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Nadia, a gentle turtle, lives near a moss-covered pond. Lizard makes fun of her shell that has fractured. He decides to poke more holes into her armor. Swelling up with anger, Nadia takes a massive bite out of Lizard’s tail. Lizard’s scream echoes for miles. Nadia mends her broken shell.

 (Illustrated

 by Rachel Guthrie)

Gussy the elephant lives in a village near Niger. Embarrassed by her growing size, she decides to start a diet. Her supportive friends bring her an assortment of delicious fruit. Delighted, Gussy immediately cuts up the fruit and bakes them into delicious pies. "Wow! Dieting is easy as pie."

 (Illustrated by 

Rachel Guthrie)

Every day they meet in the treehouse. Ann pretends to be a dragon-slayer. Ben writes her poetry. They stroll hand in hand, eating cherry and lemon snow cones. His tear-filled eyes blinds him as he waves goodbye to the moving van. The two of them promise to write every week.

(Illustrated by Robin Guthrie)

Victoria Wells loves to shop for shoes.

Her closet is full, her heart not so much. Living next door is a family of nine. The sisters share a single pair of shoes.  A package sitting on Victoria’s porch disappears.  Elizabeth wears sneakers. Mary wears flats, and Sue stumbles into pumps.

 (Illustrated by Angela Guthrie)

His shoes flap on the muddy ground. His feet leave a round print. His oversized clothes drip with sweat. He eats a wilted sandwich without removing his red nose. He spots someone in the crowded big top.The worn, sweet woman is a face he 

recognizes. Tears flood his face.

(Illustrated by Angela Guthrie)

 A symphony of honking geese bellowed at the strange bird. A cast of impatient birds screamed at a duck that lost its sense of direction. Each angry bird passed the composed drake, unaware that the flightless bird covered his ears and eyes and ignored the mean gestures and rude remarks.

(Illustrated by Angela Guthrie)

The small, broken-down church longed to be loved. Somebody hadn't washed the dusty windows in months. The hinges on the door squeaked when opened. Members carried buckets of water and soap and cleaned every corner. They replaced the squeaking doors with new ones. On Sunday morning, the happy church rejoiced!

(illustrated by Angela Guthrie)

The kids appear lost on a stormy night. The branches on the trees, reaching like ghostly arms, move closer—the silvery moonlight spotlights a possible haven. Thumping hearts like drums, beat fast as the creature floats closer. They rush inside, then bolt the door. Shivering, they hide under the bed.

(Illustrated by Addison Phillips)

Building a nursery for her young, the mama bird gathers different materials. Twigs, bark, moss, and fur are nature’s Home Depot. No guidance from parents, no blueprint, just instinct. She’s persistent in building a nest to warm up her eggs. 

A snake watches from below, waiting for his next meal.

(illustrated by Addison Phillips)

The skinny tree fights back tears. It’s friends leave the empty lot. Each year it stands alone, never knowing the joy of being decorated. A flurry of snowflakes float down, landing on its branches. The snowflakes kiss each limb. The moon showcases a light on the beautiful snow-covered tree.

(illustrated by Angela Guthrie)

A sea of black and white habits taught that first came light, the sky, dry land, water, plants, and trees. The fourth day brought the sun, moon, and stars. Next, there were the creatures of the sea and endless sky. Land animals and humans completed creation before the Lord rested.

(illustrated by Angela Guthrie)

It hatches from an egg . 

   It chirps and flap its  

wings.            

 It pecks.

    It sings.

                         It soars and then lands.

                         It builds a nest.

                         It digs for worms.

                         It eats a worm.

                             It definitely poops.

                      It bangs into windows.

                It feeds its babies then pushes them out of the nest.

(illustrated by Robin Guthrie)