Four stray dogs all with a story to tell of their rescue and how they came to live at Munchy Flats Cottage with their people Flossie and Jo. Buster is the boss dog, and he tells the stories…The first of four titles, each one told through the voice of a rescued dog.Buster the Bitsa is the star of this first book. He’s a mongrel – a bit of this and a bit of that. He’s the boss dog, the one who arrived at Munchy Flats cottage first. When Buster was a puppy he had a lovely warm and loving home....
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...
Ellie Eckles is determined to have a monkey for her 6th birthday!<br />But will it be as she imagined, or a disaster?<br /> <br />A picture book in rhyme.
What effect are you having on the environment? If you buy Kenyan green beans what is the CO2 cost? What about your journey to work, your fridge or your clothes? The Gem Carbon Counter is your portable instant green reckoner.This handy little book includes:• Introduction by Mark Lynas author of Hide Tide: News from a Warming World• Welcome to the Greenhouse: Explains what the Greenhouse effect actually is, all the issues surrounding global warming and your carbon footprint?• Your Carbon...
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...
Cashew is a young cow that grew up on a farm in Southern New Jersey with ambitions to fly. He has two good friends in the book that truly believe in him where the other farm animals didn't and would point and laugh at him. Cashew is determined to prove them wrong by teaching himself how to fly with the help of his two best friends, Rocky the farmer's son and Robbie Rooster.
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...
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...
A young boy on the way home is followed by an increasing amount of cats. This is a counting book disguised as a fun story in rhyme. You will find it filled with wonderful illustrations and a surprise ending that makes it fun to read over and over again!<br><br>Story and concept by Sandy Stallsmith<br><br>Illustration by Cheryl Crouthamel<br><br>A Bedtime Rhymes project<br><br>www.bedtimerhymes.com
The fifth exciting adventure from the gorgeous series set in a glamorous pooch parlour, for animal-crazy girls who love dogs and looking after them.Animal-crazy Bella is so excited to discover the headmistress of her school has a dog and is desperate to catch a glimpse of the mysterious pooch. Bella gets a big surprise when her wish comes true and Mrs Frost brings Darcy to Dream Dogs, her mum’s trendy grooming parlour, for a pampering session.But there’s an even bigger shock in store when...
Nele Neuhaus Charlottes Traumpferd – 1. Teil gelesen von Hannah Schepmann Als Charlottes Pflegepferd Gento verkauft wird, ist sie am Boden zerstört. Nie wieder will sie reiten – bis sie auf der französischen Insel Noirmoutier ihr Pferdeparadies findet. So hat Charlotte sich die Ferien gewünscht: Den Strand entlanggaloppieren mit dem Wind in den Haaren. Und dann begegnet sie ihrem Traumpferd. Nur leider ist Won Da Pie völlig verängstigt. Ob Charlotte sein Vertrauen gewinnen kann, um mit ihm...