Brett Helquist

Meet the crankiest resident of Sunny Acres Farm! Grumpy Goat is always hungry, completely friendless, and making a terrible mess wherever he goes. When you are as grumpy as this goat, it is easy to scare all the other animals away. He knocks over the pigs' feeding trough, kicks down the garden fence, and munches on absolutely everything right in his path. It seems like nothing can stop his path of destruction and bad moods. But then, he spots one very special flower. When Grumpy Goat finally stops in his tracks to take a good look, his heart begins to change. Could it be that taking a moment to stop and smell the flowers is exactly what he needs to finally make a friend? Find out how a little bit of beauty can turn the grumpiest attitude completely around in this heartwarming farm adventure.

Meet a pirate who is just a little too jolly for his own good! Roger does not scowl, he never growls, and he certainly does not strike fear into the hearts of other sailors. Because he is such a lousy pirate, his shipmates always send him away whenever there is any real pirating to be done. Roger desperately wishes he could think of a way to prove he belongs on the ship and make the other pirates like him. Then one day, his ship is attacked by enemies. While his crew faces off against their toughest rivals, Roger is banished below decks as usual. But right in the middle of the great battle, Jolly Roger cooks up a wonderfully sweet idea to help his friends. Join this very unusual pirate as he discovers that you do not have to be fierce to be a hero, and see how his hilarious idea changes pirate ships forever!

The first gentle snowflakes are finally falling from the sky, and wintertime is officially here. For a big, sleepy grizzly, that means it is definitely bedtime! Bear is completely ready to snuggle up in his cozy cave and sleep all the way until spring. But his energetic friends have a very different plan. They want Bear to come outside and enjoy one last day of playing in the chilly white snow. As Bear tries to close his eyes, he can hear his friends calling his name. He hears them laughing, tossing snowballs, and having the best time ever right outside his door. Now poor Bear cannot fall asleep at all! What is a tired bear supposed to do when he is ready for a long nap, but his friends want to play? Bundle up and find out in this perfectly cozy winter tale about friendship and snowy surprises.

The biggest weather day of the year is almost here, but the star of the show has decided to go on strike. Every single year, the town asks the Groundhog the exact same boring question about his shadow and the end of winter. Feeling completely unappreciated for who he truly is, the Groundhog packs his bags and leaves for a much needed vacation. Now the town is in a panic and holding auditions for a replacement. You will laugh as different animals, from an elephant to a puppy, try their best to fill the famous weather predicting role. This hilarious and bold story shows what happens when a town realizes they took their furry friend for granted, and it might just take a grand gesture to bring him back.

A very small lump of coal is looking for a big purpose in life. While everyone else is busy celebrating the winter holidays, you will follow this unusual, walking, talking piece of carbon as he rolls through the bustling city streets searching for his true calling. He visits art galleries, busy restaurants, and pharmacies, hoping to find a place where his unique, flammable talents are truly appreciated. Even though he is rejected again and again, he never gives up his dream of doing something spectacular. This incredibly charming and wonderfully funny holiday tale shows that even the most overlooked objects can achieve something magical with enough determination. If you love clever stories about underdogs, bright seasonal cheer, and characters who forge their own unique path, you will absolutely adore this heartwarming winter journey. Prepare to laugh and cheer for the most spectacular piece of coal you have ever met.