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A man is known by the company his mind keeps. -Thomas Bailey Aldrich
When a caring boy finds an injured snake, he sets out to help -- despite the objections of his fearful mother.
Can the speckled kingsnake he calls Schmiddy be healed? Will Schmiddy return to the wild? Learn all about snakes as you read the true story of Saving Scmiddy.
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Saving Schmiddy is a juvenile non-fiction picture book, the first in a series of Life with Animals adventures. A caring boy recounts the uncommon rescue of an injured speckled kingsnake. During the rehabilitation process, his fearful mom learns to value and appreciate all snakes. The family dog follows Schmiddy’s progress throughout the book with over 40 pages of whimsical artwork.​
On Sale April 28th, 2026! I Can’t Stop Laughing, a new anthology of hilarious stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul! In “The Christmas Critter,” a mysterious creature stirs up the holidays for Andi Lehman and her family.
An inspiring anthology of true stories introduces you to a donkey who protects vulnerable lambs, a blind horse who exemplifies courage, and a pony who drives a golf cart. The latter stars in one of two adventures by Andi Lehman in this delightful compilation by Callie Smith Grant.
In this heart-warming Callie Smith Grant collection of true tales, various writers celebrate life with cats. Andi Lehman shares the story of her dad’s journey to appreciating cats—or rather, one particularly tough cat—in “The Convert.”
This collection of true, feel-good holiday stories celebrates canines. It also makes a great gift for all dog-lovers. Contributors to Callie Smith Grant’s anthology include Melody Carlson, Lauraine Snelling, and Andi Lehman, who remembers her father’s wise advice in “Daddy’s Dogma.”
This Callie Smith Grant collection of forty true stories celebrates God’s amazing gift of birds. Meet a curious crow, a pair of brave budgie brothers, and many more. In “The Bird Connection,” Andi Lehman introduces a smart, surprising seagull who charms everyone he meets.
Featuring 101 of the editor’s favorite seasonal stories from past Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas anthologies, this book will bless your holidays. In “Potato Prayer,” you’ll meet the mysterious benefactor who gave an unlikely gift to Andi Lehman one rainy Christmas Eve.
Grandmothers come in various shapes, sizes, and nationalities. Here, 33 authors offer stories of memories and special times with their grandmas. Check out the lessons Andi Lehman learned from a country-Gramma in “Drop Sugar Cake Secrets.” Proceeds benefit Samaritan’s Purse.
Enjoy more than thirty true, contemporary stories told by a variety of writers, including Andi Lehman, who relates the adventures of her first feline friend, a stray kitten adopted in Ankara, Turkey. A lovely book edited by Callie Smith Grant for the cat lover in your life!
In this inspirational collection of 101 stories, you’ll meet ordinary people who make a difference in their communities and in the lives of others. Andi Lehman, the Snake Lady, shares the true tale that led to her nickname and an abiding appreciation for all snakes.
Animals teach us so much! In this entertaining collection of 101 stories, you’ll discover a wealth of life lessons that contributors have learned from their cats, including Andi Lehman’s beloved pet, Grungy, whose astounding “Journey of Love” forever sealed his place in the family.
Enjoy 101 engaging stories about and for grandparents by the publishers of Chicken Soup for the Soul. In “Pussy-Willow Wisdom,” Andi Lehman describes an unusual prediction made by her dad about her daughter and the resulting adventure with an innocent pussy-willow.
Enjoy this vibrant collection of 101 holiday stories from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. The Wonder of Christmas features the original printing of Andi Lehman’s story, “Potato Prayer.” A gift from a kind stranger in Southaven, MS blesses Andi and her brother on Christmas Eve.
An inspiring reminder of what makes our country great: our differences, our commonality, our generosity of spirit. In My Kind of America, Andi Lehman uses a pseudonym to honor the wishes of the kind of Americans who prefer to remain anonymous.