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Magic at the Zoo: A Whimsical Tale by Susan C. Barnes
Sally’s first grade class took a field trip to the zoo. They saw many types of unique and exotic animals, to include tropical birds. While Sally was alone, watching some tropical birds, something magical occurred. She was taken by surprise. Would you like to know what happened?
Search for the Elusive White Rhino: Ava & Alan Macaw
While playing in the rainforest one day, Ava and Alan behold an interesting site. It was a small bird flitting from tree to tree looking anxious. They talk to her and find out she’s nervous to be by herself. But she wasn’t looking for others of her kind, but a white Rino! Join Ava and Alan on this adventure and find out why.
Max and Voltaire: Getting To Know You
The touching and humorous adventures of Max, a jolly but fundamentally serious and wise cat, and Voltaire, a kind and courageous dog with a sense of humor, challenge us to think about how special every day can be and that no matter how bad a situation is, it can change for the better. Through the eyes of Max, Voltaire, a supporting cast of furry pals and bipeds, explore such themes as making new friends, adapting to change, fostering tolerance, lending a helping hand and getting along with others. Max and Voltaire is the first in a series of illustrated books about how embracing both the familiar and the different can make our lives continually interesting and rewarding. The messages about making new friends, adapting to change, tolerance, lending a helping hand and getting along with others are gently handled through the filter of a cat (Max) and a dog (Voltaire) and a supporting cast of furry friends and bipeds. Their touching and humorous adventures in a small town in France and in other countries challenge us to think about how special every day can be and that no matter how bad a situation is, it can change for the better. A fun read for children and animal lovers of all ages.
Jazz and Ella: A Musical & Heartfelt Story by Jeff Lovell
Fourteen year old Jazz O’Neill meets Ella Butler on an airplane ride from their homes in the Chicago area. They become friends at once, and as they chat, a magical being greets them and gives them each a magic amulet. When they get to Disney, they find themselves transported to another world. Here they view several unhappy moments from their respective pasts: first, they meet and have to deal with two beings, one of which seems to be Ella’s deceased mother and the other who seems to be Jazz’ father. The two teenagers are able to dismiss the two visions as falsehoods, but they immediately have to relive two dreadful situations. Jazz has to confront three school bullies who tormented and terrified him. Ella relives a situation where other girls’ jealousy of her keeps her from making the cheerleading squad.
Returning to Disney, they learn that their parents intend to marry and that the wedding will take place in a few days at one of the resort hotels. Again Jazz and Ella go to ride on Space Mountain and are transformed into another world. Here they are shown several visions which depict the Seven Deadly Sins, and they learn to confront their deepest fears. Ella and Jazz even jump off a cliff, certain that they need to do it to overcome fear of heights; then Jazz has to climb the cliff. He learns a life lesson about persistence, bravery and self-reliance.
Once the wedding is over, Jazz and Ella go to Epcot Center and ride the Spaceship Earth Ride. Instead of tableaus about the past, however, they see tableaus depicting their future: their high school years, then college decisions, then marriage, and death.
Jazz and Ella learn the value of confronting fears, of being strong and brave, and of dismissing fears. They find themselves in a lifetime friendship and resolve to face the future with courage and determination and loyalty.
Rescue of Vincent: A Gripping Mystery by Bob Doerr
The Rescue of Vincent: Book 2 in The Enchanted Coin Series is a 31,000 word fantasy adventure targeted at Middle Grade readers. Imagine being a fourteen year old again and finding a coin that seems to give off a light of its own. The coin has your name on it, and instructs you to toss it into a fountain next to the Tree of Life. That’s what happens in The Rescue of Vincent, and what starts my protagonist off on a magical adventure that many young boys and girls would love to have. This book is “G” rated.
Ricky Street’s discovery of a magic coin results in his transportation to a strange world where he meets up with three other young teenagers from different planets and faces a number of life threatening challenges.
Bo, the Far Too Polite Pirate: A Funny Kids’ Adventure
This is a story about a young boy born into a family of pirates. He enjoys the pirate stories and songs they share but when he goes out on an actual pirate raid he discovers this is not for him. He fails miserably, so his dad insists he attend Pirate Training School. After several misadventures and failures here, he decides if he is to be a pirate, he will be a nice pirate. He shares the treasures he finds, rescues other pirates in peril and generally does kind things. This eventually wins his crew over but further angers his father and his teachers. I believe this will speak to any who have been bullied or forced to conform or to parents that need to let their little ones grow and learn and be themselves. This story also allows for so many further adventures as Bo teaches others about being kind and considerate.
Finding a Friend: An Uplifting Story by Diana Wallis Taylor
A unique heartwarming story about a family of mice who live under the pantry in a lonely house. The mice learn the true meaning of courage and the importance of friendship.
Hailey, The Brave Little Koala: A Children’s Book
Hailey is sad because she’s smaller than all her friends. But when a mouse is caught inside a log, Hailey soon learns that being small is a good thing. Follow her on her exciting adventure!
Help Protect the African Wild Dog Den
On a mission to find new friends one day, Ava and Alan soar over the African Grasslands. Below they saw a curious creature. It had spots like a leopard but the body of a dog. Ava and Alan fly down and meet this curious creature. In getting to know Danny, the African Wild Dog, they find out that his species is in danger from lions in the area. This takes Ava and Alan on a feather raising adventure while they try to protect the African Wild Dog pups.
Search For the Lost Fennec Fox: Ava & Alan Macaw Adventure
On a particular hot day, Ava and Alan go searching for a watering hole. But they find themselves on the edge of the desert where they hear a small fennec fox crying. They find out the young fennec fox is sad because his siblings make fun of him because his ears are bigger than all the others. But when one of the young kits go missing, Ava and Alan help him show his family how important his ears really are. Follow Ava and Alan on this exciting adventure.
