Maral, a fawn left alone in the thickets of the forest, befriends a white-bearded gnome named Bilge. An unlikely friendship blossoms, and Bilge becomes an audience to Maral’s poignant sadness about the fleeting nature of happiness. Determined to show her a way toward fulfillment, Bilge takes Maral on a contemplative walk through the forest.As they wander to the edges of the forest and back, Bilge points out the special wisdom revealed by natural life. Hidden within the giant two-th...

Growing up in the eighties meant you might have participated in confusing fashion trends, mixed your own music, and generally lived in a more carefree time. Fusions of pop and rock were produced by glamorous hair bands of the day—with hairspray defining the entire decade. In fact, everything was larger than life in the eighties. Relive the days of ultra-neon colors, corded telephones, and ubiquitous leg warmers in In Defense of the Eighties, and indulge in the idiosyncrasies that ...

Life is more comfortable today than ever in history, thanks to a dizzying array of modern conveniences we never imagined we could live without. But if King Henry VIII, Mahatma Gandhi, or Alexander the Great had access to the modern conveniences we currently enjoy, from motivating nutrition apps to sweeping social media and life-saving antibiotics, history would've taken a dramatically different turn.In this entertaining exploration of history merged with contemporary times, discove...

Listen, I’ve gotten a bad rap throughout eternity, and I aim to set things straight. You’ll hear my side of the story in this hilarious collection of essays about yours truly. So be prepared for your deep-rooted ideas about me to change. You’ll be among the privileged few who get to see my brighter side. If you don’t already have a sense of humor about me, you will after you read In Defense of the Grim Reaper.

A story filled with adventure, heart and courage, Nilay’s Wish takes readers through the lively and colorful times of historic India. When young Nilay gets to make a wish, he never expects to travel to 300 CE India. Nilay is in for countless surprises, as Jai fulfills wishes like no newbie genie ever has! The youthful friends follow the trail of India’s silk weavers, learning gems about Indian history and growing as eleven-year-olds and novice genies only do. Join Nilay and Jai on their bo...

Sharing the planet with other species can go awry at times. This collection of humor expresses just how twisted things can get. From Miami macaws trying to protect their young from poachers to captive polar bears wanting nothing more than to hunt seals on the Arctic ice to circus tigers loathing performance, animals have had it. In Defense of Animalhood gives animal lovers a front-row seat to the misadventures experienced by wildlife—and they’re crossing their paws, fins, and feat...

Ollie carries his backpack wherever he goes. Soon enough, it starts to fill up with worries, from his favorite broken toy to his wilted sunflower. Eventually, he starts to feel the weight of his cares. What does Ollie do? He figures out what is too heavy to carry around. As his backpack becomes overly stuffed with woes, Ollie learns to let them go. Be a part of Ollie’s heartening journey toward discovering what cares to hold onto and which ones to let go! Pick up this delightfully illustra...

The fate of a kingdom hangs in the balance as a gymnast, a gunsmith, and one brave little dancer try to pry their land out of the clutches of greed and cruelty.

The fourth installment of Russian Collection for Kids features stories that begin in everyday life and end in magic. Their main characters are children - boys and girls thrown into tough circumstances and having to test the limits of their courage and ingenuity to solve problems without grownup help.This collection includes the following works:Toys by Alexander GrinBlizzard by Boris ZhitkovSashka and Yashka by Al...

The first installment of Russian Collection for Kids dealt with odd places and creatures. Volume two went all around the world exploring the various professions and lives of fascinating animals. Most of all, both volumes comprised the works of Russian authors.In volume three, we look beyond the borders of Russia. This collection includes fifteen folk tales – one from each of the former Soviet Republics, each with its own unique traditions and storytelling style.Thi...

The first installment of the Russian Collection for Kids series included stories of strange creatures (a talking hen, anyone?) and fascinating journeys through unlikely places (like a music box). Volume two invites its young readers to visit with all sorts of animals and to explore different professions.This collection includes the following works:About Elephants by Boris ZhitkovAbout the Monkey by Boris ZhitkovPudya