Lily's mother doesn't come to read to her one night, so she falls asleep. When she wakes up, she finds that her mother has left her a bedtime story on her pillow. The story is about a little girl who gets lost in a dark forest, but she's eventually led back out by a light.
Jake gets his first motorcycle at sixteen and is excited to ride, but quickly realizes he doesn't know how. With the help of his older brother, Jake begins to learn, but when his brother dies in a motorcycle accident, Jake is left to figure it out on his own. Jake must overcome his fear of riding if he wants to keep his brother's memory alive.
This collection of poems explores the childhood memories of the speaker. Through various sonnets, the speaker reflects on their past, recalling both happy and sad memories. These poems offer a glimpse into the speaker's life, providing readers with a personal and intimate look at their childhood.
In this original story based on the nursery rhyme, "Mary Had a Little Lamb," Mary's lamb follows her to school and causes a bit of trouble. Mary has to find a way to get her furry friend back home.
This collection of poems explores the theme of loss, both in terms of personal relationships and in the wider sense of losing something precious. The poems capture the pain and confusion of loss, as well as the hope that can be found in moving on.
Mia the monkey and her best friend, Rico the toucan, go on an adventure to find a lost city deep in the jungle. Along the way, they encounter many obstacles, but Mia is determined to find the city. She eventually does, and also finds a whole new community of friends.
Shannon's mother was a famous Hollywood actress who died young. Shannon is determined to tell her story, and writes a novel based on her mother's life. The novel is a huge success , and Shannon finally feels like she has found her place in the world.
Cleopatra becomes the Pharaoh of Egypt after her father's death and quickly realizes that the role is not as easy as she thought it would be. She meets Julius Caesar, the Roman Emperor , and they fall in love. However, when Rome and Egypt go to war, their relationship is put to the test.