Winter is a hard time to get motivated to get out of bed even for those in the deep trench. Dina learns the best days can come from pushing yourself a little.
These warm stories encourage family reading, the exploration and expression of feelings, and emotional wellbeing. Beginning reader features include stories meant to guide family discussion and inquiry.
This heartwarming collection of two stories by award-winning authors helps children and families understand the COVID-19 crisis. Each book focuses on a different aspect of the pandemic, from first responders to the importance of wearing masks. Charming meaningful narratives will leave readers feeling inspired, safe, and above all, hopeful.
Kid-friendly stories about self-esteem give warm, fuzzy feelings to readers and listeners alike. Diverse, and simple words will keep kids engaged while they learn to feel good about themselves, and appreciate others, too.
Whimsical stories provide important life lessons on diversity, inclusivity, and kindness, as well as social emotional themes relevant to all ages including self-acceptance, quieting the mind, and loving oneself. Expressive language will delight young readers while building vocabulary.
Nkechi‘s wish to be an ant was granted by the wind of wishes, but not without a prize to be paid. The story teaches the child about hard work and responsibility. It also takes us through the world of ants and how they build their colony. This is from the collection series, “Grandma Wura‘s Story Hut‘‘.
Teensie has just been struck by lightning and is hearing a strange voice! Join him as he learns about his new-found power and imagines the things he can accomplish with it!
A message from Teensie:
Being in a tank has its advantages. Primarily, people forget that I’m there. I mean, let’s be realistic for a moment, even when they do remember I’m around, they don’t see me as a threat.
I’m just a harmless goldfish.
But that’s not my full story. See, I’m more than just a goldfish. I can talk - and the people I talk to can understand me.
I live with an amazing family, Melinda and her father, who are doing everything they can do to keep me safe and give me the life I dream about.
Melinda has her books, and I have mine. This is my side of the story. In Tales From the Tank you’ll hear about what actually goes on in the Longers' home, and out in the community!
Come with me, and let me take you underwater to experience the adventure my way!
From Porsche Ray:
This short story is Season 1: Episode 1 of Tales From the Tank - short stories that take place within the full-size novels. Season 1 matches up with Book 1 of the MELINDA series, “Melinda and Her Father Go Scuba Diving'.
These stories contain bonus content NOT included in the novels, but the storyline does run parallel to what you will see in the larger books.
Like all books in the MELINDA series, the content is safe, fun, and absolutely age-appropriate.
'My sister Ellen and I didn’t get along. It’s not that we didn’t love each other, we just couldn’t stand each other.'
A little bit of comedy, a little bit of science fiction, a little bit of horror, and a lot of Fun, Funny, Spooky Adventures from the Audie Award Nominated author of “The Zombie Cat”
For nearly two decades, author and storyteller Mark Binder has been sharing his 'autobiographical fiction' with listeners of all ages.
'I write these stories for adults, and then I tell them to kids,' he says. 'It's fun being able to share stories across generations.'
With genetic mutations, insane bullies, explosions, poisonous snakes, ghosts and other assorted comic mishaps, this book makes your family seem normal!
Contents- It Ate My Sister
- The PI Kid
- The Bully and the Shrimp
- My Grandfather's Turkey
- Runninghead
- Where There's Smoke…
- The Tale of Bad Breath Bill
- The Haunted Playground
- Abu Hassan's Mighty Wind (from the Arabian Nights)
- Ellen vs. the Snake
Bonus material for the audiobook
- The first (and only) audiobook 'Middleduction'
- Bonus live version of the title story
- Bonus author conversation about storytelling and audiobooks.
Warning: may contain traces of snake venom and slug slime.
Mark Binder is the Audie Award nominated author and storyteller, who tours the world sharing stories with readers and listeners of all ages.
- Check out his tour calendar at markbinderbooks.com/tour
- Listen to live tracks on Spotify
- Follow on social media @markbinderbooks
When Zafera goes to school for the first time, all the children laugh and tease. But, Zafera does not understand so she just smiles. A beautiful story about shining bright no matter what, because our differences are our greatest gifts. And if you do, others will eventually see.
The Little Green jacket a story based on true events about a little green jacket that travels through the lives of different children, who live in very different places, and ends up on the other side of the world after a natural disaster. Find out how the little green jacket experiences being a donation and the
Yes, I See You is a charming story about being kind because everyone has a story, and those stories can change us.
Elu is kind. She has a gift. She can see and feel another person's pain. Through her grace, friendship, and understanding, the burden of what another carries is lifted. Love heals.
Join Elu in a heartwarming journey of compassion. To remember "you are never alone" is something every person needs. Empathy and compassion are the foundation of community. Yes, I See You reminds us to reach out in kindness wherever possible; it may be the one act that changes someone's life.
