My name is Smalls. I know this might sound strange, but I am a turtle who wants to fly. Ever since I was little, I have dreamed to fly. I imagine myself soaring across the sky, feeling so free! Talon the great eagle, has told me many stories of adventure, secret places and the beauty of Maine. I live with my family, in the small town of Monmouth, Maine. My many friends live among us, including bunny, squirrel, and my best friend Bare. He is the fuzziest little black bear you ever saw. In this story all my friends come together, to make my dream a reality! A wonderful adventure lies ahead for you. There are many twists and turns, and ups and downs. Come fly with me, this is my story.

In this funny and inspirational picture book, Tiptoe the turtle learns that not every dream is easy for everyone. If he wants to succeed at his strange new goal of flying, he needs to be proud of his progress- no matter how long it takes.

Olympic skiing champion Nikki Stone shares her own inspirational story and those of Tommy Hilfiger, Steve Young, Lindsey Vonn, Lester Holt, and others . . . Did you know you have better odds at winning the lottery than an Olympic medal? To bring home one of those coveted medals—or achieve any great personal goal in life—you need a lot more than luck. You need a game plan. What if you could learn the secrets of success from an Olympian? A Nobel Prize winner? A Fortune 500 CEO? Along with anecdotes from her own dramatic journey, Olympic gold medalist Nikki Stone has compiled a treasure trove of compelling stories to illustrate each step on the path to success. She’s gathered humorous, heartwarming and hugely inspirational tales from some of today’s most brilliant business leaders, scientists, soldiers, inventors, philanthropists, musicians, athletes and entrepreneurs . . . a host of people whose very names epitomize achievement. “Even after my many successful years in business and politics, I was still able to gain a great deal of inspiration and helpful advice from Nikki Stone and her incredible contributors.” —Mitt Romney, business executive and former presidential candidate “These inspirational stories and lessons will challenge readers to overcome their personal obstacles to success and encourage them to achieve their potential.” —Dick Marriott, chairman Host Hotels and Resorts

Terry the turtle wants to fly, and he doesn't like it wheb Polly the chimp laughs at him. But when a parrot helps, things start to look good for Terry.

What's so great about being a raccoon? Rowdy Raccoon is about to find out. Raccoons weren't meant to fly, but you can't convince Rowdy of that. When he meets Scissor, the incomparable Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher, Rowdy is left to wonder why raccoons weren't created to be special, too. The loveable critter enlists the help of his friend Tommy Turtle and hatches a dangerous plan to become more like the bird. But when disaster strikes, will Rowdy discover his own unique gifts, and will his talents be enough to save his desperate friend?

Jack is a turtle who dreams about flying. but the other turtles make fun of him for dreaming. He decides to leave his pond and journey up the big hill to find someone to teach him how . Along the way he meets some interesting animals, characters, and an unexpected Adventure. Follow Jack up the Hill, as he looks for someone to help make his dream come true

Dr. Seuss presents three modern fables in the rhyming favorite Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories. The collection features tales about greed (“Yertle the Turtle”), vanity (“Gertrude McFuzz”), and pride (“The Big Brag”). In no other book does a small burp have such political importance! Yet again, Dr. Seuss proves that he and classic picture books go hand in hand.