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  The Edlerbush

  Hans Christian Andersen

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  In Hans Christian Andersen’s enchanting tale, The Elderbush, the elder tree becomes a gateway to the wonders of nature and the passage of time. Through a gentle story told by the elder tree itself, a young child learns about the beauty of life’s cycle and the magic found in every season. Filled with warmth and wisdom, this classic fairy tale captures the timeless relationship between nature and the human spirit. 
  Narrated by Luke Oldham, this audiobook brings the story’s tranquility and whimsy to life. Oldham’s voice adds depth to Andersen’s words, making each scene feel vivid and inviting. His soothing performance captures the heart of the story, drawing listeners into the gentle charm and quiet wisdom of the elder tree’s tale. 
  Ideal for both children and adults, The Elderbush is a story of wonder and appreciation for nature’s beauty. With its heartwarming message and poetic prose, this audiobook offers a perfect escape into the natural world and the wisdom it holds.

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  Velociraptor The: The History of...

  Editors Charles River

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  The massively popular 1990 novel Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and its subsequent movie adaptations led to a huge resurgence in interest in dinosaurs and the prehistoric world. That interest continues to the present day, even though most of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park weren’t actually from the Jurassic period. Triceratops, Velociraptor, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the huge sauropods such as Brachiosaurus that feature in the book and movies all actually belong to the Late Cretaceous period, more than 40 million years after the end of the Jurassic. Regardless, the movie made certain kinds of dinosaurs instantly recognizable, even if associated with the wrong era. 
  	Thanks to the movie, there has been some unwitting confusion over the identity of the Velociraptor, and this confusion was due in large part to the fact the name sounds far more scary than the creature to which the name originally belonged. Moreover, the creature to which the label was applied in the novel and movie was actually a distant cousin named Deinonychus, but as the story goes, the author, Michael Crichton, thought “Velociraptor” sounded “more dramatic.” The actual Velociraptor lived not in the badlands of North America, but in the badlands of central-eastern Asia, and it was not nearly as intimidating as Deinonychus. In fact, the main species of genus Velociraptor - Velociraptor mongoliensis - was no bigger than a turkey. Thus, in a very real sense, the Velociraptor has taken on a larger-than-life reputation.

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  The Blob on Bob

  Marv Alinas

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  Bob is a bit of a slob. His friend Rob comes to the rescue to scrub away a stubborn blob from Bob's shirt. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the "ob" sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

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  Knife and Fork - A Modern-Day Fable

  Gita V. Reddy

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  Bholu, a monkey, comes to the city looking for adventure. In a short time he learns city ways and when he returns to the forest, he continues with them. 
  Knife and Fork is Bholu’s story and how he learns three important lessons: 
  “Monkey ways are right for monkeys just as human ways are right for human beings.” 
  “Food and fun are meant to be shared with friends.” 
  “Losing friends is easy, winning them back is not.”

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  The Mountain of Seven Gifts

  Cheng’en Wu

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  Xuanzang and his disciples encountered an enormous python eating all the livestock in Tuoluo Manor. Nothing could be done about the situation. The monkey went to subdue the demon with Pigsy. As soon as the python opened its mouth to devour Pigsy, the monkey jumped in and went into its belly. The villagers were happy that the python was killed. The pilgrims then continued their journey and reached the Mountain of Seven Gifts. The fallen persimmons on the path were so smelly and dirty that they couldn't get past the mountain. Pigsy cleared the road after the villagers fed him enough that he became a massive pig. Finally, the team passed through the mountain.

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  Season of Dragons

  Nikki Mitchell

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  What would you do if you found a dragon egg at your bus stop? 
  Ichabod Surname never imagined he’d be spending a Friday afternoon cross-country skiing with a grandma dragon—but that’s exactly what happens when he finds a giant egg on the way to school. 
  For as long as he can remember, he has been at war with his siblings because he thinks outside of the box. He stays invisible at home and school, but for the first time in his life, he may be the key to restoring the weather and happiness in the village of Hasir. 
  Can Ichabod and Gran fix what has gone awry and end the sibling war before Ichabod’s science teacher notices he is gone? --an enchanting fantasy about finding family, unexpected friendships, and the importance of being true to who you are. 
  *The Magic Shoebox Adventure books feature: 
  --easy-to-read chapters for all readers 
  --ADHD representation 
  --Fun adventure for the whole family

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