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A small furry prayer: dog rescue and the meaning of life
By Steven Kotler. 2011
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Animal storiesMedicine, Animals and wildlife, Religion
Human-narrated audio
During the economic downturn, a journalist and his girlfriend moved from Los Angeles to a small farm in Chimayo, New…
Mexico, to start a dog rescue. Often surprised by the dogs in his care, he delves into science, psychology, philosophy, history and religion to learn more about animal behavior. He also strives to come to terms with the inevitability of loss. Some strong languageFabian: Developing Critical Thinking Through Fairy Tales
By Joan M. Wolf, Joan M Wolf. 1997
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Friendship stories, Animal storiesCriticism, General non-fiction, Writing
Human-narrated audio
A children's book about a young fox named Fabian and a young schoolboy named Robert, who become friends. For grades 3-5
Gian Carlo
By Burr Cartwright Brundage. 1975
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Animal storiesMedicine
Human-transcribed braille
A stray, but perfect seal-point Siamese cat was found by the author in a small village in Italy shortly after…
World War II. Named Gian Carlo, after an Italian hero, he proved to be a flamboyant, swash-buckling expert of all things cattyA Lucky Author Has a Dog
By Mary Lyn Ray. 2015
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Animal stories, School storiesWriting
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
For every aspiring young author out there, this story of a lucky author (and, of course, her dog!) offers both…
answers and inspiration!Ever wonder what it's like to be an author?Does she write in a quiet corner somewhere? Or someplace loud and busy? Does she have ideas forty times a day? Or does she sometimes get stuck? And how does her dog make her lucky?New York Times bestselling author Mary Lyn Ray, together with illustrations from Steven Henry (Ella the Elegant Elephant) that are chock full of hidden jokes, answers these questions and more in a story of one writer, her furry friend, and a school visit that brings authors young and old (and dogs!) together.The Real Nurse
By Tamorin Lavers. 2024
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Animal storiesMedicine, Animals and wildlife
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Evelyn harbours a heartfelt dream of becoming a nurse, healing the world one tender touch at a time. On the…
other paw, Khan the cat yearns for a life filled with thrilling adventures. In this enchanting picture book, dive into the delightful days of ‘dress-ups,’ where every outfit unveils a world of wonder, nurturing compassion, and sparking joy in little hearts. Together, Evelyn and Khan discover that imagination can stitch the realms of care and adventure into a tapestry of magical memories.