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Sienna Rose, a curious swan has a dream to dance on her toes. After reading books about ballet, she seeks the help of her best friend Dasha. Sienna Rose soon meets teacher Tatiana, who shows her how to dance ballet. Tatiana encourages Sienna Rose to try out for the grand ballet in May. Readers will be taken on a delightful, rhyming literary dance through Halverson's fun narrative along with Piza's vibrant and heartfelt, swan themed artwork. This is Halverson's ninth storybook. Visit www.kristenhalverson.com for her other literary titles.

This Russian themed fairy tale celebrates the matryoshka nesting doll, and entails a myriad of wondrous animals that lead Prince Misha in his search for Dasha, the lost snow maiden. In addiiton, the animals assist Prince Misha in his quest to find the magical matryoshka doll which holds the key to break the spells cast by Queen Zoya of the Forest. Readers will be taken on an exciting literary journey through Somova's vibrant watercolor illustrations along with Halverson's adventurous narrative.

Willhanna, a wise and athletic horse is counting the days until his 10th birthday. Josephine Rose, the kind Clydesdale, and his other horse friends on the farm want to find a special way to celebrate this big day. One March afternoon, the horses seek Mirabella's advice for some clever ideas, since she has known Willhanna for several years. Mirabella, the thoughtful cow suggests holding a surprise party in the old dairy barn. As the days lead up to this grand event, all the animals on the farm find additional clever ways to make Willhanna's birthday, a memorable and magical occasion. Lastly, they learn the importance of working together as a team. This heartfelt horse tale will leave a special place in your heart. The central themes of this book cater to the importance of sharing, kindness, and thoughtfulness. Kristen's story books are inspired by her own horses. The Tale of Willhanna: A Horse's Magical Birthday is Halverson's 4th story book. Her other literary projects can be found at www.kristenhalverson.com.

Josephine Rose, a kind and noble Clydesdale horse dreams of seeing her best friend from Canada again. This is her first Christmas without Grace, a wise black Morgan horse. Josephine Rose searches the winter sky for a falling star so she can make a special Christmas wish. She loses hope until she meets an enchanting horse angel named Noel. The horse angel along with the other horses on the farm teach Josephine Rose the meaning of hope, believing in miracles, and never giving up. This is Kristen Halverson's second story book and a sequel to The Tale of Josephine Rose: A Horse's Magical Neigh. A portion of all book procceds benefits a particular study on Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center.

Meow Cello is a delightful story about a musical cat named Ruby, who dreams of owning a cello one day. Her goal is to be a part of the Meow Music Group that plays each weekend in Cat City Park. Ruby discovers an old cello in the Cat City Park as she is walking home one afternoon. She along with her best friend Moon Tune, embark on an incredible journey to find out if the cello will ever be playable again. Readers will be delighted by Piza's vibrant feline themed artwork along with Halverson's adventurous narrative. Meow Cello is Halverson's 11th storybook. Visit www.kristenhalverson.com for her other animal themed titles.

Zahra and The Missing Cat Amulet is an enchanting and fun Egyptian tale of mystery and adventure. Zahra, a brave and courageous cat learns that an ancient cat amulet necklace has gone missing from the Grand Cat Museum while strolling the banks of the Nile River. Since the special treasure once belonged to one of her ancestors, Zahra is determined to find it. Therefore, Zahra goes on an incredible mission with Aya, the museum guard, Ali and Reem, the camels along with an Egyptologist named Yasmine to find the missing cat amulet. Zahra and The Missing Cat Amulet is Halverson's fifteenth children's book. Her other literary titles may be viewed at www.kristenhalversonbooks.com.

Turquoise Canyon tells the tale of a young and brave mustang named Ruby who becomes separated from her herd during a desert storm. Sid and Nadia, her parents, become worried after the storm has passed, so they embark on a journey to find her. While Ruby is lost, she takes shelter in a canyon only to stumble upon a large puma cat, her tiny cubs, and other desert wildlife. While trying to make her way back home to her mustang herd, she meets a mustang herd from Turquoise Canyon. They aid Ruby in her quest to find home again. Readers will be taken on a suspenseful mustang action literary journey with Turquoise Canyon.

The Snowflake Horse tells an enchanting tale about Wonder, a curious and brave horse who is blind in one eye. Wonder dreams of seeing an awe-inspiring winter wonderland one day. With the help of his best friend, a kind Arctic owl named Snowy, the two go on an incredible adventure to Snowy's Arctic home, meeting different types of animals along the way. Wonder's tale teaches children that we have a lot in common with snowflakes, to value our friends, and to appreciate the beauty of nature and all her seasons. This storybook was inspired by Halverson's special horse, Willy, who is blind in his left eye.

Masha, a musical cat dreams of playing a violin concert for his parents one day. He loves eating meatballs and playing the violin for his friends in San Marco Square. One afternoon, a chef at his favorite restaurant prepares a delicious meatball for his birthday. This magical meatball rolls off Masha's plate and leads him along with his friends on an incredible and fun adventure through the bridges and alleys of Venice. The sweet melody of the violin helps Masha find this special meatball. This heartfelt feline tale is about believing in your dreams, hope, and reuniting with family. This is the Second Edition of this storybook.

Zahra and The Missing Cat Amulet is an enchanting and fun Egyptian tale of mystery and adventure. Zahra, a brave and courageous cat learns that an ancient cat amulet necklace has gone missing from the Grand Cat Museum while strolling the banks of the Nile River. Since the special treasure once belonged to one of her ancestors, Zahra is determined to find it. Therefore, Zahra goes on an incredible mission with Aya, the museum guard, Ali and Reem, the camels along with an Egyptologist named Yasmine to find the missing cat amulet. Zahra and The Missing Cat Amulet is Halverson's fifteenth children's book. Her other literary titles may be viewed at www.kristenhalversonbooks.com.

Ocean Rescue, a rhyming adventurous, conservation picture book instructs young readers on the need to protect our oceans, seas, and marine life. It also includes a post-story activity and educational section to spark creative ideas for preventing plastic pollution in our oceans. Visit www.kristenhalverson books for more information about the author and her literary missions.

This heartfelt sea inspired lullaby is about a musical and adventurous dolphin named Genevieve. She loves to sing to her ocean friends each night, so they may have peaceful dreams. Genevieve's calming whistle and songs light up the entire sea, and encourages her sea friends that they can become anything they want to be. This endearing and charming sea tale will leave a special place in your heart. This is Halverson's 5th story book. Her other literary works and equine philanthropic storybooks can be found at www.kristenhalverson.com.

Mac, a kind and gentle Belgian horse loves everything about nature. Most of all, he enjoys reading books about butterflies along with exploring the farm's fields with his best friend, Marigold. One afternoon, they discover a group of beautiful and unique butterflies near the farm's garden. Mac and Marigold must depend on each other as they follow these butterflies through a neighboring dairy farm. Marigold encourages Mac to believe in himself as he must jump fences, creeks, and logs to reach the butterflies. Thus, these magical and incredible butterflies take Mac and Marigold on an adventure of a lifetime.This is Halverson's sixth storybook. A portion of all book proceeds benefits a particular study on equine protozoal myeloencephalitis at the University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center. Halverson's other works can be found at www.kristenhalverson.com.

Star Moon, a young Thoroughbred loves to read every night. Most of all, he loves listening to his mother read lullabies to him. In addition, he enjoys making nests of his books high to the sky, so he can watch the moon and stars.