Blogs & Podcasts

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The Story of Big Klaus and Little Klaus

Little Klaus annoys his neighbor, Big Klaus, so much that Big Klaus kills Little Klaus’s horse. How will Little Klaus get revenge on his former friend?
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The Envious Neighbor

A man and his wife have a dog who leads them to great wealth. A neighbor pesters until they loan him the dog so he can become rich, too; will things work out as planned?
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The Boy who Found Fear at Last

A lad sets out to understand fear, but encounters with a band of robbers, an ogre, and drowning sailors teach him nothing. What will it take for him to finally know what it means to be afraid?
Little dog enjoys the spring flowers
It's finally springtime! It's warming up outside and life is blooming back into action. Here are some brand new picture books all about the joys of spring.