Max wanted a dog but he'd never been around one before. What happens when Mom takes Max to the dog park?

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(c) 2024 Laurie Leiker

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Benjie's teeth hurt so badly! Mom was taking him to the dentist. What will the dentist say?

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(c) 2024 Laurie Leiker

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Cy never felt he belonged in his family; he didn't look like the rest of the ducklings, and he didn't sound like them. After enduring teasing from his brothers and sisters, Cy ran away from home. What would he find?

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(c) 2024 Laurie Leiker

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Flip was hiding in a flower pot while the dogs were out. Once they'd gone in, he jumped and landed in the water bowl! The bowl was too small for him, so he couldn't get out. What's he going to do?

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(c) 2024 Laurie Leiker

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The house was in an uproar. It seemed like things were changing every day. Now, Auntie Laurie and Grandma were missing! What was going on?

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(c) 2024 Laurie Leiker

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Mickey was just a puppy who had run away from home. He was hungry and afraid when he ran into an alley cat named Oliver. Together, they find friendship and food.

The illustrations for the story can be found here.

(c) 2024 Laurie Leiker

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Omari lived with his five brothers and sisters and their parents. Their house was noisy all the time. Omari had a secret, though - he would go out in his Dad's little boat to find quiet.

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(c) 2024 Laurie Leiker

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King Edward was bored. He had heard about all the parties and festivals in town, so one night, he snuck out of the castle in disguise. What will he find?

The illustrations for the story can be found here.

(c) 2024 Laurie Leiker

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Pedro was off from school, so he decided to take his best friend, Poppy, on an adventure.

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(c) 2024 Laurie Leiker

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Max's love, Sadie, is moving away! Max was very sad about it. What's he going to do?

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(c) 2024 Laurie Leiker

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