Gold Medal-Winning Author at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards for the art activity book "Hedgehogs in the Desert." Be ready to feel the weight of guilt and pain in this gripping story. Thor is a tiger football player. But beneath his fiery energy, a hidden pain threatened to shatter his dreams. When the big game came, at a crucial moment, his body betrayed him, and he missed the goal. Thor learned that no victory is greater than the power of a team that lifts you when you fall. Prepare to be moved by Cira's story. A cuckoo raised by eagles, she couldn't match her siblings' strength, but her love for her family drove her to take on the dangerous task of retrieving magical grains from the fearsome vultures to save them. Hold on tight for a hilarious tale of rats Remy and Rizzo! Remy, the supermarket rat, invites a tough sailor rat. But when Rizzo steps into the store, he's bombarded by a cacophony of shopping carts and blinding lights! Remy faces his challenge aboard Rizzo's ship, spinning and swaying with every wave. They conquer their fears and gain a deeper appreciation for each other's worlds. Dancing Panthers, the Envious Ox, Wrestling Bears, the Pianist Lemur, the Robber Wolf, the Healer Snake, and more will pull you into a whirlwind of passion, rivalry, and transformation. Amid fierce competition, deep desires, and untold secrets, these extraordinary animals will challenge their limits and face life-altering choices. Prepare for an emotional ride that will leave your mind reeling with every new twist.