But when Katie gets a job catsitting for her mysterious upstairs neighbor, life get interesting.First, Madeline has 217 cats (!) and they're not exactly . . . normal cats. Also, why is Madeline always out EXACTLY when the city's most notorious villain commits crimes?! Is it possible that Katie's upstairs neighbor is really a super villain?Can Katie wrangle a whole lot of wayward cats, save a best friendship (why is Beth barely writing back? And who's this boy she keeps talking about?!), AND crack the biggest story in the city's history? Some heroes have capes . . . Katie has cats!

    I work in my family’s shop in the historic district of Larkhaven, Georgia, and also make a pretty penny from sharing videos of my process online.My life is simple, quiet, and all mine… until a white cat with mismatched eyes shows up outside my shop and refuses to leave. When I take him home, things get really weird. As in, I can now see things and people that were never there before.It gets even freakier when a voiceless spirit introduces herself to me via a handwritten letter. This specter claims that I share her name and will also share her fate if we can’t solve the mystery that’s haunted our town since 1781… and quickly, because she won’t be able to maintain her strength for much longer.Talk about a cold case! Can I actually find a way to free my eighteenth-century counterpart? Or has my new feline companion just signed my death warrant by opening my eyes to the secret supernatural plane in our otherwise sleepy small town?

    Pyle presents a picture book. When the nearest star rises, Lifegiver has an exciting quest planned for Offspring! Follow along as they observe a strange creature that sneaks, hides, and vibrates around their house.

    And what better escape than into the pages of a book?USA Today bestselling author Molly Fitz has gathered a fantastically talented group of emerging and established talent in the Cozy Mystery genre. Together, she and her ten author friends are ready to present the ultimate bookworm staycation.The best part? Kitty doesn’t have to stay at home. Grab your favorite furry friend and snuggle up to read this fun collection of 11 travel cozies, each including a fabulous feline along for the ride.All aboard for intriguing mysteries, hilarious banter, and good, clean fun. Grab your copy of WHILE THE CAT’S AWAY to catch up with your favorite characters and meet some new friends along the way. You’ll be oh-so glad you did!

    Now you can learn what makes her purr.

    Mrs. Fitzwater warned her to keep her mind on her work and her nose in her own business, but one thing after another leads her astray, between the mansion giving up its puzzles as she goes about her work, fun secrets to share with the clever ladies in her book club who are always up for a mystery, and a cat that seems to know more than she does.The death of a chauffeur just outside the estate gates changes everything and suddenly creepy turns to deadly as Laura Lee finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. When the police seem unable to solve the crime, can Laura Lee and her intrepid club find the killer before the killer finds Laura Lee?

    And when the book demands that she fetch a stick (in the water!) or guard a sheep (from a wolf!), the cat responds in very un-doglike ways. Can the book and the cat reach a happy ending? With simple, repetitive phrases and tongue-in-cheek humor, this spoof on a classic early reader pits a well-meaning but slightly dramatic cat against a highly persistent book in a comical battle of wits that will have kids yowling.

    Her death played out like a movie. Her second vision came along shortly after that when she predicted her father’s cancer diagnosis.Her mother always wanted her to hide her gift away. That’s what she called it, a gift.It was never a gift.In one of Willow’s more recent visions, she saw her great aunt dying peacefully. What she couldn’t predicate was that Aunt Cora would leave her a house in Florida and a cat, forcing Willow to go back to her hometown to sort out affairs.But it turns out Aunt Cora is a little less dead than anyone thought. The old psychic inhabits the body and mind of the cat—and she’s hellbent on teaching Willow how to properly use her psychic gifts.When Willow’s childhood best friend is murdered, she has no choice but to get involved, putting her on a collision course with the vision she’s been running away from all her life.The Scrying Game is the first in an all-new paranormal mystery series, Witching Hour: Psychics. Great for fans of cozy mystery and Paranormal Women's Fiction.

     This spunky, self-assured cat has always loved Rectangle Time--when the boy and the man he lives with curl up with their rectangle and read aloud from it. The cat knows how helpful he is during Rectangle Time, of course--his presence is vital to the very ritual! But when the rectangle starts to get smaller, the stories start to get quieter, and worst of all, the boy no longer needs the cat's help, the cat must find a way to reclaim his part in Rectangle Time, even if slightly different from before.In this fun, funny, and ultimately sweet story about growing up, embracing change, and the ways we all can misread social cues, we see the power of stories to bring everyone together--there's always room for everyone at story time.Praise for Rectangle Time The story subtly celebrates the pleasures of being read to and of growing toward reading independence. . . . A good option to hand educators needing to teach inference and for lovers of silly cats. -- SLJ A sweet story about falling in love with reading. -- Kirkus Comforting . . . clever. -- Publishers Weekly This readaloud is sure to become a read-along as the listener's own literacy and vocabulary skills increase. -- BCCB Truly delightful . . . kids will giggle over the familiar feline antics. -- Booklist

    So why not fuse the two? It’s time to grab your dice, dust off that character sheet, and let your cat or dog (or guinea pig, or iguana, or budgie) accompany you on an epic adventure! It’ll be great! …unless your pets are jerks. Written by comics and videogames writers Andi Ewington (Forty-Five45) and Rhianna Pratchett (Tomb Raider), Campaigns & Companions is edited by Alex de Campi (Madi) and beautifully illustrated by Calum Alexander Watt (The Rise of Skywalker).

    . . but when other animals try to convince her that she's really a bird or a frog or a goat, she learns to embrace her unique identity. This hilarious story teaches us to celebrate our differences.

    Perfect graphic novel for kids who love Dog Man and Captain Underpants.In the spirit of Snoopy and Charlie Brown, or Calvin and Hobbes, Dog eat Doug is the cartooning creation of Brian Anderson that follows the daily exploits of Sophie, a cheese-loving chocolate Lab with a nose for the nuances of sarcasm and irony, and baby Doug, a healthy, happy newborn with no concept of jealousy and a limitless curiosity.Together, this dynamic duo adjusts to sharing the spotlight, the toys, and the affections of Mom and Dad, while exploring nature and its majesty, the couch and its cushions, and the cookie jar and its contents.

    

    Learn how cats train their humans, what they get up to when you're at work, the precise number of seconds they will permit you to pet them for and what they really think of your singing.Organised into sections, the comics provide humans with insight into cat love, cat demands, cat judgements, cat schedules, cat wisdom, cat ego, cat gratitude, cat physics and cat relationships.This purrfect collection of Cat and Cat Comics is guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and generally improve your day.

    Their wedding is two weeks away!But when their cougar of a dance instructor Simone is murdered, Mitch needs to solve the case fast – or else they can say bye-bye to their Hawaiian honeymoon!With last minute wedding prep to do, Lauren’s cousin Zoe (co-maid of honor with Annie) was in charge of organizing the dance lessons. With her first two choices unavailable, she settled on Simone, an attractive older woman with definite come-hither charm. Mitch, and his best man Chris, were not tempted by Simone - at all. But when the four of them discover her killed in her studio, they need to discover who murdered her – fast!Meanwhile, Lauren is baking her own special cupcakes for the wedding, and Annie is practicing walking down the aisle with Zoe. With everything Lauren has to do before she says “I do” can they find the killer before the big day? Or will she have to postpone her wedding – and her special celebration cupcakes?This is a humorous, clean, cat cozy mystery with female amateur sleuths, cupcake talk – and Annie, the Norwegian Forest Cat!You may also enjoy:Purrs and Peril – A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 1Meow Means Murder - A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 2Whiskers and Warrants - A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 3Two Tailed Trouble – A Norwegian Forest Cat Cafe Cozy Mystery – Book 4Paws and Punishment – A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 5Kitty Cats and Crime – A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 6Catnaps and Clues - A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 7Pedigrees and Poison – A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 8Christmas Claws – A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 9Fur and Felons - A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 10Catmint and Crooks – A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 11 Kittens and Killers – A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 12Felines and Footprints – A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 13Pouncing on the Proof – A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery – Book 14

    She moves out of her psychic sister’s house and is on the road to her new life. Her trip to Pennsylvania starts simply, even if her cat, Arnold, can’t stop backseat driving. She refuses to accept that she can hear his kitty voice, until the radio refuses to work. Then, at a rest stop she witnesses a catnapping of the sweet kitty that Arnold has a crush on. Mira promises to chase the catnapper across the northeast and find the cat’s owner all before she must meet her realtor at her new house. Antics ensue.

    Thanks to my thieving ways—or rather, the fact I got caught—I have to live the next three years as a cat, unable to shift back to my human form or use magic of any kind.Just when I think I’m about to lose my mind for good, an agent breaks me free on one condition. I have to help her with a case. So now I must serve and protect, using my criminal wiles to catch others doing the same kinds of things that got me locked up in the first place.It beats languishing at the cat rescue—sure—but will I be able to catch the super-powered bad guys without having any powers of my own to call on?

    I first started to get suspicious when he jumped just a little too high while chasing after a robin in our front yard. I knew for sure when he opened up his mouth and addressed me by name!The first thing he told me? That he doesn’t like the name I gave him—even though “Fluffy” fits him like a warm sweater at Christmas. Now we’ve compromised on “Merlin the Magical Fluff,” which according to him references his long and proud lineage just fine.After that small matter was settled, he informed me that I must uphold his secret or risk spending the rest of my life in some magical prison. I agreed, not knowing it would turn into a full-time job of covering his tracks and fibbing our way out of some pretty tight spots.When my boss at the local coffee shop turns up dead as a dormouse, things go from challenging to practically impossible… especially since all my coworkers seem to think I’m to blame.Here’s hoping my witchy cat can charm our way out of this one, because right now it looks like I’m cursed if I do and charged with murder if I don’t. Yikes!

    With a little help from a magical portal, the two cats embark on a quest to find ingredients for a potion that will produce unlimited goodies.At first, their mission doesn't seem so tough. It takes them on a boat race across Mewmaid Ocean and a hot air balloon ride over Mount Lava. But when the cats reach the Enchanted Rain Forest to gather enchanted rainwater, the last item on their list, their mission runs dry. . . It turns out it hasn't rained in the Enchanted Rain Forest in weeks! What a cat-astrophe !Can Squash and Ginny get to the bottom of what's causing this dry spell and secure the final ingredient they need? Or have Squash and Ginny taken their last bite . . . for good?

    I inherited a grumpy Persian cat named Poppy who loves to make her displeasure known around the store … loudly.Things are good until I deliver a special order only to stumble over a body. Suddenly all eyes are on me. Now I have a handsome detective and an annoying reporter on my tail, hounding me about the case.All I want to do is crack open my favorite paperback, grab a cup of coffee, and chill, but with a murderer out there and suspicion falling on me, I have to do a lot more than read.I have to find out whodunnit and quick before I become the next subject of a murder mystery…

    In this village lives a cat named Bijou. But she’s no ordinary house cat; her ancestors were mousers on Viking longships, and their blood runs through her veins. Since her battle skills are hardly needed in this modern age, however, she spends her energies running the Fox Burrow Pet Inn with her human, Spencer, and her assistant, Skunk, a mentally negligible Pomeranian. Together, the happy trio has created a safe haven for their four-legged guests.But when Eddy Line, a handsome baker from California, comes to the inn―along with his piglet and pit bull puppy―everything changes. Spencer falls for Eddy, Bijou is unhappy with the sudden changes to her clan, and the townspeople are anything but welcoming; in fact, threats are made against Eddy when he buys the town’s historic firehouse in order to open a bakery.Then a shocking murder/dognapping occurs on the night of the bakery’s grand opening, and Bijou finds herself thrust into a tangled mystery. To solve it, she will have to summon her inner Viking―and fight tooth and claw for her new clan.

    Sadly, when 14-year-old Bailey died, his family grieved their loss. They’d never find a cat quite like him—or would they?  Then along came Carrot, an orange tabby kitten born as a stray, who appeared just as Erin Merryn and her young girls Abby, Hannah, and baby Claire were mending their broken hearts. Written in the voice of Carrot, follow her remarkable journey from shelter cat to top Instagram celebrity feline. Much like Bailey did, she loves spending time with her human family: making mischief with her girl gang; going joyriding in a pint-sized pink Barbie Jeep; doing arts-and-crafts projects; modeling a pink tutu and flowery headband; enjoying a spa day complete with fluffy robe and cucumber eye treatments; celebrating Christmas, Easter, and every holiday in between. It’s no wonder that Carrot’s videos have gone viral—garnering millions of views on Ellen, the Dodo, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, People, and many more.  Complete with four-color photos that will leave readers purring with delight, the journal of this sweet, adorable kitty with personality to spare shows us that the human-animal bond runs more than fur deep. It is love that will last a lifetime!

    For animal lovers ages 6 years and up.James struggles with reading and misses recess to practice. To cheer himself up, he visits the cat rescue shelter and befriends Ghost, the cat in the box. But Ghost isn’t quite ready to make friends! As his reading improves, James learns that kindness and perseverance can have unexpected rewards and that having a furry friend is the best gift of all.

    But Max the cat isn't quite what the family expected. He shuns the toy mouse, couldn't care less about the hand-knitted sweater, and spends most of his time facing the wall. One by one, the family gives up on Max, but the boy loves his negative cat so much, he'll do anything to keep him. Even the thing he dreads most: practicing his reading. Which, as it turns out, makes everything positive!

    . . well, unusual (who says cats don’t swim in the tub?), these twenty-six charming felines interact with oversize alphabet letters on rhyming spreads. Author Lesléa Newman and illustrator Isabella Kung offer a cat’s-eye concept book that makes the ABCs go down easy—and is sure to inspire many a repeat viewing.

    

    

    But for Elvis, being chosen by Mrs. Pemberton is a nightmare. He’s been separated from his sister, Etta, and is determined to get back to the shelter to find her. In spite of himself, Elvis becomes curious about ten-year-old Georgina Pemberton, who builds LEGO skyscrapers in her bedroom while navigating her parents’ separation. The longer he’s in his new home, the more he starts recognizing new feelings: admiration for Georgina’s creations, affection for the other pets, and even empathy for the Pembertons—despite their inability to listen.  As Georgina sets out to build her most important skyscrapers yet—the Twin Towers—Elvis realizes that maybe both humans and animals can take a page from Georgina’s Big Book of American Architecture and “build a world of their own choosing,” even if the choices aren’t what they’d initially expected.

    But sometimes, you dont have the cure, and those blues can even become contagious. It just might be the unexpected that allows you both to shed your blues and move toward a bright and colorful future.

    

    Get ready to laugh out loud when you discover just what your stealthy pals are really pondering.

    

    

    In Africa, these magnificent cats are so rare as to be the stuff of legend. Will Burrard-Lucas's love for leopards began during his childhood in Tanzania and propelled him into a career as a wildlife photographer. In his quest to create intimate portraits of animals, he developed innovative technology, including a remotely controlled camera buggy and a high quality camera trap system for photographing nocturnal creatures. Then, one day in 2018, he heard about sightings of a young African black leopard in Kenya and with the help of people from the local community, he succeeded in capturing a series of high-quality photographs of the elusive cat. In this compelling and visually stunning book, Burrard-Lucas tells his story of creativity, entrepreneurship, and passion for wild animals, alongside awe-inspiring images of lions, elephants, and the black leopard itself.• STAR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER: Will Burrard-Lucas's passion for nature and expertise in camera technology have earned him coverage from National Geographic, The New York Times, and the BBC—and over 1 million fans enjoy his breathtaking work online.• NATURE'S HIDDEN WONDERS: Black leopards are individual animals in whom a gene mutation results in excess melanin and an elegant black coat. Most are found in Southeast Asia, where lush vegetation offers them camouflage. In the semiarid shrub lands of Africa, black leopards are extraordinarily rare. Burrard-Lucas's images—showing these beautiful creatures prowling their territory under cover of night—are vivid reminders of nature's hidden wonders.• INCREDIBLE STORY: This is an adventure story that takes place in remote and wild corners of Africa. It reveals Burrard-Lucas's devotion, vision, and innovation that led to him capturing photos that are not only incredibly rare, but also breathtakingly beautiful.Perfect for:• Aspiring and professional photographers• Photography buffs• Nature and animal lovers• Big cat enthusiasts• Conservationists• National Geographic readers• Fans of memoir and adventure stories• Travelers to Eastern and Southern Africa

    I couldn’t tell a soul I had it, and when I asked why, she refused to explain. Well, naïve thirteen-year-old I was, I kept her secret long past her death.Fast-forward fifteen years, and suddenly a cat wants my charm. Yeah, the charm literally no one knows about. He’s not just any cat, either. He’s a talking cat who thinks he’s a dragon.Yup, you heard me right. A dragon.Guess that explains why he can talk, huh?Well, according to him, every piece of gold from his hoard is cursed. Anyone who has even the tiniest diamond ends up dead, and it looks like I’m next—that is, until my charm goes missing and a body turns up just outside town.Is this talking cat behind the murder, or is his gold actually cursed? Guess it’s up to me to find out!

    

    

    Her ex-husband has bent her mind to believe in third and fourth chances, but this time she’s done with him. He’s left her with nothing but a broken heart, shattered promises and a stack of bills. Looking down at her mail, she finds a certified letter stating she’s inherited a cottage in Cornwall, U.K., located in the Bodmin Moors.After arriving at the home, she’s determined to start her life anew, even with the news of a murderer on the loose, which keeps her close to a neighbor and trusted dog. Rowena meets the handsome Dr. Reader and they become infatuated with each other. But…there are two obstacles standing in their way—one, the doctor is the top suspect in one of the murders—and the other is a secret Rowena keeps close to her heart...something that can’t be hidden forever.

    Take a journey through a wild array of genres, tones, and subjects, where each tale offers you something unexpected, and every page leaves you wanting more.@Microflashfic is one of Twitter's most popular and prolific fiction accounts, publishing a new self-contained story three-times a day for the past four years. The collection brings together 280 of author Jesse Stanchak's best loved viral stories for the first time. Some of the stories in this book are funny, some are shocking, and some are filled with quiet wonder. But all of them are sure to inspire your imagination, creating a world that lives on in your head long after you've turned the page.

    . .Until she makes friends with Cat Number Two.Meet cats from one to a dozen in this adorable board book introduction to counting with a feline twist. Author Lesléa Newman draws on her love for (and familiarity with) cats in a concept book for the very young, while illustrator Isabella Kung captures the animals’ movements and gestures in a way that is sure to delight.

    Water is wet. And cats most definitely do not talk. Reporter Thomas Kane knows that boring articles don’t sell newspapers, and as the newest hire at the Daily Gazette, he’s always on the lookout for a tantalizing story to write. When he gets a tip about an interview with Bastien the First, the elusive and presumably dead king of Qar, Thomas assumes it’s a cruel prank by jealous coworkers determined to see him fail. As a cat, life is far superior for Bastien than his two-legged counterparts. Bastien has settled nicely into retirement where he enjoys a quiet life as a pampered tavern cat while keeping his true identity a secret. Obscurity has its downsides, however, and it’s time for his extraordinary story to be told. The Cat Who Would Be King is a humorous novelette told in duel point of views. Reader warning: Brief mentions of animal experimentation.

    

    Usually, I spend my free time searching for scraps and getting chased by dogs, like the stray cat that I am.But this Christmas, everything changes.When the dog agents from PAWs mess up and leave the human world hanging by a thread, it's Ginger to the rescue. With my combination of brains, stealth, and daring, I’m the agent they call when the fur starts to fly. Except this time, I've got a new partner.A house cat.With the clock ticking, this mission seems doomed to failure with so many pheromones about.Will the Christmas spirit be saved, or will we turn our tails and let the world burn?

    Countless stores keep cats, and many store owners believe the enigmatic animals bring good luck to their establishments. Each cat is an essential part of the shops in which they live and hunt and reign as little emperors of their retail kingdoms. In this delightful and intriguing book, these frisky felines are photographed in their store environments with their owners. A one-of-a-kind publication, this book pairs captivating photographs with light-hearted haiku on shop life.When photographer Marcel Heijnen moved to China he was immediately drawn to these photogenic mousers. And while the cats are undoubtedly the furry celebrities of his photographs, each shot delivers an insightful glimpse into China’s busy retail life. From dried sh and rice to paper sellers and tea merchants, the photographs’ backgrounds present traditional Chinese retail culture in all its colorful glory.

    

    But it will make you smile, laugh, and squeeze your kitty a little tighter. A must-have for every cat lover, Cat Selfies blends hilarious cat closeups and surprising feline trivia. Can a single litter of kittens have multiple fathers? Was a Connecticut cat once placed under house arrest? Do cats really hold grudges? All these questions and many, many more are answered within, plus buckets of cuteness and cattitude behind every page turn. And did we mention that all fifty-plus cats featured were rescued? At the time they were photographed, each of these beauties was either in search of a forever home or recently placed in one, reinforcing what we all know—Adoption is Always the Best Option. So, let your curiosity be your guide and escape into the funny and delightful world of Cat Selfies.

    Follow Carrot’s journey from humble shelter cat to Instagram feline fame as she grows along with her human sisters.

    He was even more annoyed when he realized the new hire was a bear, and not just any bear. She was Kate Worcester of the Worcester bears and even worse, the only sister of Mason Worcester, the scariest grizzly of them all. And to top it all off, Jefferson was pretty sure Kate Worcester was his mate.Kate Worcester was sick of her brother’s interference in her life. His latest antics included tossing a client out a window simply because he was standing too close to his baby sister. If the only way she could end this ridiculousness was to quit her job and go to work for a panther mechanic, then that’s what she’d do. Even better if that mechanic turned out to be her mate.Cleocatra has a mission: keep Jefferson to herself. He’s her human companion and no one else’s. That bear needs to go find herself someone else to snuggle up to because Jefferson belongs to this kitten and no one else!

    Now Pineapple’s entire routine is turned upside down. Worst of all, new kitten Kiwi copies everything Pineapple does.One day, Pineapple decides he’s had enough. But being an only cat isn’t the same anymore. With his old routine soured, Pineapple learns that having a friend makes everything better. And eventually, it’s hard to tell who’s the copy cat, after all.

    This is just the start of a high-speed adventure, leading Wendy towards bright new horizons… if only she’ll give the cat a chance…

    Beloved Austrian author/illustrator Erwin Moser’s Boris stories—told with humor and heart—all in one volume for the first time in EnglishBoris is a special cat! Be it spring, summer, fall, or winter, Boris and his friends experience big and little adventures every day, often without even looking for them! From driving a bathtub to pretending to be a scarecrow to helping a friend, these charming comic-book style mini-stories—told in six pictures—are perfect for read aloud and beginning reader fun.

    On our laps, they’re purring lovebugs, but on the prowl, they’re fearsome hunters—with territorial instincts to match.The Handbook for a Happy Cat takes us inside the feline mind to decode what our cats really want in life and how they try to tell us. You’ll learn:Why a bigger water bowl does away with “whisker stress”How to move like a mouse for maximum fun at playtimeSkills to teach your kitten for a lifetime of easy vet visits, grooming, and moreSubtle signs of stress such as excessive scent-marking and lip-lickingHow to tell frolic from fighting in the multi-cat household (and how to give frenemies a fresh start)What makes a scratching post so tempting that your sofa will be sparedHow to reassure a spooked cat with the “slow blink”Why it’s pointless to “punish” a cat—but training is possible!  Certified behaviorist Liesbeth Puts traces every feline mystery to cats’ natural behavior and needs. A happy cat is a cat who can be herself!

    If you can even call this ridiculous puppy a dog. For one thing, he chases his own tail, guzzles sausage-strings and chews things to pieces. How paw-thetic! For another, Larry is chief mouser at Number 10, head of paw-trolling and champion window-ledge sitting (note: this is for lookout purposes, NOT catnapping). Larry is important and the hero of the mouse catching scoreboard. So what possible job can dopey Dilyn do? His whiskers out of joint, Larry tries (and fails) to put Dilyn in the doghouse - but then catastrophe strikes as a cat-burglar breaks in and cat-napps Larry! Can Dilyn rise to the occasion and save the day? And if he does, will Larry give his a-paw-logies? Based on the real cat and dog team living at Number 10, this charming picture book is a treat to read for any child aged 0 - 5 - and their parents, too!

    

    Big or small, fall in love with animal friends who have lived truly wild lives.Read about Talala, the plucky leopard cub, who made her own family. When Talala found herself the sole survivor of her pack in Gir National Park, she set about choosing her family. Talala tried the owl family, but she didn't understand their language. Then the antelope family, who ate blossoms – yuck. And then the alligator hatchlings, who didn't play the same games as Talala at all. Finally, she spied the lion family... Would Talala be the heart of their pride?This heartwarming story has a fact section at the back, so you can learn more about big cats and how you can help them. Adorable illustrations from Alexandra Finkeldey will make you want to hug the page.Also in the series is Onyx, based on the reintroduction of wolves of Yellowstone Park. Fluffles, the koala who held strong through a bushfire. And Sterling, the moose who showed that love has no borders.

    All is not as it seems with the latest addition to the family, and blood and guts ensues.If you’re looking for a happily ever after Christmas story, you’ve opened the wrong book. Join Toni as she navigates her way around her new rescue cat and all the problems that arise with your pets when you don’t know where they come from. “A short Khristmas story with a difference.” – Kazza’s Book Blog

    With charming illustrations and easy-to-follow yoga poses, this delightful guide will help you perfect the "cat stretch" and maybe even impress your flexible feline friend.

    . . from her cat!In book three of the Halloway Hills Middle School Mysteries, after feeling rejected by her best friend Avery because of Valentine’s Day, Jordan wonders if she can still be friends with him.As she tries to avoid Avery, Jordan witnesses some strange behaviour from her cat Blizzard. When Blizzard goes missing during a snowstorm, Jordan enlists Avery’s help to find him.Will Jordan and Avery find Blizzard, or will his strange behaviour remain a secret forever? A short, page-turning story for ages 9-11. Includes bonus word search!* The paperback version is formatted using Century Gothic font, larger type, and more space to help ease reading challenges.

    

    This charming story of persistence and self-acceptance highlights the value of practice, friendship, and a good attitude.Ballerina Konora offers movement motivation and photo ideas to express the story. Three books in one: readers can enjoy the story, act out the story in their own way, or follow Konora’s suggested moves, designed by an award-winning dance instructor to improve body coordination and teach dance fundamentals.Book five in the Dance-It-Out! series is ideal for kids 5-7 or those who have had success with earlier volumes.

    . . . Follow Michael Whaite's fun and lively rhyme as it weaves its way through long cats, silly cats, frizzy cats...100% hilarious cats. Speaking of 100, you can count them all! This romp of a read-aloud is bursting with amusing details to spot and funny felines that cat-lovers won't be able to resist.A purr-fect book to return time and again by the award-winning creator of Diggersaurs and Diggersaurs Explore.

    

    - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review"There's something cozy and safe yet also wise, realistic, and visionary about Stacy Russo's novel-in-stories..." - Lucretia Tye Jasmine, freelance writer/artist; co-producer of KPFK's Feminist Magazine

    

    Just knowing their sun sign will give you some insight into your cat's personality and character, which can be helpful to your relationship and understanding how you might clash or chime with your kitty.In Cat Astrology Stella Andromeda answers all the burning questions you may have about your current – or future – pet, such as: Will an Aries cat suit your fiery Leo personality? Which star sign makes the lap cat? What's your kitty's lucky day of the week and favorite color? Stella also shares insights into the breeds that may best suit your personality, and shares that, if you know the time and place of your cat's birth, you can even have their astrological birth chart drawn up which yields even more information.Fun and insightful, Cat Astrology will allow you to get to know your cat on a deeper level, by harnessing the power of the zodiac.