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Maddy Wants To Grow Up Now!This charming children's story revolves around Maddy, a little girl who, suddenly, fervently desires to do everything her older sister does.Maddy becomes upset upon discovering she cannot wear lip-gloss or paint her nails like her older sister. She cries and pouts, no longer wanting to be a little girl, she wants to GROW up now. Mommy, Daddy, and Hershey come to the rescue to wipe her tears away. Mommy and Daddy spend the day showing Maddy how special she is. They help her understand how precious it is to be a little girl. Maddy's eyes sparkle with delight when she learns that only little girls can get as much ice cream as they want.

Darren and Lin, both age 5, are friends who find a wallet. They were conflicted about what to do with it. It had money in it. They hid it and fantasized about the many things they could do with the money. They, however, had nagging thoughts about the wallet belonging to someone else.What did they finally do?

What if every frustration could be turned into a positive thought? "Thank you world" is a story that allows children (and parents!) to see things under a different light, offering an uplifted view on everyday problems.

Fun rhymes with all the feels -- this clever comic will make you laugh, cry, and all the emotions in between!

A child of the woods and a spirit of the world. Always follow the faeries and ride the dragons.

From learning all about fishing at the lake, to the importance of practicing patience while you wait to catch your first fish, you are sure to enjoy the many adventures that awaits your new lake life!Don't forget your tackle box!

This story is based on my journey to Vancouver, BC, Canada. "The Burds" are very real and we're still the best of friends. It's a friendship or more so family, that without, I don't know where I would be in this life. To everyone reading this, I hope you've found your "burds" and those who haven't, keep searching they're out there somewhere. Onwards and upwards!

This is Mark, he has a fin, he is big and grey with a toothy grin. He has some friends, do you know who? They look like him and have big teeth too. Mark has some friends but wanted more, he came looking close to shore. But do you think the people wanted to play? This delightful tale follows Mark the Shark as he searches for some friends. This is sure to engage and enlighten young audiences in an exciting and entertaining way.

Amelia is a nine-year-old who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. She lives with her parents, younger siblings and Granny. She often gets frustrated with how her diabetes affects her life. She complains about how unfair it is for her to have this disease; how she can hardly have any sugar when her brother can have doughnuts whenever he wants. One day, as she perches in her favorite spot in a tree, secretly listening as her Granny tells a strange story about three buckets, Amelia accidently falls and breaks her arm.As she lies unconscious, Amelia has a strange meeting with three Sages, who have her drink a cup of an Essence each from three buckets; Wait, With, and Wonderful. She converses with each Sage, learning the meaning behind each Essence and how, if she works on her 'state of mind', her With can become a simple matter of a Wait and she can live a happier life in her Wonderfuls.

An engaging tale about the value of friendship. Sam, a lovable Labrador Retriever, is in need of help from Muffin, a snobby, selfish cat, in order to save his two friends, Mr. and Mrs. Cockatiel. Will Sam be able to convince Muffin that being a good friend is worth it?

I Imagine... Can you? It's time to enter the African Savannah and see what it would be like to be one of the BIG 5!

A Big, Gray Whale-Of-A Tale is a whimsical, lighthearted story of a curious whale and the little fish that live in a deep cove in the sea. Even a big whale can make a mistake and try to fit into small places where it cannot go. But the little fish help him out and provide a simple and brilliant solution for the big whale's curiosity. The illustrations show beautiful underwater colors with whale and fish communications translated in underwater action and happy excitement

Little Trevor eagerly exclaims, "I'm gonna make a sandwich all by myself". In his best effort, he gets stuck while leaving out a key ingredient in his sandwich creation. He determines to get it right and this time he won't forget the ....?Sharen Pearson's whimsical, sing-song story will have your young child saying, "I'll do it all by myself".

Koala was living happily on a tree in a lush forest. Thunder roars one night, and huge storm sweeps through the woods and destroys Koala's house. Having lost his home, Koala decides to build a treehouse - this time, a sturdy one that lasts. Koala rejects help from others, believing he can achieve this alone. But through the story, Koala realises the importance of accepting help and working in a team.

In a dark and lonely corner of the world a light keeper makes a discovery that changes many lives, including her own.

Connor knows she's a unicorn. But, without a horn, who's going to believe her?

Paco has a pleasant day-to- day life with Clive, but at night, he sometimes has magical dreams. Go with Paco to see those dreams.

This book is a classic tale of the lengths that friends are willing to go for one another. It teaches you about the consequences of your actions and how it can affect not just you but others around you.

It's a brand new year. The first day of school.The kids are nervous. Drew and Sue are not cool.They wonder and worry and can't wait to see.Just who, oh who, will their new teacher be?"There's only one teacher for us that will do. Miss B in Room 3!"They begin to imagine just who will they get?What happens next, what do you bet?

This is Fetch is created from the author's memories of her Boxer, Cagney. Fetch is clearly the clown that a Boxer is known to be: from stealing underwear on a clothesline to leaping off a bridge into a pond. Dogs are loved for many different reasons, and Fetch gives his owner a variety of laughable situations that endear him to her, proving how easy it is to love a Boxer.

It was a hot, hot day, in an old, old house, when a thin, thin cat, saw a bold, bold mouse...Join the thin, thin cat and the bold, bold mouse on their fast-paced, adventures as they chase their way through the town, past a whole host of colourful characters, but beware!The cheese was all boiling and bubbling away.Hot cheese gets so hot on a hot summer's day...Will the thin, thin cat get the upper hand with his super, crafty plans or will the bold, bold mouse have the last laugh?Dive into the bubbling, fast flowing, River of Cheese and find out for yourself!

Owen is just a regular kid. He goes to school, plays computer games, walks his dog and reads books about aliens. He does not think brushing or flossing his teeth is really important but boy, is he wrong! One day he visits the dentist and his whole world changes. Do you ever wonder what would happen if you didn't brush and floss? Follow Owen as he goes from having a regular dentist appointment to finding himself in a whole world of trouble. Find out just how important brushing and flossing can be when you read Mouth Monster.

Maurice the Moose is a superhero. Or, at least Maurice 'thinks' he is a superhero.Everywhere he goes, wearing his special costume, Maurice likes to believe he is helping out the villagers where he lives with his superhero actions. He is so convinced of this he even has a name for himself...Maurice the Marvellous.The trouble is, his fellow villagers do not think he is a superhero at all. He is so clumsy and awkward - and causes such chaos in their lives - that they brand him Maurice the MENACE!Then, after one calamity too many, Maurice is banished and told to go home...but as the season of goodwill approaches and the villagers face a Christmas calamity, could it be time for him to prove that he IS Maurice the Marvellous after all...?!

Heart of a Child is a book of love and encouragement written for children during times of so much anxiety and confusion. It is meant as a gentle reminder of the power of kindness, mutual respect, and love of self in every situation. The book encourages children as they are searching for answers to so many difficult situations and as they are learning to maneuver complicated relationships. It also encourages children to be authentic to themselves in a way that is respectful and kind to others. Lastly it is a loving reminder to look deep inside themselves as they search for answers. This. book encourages resiliency and love of self in a rhyming format, illustrated with adorable animal illustrations and is meant to be shared by a loving adult with a child.