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Swimming is lots of fun for people of all ages, and children especially love getting in the water and enjoying themselves. So when the whisker gang learned that their best buddy Jax didn't know how to swim, they sprung into action to teach him!

Polly, the crew, and Jax come in contact with a bunch of bullies known as The Reptilian Squad. When the menacing members of this squad threaten to keep The Whisker Gang from having fun at their favorite playground, the furry friends and Jax give young listeners advice on things you can do to keep yourself and the kids you know safe from bullying.

When Charlie Benjamin sleeps, monsters wake up. It's hard to fit in when your nightmares open portals to the Netherworld, where horrible creatures live—like the class 3 Netherstalker that invaded a sleepover and tried to eat the other children. Luckily there's a place for Charlie—the...

Follow the Martin Siblings on a Wild Adventure

In this heartwarming tale of friendship and loss, the Whisker Gang rallies around their grieving friend Jax as he copes with the loss of his beloved goldfish, Goldie. As they gather to honor his cherished pet, they remind him that even in the depths of sorrow, the bonds of friendship can provide the comfort and strength needed to heal, and that love transcends even the smallest of lives.

In The Whisker Gang’s Winter Adventure: Finding Friendship on the Ice, Jax and the gang decide to visit a local ice-skating rink during winter break. This is Jax’s first time, and he discovers that ice skating is more slippery than he thought it would be…and maybe a little embarrassing. But with the help of a newfound friend, Jax learns that he doesn’t have to glide into skating perfectly. As long as he is willing to get back up and try, try again, he can HAVE FUN while learning!

When times get tough or a task seems too difficult to complete, The Whisker Gang teaches young listeners that we have everything we need within us to achieve our goals and overcome any obstacles in our way, if we just keep trying and believe in ourselves.

The Whisker Gang is a group of furry friends who scurry about town doing great deeds for their community. Not menacing in the least, this critter crew—led by Polly the Persian Cat—teaches children the importance of acceptance, not judging a book by its cover and friendship...as evidenced by the inclusion of their new non-whiskered human buddy Jax!

Going back to school after summer break can be daunting, and even boring. Sometimes, you need some inspiration to make going back to school fun again. The Whisker Gang helps Jax have fun in school by encouraging him to participate in various activities, socialize with friends, and making sure he’s prepared every day.

When city boy Ren moves to small town USA, he is in for serious culture shock. After a local drunk-driving accident, the town has outlawed all forms of teen rebellion. But there is one thing that keeps Ren from going totally out of his mind: the minister's daughter, Ariel. Ariel has a rebellious streak too, and it's not long before she and Ren are rallying their friends and proving to the adults that teen spirit, celebration, and yes, a little rebellion, can't be contained - it's downright contagious!

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JoJo is separated from his family after a fierce storm. Trapped on a sandbar, JoJo is rescued by young boy named Dean and his companion dog named Toffy. Together with Dean, Toffy, and Ama, the mermaid, JoJo learns about friendship, trust, and family.

Luna, a talking puppy with a positive attitude, deals with being adopted, fears, boredom, and a bothersome cat. When trouble happens Luna uses her animal instincts to help. Have you ever thought a dog was talking to you? Luna is the lovable puppy who does just that. When adopted by a family in a hectic Hollywood household, she seeks to achieve her own fame and purpose. As Luna tells of her experiences, we see an appreciation for the important things in life. Luna's life lessons will be familiar to children and adults alike.

Dirty. Lazy. Good for nothing. Jay Thacker is used to being called names because his dad is half Navajo. But things are different after he and his mother move to a small town in Utah to stay with his grandparents during WWII. Jay makes friends and earns money working the fields for his well-respected grandfather - but he encounters a problem in Ken, a fellow worker who's from the nearby Japanese internment camp. Ken's a Jap. And Jay's dad, who's been fighting for the navy out in the Pacific, is missing in action.

No jelly bean is the same; each one is unique and different. For Jelly Bean Dean that was never more true. Join Jelly Bean Dean and her classmates as they realize it’s okay to be different!

This multi-award winning book takes Pop Pop and his Grandman Dean on an adventure as they spend the day together and go big shopping.

In the second book in the Adventures with Pop Pop series, follow Grandman Dean as he learns the daily routines of preschool. His caring teachers teach Dean and his classmates arts and crafts, how to write their letters, and how to play with each other. They learn, play, and even get to climb a fire truck and go inside a police car and ambulance.

When a man better suited for a safari than ocean going takes a group of endangered African animals on a free holiday cruise to Europe in an old steamboat, a furry street-wise stowaway from the USA suspects skulduggery is afoot. It takes the brave act of the smallest creature aboard and the breaking of a secret code to confirm this to be all too true. The animals are in deadly danger. Something has to be done!

Patch the Steampunk Pirate Bear and his friend Sprocket the Mechanical Bird sail a steam-powered ship on an adventure through a sky filled with floating islands. Chased by his nemesis Captain Caroline, Patch must risk everything to find the Lost City of Gold and save his friend Nikola. With time running out and Caroline's ship the Wolf hot on his tail, Patch must find the city and get his crew home safely before they are shipwrecked and trapped forever.

Sherman longs for adventure and acceptance by his peers. So, heedless of his father's warnings, he follows the advice of his new "friends" and sneaks away to climb the mysterious mountain...only to encounter strange new enticements and dangers on its slopes. Like Pilgrim's Progress or Hind's Feet on High Places, this exciting allegory chronicles a young soul's awakening. Whether you're a youth striving to discover your own beliefs and values, or an adult seeking to help such a one, join Sherman and his friends for an unforgettable journey to God's Country!