Maria Popova

A tiny garden snail is about to show you the biggest mysteries of the universe. In a simple pile of compost in an English garden, a retired scientist spots something extraordinary: a snail with a shell coiled in the opposite direction. This rare little creature, named Jeremy, becomes the center of a true scientific adventure. As you follow Jeremy's journey, you will travel back in time to the ancient oceans where life began. You will discover how mutations and tiny changes over millions of years created the endless variety of animals crawling, swimming, and flying across the Earth today. The story of this one unusual snail opens up massive ideas about time, genetics, and how life evolves. More than just a science lesson, this true story celebrates the beauty of being different. You will see how nature relies on unique traits to stay strong and resilient. It is an invitation to look closely at the small wonders in your own backyard and understand that standing out is not a mistake, but a magnificent part of life's grand design.

Feeling completely alone in the world, Re packs a single suitcase and leaves Earth behind. Traveling on a bright beam of light, Re heads straight for the moon, searching for the quietest, coziest nook in outer space. It seems like the perfect place to hide away and find peace. But when Re arrives at this secret lunar hideaway, a huge surprise awaits. Someone else is already there. Another lonely traveler named Mi has found the exact same spot. Living side by side in their own quiet spaces, Re and Mi slowly discover what it means to share the silence. As you join their gentle journey, you will find out how two beings can be wonderfully alone but together at the same time. Their nighttime songs begin to mix under the starry sky, showing that true friendship can bloom in the most faraway places.