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Listen to Pablo the Shrimp by Paul Solari today....

Have you ever wanted something so badly that you would do almost anything to get it even if it was only a cheap replica of the desired object when, in fact, the genuine article could easily be yours with just a little time and patience? In this world of instant gratification, it's easy to acquire almost anything very quickly, but do these quick achievements lead to lasting fulfillment and happiness?

This story is about Leo, an all-black lion born into an all-brown pride and his struggle as a young lion growing to understand why it is important to obey rules even if he doesn’t understand the meaning of them. Leo and his young lioness friend Siberian break the rules and venture up on the mountains. Please treat your imagination to the enjoyment of this fun-filled story Leo Goes to the Mountains.

This is a rhythmic story about a little train engine named Mia who loved to sing. She would often sing for her friends during recess or after school. Her friends loved to hear her sing and thought she sounded cool. Sadly, there was one little engine who did not like it all. His name was Bruce, and toward Mia, mean things he would shout and call. One day after school, Bruce was extra mean. On that day, his insults had an extra sting.

Micah, Mirah, and Sadie are having a good time outside until Sadie gets hit by accident, causing her to have a rough day. Micah, Mirah, and their mom, Mrs. Tiffany, encourages Sadie to stay close to God and read the Bible when she gets upset and it's hard to forgive. Mrs. Tiffany offers a prophetic word to help Sadie stop being angry and unforgiving. This book is to encourage children and youth to forgive at all times and to know the power that the Lord gives them to forgive.

Do you remember what it was like being young and unsure of yourself? This story demonstrates the author’s ability to identify challenges that youth are confronted with today. The main character realizes that he is insecure and feels worthless. He shapes his self-esteem according to the perceptions of his peers. However, he was determined to follow through to find what he was looking for. Sometimes this includes numerous failures before we reach our goal. Even finding small victories in the middle can be encouraging. It turns out as you read, he found much more than what he was looking for.

Dink feels outnumbered among his four sisters. As far as Dink can see, they cause him nothing but trouble. After saving his money for a horse, Dink refuses to consider adding another girl to the family. His new horse will definitely be a boy. When Dink goes to pick out his perfect cow horse, the whole family goes along. After searching the entire herd at Mr. Jackson's ranch, he finds the perfect one: Socks, a red gelding. His four sisters, however, fall in love with a scrawny, flea-bitten, old mare named Goldie.

Things have gone missing at Grandmas house, and Marcus is pretty sure he knows why and who is responsible! Ari and the Quiet Day The music has stopped at Aris house. This story deals with the impact of grief and how Ari and her family got through the challenging times.

A Thank-You Celebration was written out of the deepest love for my grandchildren and many thanks for their thoughtful gifts of brightly colored pictures that hang in the playroom.

Grandmother loves taking her four grandchildren to the beach every weekend. Gas goes up to $7 a gallon, and she can't afford the gas to visit her grandchildren. Everyone is sad. The grandchildren get together and create a Solar Windmill Car so Grandma will never need gas or electricity to plug the car into a charging station so she can visit her grandchildren any time she wants without paying for gas.

Stella the Puppy Plane and Tiny the Tortoise Train enjoy taking the boys and girls of the town on daily adventures. Soaring atop the town trees and rolling through the hills and valleys of the countryside with joyful children is the highlight of their day! Visiting a farm and ending the day with Thanksgiving has children laughing and squealing with excitement! Have you ever taken a ride on a bright green tortoise train? Have you ever swooped around birds in a Puppy Plane? Come join in the adventure with us! Living the good life!

The story is about the power of a child that he or she has not even experienced yet. This resilient little boy has to overcome novel situations, including fear of the unknown. As he falls into a deep sleep, he is encountered by a kind, unexpected character who looks completely unlike anyone he knows, but this character, Faucet, needs to go on an adventure to find his best friend desperately. With the power of this little boy, he will be able to accomplish his mission.

Freddy Wants a Family is book two of an emotional but heartwarming series about two roommates at Butterfield Orphanage. One roommate (The Tale of Two Miracles) was adopted by miraculous events leading to the finding of his deceased father's parents. This second book continues with sufficient backstory from the first book and involves a new character that adds equally miraculous events leading to a surprising future for the second roommate. The book has a great message for children adopted into a family and for children having adopted brothers and sisters.

Moonbeams and Sweet Dreams: Poems and Prayers for Children was written for my grandchildren in Sicily. It was a way to share something of myself during our time apart. I hope these poems bring enjoyment to other children and open them to the understanding of how purposeful prayer can be in their lives.

The path to the farm was very narrow, and we have to get up early in the morning to be able to come back before four in the afternoon to make way for the animals to roam about in the Bia Forest, which makes all villagers walk to their farms early to avoid being crowded with the system of the unofficial rules within the village. I walked in between my father and mother with my little steps. To make me comfortable, my dad decided to be humorous and jovial by pointing to the tall trees and asked that I take a look. "Wow!" I gasped. "It reaches God!"My father had a blast!

One cold January morning in New York City, a little boy named Daniel and his mom, Betty, are on their way to school, and as they turn the corner, the most beautiful tropical birdie appeared in front of them, singing and flying around him. It caused so much excitement Daniel felt he needed to save this little birdie. It was a tropical bird Daniel recognized from talking about different types of birds in class, and he knew the little birdie could not withstand the blistering cold for too long.

The Story of the Little Ant and the Big Bucket is a unique inspirational story that is stamped with knowledge and poetry. This story is about two ambitious poets who, through "Words of Art," inspired many to help bring peace that hasn't been seen in decades. Within the city of Dreamersville, individuals get together to host an annual Snap Show. RJ, the little ant, teamed up with his best friend, Hermit, in hopes of winning the Golden Notepad. Crosstown, where Hermit lived, was the most negative place in all of Dreamersville, a place that's filled with negative energy.

Ten-year-old Sophie Glidden lives in a rural Maine community in 1933. She and her best friend, Evelyn Murphy, enjoy hanging out in Evelyn's tree house and exploring. There is also a difference between the girls. Sophie is a Protestant, and her roots in town go back many generations. Evelyn is an Irish Catholic immigrant. Their difference in religion is something neither of them considers until Evelyn gives a rosary to Sophie to comfort her following the death of Sophie's grandmother. When Sophie's parents discover that she has prayer beads, trouble quickly settles in the Glidden home.

Tail-wagging days, everyone. I am so happy that you have decided to join me in a story about how someone very small can do something very big. Continue sharing the Love, and remember that smiles are contagious.

We all look for something to believe in and something to hope for. Superheroes enable us to believe in justice, peace, and love. The world becomes a much better place when the real superheroes of the world discover their superpowers. In a world that you can be anything, be a Super Leader. Be the light that shines in the darkness.