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Revolutionary Voices for Democracy
Two hundred and fifty years ago, victory in the American Revolution empowered its founding fathers to consider a glorious ‘revolutionary idea’: a democracy of inclusiveness and diversity for all. Yet, America’s revolution never meant to include the enslaved, who lived in small, dark squares of windowless slave houses.At Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Convention of 1787, compromises perpetuated America’s ‘slave society’ based on free labour, benefiting its citizenry to the detriment of America’s slave row. For the next seventy-eight years, ‘America’s democracy’ permitted this vile system of slavery to continue. However, slave revolutions, revolutionary voices, and prayers persisted. As the smoke cleared from the battlefields of the American Civil War, Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) granted America a full Independence Day.The question remains to this very day whether the formerly enslaved and their descendants will ever fully receive the rights, reparations, and benefits of full citizenship in our American democracy. Revolutionary voices must continue to set an example for the entire world of the revolutionary idea that is democracy.The next 250 years will answer this question as America approaches its 500th anniversary.
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Don't Call Me a Scaredy Cat
Don’t Call Me a Scaredy-Cat tells the story of a young boy with many fears. During a family trip, a poor decision leads him on an unexpected journey to confront those fears head-on. The adventure takes a dramatic turn, culminating in a heartwarming reunion with his loving father.This touching tale allows parents and children to explore the transformation of fear into courage, learning together how to become true overcomers.
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Positive Pooper
Colin Bright crafts unique and innovative stories that blend all the essential elements of successful writing, expertly woven together to create a truly remarkable end product. With an innate understanding of what captivates and stimulates young children, the author demonstrates a genuine talent for writing specifically for this age group. Each story is thoughtfully considered, evocative, and designed to engage and delight.Ideal for infant school-aged children, these tales are perfect for independent reading or for parents and teachers to read aloud to eager audiences. The stories provide ample opportunities for group discussions, making them excellent tools for expanding young minds and sparking thoughtful conversations. The author envisions these tales becoming beloved bedtime favourites in many households. Animal lovers, in particular, will find a special fondness for these stories, as the author’s deep respect for the animal kingdom shines through in every tale.
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K. Hoss Farm
K. Hoss Farm follows the stories of three different animals living on a farm where the odds are always stacked against them. No matter how hard they try, they just can’t seem to catch a break. In a society where life isn’t always fair and our circumstances tend to shape us, these animals show us that sometimes we can be the exception to the rule.
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The Christmas Story - In Rhyme!
Children will delight in this beautifully written retelling of the Christmas nativity story. Filled with stunning illustrations and written in engaging rhyming text, this book will become a cherished favourite, perfect for bedtime or sharing with others. Bringing the story of Jesus’ birth to life, it’s ideal for reading at churches, community gatherings, nursing homes, and Sunday school performances.From the divine visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary, to the birth of Jesus, the journey of the shepherds and the wise men, King Herod’s fury upon discovering that the ‘King of the Jews’ had been born, and the final exodus of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus to Egypt. This timeless story will captivate the imagination of any child.
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Operation Santa
When mischievous elves force Santa to kidnap children on Christmas Eve, it will take a daring rescue mission by Major John Randall and his Special Forces unit to save the day. Toby and Jodie are looking forward to a perfect Christmas with their father, Major Randall, who has come home on a rare holiday from the army. But their joy turns to terror when they are snatched away to become Santa’s elves, along with a dozen other children.Held captive in Santa’s hidden Grotto and threatened with being turned into elves forever, the resourceful Toby manages to get a call for help out to his dad. Major Randall assembles an elite international fighting force, including American soldiers and Soviet comrades, to take on the daunting ‘Operation Santa’ – a mission to save the children and capture Santa himself.This delightful holiday adventure is filled with humour, excitement, and the magic of believing. From Santa’s high-tech Grotto to the Army base under siege by unruly elves, Operation Santa puts a fresh and funny spin on saving Christmas. Will the valiant Major Randall and his troops defeat Santa and his elvish army in time? Find out in this charming modern Christmas tale for the whole family.
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Caterpillar's Journey
Caterpillar’s Journey takes readers (moms, dads, grandparents, and more) on an enchanting adventure through the life of a little caterpillar. From hatching out of her egg to transforming into a beautiful butterfly, this story blends biological accuracy with fairytale magic. The woodland animals, along with the caterpillar herself, talk, think, and feel like humans, sharing their dreams and aspirations. This heartwarming tale touches the heart, mind, and soul of anyone, young or old, who is open to the wonders of nature, spirit, and life itself.
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Have You Ever Wondered?
Have you ever wondered what the Tooth Fairy does with all the teeth she collects?Where does she take them? What are they used for?Join the Fairies of Tooth Fairy Land to discover the secrets behind the magic and learn why it’s so important to brush your teeth!
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Folk Tales of Old Europe
Be transported from the limestone caves of Slovenia to the coast of Norway, and from French salt pans to a village in Poland. John Weeks retells nine folk tales, each one set in a different country of Europe. They introduce the reader to an Irish weaver, to Scottish fishermen and to a Jewish dealer in violins. The stories share the familiar narrative features of folk tales all over the world – quests undertaken, wicked plots thwarted, mysteries revealed and kindness rewarded. Many of the familiar characters are there – trolls, an ogre and a cheating miller. But have you ever wondered what the characters in folk tales ate and drank? When not adventuring what work did they do to support themselves? What did they believe? As they journeyed what sort of landscapes did they cross? In his retellings John Weeks answers some of those questions. Each tale is grounded in a real landscape, with the features and the creatures distinctive to it. Something of the culture of each country is shown, so the reader will encounter the rivalries of tribal chiefs, piracy preying upon merchant shipping, and the poverty of feudal peasantry. Local ways of life are depicted, showing, for example, trade in amber, peat cutting and salt production. The tales are peopled by folk who embrace Christianity, by Jewish people and by those who acknowledge pagan spirits and Celtic deities. In notes to each of the tales the author briefly explains details, where necessary, and he refers to the sources, both literary and oral, which lie behind the stories. The result is a collection of tales richly contextualised to present a picture of Europe not in one era, but in an unspecified, distant past, a Europe at a time before modernity dulled the sparkle of its magic.
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Seventeen Going Under
Singer/songwriter Sam Fender has become a musical phenomenon with his passionate songs about growing up in England’s North-East.Peter White has used those special songs as inspiration to create a collection of heart-warming short stories.Seventeen Going Under is all about the trials and tribulations of growing up, with teenage anger and regret but also hope for the future. In Leave Fast, three young friends have to deal with the tragic death of their best mate and what to do with their lives. A chance meeting with a homeless guy changes one of them forever. Spit of You centres on the complexities of family life, with a difficult father-son relationship contrasting with a wonderfully close bond between nana and her grandson. The Dying Light is the tale of a desperate young man determined to take his own life who finds a reason to live.At the heart of Paradigms are the mental and physical effects of school bullying. Rhys Mackie is a beloved teacher who rails against the bullying he discovers and does something about it. Will We Talk is a quirky tale of two young 20-somethings who meet at a bar but things don’t quite go to plan. In Mantra, Sophie Lyall believes looking out for life-changing windfalls, or trying to impress others, means you can miss the great things happening right now and the gift of life that gets taken for granted. Angel in Lothian begins with the vibrant, imaginary dream sequence of a young schoolboy that continues throughout his life.
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The Incredible Mrs Tomp
Set in the colourful town of Oombaroomba comes a charming story of an intrepid woman named Mrs. Tomp. Follow her exploits as she cleverly procures fertilizer, doles out folksy wisdom to her eccentric neighbours, and wrangles with the local authorities.Though told with a wink and good humour, this tale touches on timeless themes of community, perseverance, and the human spirit. Mrs. Tomp’s antics will captivate readers as she faces life’s challenges with grit and grace. Some early readers have even compared this heartwarming story to the great Australian classics.Pull up a chair and get to know the unforgettable Mrs. Tomp and the quirky residents of Oombaroomba in this delightful novel that will stay with you long after the last page.
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Winners
After a fantastic, fun hour at the best travelling fair ever, Sammy, Rory, Tom and Yasmina had spent almost all of their pocket money. So, Tom suggested that they could have a go at winning a prize at a stall where all tickets with a five or a zero were winners. Naturally, the children were delighted to find a winning ticket, but the prizes on display were not quite right. What they really wanted was a prize they could easily share!So, they ended up with a mysterious, lucky dip box. It was shiny purple and seemed to glitter in the funfair lights.But it came with a whispered warning as the box squirmed impatiently - or did Sammy imagine it? What was in the box and were they really winners after all?Children everywhere will love and be most intrigued by this magical tale of mischief and mayhem.
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