher.

Share, Share, Share! is an emotionally intelligent, rhyming story about a child's reluctance to share and a parent's gentle reminder of the benefits that you experience when you allow others to be involved.

Annie and Willie's Prayer was written by Sophia P. Snow in 1884 and has since become a family tradition for many. It's a heartwarming story of how two children help teach their father the true meaning of Christmas.