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Follow Jack O'Lantern on his journey from tiny seed to a big and beautiful orange pumpkin. See the world through the "eyes" of Jack as he grows and finally leaves the pumpkin patch for his own adventure.

There once was a bright blue house with a slippery slate roof and a creaky crooked porch. The porch was a peaceful gathering place, and the man who lived there often sat and enjoyed the view and the humans and animals who so often stopped by. One day the man in the bright blue house with the slippery slate roof and the creaky crooked porch was watching the current summer storm, when he realized he was no longer alone. A small, injured brown squirrel sat motionless just a few feet away.... Would the man in the bright blue house be able to help the wounded little squirrel?

Mom and Dad excitedly called out to her. “Muffin, let’s go for a ride!” The little family drove and drove for what seemed like years of Muffin’s doggie life. Where were they taking her? When Dad pulled into the parking lot, Muffin became a little nervous, because this was somewhere new. The place was big, like a giant maze, and her eyes hadn’t adjusted to the bright lights. Then, suddenly, she saw it, for the very first time...her shadow! It seemed to follow her everywhere. What was the shadow, and will Muffin get free of it?

It was August, and Red was thrilled about the first day of school, and nervous as she boarded the yellow school bus into the unknown. What would this new adventure bring? Join Red as she experiences her exciting first week, and meets her teacher, Mrs. Bloom, and her new friend Violet. She draws pictures, colors apples, and creates patterns; kindergarten is amazing!

Join A. J. as she discovers a summer of fun with her mom. The phones stay home while mother and daughter go on simple adventures - discovering four leaf clovers, animals in the clouds, and lightning bugs in a starlit sky.

Join us for the tale of a special leaf named Bud, whose life journey reminds us that we are all important and needed. Bud starts out as a tiny bud - small and insignificant - yet he arrives into this life with a feeling of purpose and hope. Soon he grows into a beautiful, vibrant piece of the Mighty Oak Tree, taking his place in the circle of life, and thrives as he recognizes his part in something greater. Those who have sought a children's book that gently explains the topics of life and death need look no further.