{"title":"Children's Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"benny-the-bison-and-the-run-away-day-childrens-book-about-bison-on-paynes-prairie","title":"Benny the Bison and The Run Away Day: Wild Friends of Florida Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0GF1Y5DB8\/ref=sw_img_1?smid=\u0026amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Benny the Bison and the Runaway Day\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePurchase Benny the Bison and the Runaway Day directly from Amazon by clicking here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBenny the bison loves to run.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe races through tall grass, past wildflowers, and across the wide prairie — always in a hurry and never slowing down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut one busy morning, Benny runs a little too far… and suddenly finds himself all alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet on Florida’s real Paynes Prairie in the Gainesville, FL area, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBenny the Bison and the Runaway Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a gentle, beautifully illustrated story about learning to pause, notice the world around you, and find your way back when things feel overwhelming. Along his journey, Benny meets a new friend, faces unexpected challenges, and discovers that slowing down can help him feel safe, calm, and brave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for children ages 3–8, this calming picture book blends storytelling, emotional growth, and nature-inspired adventure. Parents, teachers, and librarians will love its reassuring tone, while young readers will enjoy Benny’s expressive journey through Florida’s wild landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a fun wildlife page featuring real animals found at Paynes Prairie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fred the Red","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42500874502226,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/4752\/8292\/files\/ScreenShot2026-07-11at3.00.35PM.png?v=1783796771"},{"product_id":"benny-the-bison-and-the-run-away-day-wild-friends-of-florida-series-copy","title":"Rufus the Raccoon and the Big Boo Day: Wild Friends of Florida Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GG9ZY27S\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rufus the Raccoon and the Big Boo Day\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePurchase Rufus the Raccoon and the Big Boo Day directly from Amazon by clicking here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRufus the Raccoon loves surprises.\u003cbr\u003eBig surprises.\u003cbr\u003eLoud surprises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the wide-open prairie, Rufus spends his day shouting “Boo!” and popping out of the grass to surprise his fellow prairie animals. Sometimes it leads to laughter—but sometimes it leads to trouble. When one “very fun idea” brings Rufus a little too close to danger, he learns an important lesson just in time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eRufus the Raccoon and the Big Boo Day\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a playful, beautifully illustrated picture book about curiosity, boundaries, and learning when to pause before acting. Through humor, gentle consequences, and heartfelt moments, young readers discover that surprising others isn’t always kind, or safe, and that asking first can make playtime better for everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for children ages \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e3–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this story is ideal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorytime and bedtime reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial-emotional learning conversations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassrooms, libraries, and gift-giving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith engaging characters, expressive artwork, and a warm ending, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eRufus the Raccoon and the Big Boo Day\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eencourages empathy, communication, and thoughtful choices—one “Boo!” at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fred the Red","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42500877582418,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/4752\/8292\/files\/Screen_Shot_2026-07-11_at_3.00.03_PM.png?v=1783799063"},{"product_id":"holly-the-horse-and-the-copy-cat-day-wild-friends-of-florida-series","title":"Holly the Horse and the Copy Cat Day: Wild Friends of Florida Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GLHHH659\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Holly the Horse and the Copy Cat Day\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePurchase Holly the Horse and the Copy Cat Day directly from Amazon by clicking here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolly the Horse lives on Paynes Prairie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe likes being a horse. Most days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut one day, Holly watches her friends and starts to wonder. Rufus eats with his hands. Rosie slips into her cozy burrow. Spencer swishes for fish. Bluey rests high in the trees. Holly tries to do all the things her friends do. Some are funny. Some are tricky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd some just are not meant for a horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the sun sets over Paynes Prairie, Holly discovers something important. Everyone has special skills. 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