The innocence of Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar with a touch of attitude. "Are you talking to me? Are you talking to me? I'm not a caterpillar. I'm a butterfly without wings." When a caterpillar spots a green leaf waving from the top of a tree, he does not think twice about the dangers lurking about. Instead, he comes up with a plan to trick those who would otherwise eat him. A Butterfly Without Wings is the charming story of a hungry, self-confident, and determined caterpillar that refuses to let obstacles stop him from reaching for his goal. The caterpillar proves that if you believe in yourself and set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. With snappy dialogue, humor, and perfect pacing, award-winning author David M. F. Powers captures the spirit of determination and self-confidence. Powers' spirited text is perfectly paired with artist Natalia's colorful and very lively artwork. Parents and their children will love reading and re-reading this celebration of self confidence.

This book was written for Stacey Mowle, a young girl in the UK suffering from neuroblastoma. All profits from the sale of this book will go to The Stacey Maule appeal, to raise funds to bring Stacey to the United States for treatment. Stacey, a special girl with a sincere desire to be crowned a princess, is offered a unique opportunity to travel to the magical kingdom of Farlandia. With the help of a zealous elf named Oliver, Stacey and her loyal dog Cody soon find themselves in the presence of Queen Ozette, a rare white squirrel, and Gizmo, Ozette's precocious adopted baby squirrel. As she becomes acquainted with the extraordinary creatures that reside in Farlandia, Stacey learns more about herself and the unique qualities she possesses, qualities that just happen to be essential for royalty. With unicorns to transport her and fairies as her guides, Stacey finds herself in a wonderland as she explores the habitats and the lives of creatures she has always admired. Join Stacey on this magical adventure to find out what it really means to be a princess. Come and explore the home and inner workings of Ozette's Queendom and witness the strength and courage of a young but courageous girl who is fortunate enough to venture into territory that happens to be reserved only for those who possess a pure and virtuous heart. Farlandia awaits your arrival.

Mississippi, the late 1950s. After the death of his father, eleven-year-old Jory Sheppard runs away from an unwanted life in foster care. Trying to make it on his own, he is caught in a violent storm on the Mississippi River, but when he is rescued from the raging waters by an old black man named Moses, it becomes the event that will change his life. Taken into Moses' family as one of their own, Jory is introduced to a world so familiar and yet so very different from the one he once knew. As he learns and grows under the benevolent care of his new family, he struggles to make sense of the society in which he lives-a society that would spit on a man such as Moses simply because his skin is black, and make every effort to rip Jory from the family he loves. Quickly entrenched in a struggle that is much bigger than himself, Jory must learn the difference between what feels necessary and what is right, what pity is, and what hate is. If he wants to fight the injustice and uncertainty that surrounds him, he must learn what it really means to stand up for what he believes in.

**Note that reviews prior to Oct 17, 2013 are for a different edition of Outbreak not published by Pants On Fire Press.**

It begins with a flight into Heathrow Airport.
It ends up at Matt Hawkins' front gate, in a crowd of savage, lumbering bodies.
An epidemic is sweeping Great Britain, transforming countless victims into mindless predators and forcing Matt and his little brother, Danny, out of the safety of their late parents' privileged legacy and into a rapidly changing world.
Every day is vital. Every action counts. As the brothers make alliances and learn to defend themselves and their home against an unthinkable enemy, choices are made, some with devastating consequences. In the midst of this nightmarish fight to survive, Matt begins to learn what is truly important to him, and exactly what it means to be human.
Bursting with Craig Jones' signature swift pacing and squirm inducing details, this is a story destined for your library.

**Note that reviews prior to Oct 17, 2013 are for a different edition of Outbreak not published by Pants On Fire Press.**

It begins with a flight into Heathrow Airport.
It ends up at Matt Hawkins' front gate, in a crowd of savage, lumbering bodies.
An epidemic is sweeping Great Britain, transforming countless victims into mindless predators and forcing Matt and his little brother, Danny, out of the safety of their late parents' privileged legacy and into a rapidly changing world.
Every day is vital. Every action counts. As the brothers make alliances and learn to defend themselves and their home against an unthinkable enemy, choices are made, some with devastating consequences. In the midst of this nightmarish fight to survive, Matt begins to learn what is truly important to him, and exactly what it means to be human.
Bursting with Craig Jones' signature swift pacing and squirm inducing details, this is a story destined for your library.

A Butterfly Without Wings would not exist without my children. It began as their bedtime story and quickly became part of their nighttime routine. It has been years since those nights, but I can still hear their small voices speaking the caterpillar's lines - "Are you talking to me? Are you talking to me?" I am extremely delighted to share this story, and I hope you and your children find years of delight in it. - David M. F. Powers When a caterpillar spots a green leaf waving from the top of a tree, he does not think twice about the dangers lurking about. Instead, he comes up with a plan to trick those who would otherwise eat him. A Butterfly Without Wings is the charming story of a hungry, self-confident, and determined caterpillar that refuses to let obstacles stop him from reaching for his goal. The caterpillar proves that if you believe in yourself and set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. With snappy dialogue, humor, and perfect pacing, award-winning author David M. F. Powers captures the spirit of determination and self-confidence. Powers' spirited text is perfectly paired with artist Natalia's colorful and very lively artwork. Parents and their children will love reading and re-reading this celebration of self confidence.

*** Accelerated Reader Book - AR Quiz No. 163448 EN - 4 Points ***
Ozette, a rare and beautiful white squirrel, must flee Earth World when she is wrongly blamed for the destruction of their sacred forest simply because she is different. Clutching only a golden acorn, which was gifted to her by her beloved grandmother, Ozette escapes to Farlandia, a magical kingdom where her grandmother has said the young squirrel will find her destiny. With innate innocence and sweetness, Ozette quickly forms close friendships with the residents of Farlandia including zany elves, fairies and animals, and soon finds herself tapped to be the caretaker of this old-growth forest. Forging strong alliances through the challenges of life, Ozette and her magical friends will have you laughing and crying as you follow them through adventures that will warm your heart with gentle lessons of kindness, loyalty and self acceptance. And, as a charming goodbye gift at the end of the book to delight all ages, the author sends off her readers with real recipes for many of the fantastical treats that the Farlandia residents enjoy.

Uma lagarta avista uma folha verde a acenar no cimo de uma arvore e nao fica a pensar nos perigos que espreitam pelo caminho. Trata de arranjar um plano e avanca com afinco em direcao a folha. Esta e a historia encantadora de uma lagarta esfomeada, autoconfiante e determinada que se recusa a deixar que os obstaculos a impecam de atingir o seu objetivo. A lagarta prova-nos que conseguimos ter exito no que quer que seja, se acreditarmos em nos e nos dedicarmos a fundo. Com dialogos animados, humor e um ritmo maravilhoso, o autor premiado David M. F. Powers capta na perfeicao o espirito da determinacao e da autoconfianca. A vivacidade do texto de Powers conjuga-se perfeitamente com a ilustracao colorida e exuberante da artista plastica Nesterova. Tanto os pais como os filhos vao gostar muito de ler e reler esta celebracao da confianca.

Cuando una oruga ve una hoja verde balanceando desde lo alto de un arbol, no piensa dos veces acerca de los peligros que acechan alrededor. En vez, se le ocurrio un plan y obstinadamente se encamino hacia la hoja. Esta es la encantadora historia de una oruguita hambrienta, segura de si misma y determinada que se niega a permitir que los obstaculos le impidan alcanzar sus objetivos. La oruguita demuestra que si crees en ti mismo, y si te decides, podras alcanzar lo que te propongas. Con dialogos animados, humor y un ritmo maravilloso, el autor premiado David M. F. Powers capta a la perfeccion el espiritu de determinacion y de autoconfianza. La vivacidad del texto de Powers se combina perfectamente con la ilustracion, animacion y colorido del artista Nesterova. Los padres y los hijos les van a gustar leer y releer esta celebracion de confianza propia.

Wenn eine Raupe ein grunes Blatt vom Baum winken sieht, denkt sie nicht daruber nach, welche Gefahren lauern konnten. Stattdessen heckt sie einen Plan aus und macht sich entschlossen auf den Weg zum Blatt. Ein Schmetterling Ohne Flugel ist die charmante Geschichte einer hungrigen, selbstsicheren und entschlossenen Raupe, die sich durch keine Hindernisse von ihrem Ziel abhalten lasst. Die Raupe ist der Beweis dafur, dass du, wenn du an dich glaubst und fest entschlossen bist, alles erreichen kannst. Mit flottem Dialog, Humor und wunderbarem Tempo fangt der preisgekronte Autor David M. F. Powers den Geist der Entschlossenheit und des Selbstvertrauens ein. Powers schwungvoller Text passt perfekt zu den bunten und sehr lebendigen Illustrationen der Kunstlerin Natalia. Eltern wie Kinder werden diese Geschichte uber Selbstvertrauen immer wieder gerne lesen.

Quand une chenille repere une feuille verte ondulant a la cime d'un arbre, elle fonce bille en tete sans se soucier des embuches qui jalonnent le parcours. Au lieu de cela, elle elabore un stratageme et chemine avec une volonte de fer jusqu'a la feuille. Voici la belle histoire d'une chenille qui a un petit creux, de la confiance a revendre et qui est resolue a atteindre son objetcif coute que coute en depit des obstacles qui entravent sa route. La chenille est la preuve vivante que lorsqu'on croit en soi et qu'on se donne les moyens de reussir, on peut tout accomplir. 73. A travers des dialogues vivants truffes de pointes d'humour et delivres a un rythme bien cadence, David M. F. Powers, auteur deja prime, retranscrit parfaitement les notions de determination et de confiance en soi. La prose inspiree de Powers se marie a merveille avec l'univers chatoyant de Natasha. l'illustratrice Les parents et leurs enfants ne se lasseront pas de cette ode a la confiance en soi. A Butterfly Without Wings would not exist without my children. It began as their bedtime story and quickly became part of their nighttime routine. It has been years since those nights, but I can still hear their small voices speaking the caterpillar's lines - "Are you talking to me? Are you talking to me?" I am extremely delighted to share this story, and I hope you and your children find years of delight in it. - David M. F. Powers When a caterpillar spots a green leaf waving from the top of a tree, he does not think twice about the dangers lurking about. Instead, he comes up with a plan to trick those who would otherwise eat him. A Butterfly Without Wings is the charming story of a hungry, self-confident, and determined caterpillar that refuses to let obstacles stop him from reaching for his goal. The caterpillar proves that if you believe in yourself and set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. With snappy dialogue, humor, and perfect pacing, award-winning author David M. F. Powers captures the spirit of determination and self-confidence. Powers' spirited text is perfectly paired with artist Natalia's colorful and very lively artwork. Parents and their children will love reading and re-reading this celebration of self confidence.