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My Senator and Me: A Dog's-eye View of Washington, D.C.
by Edward M. KennedyThere's an old saying: "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." A few years ago, Senator Ted Kennedy decided to do just that. Now his dog, Champion Amigo's Seventh Wave (also known as Splash), is the most famous canine on Capitol Hill. Come follow Senator Kennedy and Splash through one whirlwind day in D.C.-from a press conference to a lunchtime game of fetch to a meeting with a school group to a vote on the Senate floor-as they work to pass an important law that will help schools across the United States. The warm, witty illustrations by Caldecott Medalist David Small offer a wonderful tour of the sights of Washington as well as an endearing portrait of the affection between man and dog. The result is a unique behind-the- scenes look at the life of one of the most energetic figures in American politics--and, of course, his very important owner.
My Side
by Walter WagerA Dishy Tell-All Memoir from the Great Ape A funny thing happened on the way to the Empire State Building...and now, for the first time since his 1933 debut, King Kong, thelegendary ape of the big screen, tells his fascinating story. In My Side, he answers: What was his romantic lead Fay Wray covering up? Not much, according to the wonderful and frank creature who sneaked several good peeks. For which great power was on-screen nemesis Bruce Cabot a secret agent? Don't ask. Read. How did Kong -- a serious and trained actor -- refuse to parrot his lines, unlike some of his costars, and get into character? Kong also offers anecdotes and memories of David O. Selznick, Frank Sinatra, Bill Cosby, Stalin, and many more luminaries from his long and storied career. Gritty and powerful, this 132-foot simian's story will take you from the darkest jungle to atop the highest skyscraper of the day, but always keep you laughing with his hilarious side of the story.
My Smart Puppy: Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training
by Brian Kilcommons Sarah WilsonRaising a happy, well-adjusted puppy is much like raising a child--owners have to listen to what their puppy's behavior is trying to tell them. And it's far simpler than people think. With the intuitive and step-by-step methods included in this invaluable book (with a bonus DVD featuring demonstrations of great training techniques) from experts Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson, puppies can be trained quickly and painlessly. Readers will learn: - The easy way to housebreak or paper-train your pup - Quick lessons in canine communication - Common problems and quick solutions, from barking to mouthing to chasing cars or people...and more! With humor, time-tested advice, and an arsenal of tricks, MY SMART PUPPY teaches new dog owners everything they need to know to raise a healthy, happy, and well-adjusted dog.
My Stupid Intentions
by Bernardo ZannoniA stunning, ambitious novel that follows an unusual protagonist—a beech marten, a kind of weasel, who learns to read and write, discovers God and time, and develops a keen sense of self that makes him seem almost human.My Stupid Intentions is the autobiography of a beech marten named Archy. Born into poverty, maimed by an accident, he is sold into servitude by his mother and taught to read and write by Solomon—a pawnbroking fox whose knowledge derives from a Bible that fell on his head while he was busy feeding on a hanged man.Even as Archy&’s life is transformed by his discovery of the written word and his grappling with the entity called God, he longs for an existence guided by instinct. He longs to be &“a real animal.&” But there is no way of unlearning what he has learned. Caught between his natural urges and his acquired knowledge, he seeks the meaning of his story by writing it.This debut novel by the young Italian author Bernardo Zannoni is set in a primordial landscape where animals talk and tend their hearths but are never free from the struggle for survival. A picaresque fable, it has drawn comparisons to Pinocchio and Watership Down, The Wind in the Willows and The Stranger.
My Summer Camp Has Mega Sloths
by Rebecca Wood BarrettSummer camp isn't quite what Henry expected. Henry was ready for a fun summer with friends at a mountain bike camp in the wilderness. However, the head counsellor, Shifty, seems more interested in putting them to work hammering nails and hauling building supplies, instead of teaching bike skills and lighting campfires. Worse still, every time Henry tries to find a bit of freedom, something goes wrong! When Henry is reunited with his old pal Yarp (an extinct short-faced bear) and his fellow yarpies, things start to look up. Henry even discovers that what the campers thought were lake monsters are actually a herd of gentle mega sloths from the Ice Age era. But everything changes when the smoke appears. A forest fire is headed their way and with Shifty nowhere to be found, the kids and their megafauna friends have to band together to escape. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
My Super-Spy Diary
by Emily Gale Joelle DreidemyEliza Boom--assistant inventor, junior spy, and full-on fantastic--investigates a case of puppy love in this second book of a chapter book series packed with jokes, doodles, and dear-diary secrets!When Einstein, Eliza's faithful (and furry) lab assistant and best friend (and dog), falls in love with the next door neighbor's dog, Eliza only wants to help smooth the path to happiness for the canine pair. Unfortunately, the new neighbor, Mrs. McNice, seems to have other ideas. In fact, Eliza is convinced that Mrs. McNice isn't as nice as she seems. But no one will believe her. Can Eliza invent the perfect gadget to help her reveal the truth? Or is Einstein's budding romance doomed to failed puppy love?
My Teacher Is a Dinosaur! (My Life is Weird)
by Bill CanterburyYou think your school is weird? What if your teacher was a Tyrannosaurus rex?! Fans of the unusual creatures in the "How to Catch a" series will love this new super-silly picture book, a perfect back-to-school giggle.It's the wildest classroom ever with a T. rex teacher who decorates with dino-motivation, loves to roar, and sometimes gets a bit stompy!From crushing desks to very loud math lessons, this prehistoric teacher turns every school day into an adventure, including the most epic field trips to Dinosaur Land!Discover the hilarious chaos when a T. rex runs the show, making every other classroom look tame by comparison. Will you survive a day in this Jurassic class?With page after page of jokes, puns, and visual gags, it's a book kids will want to read over and over. And it makes a perfect back-to-school gift!
My Therapist's Dog: Lessons in Unconditional Love
by Diana WellsDiana Wells's intriguing exploration into the rewards of relationships--both the canine and human varieties--begins when she reluctantly starts seeing a psychologist, Beth, during a difficult time in her life. With no insurance to pay for counseling, a barter is arranged in which the client becomes part-time caretaker to the therapist's dog, Luggs, a sweet, clumsy black Labrador retriever. As Wells examines her past--her peripatetic childhood, her eccentric family, her grief over the deaths of loved ones--Luggs provides a bridge between therapist and patient. Dog lover by nature, historian by trade, Wells finds herself curious about the connections that dogs and humans have shared for centuries--and what these bonds tell us about our own psyches. Wells observes that training a dog has much in common with the therapeutic techniques her psychologist employs. Looking into recent experiments that have proved dogs better at interpreting human behavior than chimps or wolves, Wells explores the subtleties of her own relationship with dogs. Increasingly she finds herself agreeing with Diogenes, the original Greek cynic (the word cynic comes from the greek kuon, meaning "dog"), who said that unless we think like dogs, happiness will elude us. Wells analyzes what we name our dogs, how we breed them, how we've explored the wilderness with them, the kinds of literature we write about them, why we love them, and, most important, what we can learn from them. When an unexpected illness befalls Beth, Luggs comforts the two women, and his devotion helps Wells come to accept that relationships--despite the possibility of hurt and pain--are what life is all about.
My Three Dogs: A Novel
by W. Bruce CameronMy Three Dogs is a charming and heartfelt new novel from the #1 bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose, about humankind's best, most loyal friends, and a wonderful adventure of love and finding home. When a tragic accident separates three dogs from their human, they find themselves up for adoption -- separately. But Riggs, a dedicated, loyal Australian Shepherd, refuses to see his family torn apart. After the exuberant and fun-loving doodle Archie and quick-witted Jack Russell Luna are taken to new homes, Riggs' powerful herding instincts send him on a journey to bring his pack back together again. Cameron's signature style shines in this whirlwind of a novel that showcases how determination, instinct, and love can make a family whole once more.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
My Tiny Pet
by Jessie HartlandA witty celebration of the tiny tardigrade, a microscopic creature that looks like a bearLiving in a tiny house has one huge drawback--no space for pets. So when a little girl's parents announce that it's time for the family to simplify, downsizing from a huge home in the city to a tiny house in the woods, it's quite a blow--after all, she's grown quite fond of her pet poodles, cats, tarantula, snake, hedgehogs, mice, birds, fish, octopus, rabbits, pony, pig, and turtles. Fortunately, she finds them all good homes, and she has to admit that she enjoys her new simpler life. There's just one thing: She still really wants just one pet. At first the answer is no. But using a little scientific savvy, she finds one that could be just the right fit--how could anyone turn down a pet smaller than an ant's eye that doesn't need special food or toys or walking, and will always be small enough to squeeze into their home, no matter how much they downsize? Jessie Hartland creatively blends fantasy and science in a far-out story that bursts with exuberance. Her whimsical art celebrates one very thoughtful, persistent little girl and introduces readers to the tiny tardigrade, with its fascinating array of survival skills.
My Toothbrush Is Missing (The Giggle Gang)
by Jan ThomasA delightfully silly picture book for new readers: &“This hilarious story is a fun read-aloud.&”—School Library JournalDog's toothbrush is missing. Has anybody seen it? Maybe…But what does a toothbrush look like? Donkey wonders.Featuring Jan Thomas&’s wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hilarious characters, this book is sure to have young readers laughing out loud! &“A droll knee-slapper for newly emergent readers.&”—Booklist
My Trip To The Hospital (Little Critter)
by Mercer MayerWhen Little Critter breaks his leg in a soccer game, he has to make his first trip to the hospital. Follow brave Little Critter as he rides in an ambulance, meets the doctor, and gets his first X-ray and his first cast.
My Trip To The Zoo
by Mercer Mayerthinking of?As Little Critter enjoys the animals in the zoo, young children will enjoy learning to read new words. Pictures are described. Resources for parents/teachers are included at the back of the book.
My Valley
by Claude PontiIn My Valley, Claude Ponti leads us on a journey through an enchanted world inhabited by "Touims" (tiny, adorable, monkey-like creatures), secret tree dwellings, flying buildings, and sad giants. Clever language and beautifully detailed maps of imaginary landscapes will delight children and adults alike. Ponti himself has said, "My stories are like fairytales, always situated in the marvelous, speaking to the interior life and emotions of children. That way each child can get what they want out of the images: the characters and dreams are their own."
My Very First Winnie the Pooh: Owl's Trip South
by Barbara Gaines WinkelmanOwl explains that he had to fly south for the winner. Pooh and friends learn how to deal with missing Owl while he is gone South.
My Very First Winnie the Pooh: Pooh's Fun with One
by Cynthia MichaelsPooh learns that he can have fun playing all alone.
My Very Own Pet
by Ashley BlaslandA little boy wants a giraffe for a pet after seeing one at the zoo. He can’t wait to take his new friend home. But will he be able to convince his parents to let him have one? Or will he have to settle for a different kind of pet?
My Weird School Fast Facts: Dinosaurs, Dodos, and Woolly Mammoths (My Weird School Fast Facts #6)
by Dan Gutman Jim PaillotThink fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!Did you know that the biggest dinosaur was probably six stories high and half a football field long? Did you know that Utah is the only place in the world where it’s legal to hunt dinosaurs?!Learn more weird-but-true dinosaur facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations.Whether you're a kid who wants to learn more about dinosaurs or simply someone who wants to know the name for fossilized dinosaur poop, this is the book for you!With more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!
My Weird School Fast Facts: Dogs, Cats, and Dung Beetles (My Weird School Fast Facts #5)
by Dan Gutman Jim PaillotThink fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!Did you know that manatees swim by farting? Did you know that a cat named Stubbs was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, for fifteen years?!Learn more weird-but-true animal facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations.Whether you’re a kid who wants to learn more about animals or simply someone who wants to know which animal is faster than an Indianapolis 500 racecar, this is the book for you!With more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!
My Weird School: Class Pet Mess! (I Can Read Level 2)
by Dan GutmanA new series of Level Two I Can Read titles based on Dan Gutman’s My Weird School series, which has sold more than 11 million books!Mr. Cooper's class is getting a pet! Alexia hopes it is something cool, like a snake. But is she ready to take care of the pet, or will it be one weird mess? Join A.J. and the gang from Ella Mentry School as they show young readers why they attend the weirdest—and most fun!—school around.My Weird School: Class Pet Mess is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
My Wild Cat
by Isabelle SimlerA merciless hunter, an unrivaled expert in stealth and deception—a cat is no ordinary pet! Sure, he may look harmless as he snoozes on the sofa, or under the rug, or on top of the radiator. Sure, he may seem sweet as he snuggles a stuffed animal, but don&’t let that fool you! When you least expect it, he&’ll pounce…From beloved creator Isabelle Simler comes a sly, hilarious read sure to delight cat lovers of all ages.
My Wild Family
by Laurent MoreauSometimes there's more to family than meets the eye....Animals of all kinds take center stage in this unique exploration of a very unusual family. An older brother is strong and respected, just like an elephant. A mother is stately and beautiful, but she prefers not to stand out--a tall feat for a giraffe! How are animals like humans, and humans like animals? Readers of all ages will delight in Laurent Moreau's richly rendered, thought-provoking illustrations, and then they will entertain perhaps the most wildly illuminating question of all: What makes you special?
My Wild Family
by Laurent MoreauSometimes there's more to family than meets the eye....Animals of all kinds take center stage in this unique exploration of a very unusual family. An older brother is strong and respected, just like an elephant. A mother is stately and beautiful, but she prefers not to stand out—a tall feat for a giraffe! How are animals like humans, and humans like animals? Readers of all ages will delight in Laurent Moreau's richly rendered, thought-provoking illustrations, and then they will entertain perhaps the most wildly illuminating question of all: What makes you special? Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
My Winter Hat
by Julia DurangoA little fox is about to go outside to play in the snow when his mom reminds him to wear a hat. The little fox explains the many reasons why he doesn't like his hat.
My Year of the Racehorse
by Kevin ChongKevin Chong has grand plans. He draws up a to-do list of major milestones that will give him the life he always wanted-and the life that will inspire awe and envy in his friends. Things like settling down and starting a family; learning a foreign language; getting a tattoo. But these grand plans go out the window when Chong makes an unconventional decision: he's going to buy a racehorse. Not the whole thing-he'll become part-owner of the horse. Just don't ask him which part.Thus Chong meets Blackie, the racehorse that will win his heart, even if she doesn't always win on the track. He meets Randi, the cantankerous and foul-mouthed horse trainer with a heart of gold. He meets an assorted array of characters who work, live and drink at the track-and, one by one, the items on his to-do list are crossed out and replaced with horse-related ambitions. His goals are a bit more humble (cussing like a track worker replaces learning a foreign language), but his life has gained new meaning.The story is infused with the noise, excitement and faded glamour of the horse-racing world. It is strewn with fascinating tidbits about the history and tradition of this