Juvenile Fiction, Stories In Verse
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The Crocodile Zipper
by Deanna Scaccia-Pagliuca
Little Dante is four years old, and while he loves to play outside, he always struggles to get ready, especially when it comes to zippers. Getting them done up properly is always a challenge, but when he learns that leaving them undone means that...
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The Bear
A Story About Depression by Nicole Dyson
Have you ever heard of depression? Our friend Bear has agreed to answer some questions for us about what it’s like to live with this illness! We ask Bear important questions about depression. Do you want to know more about what having depression...
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The Tails of Mac and Motley
With Ringo Star by E.E. Flegel
Ringo has never had a family of his own. When he’s finally adopted, he’s so excited! But when Ringo arrives at his new home, everything isn’t as he expected. He can smell other dogs, but he can’t see them. Ringo realises that his new family is...
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The Great Big Yawn
by Margaret Clowater and Eleanor Clowater
In this sweet rhyming bedtime story, a daughter and her father go to visit the zoo. She’s excited to see all of the animals, but she gets distracted when a great big yawn starts to make its way around the zoo. The yawn travels from one animal to...
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A Great Bear Hug for Two
From Mama by Cynthia Carla
Through both good times and hard times, a child is always supported by the dedication and love of their parents. This support is shown in many ways, and one of the best ways is with a hug … a great bear hug for two! This charming book brings to...
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A Perfect Pet
by Robyn Burgess
Getting a pet is a big decision! There are so many different animals to choose from, so how do you pick which one to take home? Cat, dog, rabbit, bird, or fish? There’s only one way to find out which pet is right for you, and that’s by using your...
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Ocean Pollution
The Adventures of a Wacky Water Droplet by Kayla Jeffries
Wiley the wacky water droplet has fallen off his cloud, Vaporo! But this time, when he awakens, Vaporo’s nowhere in sight and Wiley is worried he’ll never find another place he belongs. But Wiley’s in luck because he’s landed in the ocean on a...
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Nana's Green Thumbs
by Lisa Stopay
Nana adores gardening. It’s not just one green thumb she has; she’s got two! Gardening fills Nana’s heart with joy and peace. That’s why she loves to share her gardening magic with her sweet granddaughter, Leah. On their walks through Nana’s...
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Forest Friends Rescue Santa
by L. G. Anderson
The Forest Friends, all settled in for a cold and snowy winter’s night, are awakened by a giant clatter. They race to the scene only to discover that Santa and his reindeer have crash-landed in a nearby glen. Santa’s sleigh is broken and his...
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The Butterbean Balls Came Yesterday
by John H. Atwood and Jenean Atwood Baynes
When Pincher Dushkin asks Ushkin Dushkin for help with a surplus of butterbean balls, Ushkin has the chance to help his neighbor. Instead, he chooses to walk away. In the end, Ushkin learns that it’s good to help your neighbors when asked, and...