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grandfathers paddle canoes, have pet ferrets, tell knock-knock jokes, find treasures like bungee cords, and keep a loving eye on grandchildren.

Maverick is a rookie carousel horse who has always longed for freedom. One day, he comes up with a plan—it’s time to escape! His carousel horse friends try desperately to discourage Maverick’s thirst for freedom and tell him to accept his fate. But when Maverick finally breaks free of his pole, he bravely faces the unknown and discovers he is not alone!

Have you ever dreamed of being a hero?

Adam is a creative, hardworking ant who loves to dig. Because he is surrounded by talented classmates who have no interest in playing in the dirt, Adam often feels left out.

However, when catastrophe strikes, he realizes his strengths may be the only chance to save the buglings of Insectum Academy.

Heaven is a place where one can have fun. Or so thinks award-winning author Shutta Crum. When asked about death by one of her grandchildren, she imagined the perfect heaven. A place where grandmothers play hockey, have iguanas as pets, jump rope, find treasures at jumble sales, and keep a loving eye on grandchildren.

Come along with Holly as she discovers the joy of planting Hollyhock seeds and why these beautiful flowers are so popular with everyone who sees them. This sweet story, along with the darling watercolor illustrations, will make you want to plant Hollyhocks yourself.

Everyone assumes Sophie can’t pay attention like she’s supposed to, so it’s no surprise that she doesn’t read the letters on the board during the vision test at the doctor’s office. However, the test reveals it’s not that Sophie isn’t paying attention; it’s that Sophie has trouble seeing. Sophie has missed out on so much, but there is hope. Once Sophie is fit with glasses, she discovers the joy of all she has been missing out on.

Everyone knows pirates love pearls, so when all the pearls from Lazy Lagoon go missing, honorary pirate Chester and his first mate, Roger, set sail to find the mysterious thief.

Climb aboard Turtle’s bus as he drives up the hill, through the tunnel, and over the bridge. BEEP, BEEP, BEEP. There’s someone new at every stop. Flamingo flounces, Hedgehog hovers, and Llama sashays down the aisle to find the perfect spot. Everybody shifts, and everybody shuffles until the bus is full! Can they make room for one more?

A sweet story of inclusion and diversity and about making room for everyone.