Bruce Cameron. Toby is a beagle who doesn't seem to have a purpose. While all of his littermates are adopted right away, Toby is left behind because he's not as energetic as they are. But because he is so quiet, he is adopted by a girl named Mona and her mother, who works at a nursing home. As Toby comforts the residents of the home, he discovers that his purpose may be the most important of all!Toby's Story is another uplifting tale of the bond that exists between humans and their cherished animal companions. Young fans of Ellie's Story, Bailey's Story, Molly's Story, and Max's Story will welcome this new addition to the bestselling series. Includes heartwarming illustrations by Richard Cowdrey and a reading and discussion guide at the end of the book.Read all the books in the bestselling series: Ellie's StoryBailey's StoryLily's StoryMax's StoryMolly's StoryShelby's Story

    Scott in his box would keep everybody safe.It would keep things uncomplicated. Simple.But nothing about the former football player was simple.He was a gentle giant, a dominating gentleman.A nice guy.He wasn’t anything like I thought he would be.But we’re all wrong for each other, no matter what Scott thinks.I just have to convince him of it too.Before one of us gets hurt.

     In this book, a little mouse who sleeps in a Christmas Tree hammock scurries around the house at night doing good deeds to prepare the house for Christmas. Good deeds include, tucking Baby Jesus into the manger, cooling off the hot cocoa for Santa, taste testing the cookies, hanging the mistletoe. Mouse is setting the example for children that you don’t have to be big to do kind deeds and help others. Get your very own interactive Mouse and Hammock for your Christmas Tree on Amazon by searching “The Mouse in the Hammock Christmas Ornament”) What are moms saying about the book? “The Mouse in the Hammock, A Christmas Tale” is a sweet story that helps to bring the focus back to what the true meaning of Christmas really is - Jesus and doing for others! The message that you’re never too little to make a big difference is simple, meaningful, and easy for our little ones to apply. And seeing the “pay it forward” and “give back” impacts at the end of the book are so sweet! We love that by purchasing this book we are not only able to teach our children a beautiful message, but also make an impact by helping to provide dignified jobs in Nepal and help provide for the children in the Haitian orphanage. Mouse and his hammock are super cute and we can’t wait to hang ours in the tree. And who knows...our little Mouse and his hammock might need to stay out all year round!” Book Synopsis: ’Tis the night before Christmas, And all through the house Not a creature is stirring Except one little mouse . . . Christmas is coming! No time to dilly-dally! All the grownups are busy taking care of the BIG things: the parties, the food, the presents. But who will take care of the little things? Why, someone very little, of course! The Mouse in the Hammock! Follow the Mouse in the Hammock as he hurries to do all those little things that make Christmas extra special. #mouse.hammock Just like the mouse in our story, we believe that you don’t have to be big to make a big impact. Simply by purchasing this book, your children will be making a big difference to another child in the world, as we will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Maison des Enfant de Dieu (House of the Children of the Lord), an orphanage in Haiti that is home to over 60 children most of whom have been abandoned since a devastating earthquake either by loss of parents or birth parents who cannot care for them. How can I get my own interactive Mouse in the Hammock Christmas Tree Ornament? The Mouse in the Hammock, a Christmas Tale, also offers a handmade felt little mouse and hammock to hang in your Christmas tree. (sold separately search Amazon “The Mouse in the Hammock Christmas Ornament”) Our mouse and hammock are made of 100% New Zealand Wool and are handmade in Nepal by women in a fair-trade factory. A fair-trade company provides trade training and jobs for poor women of remote villages in developing countries. They also provide them and their children with fair wages, education and health care. Perfect for girls and boys ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and up. Prek-6th grade. Available on Amazon in ebook format and paper back. Handmade felt Mouse and Hammock also available on Amazon. Hardback Keepsake Box Gift Sets coming soon.

    Inspired by actual events, The Lost Narwhal is a story about embracing your uniqueness and learning what it means to feel accepted.

    

    Join Boo on his journey as he explores the wondrous places within his school and ultimately discovers that there is no place like home.

    The most dangerous part of the ocean is about to shock Tally and Ara and make them realise that their underwater world isn’t always charming. Will they be able to escape the danger?An engaging book that addresses the issue of plastic pollution and how it impacts our oceans and sea life. "When we protect our Planet we’re protecting our future! Saving Tally makes children understand that they can do something - even if it’s very small - to help take care of our oceans.” Editor. Saving Tally is a fun and engaging adventure into environmental awareness published by Save The Planet Books.• Perfect for parents wanting to educate their kids about the environment, nature, and sea life.• A wonderful gift for teachers, librarians, and educators who are looking to teach about environmental protection, plastic pollution, and recycling.• Great for fans of Love the Earth by Julian Lennon, Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers, What a Waste by Jess French and the classics from Giles Andreae, Julia Donaldson, and Mo Willems. Saving Tally is a story that speaks directly to kids showing what plastic pollution can do on wildlife and sea creatures. From the Author I write books for young children that have the future of our planet at their heart. I passionately believe that children are our last chance to improve our ecosystems, find solutions to major climate problems, and save the planet.I also believe in the importance of reading to children from an early age, and hope that my books engage children (and parents!) and inspire them to believe in a better future. Benefits of Environmental Education According to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), there are four reasons to provide children with environmental education: To make them more aware and conscious of environmental problems. To boost their interest in caring for and improving the environment. To enhance their ability to learn about their surroundings. To broaden their ecological knowledge in subjects such as landscapes, air, water, natural resources and wildlife. About the Author Serena Lane Ferrari is a mother and an English teacher. She writes books for children concerning the future of our planet.Serena hopes her stories will encourage future generations to be aware of and engage with environmental issues.As Greta Thunberg says, No one is too small to make a difference. About the Illustrator Giorgia Vallicelli was born in Bologna in 1984 and at a very young age, she discovered she had a talent for art.

    Written by Shana Hollowell and Illustrated by Jennifer Finch.

    But only reindeer were allowed. He liked to dress up in his shiny nose and antlers. This year he decided to follow his wish and his life was never the same again. A fun and festive story that will delight children of all ages. This is Book 2 in the Little Christmas Series Book 1 - Little Elf Ray Saves The Day Book 2 - Little Squirrel Squish Gets His Christmas Wish Bonus: Free activities at the end to find hidden objects Free ebook with purchase of paperback!

    Would Benny find his cave before winter's first flurry? Join Benny and friends on a forest filled journey!

    She can't stand to see more dogs go missing-especially once her neighbors' beloved pet is taken because of her gigantic mistake.With the help of her gang-including her best friend and expert hacker, March; and her ginormous, socially anxious pup, Genki-Kazu uncovers evidence that suggests the dognapping ring is bigger than she ever imagined. But the more she digs, the more dangerous her investigation becomes. The dognappers are getting bolder, and Genki could be next.

    The llamas seem to be talking! A talking herd of llamas, can that be?  A humorous and charming picture book about a bunch of quirky llamas just trying to be heard. The perfect beginning reader story, designed to entertain and enchant children while supporting them to learn to read through clever use of rhyme and repetition. If your family loves the entertaining stories of Dr Seuss, Mo Willems and Aaron Blabey, you're going to love this story! Featuring: Lively, fun and colourful illustrations Written in engaging rhyme to support beginning readers Educational material at the back of the book Entertaining and funny Why rhyme? Developing phonemic awareness early is an important part of learning to read. It teaches children how language works and helps them notice and work with sounds within sounds.  Children can begin to predict text. This supports children seeing themselves as readers early. Rhyme helps children experience the rhythm of language and can support reading with expression down the track. Rhyme is an important factor for learning to write. It assists a child to understand language and spelling patterns, and common sound elements. For example, word families.  It helps children develop their oral language skills and studies have shown it can even help children improve their recall and memorisation skills! Rhyme is so much fun! About the author Lisa Kalma lives with her husband, son and ancient cat in Canberra, Australia. A primary school teacher with a love of Dr Seuss and Roald Dahl, Lisa loves nothing better than writing stories for children of all ages that make them snort-laugh into their juice.For more information about Lisa and her books visit www.lisakalma.com.

    Goodman’s finest book.” — Junot Díaz, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao“A generous, boisterous, surprising read, like a tiger in your back yard.” — Jacquelyn Mitchard, The Deep End of the OceanThe loner who collects unusual things. The private reserve of exotic pets released into a rural Ohio community. The estranged wife who loves the animals like family. The caretaker who knows the beasts are dangerous. The neighbors and locals who fall victim to attack. The reporters who present the incidents to the world. The Sheriff and his team of experts who must hunt the creatures down. The animal advocate who winces at the spectacle. The celebrity zookeeper who knows what must be done.This expanding story unfolds through the innovative use of multiple narratives, news broadcasts, newspaper articles, press conferences, political tapes, and quotes from experts, eyewitnesses, and those closest to the unfolding events. Who are the heroes; who are the victims? Who decides?Advance Praise for Setting the Family Free“A supremely moving novel by turns ferocious and tender and funny from beginning to end. Goodman’s finest book.”— Junot Díaz, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao“A generous, boisterous, surprising read, like a tiger in your back yard.”— Jacquelyn Mitchard, The Deep End of the Ocean“Warm, poignant, funny, and suspenseful.”— Lucrecia Guerrero, Tree of Sighs“A good read under the Big Top of a fine craftsman’s imagination.”— Rafael Alvarez, The Fountain of Highlandtown“One of Baltimore’s most riveting and prolific writers.”— Katherine Cottle, The Hidden Heart of Charm City“Part fable, part meditation, and total page-turner . . . at once funny, terrifying, and sometimes heartbreaking . . . rare and wonderful.”— Jerry Holt, The Killing of Strangers“A good read written by a thoughtful and skilled writer.” — Bathsheba Monk, Nude Walker“A rollicking story of things getting out of control . . . vivid as the nightly news!” — Charles Rammelkamp, Mata Hari: Eye of the Day “Wild, wonderful, well written, and highly original. It's a jungle out there in this page-turner novel.”— Toby Devens, Happy Any Day Now “A gripping read. This book will stay in my mind for years to come.”— Tom Glenn, Last of the Annamese “Every year, humans kill 50 billion animals for meat. Now, thanks to Goodman’s Setting the Family Free, the animals are eating us . . .”— Mark Mirabello, Ph.D, Handbook for Rebels and Outlaws

    Babies and toddlers will love exploring the touchy-feely patches and�looking for the familiar little white mouse which appears on each double page. The simple, repetitive text, touchy-feely patches and colourful illustrations are perfect for babies and toddlers. There is one ‘That’s not my...’ title sold in the UK every minute, and the series has sold millions of copies worldwide. The 20th anniversary will be supported by an extensive Marketing & PR campaign throughout 2019.

    From wisdom and guidance to strength and security, each page highlights one of the many ways in which grandmothers add to a child’s life. Some days Grandma is a protector guiding her grandchild to safety, other days she is a teacher giving her grandchild lessons on tradition and how to be the best they can be. With baby animals and colorful delights on every page, this rhyming tale is sure to be a bedtime favorite.

    A young, unhappy giraffe is all alone. Suddenly, chilling, creepy laughs from a pack of hungry hyenas get closer and closer... This could be BIG trouble! How much trouble? Do you really want to know? Laffe [pronounced 'laugh'] doesn’t feel like his name. Everyone bullies him, from his sister to random baboons. But escaping to the quiet of the savanna doesn’t work out as planned. He finds himself trapped in a thorny tree with hungry hyenas closing in. The Giraffe That Wants to Laugh is a perfect book for unhappy children as it is written with humorous 'teach children kindness' messages for young children suffering from physical and emotional abuse from siblings. Enjoy Laffe's comic misadventures as we help you raise kind children with our self-esteem children's books.

    The Little Horse crosses rivers, deserts, and eternity itself in passionate pursuit of his King.

    The Beckhamshire County Hunt Club seizes on the opportunity to exploit a long history of sinister legends concerning black foxes in order to generate interest in the hunt and raise money for a sport that a growing segment of the population regard as cruel. The disturbing stories about black foxes quickly spread through the village and surrounding countryside, igniting rumors of an evil black fox and its witch handler. The master of foxhounds vows to track down and kill the now infamous "black fox of Beckham." But this fox has embraced the guidance of her father before he was killed by hunters. "What makes you different also makes you powerful." Arabella, the black fox, is befriended by kindred spirits: the autistic daughter of the secretary of the hunt, and a reclusive Gypsy widow who is regarded by many as suspicious. The three proudly brand themselves "the peculiars" and promise to end fox hunting in England.The Black Fox of Beckham is a tale for young adult readers about winning at any cost, superstition, prejudice and being different and the magic of friendship.

    This new addition to the Julius Zebra collection features jokes from all Julius and his friends’ adventures in Ancient Rome. Egypt, Britain and Greece. What's a crocodile's favourite card game? SNAP! Have you read Make your own Togas? It's by Lucy Lastic.