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A Songbird Dreams of Singing: Poems about Sleeping Animals
By Kate Hosford. 2019
Learn more about the variety of fascinating ways animals sleep: from upside down and holding hands, to sleeping while swimming…
or flying!Did you know otters sleep while holding hands; zebra finches rehearse their songs while dreaming; ducks and dolphins sleep with one half of their brains at a time; and, frigate birds sleep while flying? A Songbird Dreams of Singing: Poems about Sleeping Animals is a book of poetry with a scientific-and child-friendly-underpinning. With a poem for every animal, followed by a paragraph explaining the fascinating science behind how that animal sleeps, this artfully compiled book captures the wonder of our ecosystem. Designed with the look of a classic storybook/collection, with special effects on the cover, the book makes the perfect gift for young children!Rarity's Charity (My Little Pony Chapter Book Ser.)
By G. M. Berrow. 2014
Rarity is so stupendously excited to bond with her new apprentice, Charity, over fashion, glitz, and glamour. But when Charity…
dyes her mane and tail to look more like Rarity and begins copying her every move, Rarity realizes that this pony is a problem! How will Rarity show Charity that the best pony to be is yourself?Printed entirely in violet ink with brand-new illustrations throughout, young readers are sure to love this adaptation of My Little Pony: Rarity and the Curious Case of Charity!© 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.Dogsled to Dread: A Miss Mallard Mystery (QUIX)
By Robert Quackenbush. 2019
World-famous duck-tective Miss Mallard crosses snowy scenery to track down a captured canine in this engaging Aladdin QUIX mystery.Miss Mallard…
has been invited to Alaska to launch the annual dogsled races! But the day before the big event, a dognapping takes place. With snowshoes strapped to her flippers, Miss Mallard follows the trail across the frozen glaciers. Will she discover the dognapper in time?I am Jacob
By Maria Lindstrom. 2019
Jacob is a Siamese cat living in a house with his cat-brother Robert, a human mother and a human child.…
Jacob is not elegant, as you would expect a Siamese cat to be. He isn't even mysterious or very independent, as one would expect any cat to be. Jacob is chubby and a little clumsy. He loves his family very deeply and tries to find ways to keep everyone happy. When doing this, funny and heart-warming events arise. In this book, Jacob is telling his true story in his own words.Fear Not All
By Mark Miller. 2019
The Adventures of Pugalugs: The Beginning
By Jessica Parish. 2019
Join Pugalugs as he takes his first steps, explores his home and, most importantly, discovers his favourite flavour of puppy…
food! What will he see? What will he find? What will he chew?Pumi is a very special cat. Unlike his brothers, who enjoy hunting, scratching sofas and racing, Pumi likes to watch…
the stars, ask questions and, above all, doing justice. He wants to become a police dog when he grows, and that is why he asks Moe the library mouse to help him learn how to read and write. But things aren’t as easy as they seem. Trying to enter the police force, Pumi finds himself in a world ruled by dogs and prejudice, a world where cats, no matter how brave they are, have no place. The obstacles in his way will test his determination, strength and perseverance, while they will help him meet new friends and live great adventures. Book recommended for children and preteen between 6-7 and 10-11 years old.Goodnight, Boy
By Nikki Sheehan. 2017
A tale of two very different worlds, both shattered by the loss of loved ones. Tragic, comic and full of…
hope, thanks to a dog called Boy. The kennel has been JC&’s home ever since his new adoptive father locked him inside. For hours on end, JC sits and tells his dog Boy how he came to this country: his family, the orphanage and the Haitian earthquake that swept everything away. When his adoptive mother Melanie rescues him, life starts to feel normal again. Until JC does something bad, something that upset his new father so much that he and Boy are banished to the kennel. But as his new father gets sicker, JC realizes they have to find a way out. And so begins a stunning story of a boy, a dog and their journey to freedom.Beach Baby
By Laurie Elmquist. 2016
A gentle, poetic lullaby for baby, filled with memories from a perfect day playing on the beach. Castles, sand dollars,…
seals peering out of the waves and the beat of the ocean become sweet reminders of all the magical things that await baby tomorrow. A lyrical celebration of natural beauty and a soft, reassuring reminder for little ones being tucked into bed that fun and adventure will return with a new day. Elly MacKay’s paper-theater worlds are a delight to behold and infuse the story with a sense of magic and wonder. Beautiful verse from Laurie Elmquist sets a calm and serene tone. A breathtaking board book that will be treasured and make a wonderful gift.A Dog's Promise: A Novel (A Dog's Purpose #3)
By W. Bruce Cameron. 2019
A Dog's Promise continues the story of Bailey, the good dog whose journey started in A Dog's Purpose and continued…
in A Dog's Journey (both major motion pictures). This time, Bailey is joined by Lacey, another very special dog, who helps Bailey fulfill his promise over the course of several lives.This charming, wise canine soul brings joy, laughter, and comfort as he unites a family fractured by life's inevitable obstacles. The love and loyalty of these two memorable dogs shows us the incredible power of hope, truth, and unending devotion in this moving novel by award-winning author W. Bruce Cameron.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
By Mo Willems. 2004
Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat. But the exciting adventure takes a dramatic turn…
when Trixie realizes somebunny was left behind. Using a combination of muted black-and-white photographs and expressive illustrations, this stunning book tells a brilliantly true-to-life tale about what happens when Daddy's in charge and things go terribly, hilariously wrong.Sworn to Protect: True Blue K-9 Unit (True Blue K-9 Unit #9)
By Shirlee McCoy. 2019
Mission: Keeping Baby Safe The exciting True Blue K-9 Unit series conclusionHer husband’s murderer has his sights set on Katie…
Jameson. With the killer on the loose again, she’ll have to trust K-9 officer Tony Knight to protect her and her baby from the stalker who will stop at nothing to get his way. It will take all of Tony’s and his furry partner’s skills to find the killer before it’s too late.If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
By Laura Joffe Numeroff. 2008
Freedom: An Arabian Horse Novel
By Victoria Hardesty and Nancy Perez. 2019
Freedom was abused and betrayed by every human he came in contact with as a young horse. Despite his promise…
to his mother to grow up and become a “good horse,” he distrusted all humans while harboring the hope he would find his “Heart Human” someday. Nathan was born with Autism. He was brilliant but lacked the skill to communicate. His parents tried many forms of therapy to help their son and couldn't find one that worked for him. He grew up isolated, passing his time on a computer learning about things he'd never be able to do. Freedom's owner donated him to a therapeutic riding center. Nathan's mother got an invitation to a fundraiser for that center and investigated equine therapy for her son. Something finally worked for Nathan. Then Nathan met Freedom and magic happened. Nathan wanted to ride the Tevis Cup Ride, the toughest 100 miles in one day ride in the world. Freedom's previous owner conditioned Freedom for that ride before she donated him. Four new friends stepped up to help join the horse with the boy and help them make their dreams come true.Pavi Sharma's Guide to Going Home
By Bridget Farr. 2019
The Fosters meets The Great Gilly Hopkins in this moving novel, featuring foster kid Pavi Sharma as she sets off…
on an important mission to save a fellow foster kid from the home that still haunts her nightmares. Twelve-year-old Pavi Sharma is an expert at the Front Door Face: the perfect mix of puppy dog eyes and a lemonade smile, the exact combination to put foster parents at ease as they open their front door to welcome you in. After being bounced around between foster families and shelter stays, Pavi is a foster care expert, and she runs a "business" teaching other foster kids all she has learned. With a wonderful foster family in mom Marjorie and brother Hamilton, things are looking up for Pavi. Then Pavi meets Meridee: a new five-year-old foster kid, who is getting placed at Pavi's first horrendous foster home. Pavi knows no one will trust a kid about what happened on Lovely Lane, even one as mature as she is, so it's up to her to save Meridee. With help from Hamilton, brooding eighth grader Santos, and Hamilton's somewhat obnoxious BFF Piper, they set off on an important mission with life-changing stakes. Pavi will stop at nothing to keep Meridee safe.Zeus the Mighty: The Quest For The Golden Fleas (ZEUS)
By Crispin Boyer. 2019
Greek mythology meets cute talking animals in this first adventure in a hilarious new middle grade fiction series, starring Zeus…
the mighty ... king of the gods ... ruler of minions ... HAMSTER, and the crazy crew of critters of the Mount Olympus Pet Center.Welcome to the Mount Olympus Pet Center, which sits high on a hill in Athens ... Georgia. The owner, Artie, has a soft spot for animals that need a forever home, and she has rescued a menagerie of creatures, each named after a powerful god or goddess. But these animals aren't just pets with cool names ...Meet Zeus, a tiny hamster with a mighty appetite for power. His cage sits atop a high shelf so he can watch the other pets from above. But being king of the gods is a tough job: You've got to issue orders and decrees, make sure to stay in tip-top shape by running on your exercise wheel, and most importantly, lead your minions on epic journeys. And Zeus the Mighty has one giant task in front of him: Find the "Golden Fleas" and solidify his position before the other gods rebel.Get ready to laugh, cheer, and learn with this adorable and quirky cast of characters in their unforgettable first adventure -- a reimagining of the tale of the Golden Fleece.The Missing Tooth Fairy (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #15)
By Poppy Green. 2019
Sophie gets a visit from the tooth fairy—or does she?—in this fifteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse…
series!Sophie Mouse has never lost a tooth before. But it looks like that’s about to change because Sophie’s tooth sure is wiggly! She’s a little scared…until a friend tells her that when you lose your tooth and put it under your pillow, the tooth fairy brings you a present! Now Sophie can’t wait for her tooth to fall out. Then, Sophie does exactly what she’s supposed to but the tooth fairy never comes! What did Sophie do wrong? Or is the tooth fairy simply…missing? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.The Yearling (Illustrated Classics Series)
By Marjorie Rawlings. 2002
An American, bestselling classic and a Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, The Yearling epitomizes the love between a child and a pet.…
When young Jody Baxter adopts an orphaned fawn he calls Flag, he makes it a part of his family—and his best friend. But life in the Florida backwoods isn’t easy, and as his family fights off wolves, bears, alligators, and economic ruin in farming, Jody and his family realize that the maturing Flag is endangering their survival, and Jody is forced to face the reality of the situation and to make the toughest decision he’ll ever have. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.The Plucker: A Beastly Crimes Book (#4)
By Anna Starobinets. 2019
"A clever whodunit featuring believable animal characters in a convincing, recognizable society. A few full-color illustrations from Muravski add to…
the appeal. Mystery fans (around the world) should rejoice." — KirkusIn the finale of the four-book Beastly Crimes series, Chief Badger faces his most bizarre case yet, in which someone is plucking and burning the feathers of birds in the Far Woods. To make things even worse, the top suspect is his former assistant, young Badgercat. Chief Badger knows that Badgercat can't possibly be the Plucker, so who plucked Lady Cuckoo and attacked the owl twins, Chuck and Huck? Was it Warbler the barber, who's obsessed with hair, fur, and feathers? Or the sly, treacherous Arctic Fox? Was it the compulsive thief, Sneaky Sal the salamander? Or someone else?Newly translated from the original Russian, this delightfully offbeat mystery is graced by a wealth of full-color illustrations and is certain to thrill all young sleuths. Look for the previous novels in the Beastly Crimes series — In the Wolf's Lair,A Predator's Rights, and The Claws of Rage.The Colors of Christmas
By Jill Howarth. 2019
Share the joy and magic of the Christmas season while teaching little ones about basic and festive colors! Red Santa…
hats, yellow bells, green fir trees, purple bows on presents, and white snow men all abound this holiday season. Celebrate Christmas with your little one while teaching them festive and bright colors. Featuring fun, retro-inspired illustrations by Jill Howarth and with thick, sturdy pages, The Colors of Christmas is a must-have to complete any holiday celebration with a baby or toddler year after year!