Story collections both famous and curious, for readers of all ages.
Mia loves playing dress-up, but a mysterious talking mirror sends her on a quest to find her true reflection. This is one of those gentle story poems that teaches little ones that the most beautiful thing they can wear is a smile. In a town not far from here,Lived a...
Jamie thinks a new app will make her famous, but instead, it challenges her to put down the phone and live in the moment. This modern take on coming of age stories explores the pressure of social media and the joy of finding your true self offline. Jamie's thumb...
When a kind man and a friend from the sea find a smiling baby, they build a special home where two worlds meet. This sweet adaptation from the 1001 Nights teaches little ones that sharing makes life more fun. Once upon a time, there was a kind old man named Malik who...
When a wise sage meets a mysterious girl from the ocean depths, two very different worlds begin to blend. This retelling of one of the classic 1001 nights stories celebrates how curiosity and kindness can build a bridge between the land and the sea. In the ancient...
The story of a pet can change a child's life in unexpected ways. When eleven-year-old Karen moves to the coastal town of Pelican Cove with her yellow Labrador, Goldie, she discovers that adjusting to change is easier with a faithful companion by her side. They explore...
Witness the wonder of Smoky Mountain elk through a child's eyes in this heartwarming tale. Little Willow, daughter of dedicated park rangers, experiences the magical moment when these magnificent creatures return to their ancestral lands after decades of absence. In...
Set among the misty peaks and hidden trails of stories of Appalachia, follow twelve-year-old Maggie as she embarks on a dangerous journey with only her favorite llama, Churro, by her side to prove she can help save the family’s mountain lodge. Chapter One: Maggie and...
Willow has been dreaming of the past, but today she witnesses history in the making. As the smoky mountains elk return to the valley, she discovers a deep connection to a boy who tried to protect them a century ago. Chapter One: Whispers in the ValleyChapter Two: The...
Stories with rhyming words bring a musical quality to bedtime that children love. Join Elizabeth and Mary Ann Ogle as they embark on a springtime adventure from their mountain cabin to discover beautiful wildflowers. In a mountain cabin, cozy and small, Two...
Appalachian stories and mountain wisdom follow sisters as they set out from their cabin to find the rare wild flower, Pink Lady Slippers. They never expect that rising creek waters will test their courage and quick thinking. It was a crisp spring morning in the Smoky...
In this charming story in poem, Helen the wise hen protects Firefly Farm with her watchful ways. When a fox threatens the peaceful nighttime sanctuary, Helen's quiet attentiveness proves more valuable than Hank the rooster's loud crowing. Firefly Farm, a special...
When Ali finds an old bottle in his net, he expects a few coins, not a giant surprise in a cloud of smoke! Discover how kindness tames a magical grump in this retelling of the fisherman and the genie. Once upon a time, there was a kind fisherman named Ali. He lived...