Long ago in a land far away, in an age when people believed in magic, there lived A Dragon Called Wilbur. Now Wilbur was a very lonely dragon, because everyone was afraid of him. What could Wilbur possibly do to make friends? This lonely dragon believes that if he can alter his behaviour and convince his neighbours that he is not dangerous, he can become a valued part of the village. By doing this, Wilbur can make a big difference in his community. Hopefully, he will also make friends and will no longer be lonely. Can Wilbur convince everyone that …

Milly and Tom are bird watching on the sunny beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, when they noticed a commotion in the big tree on the edge of the forest. Magpie Jay is planning to have a big birthday celebration with many of her feathered friends, but her unsociable neighbor, Miss Green Iguana, doesn’t like the idea of a bunch of squawking, noisy-beaked birds disturbing her peaceful afternoon! She, Congo the howler monkey, and the black grackle plan to put an end to the festivities. But little does she realize the surprise is on her! A fun and educational book that …

Abra is a wrinkled old elephant who recaptures his youth with the aid of a wise and powerful magic carpet named Khalid. With Khalid, Abra is able to journey all over the world, and even back in time. As he travels, Abra meets many of his relatives and ancestors in various roles: the parades of the Maharajas, the circus, and even the war elephants used by General Hannibal. Eventually Abra journeys to Africa where he is confronted firsthand with the cruelty of ruthless poachers and the sad plight of his fellow elephants, who are hunted for their tusks. However Abra …

Little Stories for Little People is a preschool children’s book consisting of 12 short stories. This delightful book encourages young children to use their minds to solve a problem or mystery. The aim is to introduce children to reading, but in a fun and entertaining way. Each story is wonderfully illustrated with colourful drawings to help them understand the story’s narrative. The stories are not only designed for young children to read on their own, but also for parents, teachers, guardians, and babysitters to read to the children and encourage them to use their own ideas to work out solutions …

Keetsie is a teenager who has always believed that there are other worlds, kingdoms, people, and creatures on earth. She believes in the existence of faeries, because of her mother’s stories and the books that she read as a child. Given her beliefs, it’s not surprising that she would one day be allowed to see the faeries, and it would only be a matter of time before they trusted her enough to stop hiding. They are peaceful and kind to each other and to Keetsie. But after several twists and turns, she becomes a prisoner in Ilithia, the faerie Kingdom. …

Michael and Darla have been friends since childhood and each has an extraordinary gift: they are able to use their souls to enter the sleeping minds of others and join in, or alter, their dreams. However, neither initially reveals their dream-sharing power to the other. As Michael and Darla enter the same elite boarding school they are still unaware that each has this power, although they frequently dream-share with each other. Their close relationship is encouraged by their powerful and wealthy families. Together with their friends Earl and Lori, the students join the Outdoor Club, which takes them on a …

Part of the continuing series of Stormy Hill novels, Stormy Hill’s Challenge is set in the 1960s on the Stormy Hill horse farm in Lexington, Kentucky. Young Ann has had her moments of glory with her horse, Lightning, more than fulfilling her lifelong dreams. Now her friend Ted has dreams of his own, to do something to make his horse, Si’ad, famous in his own right. Si’ad is already well known as Lightning’s sire, but Ted wants more. When a young couple comes to breed to Si’ad, they discuss the world of endurance racing, a sport in which Arabians excel. …

Robert Ott’s Belle is a heartwarming story about a young man who finds his fortune, only it turns out to be nothing like what he expected. At the turn of the century in Texas, many came to find a better life. Industry was beginning to boom, with the manufacture of railroads and automobiles. Anyone getting in on the ground floor of these miraculous means of transportation had a chance to find their fortune. Jacob Newsome, a young energetic man begins his journey across the country to do just that. Determined to get rich and prove himself, Jacob seeks to find …