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Vivid writing and luminous art combine to tell a modern story that introduces young readers to the wonders of bees For city kids like Sophie and Matthew, growing pumpkins is a big thrill.But they're worried. They know they need bees to make their pumpkins grow. But will the bees find their garden? Are there even bees in the city? So one day, Grandpa and the children set out to look for bees. They arrive downtown just in time to see something amazing: a buzzing ball of bees hovers from the branch of a nearby tree. And high on the terrace of a towering hotel are four brightly coloured beehives! For Matthew and Sophie, this is the beginning of an exciting adventure. All summer they tend their plants, eagerly watching as their seeds sprout and turn into shoots, then vines and leaves. But they're still worried. Will the bees come when they're needed? Finally, the golden pumpkin flowers appear among the leaves. The female flowers will be open for just one day, and Matthew and Sophie arrive at the garden early in the morning to wait and watch. Will the bees arrive in time to pollinate the plants?

• The adventurous author is a breakout star from Animal Planet • Coyote Peterson’s wilderness explorations have lit up YouTube, garnering hundreds of thousands of views • His Brave Wilderness Channel alone has 3,420,857 subscribers and 431,815,493 views, 20K+ followers on Instagram and many thousands more on Facebook, Twitter and other platforms. • Coyote Peterson brings his love of animals in their habitats to children of all ages along with a lot of humor and a sense of fun. • First of a series, this book educates as it entertains about animals and our environment Featured in: • http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3801617/No-wonder-call-cow-KILLERS-excruciating-moment-animal-expert-stings-one-world-s-painful-wasps.html • http://www.tubefilter.com/2016/10/11/top-50-most-viewed-us-youtube-channels-09-30-2016/ • http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3506418/I-t-s-locked-Unbelievable-moment-animal-expert-allows-BITTEN-alligator.html

In Hate Cell , thirteen-year-old Casey Templeton has recently moved to the southeastern Alberta town of Richford. One night Casey seeks refuge from a snowstorm in an abandoned farmhouse and stumbles upon his nearly frozen, unconscious science teacher, Mr. Deverell. Casey attempts to revive his teacher and searches the house for something to make a fire. In the attic he makes a frightening discovery – an office filled with computers, a printer, and racist posters and flyers! Soon the RCMP and Casey’s hacker brother, Hank, get involved in the mystery, but it’s Casey who leads the investigation into a warped world where hate is marketed on the Internet and innocent people are preyed on by bigots and bullies. In Old Bones , while helping with a real dinosaur dig at the world-famous Royal Tyrrell Museum, Casey finds a piece of dinosaur tooth. Excited, he spends all afternoon looking for the rest of the tooth, but all he ends up getting is a nasty sunburn. Lying in his hotel room that night, trying to recover, he sees and hears two men in a nearby room planning a robbery of precious artifacts from the Tyrrell. As the summer comes to an end, Casey and his friend Mandy decide to relax and take a bicycle jaunt north of Drumheller. But on the road they accidentally meet up with the conspirators and soon find themselves in a grim situation. Casey has to use all his ingenuity and skills to escape so he can try to help thwart the planned heist. Can he do it? Includes Hate Cell Old Bones

Epische Tierfantasy der Extraklasse: Die große Saga von Pferden und Menschen geht weiter! Alte Feindschaften und gefährliche Bündnisse entzweien die Clans von Cavallon mehr denn je – und das, obwohl Menschen, Einhörner, Pegasus, Kelpies und Zentauren einst in Frieden miteinander lebten. Die Konflikte in Cavallon interessieren Meermädchen Nixi jedoch herzlich wenig. Sie will nur eines: wieder ein Mensch werden. Und dafür ist sie sogar bereit, ihre Retter zu verraten! Auch der zweite Band der vierteiligen „Clans von Cavallon“-Reihe verspricht süchtig machenden Schmökerstoff zwischen Tier-Fantasy und Heldengeschichte. Mit spannenden Twists, großen Verschwörungen und gefährlichen Abenteuern mit Gruselfaktor. Von den Machern der „Warrior Cats“ – für alle Tierfantasy-Leser ab 10.  Die Bücher der Reihe „Clans von Cavallon“: Band 1 „Clans von Cavallon – Der Zorn des Pegasus“Band 2 „Clans von Cavallon – Der Fluch des Ozeans“ Weitere Bände sind in Vorbereitung. Die Clans von Cavallon Menschen wohnen im gebirgigen Norden von Cavallon und in der Freien Stadt. Dort ist der Rat von Cavallon angesiedelt, in dem alle fünf Clans repräsentiert sind. Menschen spezialisieren sich darauf, Werkzeuge und Schmuck herzustellen und damit zu handeln. In der Freien Stadt leben die Clans friedlich zusammen. Im Rest des Landes jedoch bestimmen teilweise noch immer uralte Feindschaften und Aberglaube das Leben der Menschen. Einhörner haben die Schwarzhornwälder im Osten Cavallons als ihr Territorium erkoren. Sie leben nach dem Recht des Stärkeren und sind geschickte Jäger und Krieger, die sich Menschen als Sklaven halten. Der Legende nach soll in früheren Zeiten einmal ein außergewöhnliches Band zwischen Menschen und Einhörnern bestanden haben, doch seit dem Krieg von Cavallon schürt diese Vorstellung unter Einhörnern große Angst. Den Pegasus wird für den Krieg von Cavallon die Schuld gegeben. Sie gelten als extrem selten und sind als rachsüchtige Kriegstreiber gefürchtet. Nach der Unterzeichnung des Friedenspakts zog sich die einzig verbliebene Pegasusherde ins Wolkengebirge im Nordosten des Landes zurück. Ihre Federn werden auf dem Schwarzmarkt gehandelt. Pegasus sind äußerst misstrauisch allen anderen Clans gegenüber. Kelpies leben in der Kalten See im Nordwesten und sind vielerorts gefürchtet. Denn sie ziehen Menschen unter Wasser und töten sie – so heißt es. Tatsächlich sehen Wasserpferde mit ihren spitzen Zähnen und kräftigen Fischschwänzen gruselig aus. Sie jagen jedoch nur Fische und ernähren sich von Algen. Nach dem Friedenspakt haben sich die Kelpies in die Unterwasserhöhlen rund um die Festungsinsel zurückgezogen. Zentauren leben in Corlandia, im Süden von Cavallon an der Warmen See. Sie gelten als die Gelehrten von Cavallon und die übrigen Clans erweisen ihnen höchsten Respekt. Ihre Hauptstadt ist Coropolis, dort horten die zentaurischen Chronisten alles Wissen des Landes. Sie können als einziger Clan lesen und schreiben, Menschen arbeiten für sie als analphabetische Schreiblehrlinge. Doch die Zentauren haben einen grauenhaften Pakt geschlossen und hüten ein Geheimnis, das ganz Cavallon erschüttern wird …

Эта книга не имеет аналогов на русском языке. В ней вы прочтете о том, как содержать и размножать рептилий в неволе. Сейчас любому террариумисту, даже начинающему, не составит труда найти в интернете информацию о самых разнообразных видах амфибий и рептилий, зачастую весьма редких. Но вот объема знаний, позволяющих отличить достоверные сведения от разнообразных нелепостей хватает далеко не всем. Ценой ошибки может стать гибель животного. В последнее время радикально изменился и сам террариум. Он давно отошел от модели аквариума, переоборудованного своими руками для содержания рептилий, прошел многочисленные этапы технологического совершенствования и уверенно приближается к логическому идеалу – климатической камере, полностью соответствующей всем экологическим и физиологическим потребностям животного, для содержания которого она предназначена, программируемой и управляемой. Все сказанное заставило авторов взяться за создание этой фундаментальной книги. В ее основу, помимо тщательно подобранных литературных данных, содержащихся в многочисленных зарубежных монографиях и научных журналах, положен многолетний практический опыт, глубокая эрудиция и результаты специальных научных исследований. Все это поднимает книгу на очень высокий научно-методический уровень в ряду серьезных изданий, опубликованных в Западной Европе и Америке. Можно быть уверенным, что отечественные любители террариумов получили ценнейшее пособие, которое предостережет их от массы возможных ошибок и просчетов. Оно будет полезно как начинающим террариумистам в получении базовой информации в интересующей их области, так и опытным владельцам террариумов и даже специалистам.

A wonderful tale inspired by an old Swahili legend, The Chicken and the Eagle will reveal an amazing secret, and Kuku and Mwewe will live in your imagination forever.Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 770L

Winner at the 2015 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards What Are You Scared of, Little Mouse? is a tender tale that will help the youngest children overcome their fears.Guided Reading Level: J, Lexile Level: 470L

¡Te lo regalo! es un enternecedor cuento sobre la solidaridad y la generosidad: una motivadora historia que invitara a los mas pequeños a compartir sin esperar recibir nada a cambio.It’s a Gift! is a tender tale about solidarity and generosity.This moving story will encourage the youngest members of the family to share without expecting anything in return.Lexile Level: 500L

¿De qué tienes miedo, Ratoncito? es una tierna historia que ayudará a los más pequeños a vencer todos sus miedos.What Are You Scared of, Little Mouse? is a tender tale that will help the youngest children overcome their fears.Lexile Level: 470L

Winner at the 2015 International Latino Book Awards This is a story to help make children and adults aware of the need to respect our pets, and to be responsible and care for the animals who give us all of their unconditional love and loyalty.Guided Reading Level: L, Lexile Level: 860L

Winner at the 2014 International Latino Book Awards A magical tale about nature that reminds us of the power of stories to bring out our very best from within the deepest part of the human soul.Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 1020L

Un mensaje para Luna nos recuerda la importancia de preservar y respetar el medio ambiente y que todos podemos ayudar a proteger la naturaleza y la diversidad biológica.Moon´s Messenger reminds us of the importance of conserving and respecting the environment, and that we can all help to protect nature and biodiversity.Lexile Level: 900L

In this charming tale, readers will discover the value of the experience and wisdom we learn with the passing of the years.Guided Reading Level: , Lexile Level:

Chicken Little and his feathered friends get all aflutter when something falls on his head and he thinks it must be the sky falling to bits. Eventually he learns there is nothing to be afraid of, and perhaps it's better not to panic before you find out the whole story.

Happy first birthday, Little Duck! Everyone wants to look their best for the party. But Little Duck has never had a birthday before-so how better to learn how to prepare than to do what all the other animals do! The sheep trim their wool-so Little Duck trims her feathers. The pigs need a mud bath-so Little Duck quish and quashes, too. All over the barnyard Little Duck snips, slurps, squishes, and shimmy shakes herself ready until…WHOOPS! It's party picture time-and Little Duck is a big mess. No matter-it's not something Farmer Brown's frosted maple cake can't fix!

Supports Common Core Includes Spanish vocabulary Reading Group Questions in back The third book in the growing Range Riders adventure series for middle readers Fleming continues to portray animal rescue in a non-preachy, heartwarming, empowering way Also portrays numerous positive character traits like loyalty, dealing with financial difficulties, respect for parents, courage, compassion, forgiveness, and empathy for animals Lots of content involving horses and riding of interest to horse crazy kids. The first book was featured in Young Rider magazine (60,000 highly interested readers). Author Bryn Fleming is excellent at hosting events, available, and eager to do book promotion and school appearances. She has experience in speaking to groups and is social marketing savvy. Her fan base continues to grow with each new book. Cassie and Jasper to the Rescue received excellent review in Kirkus Cassie and Jasper garnered author interviews and stories, was a featured book during Children’s Book Week and on the Children’s Book Council website, started author’s new school visit tours, and author was featured at PNBA. Jasper and Willie was featured at ABA/ABC Pasadena in 2015.

Only English children's book series on the animals of the Chinese New Year11th in the annual series (12 planned)60,000 copies sold across the series to dateappeals to families with pre-school & elementary school age children, teachers, librarians, educatorsgrowing number of Chinese language (Mandarin) programs nationwideSan Francisco and London both claim to have the largest Chinese New Year parade outside of Asia.The Asian-American population (5% in 2010) will nearly double by 2050 (the fastest growing segment in the USA)A comparable concept, “Ni Hao, Kai-Lan”, is a major brand for TV broadcaster Nick Jr. with Hasbro at the toy licensee.Special sales appeal to art and cultural museums, zoos, gift and toy stores.

Фотоальбом Андрея Нечаева рассказывает с помощью снимков и подписей к ним об уникальных природных уголках полуострова Камчатка. Подписи к фотографиям, заголовки частей издания представлены на двух языках: русском и английском.

Настоящее издание предназначено для определения растений средней полосы европейской части России. В нем содержатся описания более 2000 видов из примерно 750 родов и 100 семейств. Для каждого вида указаны морфологические особенности, условия произрастания, распространение, сроки цветения и плодоношения. Приведены определительные таблицы и ключи. Особую ценность представляет иллюстративный материал: более 200 черно-белых штриховых рисунков и 1100 цветных фотографий, сделанных профессионалами-флористами в природных условиях. Атлас-определитель рекомендован для использования в качестве учебного пособия на практических занятиях по ботанике для студентов биологических факультетов университетов. Книга предназначена для биологов, специалистов лесного и природоохранного ведомств, ландшафтных дизайнеров и озеленителей, а также широкого круга любителей природы.

When Felicity overhears a plot against the colonists, no one believes her but Ben, her father's apprentice. So the two risk great danger to warn the colonists themselves. Soon afterward, Felicity finds a secret note from Ben. He has run away to join George Washington's army, and he is injured. Felicity is worried about him but knows it would be wrong to help a runaway apprentice. Then she is turned away from the door of her best friend, Elizabeth. Will the war for independence come between Felicity and her friends? A Stand for Independence, the second volume of Felicity's classic stories, tells how she finds the strength to follow her heart during the Revolutionary War.

Una bella historia que habla sobre solidaridad, sobre el respeto a la naturaleza y sobre los frutos del trabajo en equipo… una gota de vida en forma de cuento. This beautiful story talks about solidarity, respect for nature, overcoming obstacles by helping another one, and the benefits of teamwork. Lexile Level: 800L

Winner at the 2012 Living Now Book Awards This beautiful story talks about solidarity, respect for nature, overcoming obstacles by helping another one, and the benefits of teamwork. Guided Reading Level: R, Lexile Level: 720L

Strawberry Adventure: A Lesson in Thankfulness follows a beautiful little princess as she learns how her life is so much better than others in her kingdom. Her parents have always taught their children to be loving and giving, but Katerina has grown up in a privileged home and hasn’t seen the way children of less fortunate people live. Her love of strawberries and a search to find where they come from leads her and her best friend, Jasper, to meet the working family that provides the fruit for the castle. She sees little girls working in the hot field just so she can have strawberries and they can have money for their needs. Princess Katerina’s heart is broken when she sees what these little girls have to do just so she can have fresh strawberries. She sets her sights on making things better for them and enlist her family to help. She is teased by her brothers for what she didn’t know but is taught by her nanny and parents what God’s Word and teachings say about helping neighbors. Princess Katerina’s best friend, Jasper, is a little white pony who prayed for a friend, and God sent him the princess. They go on many adventures, learning about the world around them and how they should be the creatures God truly created them to be. Come along with them as they explore the forest, the castle grounds, and the fields of their kingdom. Every day is an adventure, and every adventure teaches them how wonderful life can be.

Fire and Water is the first written collection of stories based on Hawaiian legends told on Maui. It is a classic Hawaiian children's book.The setting for this delightful collection of stories is the volcanoes and mountains, the blue seas, white sands, and clear skies of Maui Island in Hawaii—a place as rich in legends and myths as any in the world.Fire and Water is the first written collection of stories based on legends told on Maui. They have been retold in a style that will appeal to young and old readers alike. Though writing primarily for children, Barbara Lyons has conveyed the conflicts, emotions, and personalities of the characters whose stories have been told and retold by generations of Hawaiians.Readers will meet princesses and shark–men, dragons and owl–gods, as well as ordinary boys and girls in the midst of amazing adventures. In some of the stories, they will learn how Maui traditions began and how any Hawaiian places got their names.The striking illustrations by Maui artist Betty Rice add a new dimension to each story . A pronunciation guide and glossary of Hawaiian words enables the reader to take one step further inside this enchanted world.

Small, seemingly insignificant insects decide to change their lives in this story about believing in ourselves and developing the artist in all of us. Guided Reading Level: N, Lexile Level: 930L

Poor little worm meets some remarkable animals, all with a claim to fame: the toughest (gorilla), fastest (falcon), longest tongue (chameleon), and most intelligent (human), among many others. He returns home feeling weak and inadequate until he realises that making compost is one of the most important things in the world. Lavishly illustrated and with some intriguing detail, this is a funny, thoughtful tale with an environmental message and plenty of talking points about diversity and self-esteem.[b]Paul Fitzgerald is radical political cartoonist and activist known as Polyp. His work regularly appears in [i]New Internationalist magazine and he has published several books. [b]Eva Schlunke grew up off-grid in the Australian bush. She is a painter, illustrator, and prop builder. Both live and work in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This Chinese children's book tells an ancient Chinese zen koan and is great for parents who want to expose their kids to Taoist thinking.The stories of the Taoist teacher and storyteller Chuang-Tzu have long been revered for their whimsical simplicity and childlike sense of wonder. Admired by poets, artists, and philosophers, his stories ask us to see the world from new and unique perspectives.This imaginative book is based on one of Chuang-Tzu's most famous stories, in which the storyteller wakes up and wonders who is the dreamer—and who the dreamed.The book begins with the butterfly of Chuang-Tzu's famous dream taking off on a flight of discovery—through fabulous Chinese landscapes captured in beautiful watercolor illustrations. The butterfly's adventures, its encounters with traditional Chinese characters, and the age-old but still relevant lessons of the importance of imagination and having an open mind, make this an inspiring and thought-provoking reading experience for children.

Time is short. A horse is in danger. Can cowgirl Cassie and her sidekick Jasper rescue the horse from the owner’s villainous son? Or will the mare go to the local auction and meet a bad end? The ranch kids, raised on rodeos and cattle drives, resurrect the dilapidated corral and barn of an abandoned homestead to house the soon‑to‑be‑rescued mare. The kids hide, sneak, and spy on the neglectful horse owners. Then, in a desperate night ride, Cassie and Jasper attempt to lead the rescued horse to safety. Danger trails close behind them on a roaring four‑wheeler. Jasper musters his courage and risks all for the horse and his friend. Along the way a new friendship and understanding develops as Cassie and Jasper help the neglected horse’s elderly owner to care for her properly. At the abandoned ranch, the pursuer reappears, forcing Cassie into a dangerous game of hide‑and‑seek in the old ranch buildings. She’s trapped in the old barn, along with the mare. Will Jasper return in time? Are the kids’ cowboy skills enough to save them all?

Winner at the 2011 Living Now Book Awards A touching and sensitive story for all ages, about accepting differences and dealing with the loss of a loved one. Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 1020L

An Alaskan grizzly bear cub survives a tragic accident, leaving him with one limp paw. But despite his physical challenge, his dream of becoming a great salmon catcher spurs him to take personal risks as he befriends an injured billy goat. Boots, the bear cub, will do anything necessary to accomplish his dream. When the injured goat offers a promise of possibilities in the hopes that Boots will not eat him, the three-pawed cub must face unexpected consequences. Can Boots trust the goat to deliver on his promise? The surprise ending will even surprise you!

Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards A tale in which color and imagination help to turn children’s daily activities into unforgettable experiences. Guided Reading Level: K, Lexile Level: 730L

Entrando en el mundo de David descubriremos que las actividades habituales de los niños son en verdad algo insolito e inolvidable. A tale in which color and imagination help to turn children’s daily activities into unforgettable experiences. Lexile Level: 660L

Mixing exciting adventure and good-natured humor with gentle homily, Thornton W. Burgess's timeless stories have drawn generations of youngsters into the comforting world of the Green Forest, the Smiling Pool, and the Laughing Brook. Along with generous helpings of warmth and whimsy, the entertaining stories also offer valuable lessons about wildlife, the environment, and being true to one's own nature.In this collection of irresistible animal tales, children will read about Peter Cottontail, who is up to his floppy ears in dangerous escapades as he tries to outwit the ever-hungry Reddy Fox. Elsewhere in the Green Forest, Buster Bear has a series of run-ins with Little Joe Otter, Farmer Brown's boy, and even a stubborn metal pail. And Grandfather Frog, in his determination to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, learns firsthand about all the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and downright stupidity. New Burgess fans will be charmed and delighted by these stories and other exciting tales about Jimmy Skunk, Billy Mink, and their animal friends.

A Child's Garden of Weirdness presents thirty-two zany poems ranging from the outrageous to the bizarre that will delight children of all ages.Follow Buford the cat from mouse to morgue, grumpy Carlin P. Trump (Oh!…what fate has in store for grumpy children!) along with a cast of crazy sharks, dogs, and kids as they revel in the extraordinary (becoming humongous Q-tips) and the not-so-ordinary experiences of life with mischief and fun.Illustrated with Tony award-winning actor/artist Dick Gautier's whacky prismacolor genius, A Child's Garden of Weirdness is sure to stimulate a child's imagination and leave you laughing.

Short-listed for the 1999 Silver Birch Award and for the 2001 Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Award Fifteen-year-old Rowan, the daughter of foreign correspondents in Africa, finds herself beached for a summer with her cousins near Tofino, British Columbia. Desperate for a summer project, she camps on a neighbouring island to monitor the progress of an endangered group of sea otters, further threatened by the development plans of a real estate agent trying to sell the property for tourism.

CCBC’s Best Books for Kids & Teens (Fall 2016) – Commended 2016 VOYA Top Shelf Fiction Selection A teen girl’s quest to find her mother leads her to the big city, and gives her the courage to fulfill her dream of becoming a jockey. Evangeline “Evie” Gibb lives a seemingly charmed life on a thoroughbred racehorse farm. But in reality, Evie feels alone in the world, cheered only by the affection of a racehorse named No Justice. She’s always been told that her mother, Angela Parson, is dead. Then, on her sixteenth birthday, a card arrives from her great aunt Mary with the suggestion that Angela might still be alive – and Evie’s life is turned upside down. In hopes of winning enough money to leave her hateful father and find her mother, Evie enters the Caledon Horse Race. But something she overhears her father say changes everything, and Evie steals the racehorse in the night and runs away. With a stray dog named Magpie at her side and help from Aunt Mary, Evie unearths long-hidden family secrets, finds unexpected love, and takes the racing world by storm.

A troubled girl and a damaged horse find each other, and against all odds – mistaken identity, abandonment, corruption, and fraud – make an unbeatable team. His name is Sundancer, and from the moment he arrives at Saddle Creek Farm, Bird is fascinated by him. The horse is suspicious and guarded, touchy, and even cruel. Bird’s Aunt Hannah calls him “unrideable,” and Bird has to admit that Sundancer might be trouble. But Bird, whose mother left her to be raised by her aunt halfway across the country, is a bit of trouble herself. How else would you describe a girl who hasn’t spoken since she was six, and hears things no one else can hear – like the thoughts of the animals she befriends? Sundancer is a wounded horse with a story he’s not ready to share. Bird starts to feel like, maybe, they aren’t so different, and maybe she needs him as much as he needs her. Will she be able to reach him before it’s too late?

A violent death throws a horse-riding community into conflict, stirring up fear, uncertainty, mental illness, and a mysterious stranger … Summer vacation has finally started, and Bird is looking forward to an extended stay with her Aunt Hannah at Saddle Creek Farm. But before she can settle into the routine of riding Sundancer and preparing for shows, the community is thrown into chaos when a local woman is brutally attacked and left for dead. The police aren’t acting fast enough to satisfy the community’s calls for justice, so a vigilante group emerges to take matters into their own hands. Bird finds herself embroiled in the mystery. Who had reason to attack the woman? Does the strange man Bird and Sunny meet in the woods have anything to do with the crime? And how does the reappearance of her grandfather fit into the picture? As Bird struggles to get to the bottom of the mystery, she learns more than she bargained for about her community, her past, and human nature.

Bird returns to Saddle Creek and her beloved horse Sunny for Christmas. Bird always dreads Christmas. For as long as she could remember, her mother Eva goes into a tailspin of selfishness and drama as the holiday approaches. This one will be no different, as Bird is once again dumped at Saddle Creek Farm with her Aunt Hannah while Eva parties. At midnight on Christmas Eve, in the midst of an ice storm, Cody (the loyal coyote) alerts Bird that elderly Laura Pierson is in danger down the road. Bird mounts her champion show jumper Sundancer, and with Cody they head out to save her. The family’s plans change because of the storm, but everyone finally gathers for Christmas dinner. Then, while the after-dinner bonfire burns, a Christmas miracle unfolds, but at great cost to a loved one. In Christmas at Saddle Creek , Bird beholds the magic of the universe and the circle of life, and learns the true meaning of Christmas.

A mix of romance, mystery, the supernatural, and horseback riding, all set in the rolling hills of Caledon Book 1 of the popular Saddle Creek Series, which have sold over 13,000 copies Written for horse-lovers of all ages, but there is much more to the adventure than just horses Author breeds, trains, and works with horses and writes with insight and a vivid flair for description Author is writing a brand-new Saddle Creek book

Eleven-year-old Danny Ryan and 19-year-old Wendy Marshall think their friendship is only about looking after two baby raccoons that Danny has rescued. But when a bank holdup upsets Wendy so much that she can hardly stand to be around people, she leaves her job as a teller, retreats to a farm, and surrounds herself with injured and orphaned wildlife. Danny, neglected at home and considered weird in a town where other boys are into hunting, finds peace on the farm, too, plus excitement, as he and Wendy adopt ever more exotic animals such as llamas, bobcats, a serval, an ocelot, and a blind lynx. Over time the two friends develop a bond that goes beyond care of the animals to caring for each other. As it turns out, Wendy rescues not just wildlife but Danny, as well. What's more, the bank robbers are still at large and still a threat, and Danny, now 14, must act to save Wendy's life.

Every year, Kinga and his classmates wait for the black-necked cranes to return to the kingdom of Bhutan. The birds fly south over the highest mountains in the word to winter in the valley where Kinga lives, deep in the Himalayas. The cranes have been visiting the valley since ancient times, but every year, fewer cranes return. Kinga is concerned. «What can he do?,» he wonders. He and his classmates approach the monks for permission to create and perform a dance to honor the cranes and to remind the Bhutanese people of their duty to care for them. The monks caution them to first watch the cranes to see how they move and learn from them. The children watch and practice. And practice some more until the big day when they perform before the king of Bhutan. Diana Cohn is an educator and writer with an active commitment to social justice work. She has published six picture books for children. Crane Boy was inspired by two visits to Bhutan and by her interest in how cultural traditions evolve and adapt over time. Youme is an author, illustrator, and community-based artist who has worked internationally in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Her first book Selavi: That is Life won the 2005 Jane Addams Peace Award. Pitch Black: Don't Be Skerd , a graphic novel she co-authored with Anthony Horton, was named one of YALSA's Top Ten Great Graphic Novels in 2009.

Mom’s Choice Award Winner I can do anything I believe I can do. I can be anything I believe I can be. I can achieve anything I want to achieve. I am Haibu. In the small, northern village Montooka, Haibu always knew she can do anything she wants if she just set her mind to it. One day she tries to prove it and goes fishing all by herself, but a harrowing experience finds her stranded on a drifting piece of ice. Before she knows it, she arrives lost in a completely new land she’s never seen before—New York! As Haibu discovers the city, she learns about a nearby circus that might have clues that would help her find her way back home. But the circus animals are in serious trouble and need help right away. Haibu and her new friends will have to put their heads together to come up with a plan in order to save the animals before things get worse. A partner of WildAid, an environmental organization dedicated to protecting wildlife, Haibu teaches children animal conservation and raises awareness about the situations and conditions animals live in the world today.

A gentle, wise and old tree encourages a Sugar Glider to look for a new home before the mining comes. Scared and alone, the Sugar Glider starts looking for a new home, despite the fact it is daytime. The tree helps other animals too: A Rhinoceros Beetle climbs its branches and is blown away, far away from the mine site. A Cassowary, a flightless bird that is native to the tropical rainforests of North Eastern Australia, is also featured as a loyal friend to the tree.

The tree rustled its leaves thoughtfully. "Once, a long time ago when I was much smaller, another mine threatened us. Some caring humans chained themselves to my mother tree and they save the forest. Perhaps they will help us again."

Written as a protest against a proposed $1.2 billion bauxsite mine near the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve at the Cape York Peninsula, this chidren's book has eighteen vibrant illustrations of the rainforest and its animals.

Around Whisker's neck hangs a tiny golden pendant – a symbol of hope and a reminder of his family. Passed down from generation to generation, the golden anchor is much more than just a lucky charm. It may be Whisker's final hope of saving his parents.

The thrilling sixth book in the award-winning series.

Granny’s Favorite Tales II contains three stories, two of which have wonderful full-color illustrations that teach children positive values and build self-esteem. The stories include: Alphabet Soup, Hello I’m A Circle, and Pinatu, Tobuko, and Bam Bam of Way-A-Way Village. About the Author: Carolyn D. Anderson is an author, illustrator and retired teacher. Her interest in writing and illustrating children’s books spans many years. She resides in Nevada with her husband Steven J. Anderson and dedicates these stories to her grandchildren and children everywhere. Carolyn is currently working on her next book.

Readers who love horses will cherish this blue-ribbon collection of fifteen short stories by such famous authors as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Saki, and Erle Stanley Gardner. Suitable for ages 10 and older, these tales of wild and tame horses offer a thrilling blend of adventure and realism. The collection opens with an abridgment of Anna Sewell's classic Black Beauty, the moving account of a horse's working life, pulling cabs in Victorian London. Subsequent stories include «Her First Horse Show» by David Gray, «The Brogue» by Saki, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's «The Doctor's Horse,» «Carved in Sand» by Erle Stanley Gardner, and many others.

Mary, Jody and Willie embark on their greatest adventure yet when they transport Lady and Gypsy to New York City for the premiere of "The Cream of the Crop." New friendships are formed and disasters are averted as the girls are introduced to life in the big city. But nothing could prepare them for the wonderful surprise that comes at the end of their journey!