Courage, the story about the pig, the duck and her babies centers on courage and encouragement. Animal stories are used to teach young people basic life principles. The real meaning of some of these principles may be too hard for them to grasp. <br><br>The duck and the pig are great friends but the pig has a problem. She cannot swim. The duck decides to teach the pig how to swim at no cost. At a point, the pig begins to suspect the duck of trying to take her life. The duck does not take it personally but she continues to encourage the pig until she masters the art of the game. Above all, the duck did not remind the pig of the accusation that she wants to kill her. She simply said, 'What are friends for but to forgive, to encourage and to love.
Grandpa:<br>This short book was coaxed out of my head by grandkids who wanted to hear some stories. I put them in poetry form, added a moral quiz to each one and space for self-illustration. I recommend, grandpa, that you print this ebook out, give it to your grandkids and let them challenge themselves mentally and artistically. They'll love you for it and have a permanent memento of their grandpa.
Cashew is a young cow that grew up on a farm in Southern New Jersey with ambitions to fly. He has two good friends in the book that truly believe in him where the other farm animals didn't and would point and laugh at him. Cashew is determined to prove them wrong by teaching himself how to fly with the help of his two best friends, Rocky the farmer's son and Robbie Rooster.
One bright morning Minnie Moo and Mr T set off on an adventure to Little Village to warn all the anipals of the danger of their new neighbors. Having moved to the 3rd tree on the left the Hawk Family has taken over Little Village swooping down on any unsuspecting anipal taking them away to never to be seen again land. <br><br>Terrified the anipals are all in hiding too afraid to go outside. After a meeting with Mayor Floppy Ear, Mr T, Minnie Moo, the Little Villagers vote and decide to go on a mission to rescue their beloved village. <br><br>Forming a congo line of courage they go in search of Mr Hawk in the hope he and his family will change their ways. To do this Minnie Moo must overcome his hawk-o-phobia and stand up to the big bird.<br><br>This is a inspirational tail with a big message, it's always ok to do the right thing. It's never ok to be a bully.
Have you ever wondered what happens when you mix a gorilla and a duck? How about a tiger and an elephant? <br><br>That's just what Scientist Sid wondered when his brother left him in charge of the zoo! Join him as he mixes and matches the zoo animals to see a quackorilla and more. These animals are sure to make you laugh!
Mary, Jody and Willie embark on their greatest adventure yet when they transport Lady and Gypsy to New York City for the premiere of "The Cream of the Crop." New friendships are formed and disasters are averted as the girls are introduced to life in the big city. But nothing could prepare them for the wonderful surprise that comes at the end of their journey!
Kathleen Hammond Leatherbarrow
IF FEET COULD TALK is a children's picture book that examines several animal's feet and a child's feet. Beautiful watercolor illustrations accompany this whimsical story as it describes the specific attributes and usefulness of each set of feet.
Miracle Dogs of Portugal leads children on a voyage of discovery to 15th century Portugal, with the almost-true story of Henry the Navigator. When Henry was just a boy he summoned his own courage to take a surprising journey where he meets a delightful cast of characters – Milagro the Miracle Dog, Diego the fisherman, a cadre of sea creatures – and discovers his own dream. <br><br>This almost-true story of historical figure Henry the Navigator and the history of the Portuguese Water Dog is the first in a historical fiction series for children that explains the periods and characters of world history using dogs as the ambassador to learning. The Miracle Dog series is appropriate for ages 5-10. <br><br>Though the stories are fiction, the historical accuracy and context is designed to give children both the framework and the motivation to seek out more information about the character and the period in which the story is set, while inspiring them to make miracles in their own lives.