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Leif is a leaf. A worried leaf. It is autumn, and Leif is afraid to fall. "All leaves fall in the fall," say the other leaves. But Leif is determined to find a different way down, and with his friend Laurel, he uses the resources around him to create a net, a kite, a parachute in hopes of softening his landing. The clock is ticking, the wind is blowing. What will happen when a gust of wind pulls Leif from his branch?

Profiles in Franceformation is the podcast where we hear from inspiring people who have pursued their dream of moving to France. We learn about why they moved, how they overcame the challenges they faced, and what they love - and hate - about living in France. I hope that hearing their stories can help you to pursue your dreams and maybe, your very own Franceformation.

Meet Wren Frankenberger, a bright and curious 10-year-old, who wanders the Tennessee mountains behind her house, learning, sketching, and adventuring. Nothing will get in the way of Wren finding her cousin. Bears, snakes and blueberry patches won’t slow her down! Will Wren’s wit and wilderness experience save her cousin? Will Rattler prove his worth?

This delightful audiobook - one of Amazon's 2019 Holiday Gift Picks and Most Anticipated Books - is designed to start conversations with kids about generosity. In the tradition of Goodnight Gorilla, the words are intentionally spare. The audiobook is meant to be listened to interactively, with adults posing questions so kids can guess what's happening (and why). Praised by both parents and teachers for sparking imagination and eliciting discussion, the story can be interpreted differently in every family, by every child, and reinterpreted many times over.

Join Pipsqueak and Cheesepuff, two clever mice, on a hilarious ride as they outsmart two stubborn boys intent on making them pets, and an overweight tabby cat who dreams of catching them for dinner. Only grandmotherly Ms. Bell understands how important these mice are to the inner workings of the household. Part detectives, part spies, part wiley mice, Pipsqueak and Cheesepuff will take you on an adventure as they plan and carry out Operation Mozzarella!

Para cualquiera que haya comido quesos en zapatillas!Únete a Pipsqueak y Cheesepuff, dos ratones inteligentes, en un paseo hilarante ya que superan a dos chicos obstinados que intentan hacerlos mascotas y un gato con sobrepeso que sueña con atraparlos para la cena. Sólo la abuelita, la Sra. Bell, entiende lo importantes que son estos ratones para el funcionamiento interno de la casa. ¡Parte detectives, parte espías, parte ratones Wiley, Pipsqueak y Cheesepuff te llevarán a una aventura mientras planean y llevan a cabo la Operación Mozzarella!

Fish Creek, Wisconsin—Beautiful. Quiet. Isolated. Anonymous. It’s all that nineteen-year-old Elisabeth needs, and everything she wants. Cloistered in her tiny cabin, Elisabeth is determined to be alone, hiding from her memories and making sure that no one can ever hurt her again. But when a massive snowstorm strikes, plunging the town into darkness, Elisabeth finally allows herself to accept help from her neighbor, Noah, the town’s young sheriff. Forced to show him more vulnerability than she ever intended, Elisabeth realizes she can no longer outrun the scars of her childhood.