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The Ice Shelf:  an eco-comedy On the eve of flying to Antarctica to take up an arts fellowship, thirty-something Janice, recently separated, has a long night of remembrance, regret and realisation as she goes about the city looking for a friend to take care of her fridge while she’s away. En route she discards section after section of her novel in the spirit of editing until there is nothing left to edit. The Ice Shelf, a novel written as Acknowledgements, is an allegory for the dangers of wasting love and other non-renewable resources. Cover illustration: Ant Sang

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With a riding lesson and a sleepover all planned out, the Pony Scouts couldn't be any happier ...until they discover a big surprise!

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Shiver me whiskers! Someone has stolen the mice pirates' most valuable loot: a great big chunk of cheese! Captain Riff Raff and the gang set out to retrieve the stolen booty, but can the cheese be seized? With colorful illustrations from Anne Kennedy and lively text from Susan Schade, Riff Raff Sails the High Cheese strengthens reading skills for beginning readers and buccaneers. Mice pirates and young readers use rhyming words and simple wordplay to solve the mystery of the missing cheese. Riff Raff Sails the High Cheese is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

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Ahoy, mateys ...and mice! Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate is setting off on a treasure hunt with his cheese-loving crew, but before they can find the treasure, the bold swashbucklers must find the missing clue! With colorful, detailed illustrations from Anne Kennedy and lively text from Susan Schade, Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate strengthens reading skills for beginning readers and young buccaneers. The mouse pirates use rhyming words to find their destinations, which help early readers recognize phonics sounds! Join in on the fun in this hilarious Level 2 I Can Read story, geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

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The Pony Scouts can hardly wait-Jill and Apples are going to compete at the horse show! But when Jill catches a glimpse of the competition, she starts to get nervous. How will she and Apples measure up?

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Annie can hardly wait until Surprise, Jill's one-month-old foal, is big enough to ride. But when Annie falls off Splash during a riding lesson, the rattled Pony Scout has to decide whether or not to get back in the saddle.

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Celebrate the little hero in every child with this encouraging board book. Kids love to pretend they have super powers, "flying" around in capes. But parents and grandparents see all the ways their little one is heroic-learning and growing and trying so much every day. Vivid, comic-book-style artwork depicts various costumed super-kids while the lively text draws comparisons between the qualities of a superhero and the child's special qualities. Little heroes-and their adult "sidekicks"-will love Super You!

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Love is patient, kind, and . . . silly? ?Favourite VeggieTales characters like Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber set the record straight on what love really means in this funny, helpful board book. Combining humour and heart, the Veggies teach a faith-centric message about the importance of loving others, modelling loving behaviour through a simple story and bright, engaging artwork. Veggie fans will love this board book about one of the most important values we can teach our children.

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The Pony Scouts are having a sleepover at Jill's house! They get to tend to the ponies day and night. But when one of the girls forgets to latch a stall, it's the Scouts to the rescue!

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When Meg goes camping for the first time, she doesn't know what to expect. Unprepared for lots of bugs, long walks to the bathroom, and spooky, scary stories, Meg learns that camping is far more than just a slumber party outdoors...it's a true Pony Scouts adventure! This series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a "Pony Pointers" vocabulary page at the end of each book. Go camping with the Pony Scouts! This is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

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The ability to use language (speak, read, write) is not something that children suddenly or automatically develop. It is a culmination of experiences with language that begin at birth. Sharing stories, oral storytelling and book, and other “story experiences” such as, conversations, songs, poems, and rhymes, with infants and toddlers is critical to building their emerging literacy skills. At the same time, it expands their experience and understanding of the world and is a wonderful opportunity for fostering close relationships between child and adult. Sprinkled with helpful and delightful vignettes and ideas for stories to share, From Lullabies to Literature explains how the many types of stories are best used with very young children, with a particular focus on using books, and how caregivers can plan and provide story experiences most effectively, including by partnering with families.

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Join the VeggieTales characters as they share favorite Bible stories and introduce young readers to the Bible. Guaranteed to appeal to little ones, My First Veggie Bible Stories brings fans a collection of twelve favorite Bible stories. With retellings of stories selected from the Old and New Testaments, this book serves as an ideal introduction to the Bible for little ones, with the signature charm of a brand beloved by kids and long trusted by parents. Told with simple, engaging language, the stories are accompanied by bright, colorful illustrations featuring Bob, Larry, Junior Asparagus, Laura Carrot, and other favorite VeggieTales characters. This padded board book is just the right companion for little ones, perfect for on-the-go reading or family storytime.

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