The Lawley Story Corner Podcast

Everyone assumes Sophie can’t pay attention like she’s supposed to, so it’s no surprise that she doesn’t read the letters on the board during the vision test at the doctor’s office. However, the test reveals it’s not that Sophie isn’t paying attention; it’s that Sophie has trouble seeing. Sophie has missed out on so much, but there is hope. Once Sophie is fit with glasses, she discovers the joy of all she has been missing out on.

Everyone knows pirates love pearls, so when all the pearls from Lazy Lagoon go missing, honorary pirate Chester and his first mate, Roger, set sail to find the mysterious thief.

Climb aboard Turtle’s bus as he drives up the hill, through the tunnel, and over the bridge. BEEP, BEEP, BEEP. There’s someone new at every stop. Flamingo flounces, Hedgehog hovers, and Llama sashays down the aisle to find the perfect spot. Everybody shifts, and everybody shuffles until the bus is full! Can they make room for one more?

A sweet story of inclusion and diversity and about making room for everyone.

You’re growing up, and there are some things

that becoming a big kid certainly brings! 

This is a book that is made just for you,

full of sweet, simple manners that I know to be true.

It’s silly and fun, and I hope you will learn

as you read and explore these pages, you turn!

Gavin is a rockhound. That means he loves rocks. His collection fills his pockets, drawers, the kitchen cupboards, and the garage. Soon, Gavin’s rocks take over the entire house! His family tells him, “No more rocks,” but he can’t possibly give up his treasures. Join Gavin on his quest to save his collection as he learns to share what he loves with the world.

Arnie is left home alone, which means it’s party time for this pooch and his canine friends. Music is playing, and dogs are dancing, but Stanley the Squirrel wants in, too. He’s never been to a party. As things start to get out of hand, Arnie rushes around cleaning. Stanley observes, undetected, shocked by these party animals’ behavior. When Arnie’s owner, Lucy, arrives home early, you’ll be surprised who gets blamed for this party disaster.

Madeline doesn't think she will ever be happy as a pink mermaid living in a black and white ocean. One day she meets some friends who help her appreciate her own special identity. This gives her the confidence to proudly proclaim, "I add color to the world, you see. I am happy being uniquely me."

Come along with Little Tree as he tries to show the forest birds how he is finally big enough to hold a bird nest of his own. Young readers will enjoy helping Little Tree discover that his short limbs, small branches, and tiny leaves are perfect for carrying things more important than he’d ever thought.

From a child’s perspective on loss, My Mommy Is in Heaven will touch your heart and bring comfort to your soul as you reflect on the loves in your life for whom you grieve.

Dancing in the rain is fun but this mom and dad can't come out and play- there's simply too much to do. Then their two ingenious kids come up with a fantastic idea.