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  Velveteen Rabbit

  Margery Williams

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  Experience the heartwarming tale of "The Velveteen Rabbit," a beloved classic by Margery Williams, beautifully narrated by Brian Pederson. This enchanting story tells the tale of a simple, velveteen rabbit who longs to become real through the love of a child. 
  In the cozy setting of a child’s nursery, the velveteen rabbit learns that becoming real isn’t about how you look on the outside, but about the love and affection you receive. As the rabbit's adventures unfold, this timeless story gently explores themes of love, transformation, and the true meaning of being "real." 
  Brian Pederson’s soothing narration brings the characters to life with warmth and tenderness, making this audiobook a perfect companion for bedtime stories, family listening, or anyone seeking a nostalgic return to the joys of childhood. 
  "The Velveteen Rabbit" is a treasured story that has captured the hearts of generations. Whether you’re rediscovering this classic or sharing it with a new generation, this audiobook is a must-have for any collection.

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  Marianne’s Magical Journey

  Kathleen Rand, Chandavictoria...

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  Marianne's Magical Journey is a children's story about a young girl named Marianne who is inexplicably sad. One day, she encounters an unusual, brightly-colored bird named Banu in a pet store who can speak and senses her sadness. 
  Banu shares his story of coming from the Amazon rainforest and introduces Marianne to the concept of Matori, a wise man who helps everyone understand the meaning of life, ensuring no one is sad. Marianne embarks on a magical journey to the Amazon with Banu, where she transforms into a bird and learns the secret to happiness from Matori. 
  The core theme of the book revolves around discovering one's connection to the world and understanding that everyone is part of a larger pattern of life, which ultimately leads to overcoming sadness and finding happiness.

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  The Biggest Civil War Battles of...

  Editors Charles River

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  Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War and its biggest battles, particularly Gettysburg, Antietam, and Shiloh, all of which involved Robert E. Lee or Ulysses S. Grant. But one of the 6 biggest battles of the war, and the one that took the heaviest toll by % on both armies was fought at the end of 1862 in Tennessee, and it involved neither of those generals. Though Stones River is mostly overlooked as a Civil War battle today, it had a decisive impact on the war. The two armies had both suffered nearly 33% casualties, an astounding number in 1862. 
  Of all the Civil War battles fought, and of all the victories achieved by Robert E. Lee at the command of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, the Battle of Chancellorsville is considered the most tactically complex and ultimately the most brilliant Confederate victory of the war. However, it cost them Stonewall Jackson, and the reorganization of the armies and the battle itself played an influential role in the way the Pennsylvania Campaign and the Battle of Gettysburg unfolded later that summer.  
  Without question, the most famous battle of the American Civil War took place outside of the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which happened to be a transportation hub, serving as the center of a wheel with several roads leading out to other Pennsylvanian towns. From July 1-3, Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia tried everything in its power to decisively defeat George Meade’s Union Army of the Potomac, unleashing ferocious assaults that inflicted nearly 50,000 casualties in all.  
  While many read about the siege of Vicksburg in the summer of 1863, as well as the desperate straits the Confederate soldiers and Vicksburg residents found themselves in, Grant’s initial attempts to advance towards Vicksburg met with several miserable failures, and it took several months just to get to the point where the Union forces could start a siege. 

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  Guys Read: Your Question For...

  Jon Scieszka

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  It's here: Volume One of the official Guys Read Library. Jon Scieszka's Guys Read initiative was founded on a simple premise: that young guys enjoy reading most when they have reading they can enjoy. And out of this comes a series that aims to give them just that. Ten books, arranged by theme, featuring the best of the best where writing for kids is concerned. Each book is a collection of original short stories, but these aren't your typical anthologies—each book is edgy, inventive, visual, and one-of-a-kind, featuring a different theme for guys to get excited about.  
  Funny Business is based around the theme of—what else—humor, and if you're familiar with Jon and Guys Read, you already know what you're in store for: ten hilarious stories from some of the funniest writers around. Before you're through, you'll meet a teenage mummy; a kid desperate to take a dip in the world's largest pool of chocolate milk; a homicidal turkey; parents who hand over their son's room to a biker; the only kid in his middle school who hasn't turned into a vampire, wizard, or superhero; and more. And the contributor list includes bestselling author, award winners, and fresh new talent alike: Mac Barnett, Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paul Curtis, Kate DiCamillo (writing with Jon Scieszka), Paul Feig, Jack Gantos, Jeff Kinney, David Lubar, Adam Rex, and David Yoo. 
  Guys Read is all about turning young readers into lifelong ones—and with this book, and each subsequent installment in the series, we aim to leave no guy unturned.

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  Sci-Fi Killers - 14 Killer...

  Alfred Coppel, Winston Marks,...

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  Fourteen killer science fiction short stories from some of the best sci-fi authors of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s—tales where danger is personal, ideas are lethal, and survival is never guaranteed. 
  These stories explore murder, justice, revenge, and unintended consequences through the sharp lens of classic science fiction. From assassins engineered by society to machines that decide humanity’s fate, each tale delivers tension, dark irony, and the kind of twist that made readers of the pulp era sit up and reread the final page. This is science fiction at its most ruthless—where technology solves problems by creating even worse ones. 
  You’ll encounter worlds where punishment is more terrifying than crime, heroes haunted by yesterday’s wars, monsters born from human ambition, and futures where silence, obedience, or efficiency can be deadly. Some stories strike fast and hard; others creep under your skin and stay there. All of them reflect a time when science fiction wasn’t afraid to ask uncomfortable questions—and didn’t bother offering easy answers. 
  Featuring masters of the genre at the height of their powers, this collection is a showcase of classic storytelling, unforgettable concepts, and grimly clever ideas that still feel unsettlingly relevant today. 
  Stories included: 
  Slay-Ride by Winston Marks 
  Wreck Off Triton by Alfred Coppel 
  Retribution by George T. Spillman 
  The Skull by Philip K. Dick 
  Prison of a Billion Years by C. H. Thames 
  The Misplaced Battleship by Harry Harrison 
  Monsters That Once Were Men by Robert Silverberg 
  Seventh Victim by Robert Sheckley 
  Birkett’s Twelfth Corpse by August Derleth 
  Hero From Yesterday by Robert Silverberg 
  The Foxholes of Mars by Fritz Leiber 
  Watchbird by Robert Sheckley 
  Cry Silence by Fredric Brown 
  The Power by Fredric Brown

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  Sweetness All Around

  Suzanne Supplee

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  Almost-eleven-year-old Josephine is NOT pleased to be moving into the Happy World trailer park over the summer of 1974. She misses her bedroom with ballerinas on the wall and her pretty, well-dressed friends. Happy World isn't happy. It's dingy and depressing! Nothing like the world that headstrong Josephine wants. But when Josephine learns that her would-be next door neighbor in Happy World was kidnapped months ago, she develops a begrudging interest in her new home. A kidnapping is exciting—and all signs point to Josephine being meant to find ten-year-old Molly. Despite her efforts to stay detached, Josephine investigates Molly's disappearance with help from the eccentric cast of characters living in Happy World. It turns out the rough edges of her community are softer and sweeter than they first seemed. And the unexpected friendships she forms might be more precious than anything she's ever owned.In her extraordinary middle grade debut, Suzanne Supplee brings a small Tennessee town and its memorable residents to life. Perfect for daydreamers and unstoppable imaginations. This beautiful, bursting-with-feelings book is a must-listen for fans of Kate DiCamillo's Raymie Nightingale series.

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