Red front door. Potted plant. Umbrella stand. Piano. That is what the world looks like from inside Tiny Narwhal's fishbowl. It is not very exciting. She dreams of the world beyond: endless blue sky, tall buildings, and a long bridge. But Tiny Narwhal does not have any feet. She does not know the street names. And what if it is too cold outside? What this little narwhal does have, though, are excellent friends. With the help of her boy and his companions, including a brave penguin, a clever bat, and a tall giraffe, Tiny Narwhal might finally feel brave enough to step out into the great unknown. This charming story explores how the difference between staying home and embarking on a magnificent adventure often comes down to the loving support of good friends.
6-8 Years
38 Pages
Katie Honors is known for being a remarkably nice kid who always tries to do the right thing. She works incredibly hard to be the perfect big sister, but her little brother Chuck makes it exceptionally difficult. Chuck is messy, sticky, and constantly ruining her carefully built creations. Katie secretly wishes she had a trampoline or a giraffe instead of a brother. Because she wants to stay perfect, Katie forcefully pushes all those angry feelings down deep inside. She calls this feeling the grumblesquinch. But holding in big, overwhelming emotions is exhausting, and eventually, Katie cannot contain them anymore. When she finally explodes, Katie discovers a vital and comforting lesson. You will find comfort in watching Katie learn that nobody is perfect, and there is always room to safely share even your most frustrating feelings with the people who love you.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Welcome to the playroom
When five year old Luli walks into her new English as a Second Language classroom, the room is completely silent. None of the children speak the same language, and everyone feels like a stranger. But Luli has a secret weapon in her backpack: a teapot and a dream of making friends.
Finding a common bond
You will see what happens when Luli calls out Cha! and watches as her classmates recognize the word in their own languages. From Russian and Hindi to Spanish and Swahili, the children discover that they all share a love for tea. It is a simple gesture that turns a room of strangers into a circle of friends.
A world of flavor
This heartwarming story shows you that you do not always need words to understand someone else. Through sharing and kindness, Luli proves that a small cup of tea can build a bridge between different cultures and help everyone feel at home.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
