Drawn from the original text and intended for even the youngest of horse lovers, Black Beauty's Early Days in the Meadow depicts the first few months of the horse's life as a foal frolicking in the meadow. Artist Jane Monroe Donovan renders the classic story in lush oil paintings that convey a pastoral world of green fields and shady trees, while tenderly capturing the special love between mare and foal. The perfect harmony of words and pictures proves once again that the simplest messages are often the strongest. Readers will relish the sweetness of life in the meadow and the companionship of family and friends.

    This hilarious 233 page full-color book contains over 400 of cartoonist, Chad Carpenter's latest comic creations. Consisting of anything animal, vegetable or mineral, but with a decidedly outdoorsy slant, this award-winning comic strip takes an offbeat view of the woodsy side of life. Find out for yourself why TUNDRA is one of the fastest-growing comic strips on the planet!

    And his new, but very dull family, leaves her feeling isolated. But with a demanding job as a producer of a daytime TV show and a satisfying relationship with spin the doctor Oliver Manners, Anna tries to hide her battered feelings.Then suddenly into her life erupts Sophia, her Italian birth-mother, who wants Anna to forgive her and come to Rome.Her mother’s family, the Grescobaldis, fabulously wealthy and hopelessly immoral, captivate Anna. But in Sophia, a woman who is clearly an outsider, Anna finds echoes of her own life with her father’s family. Against the advice of the Grescobaldis' disturbingly astute lawyer, Anna sets out to help Sophia, with devastating results. How could she know that it would change all their lives forever?Or that her search for 'A Better Life' would end in such drama. 'A Better Life' is a moving family story that will grip readers from the first page to the last. 'Compulsively readable, witty and astute.' - The Yorkshire Post. "A diverting, fast moving and at times, a heartbreaking story. Take it on holiday." Home and Life“Dazzlingly wealthy, hopelessly immoral, a perceptive look at a family at war” - Woman and Home“Written with a verve and pace, that keeps you reading” - Good HousekeepingFrankie McGowan is a journalist and former magazine editor. Her novels include 'My Mother's Wedding' and 'A Kept Woman.' Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.

    Perfect story to celebrate the special relationship between a family and their Grandpa. Find out how the family solves the issue. The ending will make you smile. If you have a Grandpa, who snores or not, you will enjoy this book!

    Join Jack and his monster companion as they explore exotic locations to try and find out what makes children scared. Learn about the secret world of monsters, what makes monsters afraid, and how to help a monster with their homework. Like all good bed-time books for kids, My Best Friend is a Scary Monster is appropriate for all reading levels and can be enjoyed over and over again. There’s even a lesson about finding true friendship and overcoming your own fears. Overall, if you have any interest in bed-time books for kids , then My Best Friend is a Scary Monster is a great way to introduce your young ones to the genre.

    Jones series by Barbara Park. The titles included are: Junie B., First Grader One-Man Band; Junie B., First Grader Boo...and I Mean It!; Junie B. First Grader Shipwrecked; Junie B., First Grader Cheater Pants; Junie B., First Grader Toothless Wonder; Junie B., First Grader Boss of Lunch; Junie B., First Grader (at last!); Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl; Junie B. Jones is Captain Field Day; Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket; Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentine; Junie B. Jones Is (almost) a Flower Girl; Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy; Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal; Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook; Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed; Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren; Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth; Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peaky Spying; and Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business.

    

    Krabs sees customers flocking to the Chum Bucket because of its Christmas decorations, he orders SpongeBob to get to work on the Krusty Krab. Full color.

    Today I’m just another thirty-something-year-old guy, living the suburban dream in southern California. But there’s something my neighbours don’t know about me. Something you’d never guess about me. Something, that up until these past couple of weeks, I’d never dream about telling you. Something you wouldn’t believe. I was, in the most horrific of manners, and by the most unlikely of people, sexually abused as a child. Not shocked? Well, wait until you hear the full story… WARNING: This book is based upon a true story of child abuse, and as such contains passages that some readers may find disturbing.

    Rainbow, the main character in the story, is able to help the hive realize that differences can be beautiful, and should be embraced."We're all a little different; some taller, some shorter, some wider, some slimmer, some yellow and black, and some rainbow. But inside we're all the same."

    The Oklahoma City Thunder forward has gone beyond those expectations. Kevin was named the 2007-2008 NBA Rookie of the Year, and he's only gotten better from there. In 2010 Kevin was named the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey, where the United States won the gold medal. During his short time in pro basketball, Kevin has proven himself to be one of the best players in the world. Learn more about this amazing athlete's journey to the top.

    I Am the Moon also takes preschool and kindergarten level children on an imaginary visit to the Moon, describing what an astronaut uses to land and explore the Moon's surface. Images are big and bright for kids ages 3-5.

     Think of every single word, Every word you’ve heard. Every single word you say, Has a secret magic way! Like words can be kind, With love and some care. Or truly amaze, And capture your stare! So why not dive into this funny rhyming picture book to uncover everything words can do! This is a lovely fully illustrated picture book for children with heaps of humour that guides your through with exciting rhyme! And discover the true magic a word can do to others!

    Without recourse of any kind, they were forced to leave their homes along with the British Columbia coast, their possessions were sold, and their rights as citizens denied. Caged Eagles follows fourteen-year-old Tadashi Fukushima and his family as they embark on a tortuous physical and emotional journey. Along with neighbours from their remote village on the northern BC coast, they travel by fishing boat to Vancouver, where they are placed in detention in Hastings Park, the Pacific National Exhibition ground, and forced to live in cattle stalls. For Tadashi detention becomes both an adventure and a dilemma as he struggles to understand the undercurrents of racism and injustice that have overtaken his life and those of his community.

     “Misty, is the most curious cat I had ever seen,” said Amy. “Mother," Amy asks, "Why is Misty so curious?" Author Efrat Haddi is taking young children on a journey with Amy while she learn a very important lesson. " Misty the Curious Cat" helps to teach children an important social skill that can make home life happier and school more successful. It also provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children why being curious is a way to learn new things. This well-written and inspiring story, delivers easy-to-digest education complemented by vibrant, delightful illustrations This story may be ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime and enjoyable for the whole family as well! It is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children. ** Don't forget to get your FREE GIFT inside **