Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories

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Book SynopsisKids already love Charlie the Ranch Dog from the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book by Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman. Now hard-working, bacon-loving basset hound Charlie is starring in his own I Can Read series!  In Charlie the Ranch Dog: Where''s the Bacon?, a new dog comes to visit. Things get off to a bad start. Rowdy doesn’t understand Charlie is the boss of the ranch. He sleeps in Charlie’s bed, drinks Charlie’s water, and worst of all, he eats Charlie’s bacon. Charlie has to get Rowdy under control. And he really needs to find more bacon! Where’s the Bacon? is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

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Book SynopsisCharlie the Ranch Dog stars in New York Times bestselling author Ree Drummond's I Can Read title, just right for reading on your own snowy day! When Charlie wakes up to a world covered in snow, he can't wait to go outside.

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Book SynopsisCharlie the Ranch Dog stars in New York Times bestselling author Ree Drummond''s I Can Read title, just right for reading on your own snowy day! When Charlie wakes up to a world covered in snow, he can''t wait to go outside. He even takes a break from patrol duty to go sledding with his friends Walter and Sister. But when Walter goes missing, it''s up to Charlie to take control of the situation and bring his buddy back.Charlie''s Snow Day is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. 

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Book SynopsisCharlie is the lovable basset hound of the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and the star of the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog. As the older hound, can Charlie put on a brave face for Hickory?With his usual hilarious antics, Charlie overcomes his fears about the doctor .

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Book SynopsisA new adventure for everyone’s favorite sneezing panda, from New York Times bestselling team Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex.Chu and his family are going to the beach! Chu is excited. He will get to play in the sand and wade in the water. But what will happen if Chu sneezes at the beach? And what will happen if he doesn’t?A perfect read-aloud story about a summertime adventure!

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Book SynopsisAmy Plum, international bestselling author of the Die for Me series, delivers a fast-paced adventure perfect for fans of Marie Lu, Veronica Rossi, and Robison Wells.Juneau grew up fearing the outside world.Trade Review"Wonderfully riveting. A fascinating twist on the apocalypse, and a reminder that things aren't always as they seem." -- Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series "Exciting and tense! Prepare for the unexpected! You'll stay up all night with this one!" -- Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of the Firelight series and Uninvited "Amy Plum creates a chilling world where the stakes are high and no one can be trusted. After the End will leave you breathless!" -- Kimberly Derting, author of the Body Finder series "Misunderstandings and betrayals abound as Juneau and Miles set off on a road trip through the West, coming to appreciate each other in a slow-moving, believable romance." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This fast-paced adventure novel pulses with magic, romance, and one humdinger of a cliff-hanger." -- ALA Booklist "The fast-paced plot, rife with mystery, successfully moves the story forward. The initial setting of Juneau's camp is fully realized and portrayed in vivid detail. She is a tough, loyal, and smart protagonist and thoroughly developed. Fans of post-apocalyptic fiction will enjoy this unusual not-quite-dystopian novel." -- School Library Journal "Attractive characters and the fresh, present-day setting should hook genre fans." -- Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR THE DIE FOR ME SERIES "I devoured this lush, mysterious romance, which delivers a refreshingly human heroine alongside a hero truly deserving of the title." -- Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wings series "Action and drama abound. Plum has done an excellent job of setting up the rules for her creations and following them closely. Fans of this genre will have their appetites reignited by this new addition." -- School Library Journal (starred review) on Die for Me "Move over, Bella and Edward. Plum introduces a world and a story that are sure to intrigue teen readers and will easily attract fans of the Twilight series." -- ALA Booklist on Die for Me "The lush Parisian setting and gorgeous characters make this an immersing, franchise-ready story." -- Publishers Weekly "A fast-moving tale of star-crossed lovers." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Plum handles the intrigue and builds tension, ending with a major cliffhanger that should compel readers to the final book in the trilogy." -- Kirkus Reviews on Until I Die "The historical elements and the magic evoked by the Parisian setting work to paint a full landscape that has a deep otherworldly connection while remaining entirely ordinary in the very best way. The story's twists and turns are well paced and will have readers captivated." -- School Library Journal on Until I Die A swashbuckling final episode with plot twists and unexpected revelations." -- ALA Booklist on If I Should Die "Plenty of well-paced tension. The author keeps the narrative moving along at a sprightly pace and handles the suspense well." -- Kirkus Reviews on If I Should Die "This last book does not disappoint. Amy Plum is to be congratulated for her creation of the Revenants. It is a fresh and original mythology. It will be interesting to see what Amy Plum will come up with next." -- New York Journal of Books

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Plum keeps tension high as she follows Juneau across the country, mixing in enough romantic spice to satisfy genre fans." -- Kirkus Reviews "A satisfying conclusion." -- ALA Booklist "There is not a dull page to be found, as action, adventure and romance abound. This heart-pounding book will take you on a journey that you will never want to end." -- Romantic Times PRAISE FOR AFTER THE END:"Wonderfully riveting. A fascinating twist on the apocalypse, and a reminder that things aren't always as they seem." -- Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series "Exciting and tense! Prepare for the unexpected! You'll stay up all night with this one!" -- Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of the Firelight series and Uninvited "Amy Plum creates a chilling world where the stakes are high and no one can be trusted. After the End will leave you breathless!" -- Kimberly Derting, author of the Body Finder series "Misunderstandings and betrayals abound as Juneau and Miles set off on a road trip through the West, coming to appreciate each other in a slow-moving, believable romance." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This fast-paced adventure novel pulses with magic, romance, and one humdinger of a cliff-hanger." -- ALA Booklist "The fast-paced plot, rife with mystery, successfully moves the story forward. Fans of post-apocalyptic fiction will enjoy this unusual not-quite-dystopian novel with a dose of corporate espionage. And the cliff-hanger ending will leave them eager for future installments." -- School Library Journal "Attractive characters and the fresh, present-day setting should hook genre fans." -- Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR THE DIE FOR ME SERIES "I devoured this lush, mysterious romance, which delivers a refreshingly human heroine alongside a hero truly deserving of the title." -- Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wings series "Move over, Bella and Edward. Plum introduces a world and a story that are sure to intrigue teen readers and will easily attract fans of the Twilight series." -- ALA Booklist on Die for Me "The lush Parisian setting and gorgeous characters make this an immersing, franchise-ready story." -- Publishers Weekly "Plum's debut is the perfect combo of romance and thrills, with heart-pumping action that will make you jump and love that will make you cry out for joy. You'll hang on every word." -- Romantic Times "A fast-moving tale of star-crossed lovers." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Plum handles the intrigue and builds tension, ending with a major cliffhanger that should compel readers to the final book in the trilogy." -- Kirkus Reviews on Until I Die "The historical elements and the magic evoked by the Parisian setting work to paint a full landscape that has a deep otherworldly connection while remaining entirely ordinary in the very best way. The story's twists and turns are well paced and will have readers captivated." -- School Library Journal on Until I Die "A swashbuckling final episode with plot twists and unexpected revelations." -- ALA Booklist on If I Should Die "Plenty of well-paced tension. The author keeps the narrative moving along at a sprightly pace and handles the suspense well." -- Kirkus Reviews on If I Should Die "This last book does not disappoint. Amy Plum is to be congratulated for her creation of the Revenants. It is a fresh and original mythology. It will be interesting to see what Amy Plum will come up with next." -- New York Journal of Books on If I Should Die

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times Bestseller!This hilarious picture book from the bestselling, acclaimed author-illustrator team of Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss tells the adventures of a spider through his daily diary entries.This is the diary . . . of a spider. Actually, he''s a lot like you. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind-catching lessons. Lucky for him, his best friend is a fly!Read the other books in the series: Diary of a Worm and Diary of a Fly! 

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Book SynopsisFrom Jenny Lee, writer on the Disney Channel show Shake It Up!, the number-one-rated kids' show in the country, this feel-good middle-grade novel is about a sickly boy whose life is turned upside down when he gets a therapy dog .Trade Review"A lighthearted enjoyable read." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "A funny, unabashedly feel-good boy-and-dog story... This crowd-pleasing debut is definitely ready for prime time." -- Booklist (starred review) "This children's book debut from Lee, a writer and producer on Disney's 'Shake It Up' sitcom (and clearly a dog lover), is suffused with optimism." -- Publishers Weekly "That Elvis is a dog of dogs: the smartest, the bravest, the funniest. Also, the biggest. No wonder Benji's adventures with him are hilarious and action-packed! Such a very fun read." -- Emily Jenkins, author of INVISIBLE INKLING and TOYS GO OUT "It's impossible not to fall in love with Elvis and Benji. And here I thought I was the only person who actually had conversations with his dog..." -- Chris Rylander, author of THE FOURTH STALL

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody’s favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure!Woof, woof! This way, Biscuit! It’s time to go camping.Join Biscuit in the great outdoors. Biscuit can''t wait to go camping! From tents and flashlights to frogs and fireflies, there are so many new things to discover when you''re sleeping outdoors. But are those rain clouds in the sky? How will Biscuit go camping now? Biscuit Goes Camping, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it''s perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.

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Book SynopsisBeginning readers' favorite little yellow puppy is ready to help his neighbor feed her pets! From guinea pigs and fish to kittens and puppies, each animal gets their own special food.

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Book SynopsisBeginning readers' favorite little yellow puppy is ready to help his neighbor feed her pets! From guinea pigs and fish to kittens and puppies, each animal gets their own special food. Everyone wants to play, too! But what happens when playtime gets in the way of mealtime? Biscuit might just find a new way to make sure everyone gets what they need. . . .Biscuit Feeds the Pets is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.

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Book SynopsisThe acclaimed tale of a lost little bear searching for home from Caldecott Medalist and Coretta Scott King Award winner Kadir Nelson.Baby Bear is lost and afraid. All the other animals try to help: Trust yourself. Sing a song. Retrace your steps. As Baby Bear gains courage with every step, he realizes he was never far from home after all.With poetic text and stunning illustrations, Baby Bear is an impressive addition to the canon of timeless picture book classics.Kadir Nelson''s acclaimed books include The Undefeated, winner of the Caldecott Medal as the most distinguished picture book of the year, Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans, and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom.

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Book SynopsisWith stunning black-and-white artwork and a gorgeous package, Henry Cole’s animal fantasy adventure harkens back to Brian Jacques’s Redwall and Avi’s Poppy series.In the Hill, animals work as Weavers, Smelters, and Carvers—but Twig doesn’t know who he wants to be.Trade ReviewPraise for Brambleheart: "Cole's black-and-white pencil drawings are earnest yet emotionally sharp. Nestled in a small trim size, this is an appealing and accessible genre blend." -- Kirkus Reviews "Fantasies wrapped around the secret, almost human world of woodland animals are perennially churned out and eaten up by young readers. Throw another fantastical animal into the mix-a dragon-and there are sure to be plenty more kids who will buy in." -- ALA Booklist "Twig is what all heroes - large and small - should be: charming, courageous, and kind. Delightful!" -- Lisa Fiedler, Author of The Mouseheart Trilogy and Stage-Struck Praise for A Nest for Celeste: "Evocative illustrations, compelling characters, and thoughtful reflections on the nature of home combine to powerful effect." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A rare gift: a novel with artwork as whole and vital as a picture book's." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The softly shaded pencil drawings bring the story to life through Cole's exceptional ability to imbue animals with personality." -- ALA Booklist

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Book SynopsisThe curious, charming, playful, and internet-famous Otter makes her picture book debut in I Am Otter by author-illustrator Sam Garton. I am Otter, and this is a book about me and my best friends, Otter Keeper and Teddy. And it's about the fun and messy (and little bit scary) adventure we had one day when Otter Keeper was at work.Trade Review"A bright and hilarious escapade about an otter who, bored while her owner's at work, opens a toast restaurant. Hysterical." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This fully realized picture book captures warmth, imagination, and playfulness in the character of Otter." -- School Library Journal "Good-natured fun." -- Booklist "Garton's debut picture book does a bang-up job of introducing Otter. There's a lovely dimensionality and sense of physical comedy in Garton's digitally created artwork. Combined with Otter's winning brand of self-importance, it's plenty to propel her into future adventures." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Beginning with the soft glow of a moonlit house and the soft buttery tone of the facing page, this charming bedtime story sways with a gentle rhythm both aural and visual... Luminous." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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Book SynopsisOne day at recess, Rappy the dinosaur gets taken by aliens on a U.F.O. Will Rappy stay in space to roam, or will he rap his way back home?Beginning readers will love rapping along as Rappy goes on an out-of-this-world adventure.

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Book SynopsisWORD-SPACING: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 14px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; WORD-SPACING: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: -4px 0px 14px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; WORD-SPACING: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: -4px 0px 0px;Trade Review"This first book in a planned series will appeal to animal fiction fans who like rooting for an underdog." -- School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisCheep cheep cheep! What does it take to get little Chickies to sleep? Meet the Chickies in their very first padded board book! With engaging rhymes, endearing illustrations, and a soft padded cover, these books are perfect for babies and toddlers to enjoy. Young readers will love to fall asleep along with the Chickies!

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Book SynopsisStick Dog and his pals are back, but this time the temperature is rising and they''re all feeling the heat. They need cold, cold ice cream on this hot, hot day!It will take all of Stick Dog''s smarts to guide his friends to a scrumptious ice-cream feast. They''ll battle a water-attacking machine, discover rainbow puddles, and chase the strangest, loudest truck they''ve ever seen.But there''s a looming threat to their mission—Stick Dog gets spotted by a human. And the police are on his tail. If he''s captured, Stick Dog may never see his friends again. If he escapes, it''s ice cream for everyone.With hilarious text and stick-figure drawings, reluctant readers will eat this one up! Perfect for fans of such series as Dog Man, Big Nate, Timmy Failure, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Other favorites in the series include Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog, Stick Dog Chases a Pizza, and many more!

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Book SynopsisDon’t shed a tear, ''cause there’s nothing to fear!Clark the Shark has a loose tooth and needs to visit the dentist. But he''s heard that the dentist is scarier than a box of blue whales! Uh-oh, and oh no! Can Clark find a way to stay cool when it comes to tooth trouble? Beginning readers will be entertained and reassured by this clever, funny twist on a dentist visit in this I Can Read story featuring their favorite boisterous shark. The back matter also includes fun, bite-sized facts about shark teeth!With colorful illustrations from Guy Francis and lively text from Bruce Hale, this Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. 

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Book SynopsisDanny decides to cheer his friend up, and together they discover that being too tall might not be so bad after all.Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958.

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Book SynopsisBased on a true story about two sisters and their creative plan to adopt a puppy.Cadence and Emi desperately want a puppy. But their dad isn't quite sure they're ready for all that responsibility. With a little determination and a brilliant plan, the girls show their dad that they are ready to adopt one. After all, they are super persistent, responsible, smart, and creative! Brought to life by Maple Lam's charming illustrations, this adorable picture book about two girls who want to adopt a puppy will delight young readers.

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