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Noah is a transgender boy who used to be Ava. He knows who he is, but still has to overcome challenges from his parents, classmates, and teachers. As dresses become blue jeans and dolls morph into cars, Noah goes from sad to happy as those in his life accept him for who he is. Along the way, we learn about proper pronouns as teachers help Noah adjust to his authentic self. It's a story of what happens when a little boy comes wrapped in a girl package but is confident enough to claim his place in the world.

Tyler the farm boy dreams of surfing. He hangs 10 on hay bales, plays beach music during cold winters, and imagines challenging the California surf. When he tells his parents of his dream, they laugh. It seems ridiculous. Farm boys don't surf! But Tyler is determined and eventually makes his way to California where he takes lessons, learns the heard-earned skills and lingo of surfing, and conquers the waves. He is so stoked that his parents eventually embrace his dream. Farm boys can surf!

Nothing makes a kid laugh more than farts and poop. The Honorable Fart Master McFigglebutts gets his name naturally. Yep, he farts - a lot! He farted every fart there was to fart until his friends and family set him apart. Everybody makes them, but it's kinda rude to fart in the supermart.

Discover all kinds of cars, from old ones to SUVs that can hold big families. Learn about glitzy concept cars at auto shows and more.

Daddy Possum “cussed” a lot. He cares about his kids and family very much, but he “cusses” while working on cars, doing yardwork, and even at network newscasters. He’s a cranky Possum-dad and Mommy Possum must explain to her little possums that just because dad says potty words doesn’t mean they can too. He doesn’t stop, even when Mommy Possum asks him.

Macy’s father hates pets. But Macy loves her hamster Winnie. Winnie kicks wood chips all over their house, runs in her squeaky wheel, and gnaws at her house all night long, which drives Macy's father into incessant grumptitude. But Winnie is a very lucky hamster, as Macy hugs and pets her friend while learning how to care for her properly. Even Macy’s father comes to love cute little Winnie and her twitchy little nose.

Amelia has a runny nose. Mommy asks her if she has “snot in her snout”. Little girls don’t have snouts, but animals do. And there are many kinds of animal snouts. Pigs use theirs to root in the ground. Giraffes eat up high. Elephants have long snouts. Platypuses swim with duck snouts. Anteaters go big with their ant-eating snouts. Snouts come in all types and sizes - just like little girls.

Take a trip to Paris, France with Amelia, Hudson, and their parents. Adventure begins at the airport with big shiny planes that cross oceans. Flying is fun. So is taking a boat ride down the Seine River. This family visits the “awful tower” and sees Mona Lisa smile. They watch the windmill at the Moulin Rouge and visit an old tea store. Stand silent inside Notre Dame Cathedral. Sipping drinks at cafes and eating yummy snails make this trip complete.

Little boys can get scared and want to feel safe. They can also get really cold in the winter time. So, a boy’s grandma bought him a blue blanket to keep him warm at night. It stays with him when he’s sad and is his friend as he grows up. He plays with his cars on the blanket and takes it to camp. He even takes it to college. The Blue Blanket will make every kid and adult wish they had one too.

The Cat Who Lost His Meow is based on a true story that includes the love and loss of a beloved pet who had a profound effect on his family. Over 21 1/2 years, a little gray cat named Perry showed unconditional love to his human, even while that human married, added a cat-brother named Figaro, and adopted blond-haired Amelia. Even as he grew old and lost his meow, Perry was integral to his family until the very end an honest lesson in life for children and adults alike.

So Your Plant Sucks! What Are You Going to Do About It? began when a plant leadership team, in the middle of a turn-around and trying to maintain a sense of humor, realized there was no book to guide them through their trials. What if there was a book that could cut through the bullshit to help struggling plants fix their problems and make profits? It would take a healthy dose of reality, lessons in leadership, and practical tools to facilitate the journey from suckitude to success.

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The ’Chaos to Control’ podcast, hosted by PowerPro Assistants, is your go-to guide for navigating the ever-changing landscape of business and remote work, one strategy at a time. Join us in conversations that blend insightful strategies with real-world experiences, empowering you to adapt, pivot, and thrive amidst consistent changes. Anticipate the unexpected, even prepare for it, as we delve into success stories, case studies, and actionable insights. Stay inspired, stay motivated, and stay in control.