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The moving story of a young boy who discovers the power of beauty and kindness during a time of war. Drasko helps his father sell flowers in Sarajevo, but when war threatens and his father is called to the battlefront, Drasko must take over the flower stall. One morning the boy's familiar routine is shattered when a mortar shell hits the bakery, killing 22 people. The next day, a cellist from the Sarajevo Opera Orchestra goes to the crater and plays the most beautiful music that Drasko can imagine.

Deep in the forests of Cameroon, in the heart of Central Africa, a young girl named Snow Flower lives with her grandmother. One day, Snow Flower is out collecting water with her friend, Remi. As they walk through the forest they hear a rustling sound nearby.... What will Snow Flower and Remi do when they discover what is hiding in the bushes? Beautifully narrated, the story of Snow Flower and the Panther is perfect for children ages fives and up, and suitable for the whole family.