The Fables of Maui and Momma Cat

 

 

The Fables of Maui and Momma Cat

By Dr. Walter R. Hoge

What if the smallest creatures in your backyard were quietly rewriting your understanding of love?

The Fables of Maui and Momma Cat begins with a simple scene: a feral kitten, a mourning dove, a nest hidden just out of sight. But what unfolds is not merely a chain of events—it’s a meditation on instinct, survival, and the strange mercy woven into everyday life.

At its heart is Momma Cat—untamed, watchful, fiercely independent. She lives on the edges of human kindness, slipping in and out of sight, raising her kittens in tin sheds and shadowed corners. Opposite her stands Maui, a beautifully trained yellow Labrador Retriever who enters the story during a season of personal grief. One is wild. One is disciplined. Somehow, they choose each other.

Set between a quiet suburban yard and the rooms of Camden Pet Hospital, the book moves through years of shared space—feeding rituals, cautious trust, unlikely companionship. A trap is set, not out of cruelty, but concern. A feral cat resists taming for years, then slowly—almost imperceptibly—leans into a human touch. A dog accustomed to crates and commands learns to share her deck with a creature who owes her nothing.

What makes this story linger is not drama, but devotion. Medical charts list failing kidneys and enlarged hearts. Age creeps in. Goodbyes come quietly. Yet even in decline, there is dignity—staff members who brush fragile fur, hands that offer lunch scraps, a final whisper before an injection meant not to harm, but to release.

This is a story about stewardship in its purest form: the responsibility to care without controlling, to love without demanding return. It’s about animals who remain themselves—never fully owned, never fully understood—yet somehow become family.

By the time you reach the image of two small urns, stacked one atop the other, you realize this was never just about a cat and a dog.

It’s about the quiet, holy work of showing up—again and again—for the lives that wander into ours.

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Assiniboine Book of Colors

 

Assiniboine

Book of Colors

By Vicki Bisbee

A language can bloom in a child’s mind the same way a prairie opens under light.

Assiniboine: Book of Colors welcomes readers into a calm, image-rich world where learning colors also becomes a first step into language, land, and cultural memory. Each page pairs an Assiniboine color word with a vivid scene drawn from prairie life: a black horse running free, a blue Montana sky, a brown buffalo calf in the grass, gray cooking stones near a fire pit, green prairie plants, orange sunset light, pink wildflowers, purple twilight, red beadwork, a white winter tipi, and a yellow flower turned toward the sun. The result is a book that feels less like a standard primer and more like a walk through a living landscape, where every color carries its own presence and mood.

That sense of place gives the book its quiet distinction. These are not random objects chosen simply to teach vocabulary. The colors are rooted in plains, weather, animals, traditional materials, and images tied to Assiniboine life. Even the page for gray reaches beyond simple identification by referencing the meaning of Assiniboine as “cooks using stones,” allowing the book to gently suggest history and identity alongside early learning.

That deeper connection becomes even more meaningful through the background of its creator. Vicki Bisbee is an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in northeastern Montana, where she has lived for more than fifty years. After a career as a school counselor, she received an Assiniboine dictionary and chose to create colorful language materials for all ages. That purpose can be felt throughout the manuscript. The book carries the warmth of something made not only to teach, but to keep language visible, welcoming, and alive for new generations. Her note that there are variations in the Assiniboine language, and that there is no right or wrong way to speak, adds another layer of generosity to the project: this is a book that invites learning rather than policing it.

For young readers, families, and educators looking for something beyond the usual alphabet-and-colors shelf, Assiniboine: Book of Colors offers a different kind of introduction—one where language is inseparable from land, and where a child’s first encounter with color words can also become an early encounter with cultural belonging.

Sometimes the simplest books carry the most lasting roots, because the first words a child learns can also become the first bridge to language, land, and belonging.

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Enough To Share

Step into the misty woods and rocky shores of the Great Bear Rainforest, where two rare animals—Spirit Bear and Sea Wolf—have lived side by side for thousands of years. But now their world is changing. As climate change warms the land and sea, food becomes scarce, and these two powerful creatures must learn to share what little remains. ENOUGH TO SHARE introduces young readers to the Great Bear Rainforest. Kids meet real, rare animals and see how they live in a place full of beauty, danger, and change. The story uses simple, warm language to help children understand that Earth has limited resources—and we must care for them together. The back of the book includes easy facts about Spirit Bears and Sea Wolves, plus simple ways kids can help protect nature, making this a strong choice for classrooms and libraries.

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Kind Hearts Farm: A New Beginning

When Jimmy arrives at his grandmother's farmhouse, everything feels unfamiliar — the gravel road, the white house, the barn door that slams too loudly. He stays quiet. He keeps his feelings closed tight. But at Kind Hearts Farm, even the smallest hearts can begin to open.A New Beginning is a touching story about courage, kindness, and the gentle ways love helps us heal.

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My First Yummy Colours: Fruits & Vegetables

  

My First Yummy Colours:

Fruits & Vegetables

The Perfect Blend of Creativity and Healthy Learning!

Spark your child’s imagination and appetite for healthy foods with "My First Yummy Colours." Specifically designed for little hands and growing minds, this coloring book turns every page into a vibrant discovery of nature’s treats.

Why Parents & Kids Will Love It:

• Big, Bold Outlines: Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5) to practice motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Educational Fun: Each page helps children identify common and exotic fruits and vegetables, from the "thick, crunchy carrot" to the "sweet, juicy mango."
• Confidence Building: Simple shapes ensure every "artist" feels successful, whether they are staying inside the lines or exploring their own colorful world.
• Interactive Learning: Encourages a positive relationship with healthy eating by making fruits and vegetables look fun and exciting!

Gift your little artist a world of color and health. From the first red apple to the last green leaf, let’s make healthy eating a masterpiece!

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Snowball, Snowball!: A Chilly Teamwork Tale

It's snowing!

Brother and sister Kian and Dina love snow.

And so, the frosty downpour of twinkling snowflakes has them

bursting with excitement.

"Bet I can roll a bigger snowball than you!" Kian says.

"Bet you can't!" Dina replies, sticking out her tongue

The contest is on.

The biggest snowball wins.

And boy, do those snowballs get big!

But who wins . . . and why?

Well, there's only one way to find out. Open the book and read!

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Children's Road Trip: Maze book for Ages 4-12. (70 challenging mazes for kids)

 

Children's Road Trip:

Maze book for Ages 4-12

(70 challenging mazes for kids)

If you’re looking for a fun, screen‑free way to keep kids entertained on the go, this road‑trip maze book delivers hours of excitement, learning, and quiet focus. 70 Fun Road‑Trip Mazes — A packed activity book filled with engaging mazes that turn any car ride into an adventure Perfect for Travel & Screen‑Free Fun — Keeps children entertained during long drives, flights, restaurants, and quiet time. Builds Focus, Memory & Problem‑Solving — Age‑appropriate maze designs that strengthen early learning skills while having fun. Designed for Kids Ages 4–12 — Large print, clear paths, and increasing difficulty to grow confidence page after page. Solutions Included — Every maze comes with an answer key at the end for frustration‑free learning. Great Gift for Road Trips & Vacations — Ideal for summer travel, holidays, and family adventures.

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