The Sound a Unicorn Makes
by Ben OrlandoA trip to the store to buy a video game becomes an adventure that teaches the value of using your imagination.
The Great Big Bad Oogie Boogie Bully Monster
by Kimberly WylieIllustrations by Jerry Shippee
Forced off the swing…having snack cakes stolen…this kid is at the Bully Monster’s mercy. At least until some common ground is found and we learn that sometimes all a Bully Monster needs is a friend.
Perfect Vision
by J. Perry AlldredgeWhat happens when a child discovers that they are going to need to wear glasses for the first time?
Hide and Seek, Stegosaurus Style!
by Maria D'AlessandroIllustrations by Hayes Roberts
Two adventurous young dinosaurs explore a forbidden cave, known to be the T-Rex ‘Big Gray’s’ Cave. They are surprised to meet a kind stranger with a strange problem who helps them escape and return home.
Grandma’s Rose
by Richard and Esther ProvencherA child learns important lessons about life and getting older when his grandmother is moved to a nursing home to live.
The Other Self
by J. Perry AlldredgeSometimes our reflection shows us the person that we want to be. One child finds that – with a little work – the ability to become that person is right within their grasp.
Show & Tell
by J. Perry AlldredgeWhen kids get bullied, sometimes what they need more than anything else is a friend.
The Kingdom of Muchtoomuch
by Betsy LawsonIllustrations by Morgan Swofford
A child with more toys than they can every play with learns valuable lessons about friendship and sharing.
Mom is a Soldier
by J. Perry AlldredgeA child with a parent in the military feels many things – pride, uncertainty and sometimes even fear. A good lesson for children confronted with this reality in their own lives.