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The House of Night and DayThe House of Night and Day (book)

Print: $10.35

Download: $3.13

A fun, sometimes zany poem book about a house that is half night and half day!! Each room in the house has a different mood, and poems to go with it, with a picture. There is an attic, a blue room, a midnight room, a sunny room, and others. Fun to read aloud!! Encourages imagination and a good self image.

The House On the CornerThe House On the Corner (book)

Print: $6.95

Download: $2.74

When Chester visits his uncle William's old, weird house, he's just trying to avoid cleaning the hall bathroom. But a single clue on a gum wrapper may lead them all on a mad, desperate search to find out what's going on in the world... something nobody notices or understands yet! (A preview of the first pages is available by clicking below the picture.)

Bird CatchingBird Catching (book)

Print: $7.03

When a boy was only eleven, he flew to a small town. The only problem was, he didn't exist. At least not officially. But at least he could see the seagulls at the docks, and maybe visit a weedy garden. And maybe even catch a bird.

Beyond the PaleBeyond the Pale (CD)

Disc: $6.75

This is a collection of songs for people who like thought-provoking music but don't want it to be depressing, or conversely to be for an elevator. Even a classy elevator. Journey "beyond the pale" and find places where cheery music can be fun and meaningful!

Sunshine and DaisiesSunshine and Daisies (book)

Print: $10.00

A very weird story with no real plot and lots of obscure references to things you don't know about. Lots of cheerful characters, sunny places, ponies, and even a chapter about the family tree!!!

Wild Houseplants CDWild Houseplants CD (CD)

Disc: $8.00

Some nice songs by our band The Wild Houseplants!!

Wendell and the Dragon's HeartWendell and the Dragon's Heart (book)

Print: $20.57

Download: $5.00

The old man bent down beside him, a wry grin in the corner of his mouth... “Are the stories real, you say? Now that is a fine question. Life can seem like a broken story, wandering, pointless, and without end...” Wendell's life has always been difficult and hopeless as wanders about the dusty streets of the city. Stealing rolls from the baker and getting hired to chase crows away, the only comfort he finds is in listening to the old stories and songs of the passing storytellers. Yet one day after he visits the royal painter, he will have to decide whether the stories are true enough to believe in... and to risk everything for. But there may be secrets to the stories which no one remembers anymore, that he will have to face... alone.