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2006 Mom's Choice Award Recipient! McKenna Andrews, has written & published an amazing tale inspired by the true story of captive dolphins swept from their Oceanarium in Gulfport, Mississippi and out to sea by Hurricane Katrina. Come experience their adventures in the open sea and lose yourself in a Revery! To learn more about McKenna and her projects, go to: http://www.myspace.com/mckennaandrews. It's as if the dolphins are telling the story!

A child's history of England from earliest legendary times delightfully retold. Beginning with the stories of Albion and Brutus, it relates all the interesting legends and hero tales in which the history of England abounds through the end of the reign of Queen Victoria. Ages 9-12

The possibilities for excitement in the land of Cyon seem nearly boundless for two newly retired soldiers and best friends: Captain Gustavius Snaggletooth - a small, debonair Maltese with madly misaligned teeth; and Sergeant Oslo Redbone - a massive Doberman known as a soldier’s soldier. Setting out on the first day after their retirement from the service of King Leopold II, the friends discover that adventure is easier to come by than they had expected. In fact, it seems that adventure may be impossible to avoid. ((Recommended ages 10 to adult.))

When four friends find themselves lost in a mysterious place, their only goal is to find a way home. When the only way home is through a young girl and her magical shoes, how much are they willing to sacrifice to catch her? Follow Joshua, Tamara, Tommy and Laura down the yellow brick road in this all new action packed adventure. Be amazed when they meet Dorothy Gale and her gang of misfits for the first time, be in awe as they do battle with the Witch of the West, cross your fingers and hope they make it home alive. Oz will never be the same. www.LostInOzBook.com

CATTE AU LAIT (rhymes with cafe' au lait) is a cool kitty from New Orleans. Follow him and his animal friends as they contend with a powerful hurricane about to hit their beloved city. Difficult decisions must be made after the extent of its destruction is learned. Colorfully illustrated by New Orleans artist Karoline Schleh. (www.schleh.com) This book is also available at Maple Street Book Shop (504.861.2105), The Garden District Book Shop (504.895.2266), Borders on Vets (504.835.1363), Octavia Books (504.899.7323), Faulkner House Books (504.524.2940), Beaucoup Books (504) 895-2663, and Barnes & Noble on the Westbank (504.263.1482). The download version is 30 MB. It will take at least ten minutes to download.

2006 Mom's Choice Award Recipient! McKenna Andrews, has written & published an amazing tale inspired by the true story of captive dolphins swept from their Oceanarium in Gulfport, Mississippi and out to sea by Hurricane Katrina. Come experience their adventures in the open sea and lose yourself in a Revery! To learn more about McKenna and her projects, go to: http://www.myspace.com/mckennaandrews. It's as if the dolphins are telling the story!

This heart-warming story is about a beautiful but very unusual rabbit named Skeetzie. He will touch your heart. Even though he was different from any other rabbit in the whole world, Skeetzie was loved by all the animals of the forest except one. Roxey Foxey disliked Skeetzie and was so jealous of him but he was particularly envious of Skeetzie's grand, glorious tail. Roxey set a plan in motion that would completely destroy Skeetzie and make his own life wonderful. Or will it?

A is for Airedale is the perfect way to teach your child the alphabet. With bright, colorful, creative illustrations and a touch of humor, A is for Airedale will grab capture the imagination of children everywhere. The lovable airedale and his loyal kitten sidekick make the perfect companions for this delightful picture book.

Stories from the history of the United States beginning with a full account of exploration and settlement and ending with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. The 99 chapters are grouped under 7 headings: Stories of Explorers and Pioneers, Stories of Virginia, Stories of New England, Stories of the Middle and Southern Colonies, Stories of the French in America, Stories of the Struggle for Liberty, and Stories of the United States under the Constitution. Ages 10-14