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FALSE BEGINNINGS is the first book of THE TALES OF THE PACKS SERIES. Being full of unexpected twists and turns, this book makes for an excellent adventure. Despite being aimed for a student audience, the book has been enjoyed by various age groups and is packed with illustrations to deepen the reader's experience. If you're looking for a good read without agenda or inappropriate content, FALSE BEGINNINGS is right for you.

When Rosie and the rest of the Love Puppies find out that Meiko is struggling to make friends at her new school, they are sure they can sniff out a solution! But it takes more than magic to break the ice. If they can be creative, these caring canines might just might find a lonely girl her paw-fect match! With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies are here to help kids overcome some tough social situations. Because with the power of love, anything is paw-sible!

This delightful series of pony tales introduces readers to various native ponies and settings within the UK. In the first book of the Pony Series, we met Ed, the New Forest Pony. This second book features Fudge, a Dartmoor pony, who was J A Frost's very own pony when she was growing up on the edge of Dartmoor, in Devon. Thanks to the generosity of her grandparents, who gifted £100, Fudge became a much-loved addition to the family. Over the years, they travelled miles together, through the countryside and across moorland. Fudge was a wonderful character and a great listener. This is just one story from their many adventures together. Book details:It's the perfect primer for the early reader.Bright and engaging full-colour illustrations throughout.Great for bedtime stories, group reading, and one-on-oneMakes an ideal gift for your child, grandchild, niece or nephew, or a friendPerfect for all pony and horse fans.

Maggie loves her horses, but she dreams of having a puppy by her side to share in her adventures and to snuggle with at night. One day, a stray dog crosses her path, and both of their lives change for the better. Maggie's new best friend inspires her to take on an ambitious plan...can they pull it off? Follow Maggie, her mom, and puppy Dougie as they work together to prove that dreams can come true.

Sushi the Cat, by author and artist Pamela Alderman, addresses respect and friendship. In this book, children will enjoy the delightful antics of Ella and her cat, Sushi. By highlighting the importance of understanding, sharing, and companionship, Sushi the Cat teaches young readers and listeners how to treat others. When we show respect to others, we open the way to make new friends. Pamela Alderman started painting as a ten-year-old, when her mom enrolled her in an adult art class. Her dad taught her how to draw on paper napkins after dinner. Decades later, Pamela's artwork expanded from individual paintings to include community-based projects with a focus on healing and resilience. Sushi the Cat was inspired while Pamela worked for her church as a conversational English teacher in Japan, where she met her husband, Leon. Thirty years later, Pamela traveled to Japan again and experienced the extraordinary kindness and respect of the Japanese people. These gracious encounters inspired Pamela to share those values through Sushi the Cat.

The Wild Dog Collection is about a doggy duo set out to change and better the world. Delilah teaches us how to make the bad times better with the right outlook on life. Samson teaches us that life isn't always fair, but love is always there. These two pups and their stories are much to be inspired by! Delilah and Samson are sure to always provide you with a tail wagging good time!

W. J. Bear writes his own story of things that have happened in his young life. He is a normal young bear cub, ready to go at a moment's notice. He is almost human but still a bear. He experiences things like the great outdoors, swings, slides, and recycle, where his nose and smells get the better of him. Sometimes, getting distracted is the most fun. Dirt is okay and can be loads of fun until his mom sees him. Then it can become his worst enemy.In WJ's world, bears don't have names. Everyone goes by two letters. WJ and his sister QT are part of a normal bear family. Mom and Dad have two letters for their names, too, but WJ just calls them Mom and Dad, which helps keep things simple. Simple is always better for WJ.Then things get complicated. The food supply starts getting low, and the family has to move. Where will they go, and what will happen to them? Dad is taking care of everyone, including WJ and sister Q T.Come along with me, and see what life is like for a little mischievous bear cub named W. J. Bear.

"Two lemurs-one little and one big-take turns wishing to be more like the other..."--Provided by publisher.

Celebrates an elephant mother's love for her child as they set off on their annual migration to join the herd.

"What's the opposite of old? Young! What's the opposite of sad? Happy! Big or small, alone or together, the primates in this book of opposites are wonderfully unique, from gorillas to white-faced capuchins to orangutans"--

"Come along with Peppa Pig and all of her friends as they each display a different type of emotion, from anger to sadness to frustration and excitement. Readers will instantly relate to each character's struggles and learn how to manage their own emotions with this interactive read-aloud"--

The novel that inspired the famous Disney movie is a much deeper work of art—a fable of loss and survival set against a beautifully evoked natural world.This gripping tale of forest life has come to be thought of as a children’s story, thanks to the Disney adapation, but while young readers can enjoy it, it is also a moving contribution to the literature of the natural world. The fawn Bambi, first with his mother and then without her, learns that life in the forest is both precious and precarious. After losing his mother, he grows to become a young stag, falls in love with a doe, and is taught important lessons about the perilous ways of humans by the Old Prince, the oldest and largest stag in the forest. The last lesson Old Prince reveals to Bambi is that humans are not as all-powerful and wise as they seem, for they are also a mortal danger to each other.Everyman's Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acid-free cream-colored paper, with full-cloth cases with two-color foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, and European-style half-round spines.

Elephant Hubble Goes to School, dive into the whimsical tale of Hubble, a spirited young African elephant with a zest for learning. As Hubble navigates the challenges of school, he mirrors the hurdles many children face, especially when mastering the art of reading. Enriched with captivating insights about Africa and intriguing facts about elephants, this story seamlessly blends entertainment with education. A delightful read tailored for children aged 7-11, journey with Hubble and discover that every learner, whether child or elephant, has their unique path to discovery.

Pepper isn't your average dog. In fact Pepper is a miniature schnauzer that thinks she isn't a dog at all but a real princess in her own little kingdom. Discover why Pepper thinks she is a princess in a dog's world.

Join Ozzie and Archie on a tail-wagging adventure as they navigate the exciting journey of training their new baby sister. This heartwarming book is packed with laughter and love as the dogs learn about friendship, responsibility, and the joy of family bonds.

"Readers won't find a dull moment in this modern-day, heroic adventure." -M.G. Velasco, CardslingerFor four hundred years, generations of the Family Del Toro and their battle-savvy warhorses have secretly guarded their corner of rural Colorado from all things monster. Now, thanks to a really bad move on twelve-year-old Matt Del Toro's part, the family can add vengeful witch to their list of Creatures That Want to Kill Us.When an opportunity arises for Matt to retrace his father's long-ago journey through the mountains along the legendary route known as The Hunter's Way, he is the first to saddle up. After all, there's nothing like an adventure in the wilderness to take his mind off his wicked witchy problems.That's when the wild in wilderness comes out swinging. With every mile, Matt and his family battle unexpected rock slides, impossible ascents, death-by-lightning storms, and worst of all: a clan of human-hating mountain gnomes known as tommyknockers. With the knockers determined to make the Del Toros food for worms-literally-the journey becomes a race from danger into more danger. Aided by the war stallion Rigo, Matt must use all his training, resources, and a twist o' Irish luck to save himself and his family.Mace and Hammer is book 3 in the Colorado Book Award-winning Del Toro Moon series.