Story collections both famous and curious, for readers of all ages.
Of all the pet stories that live on this shelf, this one belongs by the sea. When Karen moves to a new home and feels far from everything familiar, it's her dog Goldie who shows her how to be brave — one careful step at a time. A gentle, rhythmic poem about loyalty,...
Our collection of night time poems continues with this whimsical mountain adventure tale. In mountains high, where mist does swirl, lived Maggie, a brave and curious girl whose friendship with Churro the llama leads to a heartwarming journey of responsibility...
Scott and his yellow Lab, Sunny, do everything together — exploring the woods, chasing squirrels, and getting gloriously muddy. But when a dog competition tests their bond, Scott discovers something his grandfather knew all along. This story about a pet and her boy is...
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...