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Meet Bandit, Simon, Sammie, Timmy, and their friends in gentle illustrated stories created for children ages 4–7. Each adventure gives grown-ups and children an easy way to talk about the choices and values that shape everyday life.
When the cats leave a mess behind, Bandit discovers that cleaning up is part of caring for his home and the people around him.
With patient encouragement, Simon learns that courage does not mean never feeling afraid. It can begin with one small step.
Bandit learns why bees matter to flowers, gardens, and our food—and how even small actions can help protect nature.
After her excitement gets out of control, Sammie learns to be honest, accept responsibility, and make things right.
Waiting feels almost impossible, but Sammie discovers that other people deserve their turns—and patience makes play more fun.
Timmy and the cats work together on a thoughtful surprise and learn that love can be shown through actions, creativity, and time.
Timmy learns that telling the truth, admitting a mistake, and making amends are the first steps toward rebuilding trust.
By listening and changing their plans, the friends discover that teamwork can create something better than working alone.
Bandit forgets a promise, then learns that keeping one’s word builds trust and an apology should be followed by action.
Sammie notices the thoughtful things others do for her and discovers how much love can be found in everyday acts of care.
When Timmy brings home a kitten from the rain, each cat responds differently—and everyone learns what a newcomer truly needs.
Bandit uses his special ability to retrieve Sammie’s ball, showing how even a little help can make a big difference.
This shorter story gives young listeners a simple message: courage can begin with one small action.
As the kitten receives attention, Simon works through difficult feelings and learns that welcoming someone new does not mean less love for him.
The family considers what it means to give someone a safe, loving home in the final story of the kitten series.
As his neighborhood prepares for a Fourth of July parade, Timmy learns that America’s birthday is a time for gratitude, respect, good citizenship, and honoring those who serve.
When Timmy only half-listens and leaves the backyard gate open, Sammie slips away. Finding her safely teaches him that careful listening helps protect the people and pets we love.
Sammie and Timmy discover that sharing does not mean losing something they love. When they make room for others, play becomes more fun and everyone’s joy grows.
After missing a difficult jump, Simon wants to give up. With encouragement and one smaller step, he discovers that practice, patience, and trying again can lead to success.
When a new student seems shy and alone, Timmy offers her a seat, helps her find her way, and invites her to play—showing how one small welcome can help someone belong.
Jennie likes her new friends, but she still misses the friends she left behind. With help from Timmy, she learns that there is room for both old friends and new ones.
Jennie brings her dog, Coral, to meet Timmy. However, at the same time, Simon decides to be brave and enter the large world outside Timmy's house. When Simon and Coral meet - nose to nose - sparks fly! Timmy and Jennie learn that their pets need help with their first meeting.
Jennie is making new friends in her new neighborhood. Maya is different. When Maya leads Jennie, Timmy, and Ben on an adventure down a wooded path, Jennie discovers that things—and people—aren’t always what they seem. Along the way, she learns that making room for someone different can open the door to new friendships, new experiences, and wonderful discoveries.
Timmy, Ben, Jennie, Maya, and their mothers take a decorated woodland trail to Mrs. Kowalski's Halloween party. At first the spooky sights are fun, but strange sounds in the darkness begin to feel all too real. As the group grows nervous, even the mothers realize that something may be wrong.
The mystery on the Halloween trail is finally revealed when Coral discovers Maya's brothers hiding in the bushes. What started as a prank leads to surprise, laughter, apologies, and a lesson about making sure a joke does not go too far. Then everyone continues on together to enjoy Mrs. Kowalski's Halloween party.
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