Animal Friendships

Van has always been an outsider. Most people don’t notice him. But he notices them. And he notices the small trinkets they drop, or lose, or throw away—that’s why his collection is full of treasures. Then one day, Van notices a girl stealing pennies from a fountain, and everything changes.

Lety Muñoz's first language is Spanish, and she likes to take her time putting her words together. She loves volunteering at the animal shelter because the dogs and cats there don't care if she can't always find the right words. When the shelter needs a volunteer to write animal profiles, Lety jumps at the chance. But classmate Hunter also wants to write profiles—so he devises a competition to determine the official shelter scribe. Whoever gets their animals adopted the fastest wins.

Letting go of a lifetime of hurts isn’t easy. It’s pretty hard to believe that Happy Ever After even exists. Can Carol let go of the past and move on to the future with a handsome chef whose intentions are an open book? It’s pretty clear to everyone but Carol that he’s in love with her. It’s also pretty clear to everyone that Carol has some issues she needs to overcome before she can take the first step to Midlife happiness. A Maltese puppy and good friends who conspire with the chef just might make everything possible. But then again, whoever said life will go smoothly and just ...

As Samantha and her friends prepare for a charity horse race, they're very excited. Sam is riding Ace, and her race partner, Jake, plans to train a pinto filly running free on reservation lands. But the wild pinto has other plans. When the filly escapes and runs off with the Phantom, Sam is torn. If she helps Jake, she's taking the filly away from the Phantom. Will she betray her friend or her wild horse?

Kit-with-a-small-k is navigating middle school with a really big, really strange secret: When she's stressed, she turns into a naked mole rat. It first happened after kit watched her best friend, Clem, fall and get hurt during an acrobatic performance on TV. Since then, the transformations keep happening - whether kit wants them to or not. Kit can't tell Clem about it, because after the fall, Clem just hasn't been herself. She's sad and mad and gloomy, and keeping a secret of her own: the real reason she fell.

The Playful Panda Parade is a heartwarming and entertaining story that teaches young listeners about teamwork, coordination, and the joy of working together toward a common goal.

When Lynnie Roo, jam-loving kangaroo, joke-cracking chaos magnet, and professional pouch-snacker, leaps from her tiny Australian town of Crescent Heads to become an au pair in London, she’s ready for adventure. Armed with a magical boomerang, a pouch full of squashed donuts, and a laugh that could wake the King, Lynnie lands in a city of fog, fancy biscuits, and one rotten dingo with a guitar. His name? Denny. His mission? Sabotage. His guitar? So out of tune it scares pigeons. But Lynnie’s not alone. With help from Ellie, Max, and Pippa, the kids she cares for, and her new London ...

Matt is missing. Bonnie's six-year-old brother left his classroom to use the bathroom - and disappeared. A police dog traces his scent to the curb, where he apparently got into a vehicle. But why would Matt go anywhere with a stranger? Overwhelmed with fear, Bonnie discovers that her dog is gone, too. Was Pookie used as a lure for Matt? Bonnie makes one big mistake in her attempt to find her brother. In a chilling climax on a Washington State ferry, Bonnie and Matt must outsmart their abductor or pay with their lives.

This fast paced book follows Dr. Kat in her second year of small animal practice. Advancing from the safety of her internship year to start a staff veterinary position, Dr. Kat is confident and excited. She has gone no contact with her emotionally abusive family and turned to her loving house family and work community. This stability gives her the courage to trust her absent boyfriend, who may either be working undercover or just pretending to be, and to reach out to her long lost, possibly hostile, brother as well. Dr. Kat knows that emergency medicine will be stressful, but feels well ...

Pete and his friends are so excited because it’s pizza day at school! But before they can enjoy their delicious meal, they notice a peculiar smell. Pete and his friends decide to investigate. They suspect it could be rotten radishes, stinky socks, or trash from the dumpsters. But after checking the salad bar, gym, and playground they still can’t find the source of the smell. Will Pete and his friends ever track down the stink?

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A COLD CASE AT CHRISTMAS: After officially launching her Biscuit Tin Detective Agency, Olive is delighted when she receives her first case. Miss Westmacott asks her to investigate a cold case: the disappearance of her sister, Enid, over 50 years ago. Having waited months for a bite, the detective agency café is finally in business! A COSY COMMUNITY: Together with Hugo, Olive reopens the case and tracks down the remaining ...

"What Shall We Do Today? The Treasure at Turtle Cove" Book Description for Amazon Kindle KDP Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a heartwarming adventure that combines environmental education with childhood wonder! In this delightful installment of the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover the magic of making a difference when they visit Turtle Cove Beach. When the children participate in a special marine conservation event, they: Learn about endangered sea turtles and their fragile habitats Help with an important beach cleanup mission Make a remarkable ...

Ollie stomps behind Gossie and Gertie, but something is missing. Gossie and Gertie wear shiny boots. Ollie wants boots too! The two yellow goslings each share one boot. But will Ollie like hopping in them? Author and illustrator Olivier Dunrea has received rave reviews for his endearing series about these lovable baby geese. Linda Stephens’ charming narration highlights the lessons of sharing and independence.

José era un granjero feliz y Pedro era su vecino, Sembraban pepinos y tomates en la montaña de encino. Ambos granjeros trabajaban muy duro; difícil era su vida, Pero tenían comida para sus familias; recompensa merecida Aunque a veces en casa después de un día de trabajo cansado Soñaban con tener una vida mejor de lo que habían pensado.

A trip to the museum with Pinky’s dad and his sister, Amanda, puts Pinky and Rex’s friendship to the test. Will their friendship survive when both youngsters set their sights on the same stuffed animal at the museum gift shop?

Welcome to Barksdale, where all the dogs strive for perfection. Every shopkeeper claims to be the “best groomer” or sell the “best biscuits.” And at Barksdale Academy, the pressure is on for one pup to be named Best in Show. Duke’s cousin Coco, a French bulldog from Paris, is visiting for the K-2 loyalty exam. During this exam, the Underdogs and their classmates will participate in a field day event against a rival school.

Christmastime is approaching, and Annie is so thrilled about her upcoming school play that she has to call her cousin Henry. “I’m going to be a star in a play!” she tells him. Annie will get to light up the stage in her bright, shiny costume! She couldn’t be more excited. But then the big night comes, and Annie’s feelings change. She is very nervous and is having a hard time staying calm.

Thundergiver has never known a world beyond his pack’s solitude, but that all changes when he stumbles upon a legend that could alter the fate of their war-torn land: the myth of the Stone of Tranquility, a relic said to grant the power to end all conflict. Together with his quick-witted friend Tempest, Thundergiver embarks on a daring quest, deciphering ancient maps, uncovering secrets of the lost ShadowCaster tribe, and defying the dangers lurking in forbidden territories. As they inch closer to the truth, they realize they may be part of something much larger than themselves—a ...

Kyle and Mia are determined to help their friend, Emma, find a pet that won't make her mom sneeze. But Emma doesn't want a pet she can't cuddle, and Kyle and Mia are running out of ideas. Will they ever come up with the perfect no-sneeze pet, or is Emma out of luck?

One hot fall day, schoolteacher Layla Sanford arrives at her cozy home to find she has two guests. One is a tiny, adorable Yorkie in a cable-knit sweater and a fuzzy yellow ducky hat. The other is Layla’s best friend Christine, Ducky’s beloved person and momager. Ducky, after all, is no regular dog. He’s a TikTok star with millions of followers, making up in personality and photogenic appeal what he lacks in size. Layla agrees to watch Ducky while Christine is called away for work and is quickly charmed by the miniature mutt.