In this adventure story, young Nova discovers she is a Star Seeker, chosen to help restore the ancient connections between Earth and stars; guided by her grandmother's wisdom and a mysterious star-speckled cat named Orion, she gathers forgotten cosmic wisdom while...
Exciting journeys and explorations
The Great Egg Detective
Wise eggs don’t crack under pressure—they hatch a plan! This Humpty Dumpty story is a celebration of friendship, intuition, and the wisdom that comes from believing in one another. Princess Elena stared at the pieces of delicate shell scattered across the castle...
The Brave Prince Codadad
Travel to ancient Harran, where courageous Prince Codadad saves his brothers despite their cruelty. He rises above vengeance, imparting a timeless lesson from One Thousand and One Nights that echoes through the ages. Once upon a time, in a beautiful city called...
The Story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Journey to ancient Persia where a humble woodcutter stumbles upon a thieves' secret cave filled with untold riches. When danger follows Ali home, it's his clever sister Marjana who weaves a plan to outsmart the forty thieves and their leader. This beloved Story of Ali...
Llamas on the LeConte Trail
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...
Return of the Elk
When twelve-year-old Willow's ranger parents participate in the Smoky Mountains elk reintroduction program, she discovers an unexpected connection to the past. Through mysterious dreams, Willow meets Jonah, a boy from the 1800s who witnessed the last elk's...
Springtime at the Ogle Cabin
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...
How the First Letter Was Written
Rudyard Kipling stories come alive with this retelling of "How the First Letter Was Written.” Young Taffy, a cave girl full of curiosity and imagination, accidentally invents the very first written message. When her father's fishing spear breaks and a stranger appears...
How Kangaroo Learned to Hop
This charming adaptation from the Just So Stories explains how Kangaroo developed his distinctive hop. Journey to ancient Australia where a proud, dancing animal seeks to be different from all the others. Young readers that our unique qualities often emerge through...
How the Elephant’s Child’s Got His Trunk
How elephant got his trunk is revealed in this charming retelling of Rudyard Kipling's beloved tale. When young Elbert's endless questions drive his family to distraction, he embarks on an adventure to the great grey-green, greasy Limpopo River to discover what...
Monkey Business
Hang on to your hats, dear readers! In this delightful story about monkeys, traditional folklore meets whimsy as young Kavi faces the challenge of recovering his father's stolen caps with unexpected help from a certain striped-hat-wearing cat! Let's dive headfirst...
Rusty’s Dream of Belonging
Deep in the dappled forest, a lonely invention with a creaky voice wishes for a true friend. Discover a heartwarming story about a robot named Rusty and the gentle boy who helps make his biggest wish come true. It’s a tale of unexpected friendship and finding exactly...













