
When Daniel’s mother dies, he’s sent to live with his grandparents in Utah while his father works away. Feeling lost, he takes on a paper route—and through the people he meets and the lessons he learns, he finds that the spirit of Christmas often arrives in the quietest, most ordinary moments.
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Dive into a rollicking, potato-packed adventure with "Oh The Mashed Potatoes"! When an enthusiastic cook decides to make a little extra mashed potatoes, they unleash a starchy tsunami that sweeps through kitchens, neighborhoods, and eventually the cosmos!
Bright and playful illustrations bring this hilarious tale to life, capturing the chaos of mashed potatoes that climb higher and higher, from cityscapes to celestial bodies. As the fluffy avalanche overflows, it teaches a light-hearted but important lesson about the perils of excess.
The Oldest Tree is a tender retelling of the night Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane—seen through the eyes of an ancient olive tree who has stood through seasons of silence, waiting. As strangers enter the grove and a hush deeper than night settles in, the tree begins to understand that something sacred is unfolding beneath its branches.
Told in lyrical rhyme and paired with dreamlike illustrations, this story invites children and families into a moment of holy stillness—a place where even trees can listen, and mercy blooms where tears once fell.
Have you ever felt too small, too clumsy, or just not enough? Join our determined little bumblebee on a heartwarming journey that proves even the biggest challenges can be overcome with courage, hard work, and a little bit of heart.
Packed with whimsical illustrations and an uplifting message, Even a Bumblebee Can Fly is a delightful reminder for readers young and old that it's not about the shape or the size—it's about the will to try.
Every child feels overwhelmed sometimes, as if a storm is brewing in their chest.
This heartwarming story-poem follows a boy who learns to face the swirling winds of worry and fear that live inside him. Through gentle rhymes and comforting truths, The Boy and the Storm Inside teaches young readers that true courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about embracing all their emotions and finding strength in vulnerability.
Meet the scrappiest, most passionate baseball team you've ever seen. With old gloves and big dreams, this group of underdogs plays not for the cheers of the crowd, but for the sheer love of the game. Their journey is tough, their battles on every base fierce, but their spirits are unbreakable.
In the heart of the climax, the championship teeters on the edge, with everything resting on a critical pop fly and a right fielder who's more dreamer than player. This isn't just a story about baseball; it's about finding your place, embracing your moments, and sometimes, just sometimes, seeing something magical that others might miss.
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