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Imaginative, meaningful rhyming animal stories. The ideal book for parents, grandparents, children, and millennials. Linguistic, witty inventiveness on the order of Jabberwocky and the Owl and the Pussycat to tickle the mind and imagination of children and adults of all ages. Somewhere between the North and South Poles, you will find furry and feathered friends who are wacky, whimsical, and wise. And just like people, some of these very special critters are a wee bit confused.

There is much to enjoy. Phil Huffy has created a delightful collection of short verses that are sure to entertain and amuse. His thoughtful and lively reading of these wonderful poems will be a treat to the ears, both big and small! Subjects include bears on a date, backward shoes, family vacations, flying spaghetti, and snow days.

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!

Baby Duck did just what all babies do. He grew, and he grew, and he grew, and he grew! When her mysteriously enormous egg hatches, a mother duck must figure out what to do with her dino-sized duckling in this charming rhyming adventure that will make your imagination take wing!

There’s trouble in the garden! The citrus fruits have decided they need more room for their trees, and the soft garden beds look like the perfect spot to steal. How will the leafy greens defend themselves against these sour invaders?

This is an educational book about the weather.

Learn about sharks from the comfort of dry land. These are terrifying and amazing fish. Did you know the brown shy shark hides its eyes under its tail when it's afraid? Who knew a shark could be so cute?

During a time when the world is uncertain, we need to become leaders and teachers. This book helps you do just that with your children. It teaches them (and you) how to handle some of the pandemic’s biggest buzzwords. Social distancing, shelter at home, quarantining, and something about washing your hands for 20 seconds! Hopefully, you and the kids learn something, because what we need now is a little bit of intelligent comic relief. That's why the main character, Mabel the Dog, is here.

Some needs are special, they’re not like the rest. They may leave a scar upon your chest. You may look different, have a tube, a scar. But all these things are not who you are. Even though she has a rare syndrome and some major health issues, Lucy is so much more than her “special needs”. Lucy wants you to know that in so many ways she is just like you - special indeed! Lucy’s story is a powerful voice for children with special needs, disabilities, and illnesses.

Sensing Summer is a children's book about the five senses while discovering the beautiful summer season.

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.

Tally McNally is an alley cat who loves to tally! He keeps track of all sorts of contests - who wins the most races, who is the tallest, who can climb the most trees, and more. When the results are counted up, Tally is always the winner. One rainy day, Tally competes to become the “wettest cat”. But he goes too far and gets into a jam. Will his friends - who lose to him tally after tally - find a way to save him?

"Paul Revere's Ride" and other poems suitable for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades.

"The Pied Piper of Hamline" and other poems suitable for second and third grade....

"Casey at the Bat" and other poems suitable for fourth and fifth grade students.

A collection of poems suitable for kindergartners and first grade, read by award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti.

When you're at school be on the look out for anyone who looks upset. Try to be kind and you just might find a friend that you haven't yet met!

This book is a must-listen for kids and grown-ups who never really grew up. Be prepared to hold your nose as the Phantom Pumper strikes again. Stare in awe at the giant snail. Feel for Harry the Rat as he desperately tries to find a friend. And dodge the ogres as they attempt to snotify anyone nearby. Some of the characters are nice. Some aren’t. You decide! The Witch with the Wonky Broomstick is a great book to encourage youth to love poetry.

As well as writing Treasure Island and Jekyll and Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson also wrote the perennially popular A Child's Garden of Verses (1885), a collection of poems for younger readers. Many of Stevenson's greatest poems were included in that volume. Award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti recites six of these favorites including "Looking-Glass River", "My Shadow", and "Sing Me a Song of a Lad that is Gone".

Ready, set, boo! It’s Halloween night, and there is one house on the block that offers more than just tricks or treats. If you stop by, you might be greeted by two of the friendliest ghosts you could ever meet, and they are dying for someone to stay and play a game with them. Meet Peek and Boo, two lovable characters who invite you into their home for some "not too scary" Halloween fun. But beware, there are many surprising things to see and do inside. If you are brave enough to stay and play, you might meet a lot of others here too.