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1941: When Nancy’s world is blown apart by the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, she volunteers to travel to the Philippines to serve at the front. She soon finds herself working in a field hospital on the Bataan Peninsula in the thick of the fighting, experiencing the horrors of war first hand.

Molly Shapiro is having a crisis. She had been a faithful wife and mother for 50 years but now, with her husband dead and her lawyer son entrenched with his own family, she wants to make her own mark on the world. Life now for the 72-year-old is playing Bunco, Mahjongg, and Dominoes with her three best friends. It’s a daily routine.

Meet Lisa-May Midé and her Cruising Crew—a spirited group of women in their 60s facing retirement head-on. When a lifeless body is discovered, their leisurely cruise takes a sinister turn. Lisa-May finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and murder. Battling ageist suspicions and navigating the waters of friendship, the group of women unravel the secrets hidden beneath the ship's glimmering surface. With humor, resilience, and a bond forged through decades, the Cruising Crew proves that the journey to solving a mystery is just as exciting as the destination.

In a faraway land lived a village of the most peculiar dinosaurs you've ever seen. These dinos weren't just any ordinary dinosaurs—they all wore outrageous, mismatched wigs that covered their faces and made them stand out from the rest. Join J-Bit, K-Bit, J-Bit, and T-Bit, the youngest and most curious of the wig-wearing dinos, as they stumble upon the adventure of a lifetime. When a strange light atop a mountain rock leads them to a mysterious black-and-white TV, the four friends find themselves facing the unknown

In a faraway land lived a village of the most peculiar dinosaurs you've ever seen. These dinos weren't just any ordinary dinosaurs—they all wore outrageous, mismatched wigs that covered their faces and made them stand out from the rest. Join J-Bit, K-Bit, J-Bit, and T-Bit, the youngest and most curious of the wig-wearing dinos, as they stumble upon the adventure of a lifetime. When a strange light atop a mountain rock leads them to a mysterious black-and-white TV, the four friends find themselves facing the unknown.

Discover the enchanting and timeless tale of Ashputtel, the Brothers Grimm’s unique version of the classic Cinderella story. This fairy tale follows Ashputtel, a kind-hearted young woman who, despite hardship and loss, never loses hope. Through her resilience and the help of a magical tree, she transforms her fate and finds her way to a grand royal ball, where she captures the attention of a prince.

In a faraway land lived a village of the most peculiar dinosaurs you've ever seen. These dinos weren't just any ordinary dinosaurs—they all wore outrageous, mismatched wigs that covered their faces and made them stand out from the rest. Join J-Bit, K-Bit, J-Bit, and T-Bit, the youngest and most curious of the wig-wearing dinos, as they stumble upon the adventure of a lifetime. When a strange light atop a mountain rock leads them to a mysterious black-and-white TV, the four friends find themselves facing the unknown.

The Mouse and the Princess: The Ultimate Anthology Stories is about all of the supporting characters in the world of The Mouse and the Princess. Join all of the citizens of Aris and the rat and mouse world as they take you on exciting adventures and learn their perspectives on what they think of Princess Eleanor, Prince Dredge, the Rat Prince and Lord Balthazar.

Join Sophie, a magical unicorn, on a sparkling adventure of friendship and self-discovery, teaching valuable lessons for little ones aged 3 to 9.

'Beyond the Horizon' is more than just a book; it's a cognitive training tool that inspires young listeners to dream, question, and explore the endless possibilities of the cosmos. Perfect for parents seeking to nurture their child's curiosity and creativity through the wonders of the universe, this book promises educational space adventures that captivate and educate in equal measure.

Join Sophie, a magical unicorn, on a sparkling adventure of friendship and self-discovery, teaching valuable lessons for little ones aged 4-8.

Join Sophie, a magical unicorn, on a sparkling adventure of friendship and self-discovery, teaching valuable lessons for little ones aged 4-8.

Monty the frog loves to hop, leap, and jump. One day, he takes a big leap out of his pond and hops down the road. And lands into big trouble!

Hop, a grasshopper, makes friends with Chomp, a caterpillar. Hop loves to play, while Chomp only eats. Then one day, Chomp disappears! Hop looks for his friend everywhere. His mother tells him that Chomp is no longer a caterpillar. He is a pupa, and will soon become a butterfly.

Bala-Gala lives in the forest of Gamba-Bamba. Whenever he or his friends are threatened, Bala-Gala bravely faces the danger. But who is Bala-Gala? Is he a deer, a tiger, a dinosaur, or a dragon? The answer will delight kids, as will the story.

The Hat Lady and Her Animals is a heart-warming story about the joys of giving. It makes for a delightful bedtime story. Darlene knits hats. Sometimes, she also makes animals with the leftover wool. One day, Darlene knits a dog. “That was easy,” she says and names the dog Easy.

Minki has trouble telling "p" and "q" apart in her set of wooden letters. One day, she throws "p" and "q" out of the window. The letters stomp away to the Word Fairy, and announce they are never going back. With "p" and "q" missing, many words become meaningless.

This children's story is about Minnie, who is a little bird with a big problem! Minnie can’t fly because one of her wings does not open fully. Left behind in the nest while her brother and sisters go out flying, Minnie tries hard to fly, and one day, she learns to swim! That’s right. Minnie becomes a bird who has learned to swim.

The Ant Thief is the story of Noira, the ant who wears a diamond ring and tells everyone that it is a gift from a king, for her bravery. She becomes as famous as the Great Traveller Ant. But the fact is, Noira is a thief.

Ellie loves unicorns and helping the environment by recycling metal cans. Join Ellie and her friends on an adventure to collect a million cans. Along the way, they learn that all metal can be recycled, and they soon discover that teamwork and the willingness to share and adapt can help them achieve their goals.