From award-winning author Barbara O'Connor comes a middle-grade novel about a girl who, with the help of the dog of her dreams, discovers the true meaning of family. Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same silent wish since fourth grade, hoping that some day it will come true. When her irresponsible parents send her to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family members she doesn't know, she needs that wish to come true more than ever. A stray dog, a great friend, and the love of a big-hearted aunt and uncle just might make it happen.
New York Times bestselling author and King of Canines Spencer Quinn is back with the next Woof book.
BOWSER IS BACK!
Bowser the dog is doing great. He's been adopted by Birdie, the greatest girl in the world, and he gets lots of love, lots of walks, and sometimes even bacon!
But -- why is Birdie looking so worried? Who broke into their house? Why is the new girl in town digging into the old mystery of what really happened to Birdie's dad, a policeman killed in the line of duty?
Bowser better keep his ears perked and his paws at the ready. A murder case that went cold long ago is fixing to get way too hot.
Woof, the first Birdie and Bowser book, debuted on the New York Times bestseller list, and Bowser is back with all his signature charm (and slobber) in Arf!
Henry Huggins' dog, Ribsy, is hopelessly lost in a huge shopping mall parking lot. It's raining hard, the pavement is slick, horns are honking, and drivers are shouting. When Ribsy thinks he has found the Huggins's new station wagon at last, he jumps in the open tailgate window and falls asleep, exhausted. When he wakes up to find himself in the wrong car, lots of little girls pet him and make plans to give him a bath. All Ribsy wants to do is go home to Henry. Instead, he's about to begin the liveliest adventure of his life.
Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars.
The second book in this fourth series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #2: Fading Echoes, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.
Dovepaw now knows that she will be the third cat to hold the power of the stars in her paws. But even together, she, Jayfeather, and Lionblaze may not be able to protect the Clans from a mysterious visitor who threatens their future.
Books 1 and 2 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series!
Dinosaurs Before Dark: Where did the tree house come from? Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner?
The Knight at Dawn: A castle with a secret passage! That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. In the Great Hall of the castle, a feast is under way. But Jack and Annie aren't exactly welcome guests!
Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?
Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books
Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader
Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure
Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
"Osborne's narration is low-key and well-paced. A great way to introduce children who are reluctant readers or can't yet read to this highly entertaining book series and to reading in general."--Chicago Parent
“Osborne's soothing, beautifully articulated voice and knack for characterization are reliably pleasing."—AudioFile
A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, read aloud by stars Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey – perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all!
Go 'Grrrr . . .' with the Gruffalo, sing along with the Smartest Giant, help Monkey search for his mum and see if the little old lady can make some room in her house! The Gruffalo and Other Stories is brilliantly performed by well-known actors Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey, as well as by the author herself, Julia Donaldson. Each story also has a song and sound effects, with a total running time of an hour.
Perfect for listening to at home or to brighten up a car journey with the much-loved creations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This fantastic collection includes four stories: The Gruffalo, A Squash and a Squeeze, The Smartest Giant in Town and Monkey Puzzle.
People are looking around today, more than ever, and finding many reasons to get angry on the other side, there are so many people who are doing everything they can to make sure they also remain cool, calm and collected. Economic issues, school violence, partisan politics, the pressures of a culture that is increasingly rapidly, even urban drift. If you speak about this with other individuals, you're likely to come up with a consensus that anger issues get worse. Furthermore, the amount of pressure experienced by people— one of the major causes of anger— is getting worse, not better.
The excellent news is that issues with anger can be solved. For the rest of your life, you don't have to fight with anger, and you definitely don't have to reinvent the wheel. Psychologists understand much more than they did a generation ago about anger. An extremely advanced level has been achieved by the present science knowledge of what anger is, what causes it, and the related hazards.
In this book you will learn:
- How to effectively control your emotions and keep yourself out of trouble
- How to apply cognitive behavioral techniques to everyday activities to ensure that your emotions are always in your control all the time and you never lose your cool.
- Learn what anger really is, anger can be good or bad but you have control over both and you can decide whether or not being angry is really worth it.
- And much more..
This book provides significant flexibility in anger management program execution. Most of the methods can be used alone, but they can be combined with other concepts and methods as well. You have all the data you need to develop a program of anger management that suits your distinctive requirements, situation and character.
Each story in the popular and critically acclaimed series has been read by the talented actor, Victor Garber. Now fans who can't get enough of the vampire bunny, Bunnicula, will have something new to add to their collection.
Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues with the sixth book in the Power of Three series!
The final book in this third series, Warriors: Power of Three #6: Sunrise, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.
The secret of Hollyleaf's, Jayfeather's, and Lionblaze's true identities has been revealed, but one shocking question remains unanswered. Now Clanmate will turn upon Clanmate, and one more warrior may be lost forever....
Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues with the fourth book in the Power of Three series!
The fourth book in this third series, Warriors: Power of Three #4: Eclipse, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.
As Jaypaw, Hollypaw, and Lionpaw struggle with the weight of their destinies, a mysterious warning shakes the Clans' faith in their ancestors. All four Clans are in danger-and the fate of the warrior code now rests in the paws of three apprentices.
Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars.
The fourth book in this fourth series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #4: Sign of the Moon, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.
As the dark forces that have come between the four warrior Clans grow stronger, Jayfeather is summoned to the mountains by a desperate plea—the Tribe of Rushing Water is on the brink of being lost forever.
After Marty Preston worked so hard to earn the dog Shiloh, he had hoped that his troubles with Judd Travers were over. He could not rescue all the dogs that Judd mistreated, but since Shiloh was the one who ran away and came with him, Shiloh was the one he loved.
Judd, however, has other problems. Anyone who cheats and swears and lies and kicks his dogs has troubles inside himself, and when the man starts drinking, Marty realizes that Shiloh is in danger once again. As hunting season approaches and Judd begins hunting on their land, the Prestons know that something is bound to happen.
They're right. Marty does the only thing he can think of to do, and discovers just how deep a hurt can go and how long it takes to heal.
