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Laugh your way through this charming book, with a heart-warming, sister story that adults and kids can enjoy together! Follow along as Ciara and her unicorn sister help the local postman safely deliver all the cards for Valentine’s Day.

It’s Sunday, and that means it’s Hair Day! As Mami weaves gold and cowrie shells into Yadira’s hair, she tells her the story of the goddess Oshún, showing Yadi how her Afro Latin heritage is lovingly tucked into each braid and shell. The next day, Yadi arrives for her first day at a new school. She's nervous about making friends, but with her beautiful braids, the click-clack of the cowrie shells, and a little guidance from Oshún, she finds she has everything she needs to be her best, most authentic self.

In "Oliver's Ocean Odyssey," embark on a heartwarming and transformative journey with young Oliver as he learns the profound lessons of kindness, empathy, and redemption. From a mischievous boy who tormented a peaceful pond to a fish in the vast expanse of the ocean, Oliver's story is a testament to the enduring power of second chances.

In a Kingdom far, far away lives Cinderella. As expected, she slaves away for her cranky sisters and step-mother. She would dearly love to attend the Royal costume ball and meet the Prince, but her family is totally dead set against it. In fact, they have gone so far as to trash her wheelchair! An unexpected magical endowment to her wheelchair begins a truly enchanted evening and a dance with the Prince. Can true love be far behind?

Elena la Buena es una bella princesa que vive en un enorme castillo junto a su hermano y su padre, el rey. Pero una gran pena la aqueja: sus pies. Son tan grandes y feos que ella piensa que nadie podrá quererla jamás. Por suerte, su hermano, Enrique el Chico, tratará de ayudarla y buscará una forma de solucionar el problema recurriendo a su mejor amigo, Manu el Galano. Enrique y Manu harán todo lo posible para que la bella princesa recupere su sonrisa y juntos, además, evitarán una guerra con el reino vecino.

¡Es domingo y eso significa que es el día de hacerte el pelo! Mientras Mami teje oro y conchas de cauri en el cabello de Yadira, le cuenta la historia de la diosa Ochún, mostrándole a Yadi cómo su herencia afro latina está amorosamente tejida en cada trenza y concha.

In the lively town of Vibrance Vale, where joy and play are everyday norms, young Ethan stands out with a peculiar ability. While the children of the town bask in happiness, Ethan grapples with a shadow of sadness that seems never to lift. Amidst the merriment, there is also Lily, an embodiment of boundless joy and happiness.

Do you believe in magic? In this whimsical story of family and love, Kisa the cat shows Johanna the strength of her voice and the magic of family, including the family you choose. The Adventures of Kisa the Cat is suitable for an age range from five to nine years old, and we hope some of us big kids who appreciate the art of storytelling might enjoy it too. Adapted from an Icelandic folk tale by Nora Lang for the Brown Fairy Book, originally attributed to Andrew Lang (but we’re acknowledging it was his wife Nora who did the actual writing).