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Take an in-depth look at why fiction is so important to the Christian faith and to our overall biblical reading experience and spiritual growth by studying literary devices in short stories and the Bible.

My name is Gracie Springs, and I am not a witch… but I’m pretty sure my cat is. I first started to get suspicious when he jumped just a little too high while chasing after a robin in our front yard. I knew for sure when he opened up his mouth and addressed me by name! The first thing he told me? That he doesn’t like the name I gave him—even though “Fluffy” fits him like a warm sweater at Christmas. Now we’ve compromised on “Merlin the Magical Fluff,” which according to him references his long and proud lineage just fine.

It’s the middle of winter, and a blizzard is tearing past the W’s farm. Safe in the lower barn, Big is calling on all his creativity to tell Misty-Bird the best rest-time tale he can think up. And by George, it’s a doozy. Meet Misty-Bird—the superhero cat—helper to the poor, weak, and lost animals of the world. He’s a do-gooder, a champion of others. A nobler heart you can’t find anywhere.

Mystery strikes the small town of Bowwow! Investigative journalists Mittens Meow and Alex Digger race to the rescue when Alex’s favorite baker discovers a shocking theft which threatens the future of her business. Can they uncover the culprit in time? Searching for truth, justice...and cookies! Boys and girls alike will laugh at the high-energy hijinks of hyper-focused Mittens and hyper-hungry Alex as they solve crimes and learn lessons about character in their small town. Welcome to the team, junior detectives!

Ava Decker longs to fulfill her lifelong dream of owning her own bakery. Ready for a fresh start, the former forensic accountant turned pastry chef is excited to turn life’s lemons into sugary success. But her hopes crumble when her mean boss turns up dead. Arrested as the prime suspect, things get worse when the police discover the victim left Ava the shop and her house in her will. And with only an adorable kitten who thinks he’s a dog and an exasperated best friend as the voice of reason, the newly bequeathed owner must turn super-sleuth to clear her name. 

Robert, Duke of Pondleigh, already has one curse, so what’s another one? Or two? If only these things involved fighting monsters - or even being turned into one - he’d be fine. But attempting to force him into marrying the woman who nearly killed him by cursing him to either gain a lady’s kiss each day or become a frog simply isn’t gentlemanly. 

This audiobook includes Christmas stories, funny jokes, and more! Makes a wonderful stocking stuffer or holiday gift for kids! Merry Christmas! You and your child will enjoy this cute Christmas audiobook full of fun stories and funny Christmas jokes for kids. This is an excellent audiobook for young listeners. It's perfect for listening aloud during the holidays with friends and family! These stories are great for quick bedtime stories and cute tales to be listened to aloud with others!

Reindeer Tales is a fun and festive storybook about Santa's reindeer. Inside you will find five short stories about Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen, and others! Also included are some funny and hilarious Christmas jokes for kids. 

Christmas is the most magical time of year, especially for a kid. There are so many fun activities to do: choosing a Christmas tree, decorating, snow sledding, caroling, Christmas parties, baking cookies, wrapping presents, and spending time with loved ones. Join in on all the Christmas fun, and share the magic of a fun Christmas story with your child.

Willow Rose Learns Honesty is the first in a series of unique new children's books created by Authors Meredith Mast and Marvia Karol. Ms. Mast, the founder of Storybook Ballet, needed a different kind of story for her young students to dance. She needed stories that don't rely on fantasy princesses, but instead have relatable characters that would teach a set of virtues to empower children for life. In this delightful introduction to the concept we meet Willow Rose - who is lonely in her new garden.

Adventure-loving Arthur is a dog on a mission. He can’t wait to experience the 10 mind blowing world wonders. He is all packed and ready for this experience of a lifetime. From camel rides through the pyramids, to snorkeling in the ocean, nothing can stop Arthur from discovering what our planet has to offer. But with so many wonders in store, he’s sure to have many unbelievable stories to bring back home!

Year-round adventures await, with a summertime trip to a ghost town, an Easter egg hunt, a Fourth of July celebration, and two short story collections spanning the calendar (one story for each month of the year), perfect for bedtime listening. Short stories include a Valentine's Day, a Thanksgiving, and a Christmas story, as well as a trip to the county fair and a day at the beach, among others.

In the wake of Silversaar’s death, the magical restraint on Malachai’s power has been broken and the knowledge of how to use runic magic has been restored to the Baldomar people.

Odessa is a beautiful mermaid who lives in the deep, blue ocean. She has dark purple hair, green eyes, and dark skin. Her tail is silver and covered with sparkly stars, and she is the youngest one in her family. One day while on a picnic, along with her best friends Angelina and Spike, they find a shiny diamond ring on the coral reefs. Odessa comes up with a genius plan to return the diamond ring to its owner. Find out what happens next! 

Big the Barn Cat takes his role on the W's farm very seriously, making sure everything runs smoothly and goes according to plan. But things don't always go according to plan.... When Big unexpectedly meets a shadowy kitty under his favorite bench on the porch and the stranger doesn't know any of the answers to his important questions, Big takes it upon himself to learn where the kitty came from and get him home.

Do you want to tap into the power of the Holy Spirit and be overwhelmed with the goodness of God? In this 50 day experience, Alisa Hope Wagner shows you how to discover Jesus, recover faith, and uncover the Holy Spirit. Each of the 50 days has contemplative questions, a meditation moment, and a professing prayer that will ignite a spiritual breakthrough and unleash all of heaven into your life.

Twelve-year-old Kassy O’Roarke wants to win the Thompson prize at her school newspaper. Her pesky little brother Percy and his key-stealing ferret try to help, and that’s when the trouble begins. Apollo the cougar cub goes missing from their family’s petting zoo. Kassy puts her detective skills to the test to find him before Animal Control does. Can Kassy outsmart the dogcatcher and rescue Apollo before being grounded for life?

Christmas is almost here, and the excitement is all around. Do you remember your best Christmas ever? Make this Christmas your best Christmas ever! These fun Christmas stories and activities are sure to help you. Follow along and learn a few new ways to really enjoy this special time of year! This audiobook is wonderful for listening to at school, home, waiting rooms, or while traveling and for sharing with friends and family!

Natalie is the tiniest elf at the North Pole. Her job is to make dollhouses for Christmas. Because she is so tiny, she notices the small things and puts beautiful detail in her work. Santa needs lots of dollhouses and asks Natalie to make more and not waste so much time on the fine details. This really hurts Natalie's feelings, and she runs away. Will Santa, Vanilla the polar bear, and Brown Sugar the reindeer find her before Christmas Eve? Find out what happens....

Listen to these fun Thanksgiving stories for kids from the best-selling author Arnie Lightning! These Thanksgiving short stories are fun and entertaining to listen to and enjoy. Each story has a special lesson and gives a reason to show gratitude. The Thanksgiving jokes offer lots of laughs, too!