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Once There Was a Bear
Jane Riordan - 2021
. ., this is The Authorised Prequel to Winnie-the-Pooh published on the 95th anniversary of the original.'There must be a Before,' said Rabbit, when Christopher Robin was asked about Before he came to the Forest. And so begins the first of ten tales that take readers back to the time when Pooh Bear sat in Harrods, waiting to be bought for Christopher Robin.Includingh a furry tale in London Zoo, a tall tale at The Natural History Museum and a tiny tale of a nursery mouse, this authorised prequel steps into the younger Christopher Robin's word; one of den-building, treasure seeking, funny hums and honey!
Mrs Pepperpot's Outing
Alf Prøysen - 1969
Pepperpot? She's the little old woman who lives on a hillside in Norway and has the habit of shrinking to the size of a pepperpot at the most inconvenient moments.In this adventure Mrs. Pepperpot shrinks five times (which is very unusual), and it just so happens that when she is tiny, she can speak with animals. This proves to be handy because as the day proceeds, she meets four animals who have a story to tell.
Sit, Stay, Love
J.J. Howard - 2016
And when a cute pug named Potato is brought in to Orphan Paws, the shelter where she volunteers, she knows he is the dog she's been waiting for. There's just one problem: Eric Chung -- a popular, arrogant boy from school -- adopts Potato first. What's worse, he hopes to train the little tater to become a show-dog superstar. Cecilia knows that Potato is not cut out for a life of sparkly collars and snobby judges, so she sets out to sabotage Eric's plans.But the more time Cecilia spends with Potato and Eric, the more she questions everything she thought she knew about dog shows ... and a certain cute show-dog trainer. Can Cecilia save Potato -- while also listening to her heart?
Junie B. Jones Super Pack
Barbara Park
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.
Hotel for Dogs
Lois Duncan - 1971
Too bad for Andi and her brother Bruce, who love dogs -- and happen to meet a stray that needs help. Soon, Andi hatches a plan, turning the abandoned house down the block into a hotel for dogs. But as more and more tenants move in, the secret gets too big to keep. Can the kids save their canine castle? Or will the hotel have to close?
King Kusha
Kamala Chandrakant
The beautiful princess Prabhavati was not aware of his ugliness when she married him. Kusha's mother saw to it that the princess never set eyes on her son's face. But when she did, Prabhavati refused to have anything to do with her husband and went away leaving poor Kusha broken-hearted.
Macbeth
Hilary Burningham - 1997
Providing support material for teachers in the study of Shakespeare, this book is part of a series designed for students with special educational needs and those with English as a second or other language, which provides access to this challenging part of the English National Curriculum.
My Aunt is an Alien
Kate Clary - 2013
For early readers. Ben and Cassidy love it when their Aunt Dot comes to babysit them! Aunt Dot is an alien from the planet Zorg and whenever she comes to visit it is always a fun time! What does Aunt Dot have planned for Ben and Cassidy on this visit? If you enjoy this book, you may also enjoy MARVIN THE MONSTER GOES TO THE BEACH, also by Kate Clary.
Coming Home
Lauren Brooke - 2000
This powerful series follows Amy Fleming through the loss of her mother and her struggle to continue the work at Heartland-a refuge for abused and abandoned horses.
My Baby Book: Based on Guess How Much I Love You
Sam McBratney - 1996
Full color.
War Horse
Michael Morpurgo - 1982
With his officer, he charges toward the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in France. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him and he is able to find warmth and hope. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again?
Wild Born
Brandon Mull - 2013
Four flashes of light erupt, and from them emerge the unmistakable shapes of incredible beasts - a wolf, a leopard, a panda, a falcon. Suddenly the paths of these children - and the world - have been changed for ever. Enter the world of Erdas, where every child who comes of age must discover if they have a spirit animal, a rare bond between human and beast that bestows great powers to both. A dark force has risen from distant and long-forgotten lands, and has begun an onslaught that will ravage the world. Now the fate of Erdas has fallen on the shoulders of four young strangers ...and on you.
Tales from the Clans
Erin Hunter - 2014
Tales from the Clans features three stand-alone Warriors novellas, which were previously available only as ebooks. Each novella in this paperback bind-up centers on a never-before-told story in the Warriors world—giving both first-time readers and dedicated fans a chance to experience spectacular new adventures in the series that has sold more than fourteen million copies! Tigerclaw’s Fury: Cast out of ThunderClan as a traitor, Tigerclaw will not rest until he has his revenge on his former Clanmates. But first he must become Tigerstar, leader of ShadowClan…. Leafpool’s Wish: Leafpool always knew medicine cats weren’t meant for love…but then she fell for the WindClan warrior Crowfeather. To keep their kits a secret, she’ll need help—from her sister, Squirrelflight, and perhaps even from StarClan. Dovewing’s Silence: In the aftermath of the battle with the Dark Forest, Dovewing’s powers have faded—and she struggles to adjust to life as an ordinary warrior.