The Shark with a Kind Heart

Dive under the sea with Sammy O’Gill, a kind bullnose shark. But his shark peers bully him for befriending all sealife. As Viper, Riptide, Squint, and Toothless torment him, his best friend Zoomer the dolphin buoys his spirits. Through their adventures, Sammy discovers courage and the power of embracing what makes you different. This tail-wagging tale reminds us that our differences deepen friendship. When Sammy faces ridicule, Zoomer models loyalty in adversity, teaching Sammy to take pride in the very qualities that set him apart.

The Spectacular Tale of Martha Claus

Sure, you’ve heard of “Mrs. Claus”. Everyone has. But what have you heard? Have you heard the whole story? The real story?

Bet you didn’t know she’s had a hand in creating some of the most iconic toys in history. Bet you didn’t know she’s the cofounder and the real mastermind behind the North Pole Toy Company. Bet you didn’t know she saved Christmas, as we know it, from becoming a thing of the past. Bet you don’t even know her first name.

Of course you don’t, no one does. Because, until now, her story has never been told.

The Speculatores: The Men Who Spied for Rome

Over recent decades, scholars of ancient Roman history have begun to peel back the veils on the realm of intelligence within the Roman State, exploring its integral role in shaping Rome’s defensive grand strategy. While the consensus posits a noticeable shift from indifference during the Republic era (509-27 BCE) to a more engaged stance in the imperial epoch post 27 BCE, it particularly highlights the Dominate period (284-476 CE) as the ‘Golden Age’ of Roman intelligence endeavors.

However, a veil of ambiguity still shrouds Rome’s engagement in external or foreign intelligence operations, notably espionage. Amidst this scholarly dissonance, The Speculatores: The Men Who Spied for Rome embarks on an exploratory voyage to unearth the roots of this disagreement. With a keen eye on the historical narrative and a robust analysis, this book endeavors to bridge the gap in understanding, delving into the very rationale that questions the existence and extent of Roman espionage activities

As you traverse through the pages, The Speculatores unveils the clandestine world of those who might have operated in the shadows for the glory of Rome, offering a fresh lens through which to understand the unseen sinews that perhaps bolstered the mighty Roman machinery of statecraft and defense.

The Spider Who Blew Bubbles

Spencer is a curious young spider who decides to disregard his mother’s warnings and ventures beyond the safety of their tree-bound web to explore the neighbouring apartment complex parking lot. He accidentally lands on Charlie Car and catches a soapy ride to the car wash. After a dizzying ‘day at the spa,’ as Charlie calls it, Spencer emerges squeaky clean, wax-coated, and burping bubbles! This charming story follows Spencer’s disobedient adventure and the funny mess he gets himself into when he doesn’t listen to mom. Children will love the humour and relatable characters as they learn about the importance of heeding parental advice.

The Story of Lex

This is the story of Lex, who happens to live in a dictionary. He also happens to be a sleepwalker. One morning, Lex finds himself out of his bed in an unfamiliar page. Helped by a friendly yak and other kind animals and people, Lex journeys through the dictionary to find his way home.

The Story of Walks with Bear and Bro'Ken

Spanning two quests across generations, this tale begins in the 1700s with Kenthaki, a Shawnee youth later known as Walks-With-Bear, who embarks on a journey with his father’s obsidian knife, a pouch of medicinal herbs, and a staff to find his life’s purpose. His confrontation with a bear and the subsequent adoption of its cub, alongside the transformative relationship with a Christian captive, shapes his future. Years later, his grandson, Bro’Ken, undertakes his own quest to locate his missing father, leading to profound changes. Inspired by the 2003-2006 Lewis and Clark re-enactment, this narrative explores life-altering quests and the impact of cultural intersections.

The Sun and The Moon

In this soothing bedtime story, your child will dream sweet dreams. This Clarke Fable begins with the sun setting, as all of nature quiets and the day becomes fulfilled. Be sure to watch as the friendly gull and otter find shelter under the twinkling stars and the softly rising moon.

The Things He Lost There

Vietnam. The word still resonates with powerful emotions: death, lost souls, devastation – both human and material – shattered men, and a country equally broken and horribly divided.

Into this turbulent backdrop steps Jack Houston, a graduate student at the University of North Carolina. Thrust into the heart of the conflict, Jack’s journey encapsulates the grim realities of the Vietnam War and the crucial role of the surface Navy. After fierce combat in places like Phu Quoc, Rach Gia, and Hue during the Tet Offensive, Jack’s ship, the highly-decorated Black River, faces a new challenge. A new commanding officer, Cork, takes over, driving – what the crew calls ‘corkscrewing’ – the ship into both operational and morale disasters.

This narrative explores the impact of Captain Cork’s leadership on Jack and the crew, filled with moments of profound sadness and unexpected hilarity. The climax comes with the Black River, now under Jack’s command, confronting six Chinese gunboats in the Taiwan Straits: a hopelessly mismatched battle, given the ship’s unsuitability for naval combat. The survival of Jack and his ship hangs in the balance as they navigate this deadly encounter.

Parallel to the war story is Jack’s poignant love affair with Melanie Lawton, a spirited graduate student back in Carolina. Through her perspective, we witness the defining events of 1968 and 1969: antiwar demonstrations, the chaotic 1968 Democratic Party Convention in Chicago, Woodstock, drug culture, and political assassinations. One devastating decision made in the midst of war shatters Jack and Melanie’s relationship, leaving Jack to question if he can ever reclaim what he lost in Vietnam – his love, his peace, his future.

The Three Labrador Puppies

Three Labrador Retriever puppies have come to visit Miss Lizardo’s classroom. One is black. One is yellow. One is chocolate. The children have many questions to ask their owner. Their owner has many answers to give them. To their surprise, it turns out that the three puppies have the same mother and the same father. How can that be? The reason leads to lots of discussion. And by the time Mr. Porter leaves with Lou, Blue and Sue, the class has learned that these three puppies have something very important to teach people.

The Timeless Love of Billy B for Scheherazade

Balthazar dreams of the perfect woman, one he can summon or dismiss at will on his computer screen. But as time passes, he becomes ensnared in his own creation, consumed by an obsession with this non-existent figure. As Balthazar spirals downward, losing everything from his identity to the use of his body, reduced to just his mind and the fingers tapping at the keyboard, she, in contrast, rises. She transforms into a modern-day Scheherazade, learning to command her prince.

Baltha B was unaware,
No more sits he upon the chair.
The relics of his body’s ruin,
Are the one last bastion
Of his undoing.
Death beckons when the hands they clap,
To say, ‘Enough! Your time is up’

The Treasure

Child is in search of a treasure and sets out on their own to find it. Child does not know what the treasure looks like, nor do they know where to find it. Child goes into the forest to search for the treasure and enlists the help of many animals that live there. Each animal assists Child by offering their own special wisdom and support. It is not until Child meets Brother Wolf that they are led to the discovery of a treasure so surprising and amazing that they can hardly believe it… for it is a treasure that can change the whole world.

Come and travel with Child to find this treasure. You will be surprised and amazed too.

The Truth About the Tooth Fairy

Have you ever wondered about the Tooth Fairy’s magical world? Where does she live when she’s not collecting teeth? How does she know the exact moment a tooth falls out, no matter where you are? And what happens to all those pearly whites she gathers?

The Tooth Fairy herself is finally ready to reveal all her secrets! Prepare to step into her enchanting world and discover the answers to all of your questions that have puzzled children for generations. Are you ready?