"In this collection of nine stand-alone stories, Owly demonstrates the power of friendship by cheering up his friends when their down, rescuing his friends when they're in danger, and encouraging his friends when the doubt themselves. But Owly's buddies also show what it means to be a great friend in return." --back cover

"Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain Sara: the loner Dayara: the tough kid Nico: the rich kid And Miguel: the athlete And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same . . . just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs...

"The votes are in and the new mayor is…A DOG?! This dog will do more than shake paws. Mayor Good Boy is here to help Greenwood become a town filled with kindness, starting with fetching help for the local zoo. With foes around every corner trying to put a stop to Mayor Good Boy’s campaign of fun, are there cheese snacks and belly rubs in his future? Or will the whole town suddenly have a flea problem?" --publisher's website

"Tensions are high between Kazuma and Yukiné, but that doesn’t stop Yato from wanting to go to his very first Divine Council. This council will include a matchmaking ceremony, where the gods choose soul mates for the mortals of Japan. What could this mean for Hiyori and her future husband?"--Back cover.

Mr. Strong, Dillydale's local superhero, is always ready to lend a hand, from cleaning up a Western town to serving on a pit crew at an auto race, searching for a missing dog on a pirate ship, and throwing a dinner party.

"Yukine was harboring the fugitive stray at Kofuku’s place, but when Kofuku comes home with an entourage of shinki, his new friend vanishes without a trace. When Yukine goes out looking for her, he only finds her former master instead. The encounter ends a bit too peacefully, and Koto’s words nag at Yukine, but the questions they raise are dangerous ones . . . "--back cover.

"When Ku-ku-ri-ku finds some wheat in his yard, he shows it to his friends Twist and Turn. They decide to use it to make some buns. But turning wheat into a delicious bun is a lot of work—and not everyone does their share." --publisher's website

"Yato has a new shinki and is deliberately trying to sever his own lifeline, disregarding Yukiné’s attempts to keep him safe and sound. Rejected by the god he serves, Yukiné wanders alone, sinking deeper and deeper into despair, until he finds someone who offers to make it all better . . . "--back cover.

Yato is a homeless god. He doesn't even have a shrine, not to mention worshippers! So to achieve his ambitious goals, he's set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee), hoping he'll eventually raise enough money to build himself the temple of his dreams. Of course, he can't afford to be picky, so Yato accepts all kinds of jobs, from finding lost kittens to helping a student overcome bullies at school.

"Have you ever had to deliver a care package to a dragon with allergies? Have you ever been waylaid by a school of space fish? That's just an average day for Poiko, the kingdom's most reliable courier. The world can be a big, scary place, but it can also be wondrous. Sad things can happen, but there are always good friends to turn to, or new friends to make. And no matter what, there is always, always someone who could use your help." --back cover...