{"product_id":"the-dragon-in-the-tree","title":"The Dragon in the Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a world where dragons and humans are mortal enemies, a brave little girl and a fearsome dragon form a friendship and bring to life an extraordinary tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Babola saves Brynic from detection by concealing his tracks, he wonders if all humans are as dangerous as he thought. 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Her books range from humorous picture books and beginning readers to social-emotional learning stories that help children navigate real-life challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer growing catalog includes titles such as Panic and the Happy Thought, The Pumpkin Who Stayed for Christmas, Quest for the Momma Violin, Snout, Ben Wise and the Purple Dragon, and the Mat early reader series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs founder of Likes Publishing, Kelley is dedicated to producing high-quality books that inspire a lifelong love of reading while helping children navigate friendship, emotions, creativity, and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mini-stroke survivor, brain tumor host, and lifelong storyteller, Kelley believes books can help children see the world, and themselves, in new ways. 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