A hardworking couple anxiously awaits the birth of their child and then on the big day— discover he is a frog! As the story goes, he is a talking frog who insists that he is supposed to save China from an invading army. Will he succeed?
Martin Luther King Jr. grew up knowing that there needed to be a change in the way that African Americans were treated, and he held a dream from the time he was a young boy that he would help make that change happen. Unlike most of the activists in the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr. was committed to nonviolence.
“And most generally there is something about everything that you can be glad about, if you keep hunting long enough to find it.”
When young and upbeat Pollyanna is left an orphan, her life seems to be very bleak. Pollyanna is sent to live with her Aunt Polly, a cold woman who does not share Pollyanna’s optimism or joy. Pollyanna resists falling into sadness, until another tragedy shakes up her world.
Left paralyzed by a terrible accident, Pollyanna finds that staying happy is not always going to be easy. As she realizes the misfortune that she has had, she finds it harder and harder to stay positive and bright. But the light of the lives Pollyanna has touched is passed back to her, and she journeys through her difficult circumstances to learn how to find the things to be glad for.
Pollyanna is a hopeful story about optimism, family, and choosing joy no matter the circumstances. This timeless classic is beloved by readers of all ages.
An Unlikely Hero.
Every bug can make a difference.
Get ready for playful fun...
“I loved it. I will buy it for all my great grand kids.” Sheryl Eastabrook
When a dapper Mr. Mosquito arrives at the insect ball hosted by the Queen Bee, he joins all the elegantly attired guests in having a splendid time.
Suddenly a big-footed intruder - Gasp! A bear! - threatens to stomp out all the six-legged fun.
Dare Mr. Mosquito go to the rescue? Might he have a special talent that will make him a hero?
Andrew Thiriot’s masterful reading of this children’s book will have you chuckling and cheering for Mr. Mosquito.
And as for that pesky question - Will the festivities go on? – be bugged no more.
A royally good answer awaits.
“Well done with the English accent. The story was cleverly written with some great rhyming and fun twists.” Stephen Münzer, author of Agnes and the Birdman
Features
- Author's Note at the end
- Contagious Intro/Outro Music by Andrew Thiriot
Original Book was the recipient of the 2010 Juvenile Literary Award presented by Friends of American Writers.
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The Rainbow Warrior is an ancient warrior princess whose mission is to build an army full of potential. Her army's aim is to protect and enrich our beautiful planet. She has been resting for thousands of years. Now she has awoken and wants to awaken the rest of humanity but needs your help! This book hopes to heighten our conscious awareness that every single person is uniquely important in the fabric of existence. If we endeavour to empower ourselves, we can become a force for the enrichment of our civilisation and a healer of our planet.
The Star-Spangled Banner: Song and Flag of Independence takes students through the events that lead to the writing of the “Star-Spangled Banner.” The students learn about the widow, Mary Pickersgill, her efforts to make a flag for the War of 1812, and how the flag later inspired Key to create his famous poem.
In The Liberty Bell: Saving the Sound of Freedom, the Mickley family realizes that they might be the only ones that can save the important Old State House Bell as they run from the British. Though they risk their lives and must leave most of their belongings behind, they know that they have an important job to do. Based on actual events, this story brings the importance of the Liberty Bell to life.
Charles is a young boy sold into servitude when his parents die coming to America. He befriends a slave, Henry, and together, they learn the value of sacrifice for that which they value most—their own freedom. A sailor, Adam, risks his freedom to help them achieve theirs.
Declaring Our Independence depicts the formation of the important document, the Declaration of Independence, through the sometimes nervous eyes of one of its originators, Roger Sherman. Sherman, Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, and many others risk treason in order to write a document that declares freedom to the citizens of a new government.
John Smith is in shackles in Work or Starve: Captain John Smith and the Jamestown Colony, but how can that be if he is to lead the colony? The colonists won’t listen to him until there is trouble! With the men and boys dying and the food nearly gone, Smith embarks on a bold journey that nearly costs his life. His relationship with Pocahontas, and her father, Powhatan are essential to the survival of the colonists.
In The Reveres: A Family Forced Apart, Paul Revere, Jr. must defend his home while his mother and sisters flee Boston and join his father who is in exile after warning Hancock and Adams of the approaching British. The young Paul, and his friend, Thomas hunt squirrels and scare away intruders. They must be brave and resourceful, and when their families return, it is clear that they have become young men.
Abigail lived during times which were much more difficult for women than today. Despite this fact, Abigail Adams traveled, believed in women’s rights, and experienced the American Revolution. A devoted wife, mother, and American patriot, Abigail influenced history by helping her husband, John, make important decisions.
