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  Or Darwin If You Prefer - Mr...

  Mel Hunter

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  Or Darwin, If You Prefer by Mel Hunter - Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth. But poor Mr. Harbinger—or Darwin, if you prefer—are gone to other times. 
  Here’s what Fantastic Universe had to say about Mel Hunter, “Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction magazine covers during the past year, but incredible as it may seem with this story we introduce him to the reading public for the first time as a science fiction writer. We say incredible, because this is not a beginner's story. It is sparkling, sophisticated, erudite—the work of a craftsman.” 
  This is the first time we have come across an illustrator turned author. And here’s the amazing thing, he wasn’t any old illustrator, Mel Hunter was a very accomplished illustrator producing illustrations for famous science fiction authors Isaac Asimov and Robert A. Heinlein, as well as a technical and scientific illustrator for The Pentagon, Hayden Planetarium in Boston, and the Massachusetts Audubon Society. 
  Hunter was born in 1927 in Oak Park, Illinois and he taught himself book and magazine illustration. He was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist in 1960, 1961 and 1962. He became a technical illustrator at Northrop Aircraft where he painted illustrations of advanced aircraft and simulated combat scenarios. 
  His love of air and space took him from California's desert runways to Florida's seacoast launchpads to illustrate every variety of jet-age aircraft and space-age rocket imaginable—from the X-15 to Saturn V. He died in 2004 and according to his final wish, his cremated remains were launched into space on May 22, 2012. 
  Savor this story, immerse yourself in it, and listen to it as many times as your heart desires—for it stands alone, as the singular science fiction story ever penned by Mel Hunter.

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  The Adventures of Bobby Rooster

  Paul A. Lynch

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  Bobby Rooster was sitting at home bored. He was waiting for an adventure in his hometown of Chickenville. He was on his day off from his part-time work down at the toy store. 
  Suddenly, Bobby heard a loud knock at his door and he ran over to see who it was. It was his best friend Stuart, the rabbit! Stuart was hopping around, excitedly, with a look of adventure in his eyes. He had a plan - to go on an adventure around Chickenville! Bobby was ecstatic, so they packed up their bags and started their journey. With Peter leading the way, they explored the streets and alleyways of Chickenville. They visited the local park and checked out all the interesting places they’d never seen before.  
  Bobby the Rooster and his friend Stuart the Rabbit were hungry and decided to eat some food at their favorite restaurant. The restaurant was called 'The Little Red Hen.' It served the best corn on the cob and vegetables that animals could eat. They also served the best drinks.  
  Bobby and Stuart walked along the cobbled streets, their stomachs growling in anticipation of the delicious food that awaited them. They finally arrived at the quaint little restaurant called ‘The Little Red Hen’ and were delighted to see the delicious smells emanating from the kitchen. Bobby and Stuart took a seat at their usual table and perused the menu with eager eyes. After a few minutes, they had decided on their orders and couldn’t wait to tuck into the delicious food.

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  Virtues of Savanna A Calming...

  Elena Chapman, Kids Trivia

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  Get ready to unleash a whirlwind of imagination with "Virtues of Savanna"! This exhilarating bedtime adventure will sweep your little ones into the heart of the African savanna, where they’ll meet the lovable Ellie the elephant and her wise friend, Atta the ant! Bursting with vibrant storytelling and enchanting lessons, this audiobook transforms bedtime into an epic journey of discovery! As your child listens, they'll dive into a world where patience, and kindness reign supreme, learning that real strength comes from within. Picture the wonder in their eyes as they explore the magic of friendship and the power of acceptance! Each captivating moment sparks their imagination and nurtures emotional growth, making bedtime a cherished ritual filled with joy and connection. So, snuggle up, press play, and let the adventures begin! With "Virtues of Savanna," watch as your child drifts off to dreamland, their hearts aglow with inspiration and excitement for the adventures that await!

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  Alice Austen Lived Here

  Alex Gino

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  From the award-winning author of Melissa, a phenomenal story about queerness past, present, and future.Sam is very in touch with their own queer identity. They're nonbinary, and their best friend, TJ, is nonbinary as well. Sam's familyis very cool with it... as long as Sam remembers that nonbinary kids are also required to clean their rooms, do their homework,and try not to antagonize their teachers too much.The teacher-respect thing is hard when it comes to Sam’s history class, because their teacher seems to believe that only DeadStraight Cis White Men are responsible for history. When Sam’s home borough of Staten Island opens up a contest for a newstatue, Sam finds the perfect non-DSCWM subject: photographer Alice Austen, whose house has been turned into a museum,and who lived with a female partner for decades.Soon, Sam's project isn't just about winning the contest. It's about discovering a rich queer history that Sam's a part of -- a queerhistory that no longer needs to be quiet, as long as there are kids like Sam and TJ to stand up for it.

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  Collision Orbit - The Invisible...

  Clyde Beck

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  Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck - The tiny asteroid with the frightened girl and the wrecked spacer with the grim young man slowly spun closer and closer ... but the real danger came after the crash! 
  There's one good thing about a blowout. You don't need a mechanic to tell you what the trouble is when it happens. This was the first blowout I ever had, but as soon as I heard that explosive pinging whistle and felt the floppy jolting and the terrifying sensation of a vehicle out of control, I knew what was wrong. I reached forward and cut the power. 
  When I leaned back in my seat I was sweating and my stomach was pushing my tonsils around, and not only on account of the sudden switch from one and a half G's to free fall. I was in a jam, and I didn't need a mechanic to tell me that, either. Spaceships don't carry spare drive tubes. 
  Not little wagons like the Aspera, anyway. If you could get a spare inside the hull you would have to leave out the air plant or the groceries or else stay home yourself, and even then there would be no room for the tools to make the change. Retubing is a dock job, and the nearest docks were a million miles away on Phobos and getting farther fast. 
  And besides, you never need a spare. Tubes don't blow in space. Diamondized graphite is tough—you caliper the throat every time you dock, and after a few thousand G-hours you find enough erosion to cut down efficiency to the point where it's a good idea to put in a new liner. 
  I knew all this, but at the same time I knew the main tube had blown. What I didn't know was what I was going to do about it. I lit a cigarette and took a deep drag, just in case the stimulating effect of the quabba smoke would give me an inspiration.

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  Bibi and Tina The Foal

  Ulf Tiehm

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  Bibi is beaming with joy: Sabrina, her favorite horse, is about to have a foal. All that's left to do is head to Martin's Farm! Bibi and Tina spend the night waiting anxiously. Then the little black stallion arrives, all without magic. But the foal soon finds himself in danger. Will Bibi and Tina be able to help him?

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