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Mr. Weatherspoon lived alone. He didn't have many friends, and the people who lived in the town made fun of him, because he had a birthmark on his left cheek and a crack on his upper lip. After saving the mayor's daughter, he then became the town's big hero and everyone loved him.

Gizmo and Trina sang simple swamp songs as they skipped through the murky swampland, which they daily called home. Many claimed that it was a stinky swamp, but these two had gotten used to the scent. It had gotten to the point where, to them, it simply smelled like home. I know what you are probably saying to yourself, “How does a swamp song sound?” We will get to that, my young friend; just wait and see. The two had become very skilled at taking charge at conquering the challenges of life that were so much a part of Dismal Swamp.

The ants in our ant colony work closely together to help the society. They even climb on top of each other to reach food. Yet, there is one miscreant ant named “Mystery” who helps no one except himself. He behaves badly and sleeps too much. He thinks that he is cool. But, he’s not. The Queen Ant calls Mystery before her. The Queen Ant says, “Mystery, if you don’t change your ways, someday you’ll be sorry.” Mystery ignores the Queen. One day, Mystery will find out that the Queen was right.

Are you seeking hope and clarity amidst life's storms? William Gomes's "In Mary's Footsteps: A 30-Day Path of Prayer and Reflection in Uncertain Times" beckons you into a transformative journey alongside Mary, the Mother of Jesus. This devotional guide is a beacon of light for anyone yearning for solace, spiritual connection, and deeper faith through Marian devotion.

"Eternal Bond: A Widow's 40-Day Journey of Faith and Love" by William Gomes is a deeply insightful and supportive guide, specifically crafted for widows grappling with the intricacies of loss. Over a transformative 40-day period, this journey encompasses daily scripture readings, poignant reflections, and tailored personal exercises.

The Christmas season was well in gear. Grandma M was smiling from ear to ear. To Grandma, the Christmas season is a very special time of year. With Christmas just three days away, Grandma was in her usual place, in the kitchen, baking pies with her grandchildren, Matthew, and Michaelle. This band of bakers had been singing Christmas songs all day long. Songs about Jesus, his birth, and this special day coming their way.

The sun set. The fall moon announced Halloween was about to arrive. As the natural satellite lifted in the sky, LD heard off in the distance someone yelling, “G-g-g-ghost! Ghost! Run, run!” The group of young roosters and hens took flight toward the safety of the hen house. They moved as if they ran fast enough, they just might be able to fly.

Young Squanto was a son of the Wassouk Native American Indian tribe and was proud to be so. His father, Yiska, was the chief storyteller of the clan. A very prestigious position to hold in almost any group. Yiska had a blessed gift poured down on him from above for telling stories and the like.

Step into a world of enchantment and wonder with "Tedd with a Broken Button and Other Stories." This captivating collection weaves together three heartwarming tales that will ignite the imaginations of young listeners and transport them to magical realms filled with adventure, friendship, and bravery.

In No More Scary Nights: A Tale of Hope and Resilience, young listeners are invited to join the journey of three children who are unexpectedly taken away from their families. As they navigate the confusing and frightening experience of being separated from their loved ones, they discover the power of their own inner strength and the importance of never losing hope.

Meet the pirates: Tom, Meg, Rex and Sal, and their pirate birds! Come along as they find a map, dig for gold, and fight the Big Bad Pirate Pig.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Daytona. Greater than a Tourist—Daytona Beach, Florida USA by author Heather Griffin offers firsthand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the world’s most famous beach. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.