Creative Animals

Campeón, an orange tiger-striped kitten, has always wanted to be a great hero, like the legendary cats of El Morro in Old San Juan. Sadly, the world no longer needs fierce swashbucklers or acts of derring-do, and the cats of El Morro barely remember their legacy. This all changes when Campeón stumbles upon a band of time-traveling pirate cats digging for a treasure map in a mysterious mangrove forest.

Are you ready to embrace a life of sustainability and self-sufficiency? With Homestead Essentials, you’ll discover practical, actionable steps to grow your own food, raise small livestock, and build DIY projects—even if you’re short on time, space, or experience. Learn how to: * Grow the top five vegetables perfect for small spaces. * Master canning and preserve your harvest year-round. * Build a root cellar, start composting, and raise chickens for daily fresh eggs. * Conserve water, protect your garden from pests naturally, and create a thriving herb garden.

In A Town Where Everyone Knows Everyone, A Small Secret Can Lead to Fatal Consequences... That's How the Cookie Crumbles: A Little-Pinch-of-Murder Cozy Mystery Lydia is the happy owner of a small but thriving bakery, and today is one of those busy days for her and Callie, her assistant. Lydia is also excited to test out a new recipe for a new tasty tart and wants to offer her friend Penelope a chance to give her feedback. Penelope is a vigorous older lady who lives by herself on the outskirts of town. She’s a slightly eccentric, but friendly figure around the small town where they live. ...

Dark secrets lurk in the Great Escape Resort… When Tansy Silver has the weekend off for a much-needed vacation, she takes her dog Hank and best friend Millie with her. The setting is gorgeous and their airstream trailer is adorable as well. The Great Escape Resort offers a variety of RV travel trailers for guests, as well as hiking and a lazy river. Even Hank is excited about relaxing for a change. “Your crush? You don’t look to me like you’re a shy one. What’s stopping him from being more?” “Well, the fact that he drives me crazy… in an annoying way. Not the other way.” ...

A Story of Love, Self-Discovery, and Inspiration. Rescuing Ranger: A Dog Lovers’ Rescue Romance Diana, a writer who works from home, is still feeling burned by her ex-husband's leaving her and their son Liam when they realized that he had a special set of needs. The boy is lost in his own world of the mind. Following her intuition, she decides Liam should get a dog, as emotional support, from the local animal rescue center. “Liam stared at the door of the animal rescue center, looking at the word OPEN, and he tried to understand why the center felt the need to write the word OPEN in ...

Studies have shown that having a dog can significantly enhance your physical and emotional well-being as well as bring a sense of purpose and routine to your day. Whether you’re adopting a puppy, rescuing an older dog, or purchasing from a breeder, this book is your go-to guide for a smooth and stress-free transition.

The story of dairying in Wisconsin is the story of how our very landscape and way of life were created. By making cows the center of our farm life and learning how to care for them, our ancestors launched a revolution that changed much more than the way farmers earned their living - it changed us. In Creating Dairyland, journalist, oral historian, and former dairyman Ed Janus opens the pages of the fascinating story of Wisconsin dairy farming.

They say small towns conceal big secrets—Holly’s learning the truth may be far more sinister… Moving to a coastal town got Holly away from the big city and corporate jobs. Little does she know she’s landed right in the middle of a mystery. As she pieces together information from the locals about the very rich Mongomery clan and their big house on the hill, the patriarch of the family dies. The suspicious circumstances regarding his death and rumors of the old man being cruel and arrogant paint a clear picture in people’s minds, despite the death being ruled natural causes. When an...

Este divertido cuento infantil es acerca de un niño pelirrojo y con pecas llamado Terry, al que todos llaman Terry el Trepador porque adora treparse a los árboles. Terry se encuentra un huevo pequeño y su misión es llevarlo a casa con su mamá.

Zura has grown into a strong woman, and as a wife and mother, has taken on the challenges of raising a family. But Zura worries about her children and the future of the Wild Hearts Elephant Sanctuary. She wonders if she has what it takes to instill the same fortitude that she had as a child to survive in the jungle. But her worries turn to fear when the nightmares from her past rear its ugly head to torment her once again. And this threat has a new target in their crosshairs...her family.

What can a little dog do when her best friend dies? Ginger, a cute little Pekinese dog, is pals to the end with her loving elderly owner Margot. But, when Margot dies, relatives dump Ginger at the local dog pound. The pound is scary. Bad things seem to happen to the helpless dogs and cats stuck in the cages. In self-defense, Ginger begins to snap at people or animals that she sees as threats. Soon, Anne and Joe Smith, an older couple who recently lost their beloved dog Rosie, visit the pound. The wife is determined to adopt Ginger. At first, Ginger is scared, defensive, and confused. The ...

A Captivating Story of Love, Family, And A Child's Innocence. Finding Happy: A Very Human Dog Lover Story Katie and Mike are happily married. And it often seems as though things couldn’t possibly get any better for them. People sometimes comment that their marriage and family seem perfect. Her friends often throw the words “fairy tale” around, much to Katie’s pleasure. So, when their little daughter Laura, decides to ask for a dog, Katie was taken by surprise. “A dog?” She hadn’t expected to start her Saturday morning with a request like this. “And where did this come from?...

When young widow Sarah decides to restart her career as a marketing professional after her husband’s untimely illness and death, she joins the crew of the Dogs First Rescue Center. Her main responsibility is making sure the upcoming fundraising gala goes off without a hitch. Instead, she runs into one last-minute problem after another. Many of these problems happen because of what the handsome know-it-all, Dodge Armstrong, another volunteer at the Center, does – or doesn’t do. In the middle of it all is Stanley, the lovable but chaotic rescue hound who keeps managing to get into some ...

A Wedding, a Secret… and a Cruel Killer - The Worrisome Wedding Mystery. The final adventure in the epic Tansy & Hank series and the incredible events that take place in the small town of Pine Ridge. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries. Tansy is trying to plan her wedding to detective Nathan when she finds herself trapped in a new mystery that needs solving before the vows can take place. “Did you hear? Have you talked to Nathan? They found Sally Conrad!” “What? Where’s she been?” I exclaim, jumping off the bench and reaching for my phone. “I don’t have anything from him. ...

In a World of Bullies, A Little Girl Has to Learn How to Stand Up for Herself. Sasha's Family Dog – A Dogs Are Family Too Story. Join author Miranda Rose Barker as she takes you on a heartwarming story where you’ll learn from the struggles of Sasha, a brave little girl, who doesn't feel like she gets the attention she needs from her family. Schoolmates and visiting peers often bully her, which makes her feel sad and alone. Sasha is an intelligent and kind person, but she just wants to feel loved and accepted for who she is. “Wiping her tears, she hurried off the school premises and ...

A Heartwarming Dog Survival Story & Hope for a Family Daisy starts noticing tension growing at home from the demands of work that put her family under pressure. She knows that she and her husband Jon have been drifting apart in their relationship. She realizes that they need to do something about it soon. And now the situation has started to affect Lyla, their ten-year-old daughter, who is becoming increasingly distant, spending more time alone in her room. “Jon felt the same as she did. He wanted things to get back to normal. He wanted the good old days to come back. How could they make ...

This charming audiobook features Terry Treetop, a red-headed, freckled young boy who loves to climb trees. Christmas is in the air, and Terry is busy getting his family’s Christmas tree ready with his Dad when he notices a small, helpless creature in danger. Terry runs out into the deep snow and puts his famous tree-climbing talents into play. Will he be able to save little Sammy and then enjoy Christmas with a furry new friend?

Learn Watercolor Animals with Mr. Simms. With Watercolor Animals, children are able to explore the animal kingdom of watercolor friends.

In 1926, the very first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published. One hundred years later, generations of kids have grown up in the Hundred Acre Wood. How a Bear Became a Book tells the story of how writer, illustrator, and editor came together to craft Pooh's first adventure. But deeper than that, this book introduces our youngest listeners to how stories begin and where they can go. As Pooh's voice enters the text, he slowly comes to life in the art.

A Struggling Boy, a Courageous Dog, and a New Friendship, Saving Samuel: A Very Human Dog Lover Story Amy feels something bad is happening to her son Samuel lately. As time passes, she feels increasingly worried, confused, and doesn’t know what to do. She hangs on by focusing on the fact that her husband Jack would be home from work soon, and she would be able to share the problem with him. “It was true. Samuel was ten years old, and, in the last year, it seemed as though a change had come over him. He had always been such a sweet boy, happy and outgoing, but he had seemingly become ...