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Discover how animals influenced 20 of the world's most beloved authors, from Charles Dickens to J. K. Rowling. Did you know that a dog saved Pablo Neruda's life? Or that Mark Twain had a cat named Bambino? Or that Edgar Allan Poe wrote with a cat on his shoulders? Writers and Their Pets tells these stories and many more that will delight not only children but also literary experts, history lovers, and animal enthusiasts. Writers and Their Pets features a diverse list of both male and female international authors, from the 19th to the 21st century.

A young boy wishes one night to go to the moon. This is heard by a magical fox, who steals it for him! Join the boy and the fox as they race to get the moon back into the sky before daybreak!

The tale of Laia, the Butterfly Princess, is an empowering parable for children that inspires them to embrace the uniqueness of their design and the complexity of their situation. It is time for Laia to return home, but Oh no! She has lost her crown in a sticky web! Sarsha, the sneaky Spider, tries to lure Laia into a trap using deceit and lies. However, Laia learns to be patient and to follow her instinct to avoid danger and claim her crown!

Laia, the Butterfly Princess, accidentally bumps into a new friend, Mori, a gentle moth. But Aisling, the bossy leader of the Puddle Jumpers, quickly makes it clear that Mori doesn’t belong. Watch out! Laia suddenly finds herself stuck, and Mori and Aisling must discover their own special strengths and work together to help Laia out.

The tale of Laia, the Butterfly Princess, is a body image parable for children inspiring them to appreciate the uniqueness of their design. Like many children, Laia was born with a distinct physical attribute, and she must learn to overcome fear and fly with confidence. Her continuing story encourages all children to embrace their “marks” from both birth and life.

Sneezy Bee Rose is a delightful story about a bee whose purpose was complicated by an unfortunate allergy to honey. Cast out of the hive and banned from the only job she believed she could do, this tale shows us that no matter how big the challenge or how small the creature, sometimes the answer can be found by simply sharing with others what makes you uniquely you!

Bertie, the bookworm is the fabled forest's elder and teacher. Every week he has a spelling and reading circle where everyone is welcomed. Slam, the badger and his gang of bully boys are forever teasing, disrupting, and bullying Bertie and the group of faeries and woodland creatures who come to learn. Pansy, the pixie is a new character in this third of the Fabled Forest series. She is a defender of reading, truth, and Bertie.

The Timid Turtle is the third book in the rhyming Magical Butterfly series. Enjoy the audiobook performed by the author and professional actor, Bryce McBratnie with voices, music and sound effects that awaken the characters and bring the story to life. The Timid Turtle finds courage.