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How to Train Your Human: A Cat's Guide
By Babas. 2022
A witty and winsome new way of looking at the complex relationship between cats and people: through the eyes of…
one erudite and attentive Italian gatto.We live on a planet infested with humans. They are a pernicious species, yet undeniably clever and capable—even if the reasons behind their actions are often incomprehensible to us felines.But while it is true that there have never been so many primates on Earth, in reality, they are quite simple to teach using well-practiced domestication techniques, such as loud vocalizations, strategic nighttime alarms, and selective displays of affection.And if you choose your specimen carefully, you’ll find that it can be completely tamed, and you'll end up with the best, most faithful companion you could possibly wish for.Andrea Ferolla’s elegant illustrations make this helpful guide a feast of fancies for the eyes—the perfect gift for the cat lover in your life.Translated from the Italian by Katherine GregorThe Adventures of Mini the Jack Russell
By Patricia Cullen. 2024
The Adventures of Mini the Jack Russell delves into the spirited life of Mini, also known affectionately as ‘Sexy Legs,’…
a Jack Russell Terrier with a nose for adventure. Journey with him as he explores the breathtaking landscapes of his beloved homeland. But don’t be fooled – these aren’t your average leisurely jaunts. Mini encounters high-stakes drama that includes a rifle aimed squarely between his eyes, mischievous dealings with Wirrell the eccentric squirrel, and a series of escapades that promise to keep your heart pounding.Dooby dooby moo
By Doreen Cronin. 2006
SpongeBob SquarePants jokes from the Krusty Krab (Spongebob Squarepants Ser.)
By David Lewman. 2005
Humor from SpongeBob and his pals. Some examples are: "What did SpongeBob say to the Krabby Patty? Pleased to eat…
you!" and "When does butter do its best? When it's on a roll." For grades 2-4. 2005Great-Grandpa's in the litter box (The zack Files Ser. #1)
By Dan Greenburg. 1996
Ten-year-old Zack goes to the animal shelter to find a pet. He returns with a scruffy tomcat, who not only…
talks but claims to be the reincarnation of Zack's great-grandpa Julius. For grades 2-4. 1996Upon the head of the goat: a childhood in Hungary, 1939-1944
By Aranka Siegal. 2003
Author recounts her experiences as a young Jewish girl during Hitler's rise to power. Recalls being trapped in Ukraine while…
visiting her grandmother, returning to her family in Hungary, and being forcibly moved to an Auschwitz ghetto. Describes the many wartime restrictions. For grades 6-9. Newbery Honor Book. 1981Dash (Dogs Of World War Ii Ser.)
By Kirby Larson. 2014
When her family is forced into a Japanese internment camp, Mitsi Kashino is separated from her home, her classmates, and…
her beloved dog, Dash. Heartbroken, Mitsi clings to her one connection to Dash: the letters from the kindly neighbor who is caring for him. For grades 3-6. 2014Liberty (Dogs Of World War Ii Ser.)
By Kirby Larson. 2016
New Orleans, 1940s. Polio-survivor Fish Elliot and his neighbor Olympia team up in order to save a starving stray dog…
they call Liberty, and they find other unlikely allies willing to help. For grades 3-6. 2016Real ponies don't go oink!
By Patrick F. McManus. 1992
In this collection of essays, McManus again treats his audience to the exploits of his wife Bun, his buddies Retch…
and Eddie, and himself. He recounts the events that led to his dog's climbing a tree, to the class clown's finally making the fierce math teacher laugh, and to the garage door's gobbling up the dog. He tells of the problems in pouring a concrete walk and of fireworks with the potential to bring down a B-29. 1991Jim Ugly
By Sid Fleischman, Jos. A. Smith. 1992
1894. Twelve-year-old Jake Bannock assumes that he is an orphan after he sees his actor-father's coffin lowered into the ground…
at Blow- fly, Nevada. If one discounts the rumor that Sam Bannock had con- cealed a cache of diamonds, Jake's only inheritance is his father's part-wolf mongrel dog. His father called the dog Amigo; Jake calls him Jim Ugly. Together they set out to learn the truth about Sam's supposed demise--and the diamonds. For grades 4-7. 1992The Writer's Cats
By Muriel Barbery, Maria Guitart. 2021
From the bestselling author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog comes this delightful tale that pays tribute to Japanese philosophy…
and our feline friends.What a mysterious, confounding thing is a writer! Yet, spend a little time with the writer’s cats and one might just understand her better.Muriel Barbery, via her cats and co-conspirators, takes readers into her atelier, offering them a behind-the-scenes peek into her process and problems, joys and disappointments. The tale is told from the perspective of one of the writer’s four cats, Kirin, who, together with her cohort, may or may not be a reliable narrator. There’s Ocha, the leader of the gang, a tough guy with a soft heart; the bandy-legged and affectionate Mizu, Ocha’s sister; the phlegmatic and refined Petrus, lover of flowers; and finally, pretty Kirin, narrator of this bewitching story.A superb, funny, and touching text for writers, readers, fans of Muriel Barbery’s bestselling novels, and cat lovers.“Barbery’s poetic prose and Maria Guitart’s enchanting illustrations are an irresistible combination that readers will love to cozy up to and lose themselves in for a moment.” —Booklist“Creative types of all stripes—especially cat lovers—will be enchanted by Barbery’s fun and delightfully philosophical storytelling.” —Shelf Awareness“A book of few words delightfully illustrated by Maria Guitart . . . readers will be entranced by the detailed portrayal of Barbery’s ménage, her domestic habits and customs, her obsession with order, her writing routine, and so much more.” —La Stampa (Italy)Pugtato Babysits the Snouts
By Zondervan. 2021
What do you get when you cross imaginative and loveable characters, enchanting and inspiring illustrations and a giggle-inducing story? ...Pugtato,…
a simple, good spud and a hilarious mashup of pet and vegetable characters by the inimitable illustrator Sophie Corrigan! Join Pugtato as he takes on the job of babysitting the Brussels Snouts.Pugtato thinks babysitting will be easy … how much trouble can baby Brussels Snouts get into? But as the day unfolds, the rambunctious little Snouts decide to show Pugtato they are not little babies, and prove that size doesn&’t matter when it comes to having lots of fun with your good spuddies.Pugtato Babysits the Snouts delivers:A delightful, giggle-inducing, rhyming, read-aloud story perfect for kids ages 4-8Imaginative, silly pet and vegetable mashups such as Pugtato, Tomatoad, Carrat, Cowbbage, Croccoli, Unicorn on the Cob and more!A beautiful, eye-catching cover, rich with color and embossed textureYoung children will learn invaluable lessons from Pugtato about:FriendshipAcceptanceResponsibilityCreativityYou&’ll also want to follow Pugtato&’s adventures in Pugtato, Let&’s Be Best Spuddies, Pugtato Finds a Thing, and Pugtato and Friends Audio Collection: 3 Books in 1.Real ponies don't go oink!
By Patrick F McManus, Patrick F. McManus. 1991
In this collection of essays, McManus again treats his audience to the exploits of his wife Bun, his buddies Retch…
and Eddie, and himself. He recounts the events that led to his dog's climbing a tree, to the class clown's finally making the fierce math teacher laugh, and to the garage door's gobbling up the dog. He tells of the problems in pouring a concrete walk and of fireworks with the potential to bring down a B-29. BestsellerThe thing that bothered Farmer Brown (Orchard HC Picture Books)
By Nadine Bernard Westcott, Teri Sloat. 1995
Just as Farmer Brown is about to fall asleep something begins to buzz around his bedroom, keeping him awake. What…
a time he has chasing the pesky mosquito! And when it finally decides to leave the farmer alone, it flies away and annoys the animals too. For preschool-grade 2Marigold and Grandma on the town (I Can Read Bks.)
By Stephanie Calmenson, Mary Chalmers. 1994
Marigold spends the day in town with her grandmother. They buy Marigold a hat, learn to make friends with the…
wind, go out to lunch, and get their pictures taken. For grades K-3Uncle Boris in the Yukon, and other shaggy dog stories: And Other Shaggy Dog Stories
By Daniel Pinkwater, Daniel M. Pinkwater, Jill Pinkwater, Daniel Manus Pinkwater. 2001
Author and NPR commentator relates anecdotes--bizarre, outlandish, and poignant--about the dogs in his life and lessons he and the dogs…
have learned. Pinkwater has faced numerous training challenges, from the Pekingese presented to him in infancy by Uncle Boris to the malamutes acquired after his marriage. For senior high and older readers. 2001. For senior high and older readers. 2001Just ask Iris
By Lucy Frank. 2001
Twelve-year-old Iris Diaz-Pinkowitz moves into a new apartment building and spends the summer getting acquainted with her neighbors, among them…
a "cat lady" and a boy in a wheelchair. Iris runs errands in order to buy her first bra and rallies everyone to have the elevator repaired. For grades 5-8. 2001From slave to soldier: based on a true Civil War story (Ready-to-Read)
By Deborah Hopkinson, Brian Floca. 2005
Tennessee, Civil War. Young Johnny hates being a slave and chooses freedom by joining the Union Army. Johnny proves his…
bravery by driving the mule team and supply wagon by himself at night to bring food to hungry soldiers. Short chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2005The Great Pet Escape (Pets On The Loose!)
By Victoria Jamieson. 2016
Flying high (Step into Reading)
By Dc Comics, Nick Eliopulos. 2008
When the birds of Gotham City create havoc across town, it appears to be the work of the Penguin, who…
has his feathered friends to distract the Super Friends while he plucks Gotham's biggest bank clean. For grades K-3