Sue Ganz-Schmitt Knihy

It isn't easy to be the only kid in school who's a bird. Then again, you can fly!

Monster is excited to see what kind of creature will move into Vampire's old house on the block. He even starts practicing his welcome growl for the new neighbor. But when the moving truck pulls up, it's not a greedy goblin, an ogre, or a dastardly dragon that steps out. Instead, it's something even more terrifying than Monster could have imagined! Monster quickly rallies the other neighbors to unite against the new guy on the block. But what if the new neighbor isn't exactly as bad as Monster thinks? Join Monster as he confronts his fears in this charming and lighthearted look at what it means to accept others who are different from us.

Set against a backdrop of societal constraints, the story follows Mary Myers, who defies expectations to become Carlotta, a renowned aeronaut. With her husband's support, she not only captivates audiences with her daring balloon performances but also contributes to scientific knowledge by studying weather patterns and atmospheric conditions. Her journey embodies the spirit of determination and the pursuit of passion in a time when women were often silenced.

In a clever twist on a classic tale, a queen tests a princess's authenticity by placing a peanut under her mattress instead of a pea. This unexpected substitution leads to humorous consequences when the princess's food allergies reveal her true nature. The story combines whimsy with a modern take on the traditional fairy tale, exploring themes of identity and the challenges of fitting in.