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Not My Circus

by Danielle Ballantyne

A familiar idiom gets a picture-book twist in this story about a determined animal lover. Olivia’s mother sends her to buy eggs, but she can’t resist when she sees a circus for sale. When the animals make a mess of the house and the... Read More

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Searching for Home

by Danielle Ballantyne

Noa the house-sprite can find just about anything—except a friend. With a hat, a sandwich, and boundless determination, he leaves to find a home with friends. Along the way, he meets a bear, a ferret, and a wolf; the quartet’s search... Read More

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Hello

by Danielle Ballantyne

Inspired by a Chinese creation myth, this vibrant picture book demonstrates the power of connection. Nüwa is the only person on Earth; though she loves the plants and animals surrounding her, she grows lonely with no one to talk to.... Read More

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The Trouble with Earth

by Danielle Ballantyne

A lesson on kindness and an ode to nature merge in this whimsical picture book about the planet we call home. As Earth prepares for the planets’ annual vacation, she gets a surprise: she’s been uninvited! When she crashes the trip,... Read More

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Night Song

by Danielle Ballantyne

Bernardo loves the birdsong that heralds dawn; he wishes he could sing rather than croak. After trying and failing to be like the birds he admires, Bernardo slumps back to his pond, defeated—until a friend reminds him that he’s part... Read More

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