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The Council of Animals: A Novel
by Nick McDonellFrom national bestselling author Nick McDonell, The Council of Animals is a captivating fable for humans of all ages—dreamers and cynics alike—who believe (if nothing else) in the power of timeless storytelling.“‘Now,’ continued the cat, ‘there is nothing more difficult than changing an animal’s mind. But I will say, in case I can change yours: humans are more useful to us outside our bellies than in.’”Perhaps.After The Calamity, the animals thought the humans had managed to do themselves in. But, it turns out, a few are cowering in makeshift villages. So the animals—among them a cat, a dog, a crow, a baboon, a horse, and a bear—have convened to debate whether to help the last human stragglers . . . or to eat them.Rest assured, there is a happy ending. Sort of.Featuring illustrations by Steven Tabbutt
The Countess's Calamity
by Sally GardnerFive dolls, abandoned in a park, are rescued by Mr. and Mrs. Mouse, who provide a home for them and protect them through various adventures despite the horrible behavior of the doll called the Countess.
The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes
by Dubose HeywardA charming tale of a little country bunny who wanted to become one of the Five Easter Bunnies and how she managed to realize her ambition in spite of her twenty-one children! "It is difficult to believe that this very modern feminist tale was originally written in 1939. A gem of a fantasy in which kindness and cleverness win out over size and brawn." Children's Literature "The busy mother of 21 babies is chosen by Old Grandfather Bunny to be his fifth Easter rabbit but [she] is injured while delivering a special egg to a very sick child. Through its timeless tale of perseverance, kindness, and courage The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes, first published 61 years ago, continues to touch readers of all ages today. Marjorie Flack's expressive illustrations are a lovely accompaniment to DuBose Heyward's classic text. 1974 (orig. 1939), Houghton Mifflin. Ages All. Reviewer: Mary Quattlebaum
The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (Sandpiper Bks.)
by DuBose HeywardA hardworking mother rabbit achieves her dream job the night before Easter in this classic picture book.When eggs need to be delivered to all the world’s children the night before Easter, only the fastest bunnies are chosen for the job. The country bunny, a little brown rabbit named Cottontail is a mama to twenty-one little ones, thinks that perhaps her lifelong dream of being one of the five Easter Bunnies is a hopeless one.But when Grandfather Bunny searches for a new Easter Bunny, he is looking for someone who is wise, kind, swift, and clever. He is looking for Cottontail. So begins this brave mama bunny’s night of adventure and magic.Whimsical and sweet with bright illustrations in Easter egg pastels, the country bunny’s story is as magical today as it was in 1939. It is a celebration of the timeless values of equality, hard work, and patient ambition.Praise for The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes“It is difficult to believe that this very modern feminist tale was originally written in 1939. A gem of a fantasy in which kindness and cleverness win out over size and brawn.” —Learning Magazine
The Courage of Birds: And the Often Surprising Ways They Survive Winter
by Pete DunneFrom our own backyards to the rim of the Arctic ice, countless birds have adapted to meet the challenges of the winter season. This is their remarkable story, told by award-winning birder and acclaimed writer Pete Dunne, accompanied by illustrations from renowned artist and birder David Sibley.Despite the seasonal life-sapping cold, birds have evolved strategies that meet winter&’s vicissitudes head on, driven by the imperative to make it to spring and pass down their genes to the next generation. The drama of winter and the resilience and adaptability of birds witnessed in the harsher months of the calendar is both fascinating and astonishing.In The Courage of Birds, Pete Dunne—winner of the American Birding Association&’s Roger Tory Peterson Award for lifetime achievement in promoting the cause of birding—chronicles the behavior of the birds of North America. He expertly explores widespread adaptations, such as feathers that protect against the cold, and unpacks the unique migration patterns and survival strategies of individual species. Dunne also addresses the impact of changing climatic conditions on avian longevity and recounts personal anecdotes that soar with a naturalist&’s gimlet eye.Filled with unforgettable facts, wit, and moving observations on the natural world, Dunne&’s book is for everyone; from the serious birder who tracks migration patterns, to the casual birder who logs daily reports on eBird, to the backyard observer who throws a handful of seed out for the Northern Cardinals and wonders how the birds magically appear in the garden when temperatures begin to fall.Praise for Pete Dunne&“Dunne&’s prose is lyrical, sensitive, and full of feeling.&”—Ted Floyd, editor, Birding &“Pete is arguably North America&’s best and best-known birder—and he&’s also a terrific writer.&”—Scott Shalaway, author and former syndicated nature columnistPraise for David Sibley&“There are 47 million birdwatchers. But there is only one David Sibley. . . . He is a boon to both the birding world and the art world.&”—The National Audubon Society&“[His] exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life.&”—Birdwatching
The Courtiers' Anatomists: Animals and Humans in Louis XIV's Paris
by Anita Guerrini"The Courtiers' Anatomists" is about dead bodies and live animals in Louis XIV's Paris--and the surprising links between them. Examining the practice of seventeenth-century anatomy, Anita Guerrini reveals how anatomy and natural history were connected through animal dissection and vivisection. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Parisian scientists, with the support of the king, dissected hundreds of animals from the royal menageries and the streets of Paris. Guerrini is the first to tell the story of Joseph-Guichard Duverney, who performed violent, riot-inducing dissections of both animal and human bodies before the king at Versailles and in front of hundreds of spectators at the King's Garden in Paris. At the Paris Academy of Sciences, meanwhile, Claude Perrault, with the help of Duverney s dissections, edited two folios in the 1670s filled with lavish illustrations by court artists of exotic royal animals. Through the stories of Duverney and Perrault, as well as those of Marin Cureau de la Chambre, Jean Pecquet, and Louis Gayant, "The Courtiers' Anatomists" explores the relationships between empiricism and theory, human and animal, as well as the origins of the natural history museum and the relationship between science and other cultural activities, including art, music, and literature. "
The Cow Loves Cookies
by Karma WilsonThere are lots of different animals on the farm, and they all love their own special sort of food. The horse loves his hay and the geese flip for corn. But not Cow! Cow would never eat that stuff. You couldn't pay the cow enough! Because . . . the cow loves cookies. From the bestselling author of Bear Snores On, Karma Wilson, and renowned illustrator Marcellus Hall comes a rip-roaring, rhyming, read-aloud story that's perfect for picky eaters of all ages.
The Cow Said Neigh!: A Farm Story
by Rory FeekFrom New York Times bestseller Rory Feek, one half of the singing duo Joey+Rory, comes The Cow Said Neigh!, a fun and humorous tale of farm animals who wish they were like the other animals . . . which leads to a farm-full of confusion! Children will laugh out loud when the cow wants to run free like a horse, the sheep wants a snout like a pig, and the dog wants to be inside like the cat. The Cow Said Neigh! will teach children:Animal sounds with clever rhymesHow to celebrate the unique strengths in each of usThis delightful book is perfect for:Reading out loud at home or in classroomsAges 4-8
The Cow That Laid an Egg
by Andy CutbillMarjorie the cow wishes she had a special talent. One morning, thanks to a bunch of scheming chickens, Marjorie discovers that she's laid an egg. But does the baby inside the egg belong to Marjorie? Emotions soon run high in this hilarious farmyard tale.
The Cow Went Over the Mountain (Little Golden Book)
by Feodor Rojankovsky Jeanette KrinsleyLittle Cow thinks life will be better on the "other mountain," and convinces a few animals that the grass will be munchier, the bugs crunchier, the water sploshier, the mud sloshier . . . but when they get there, they find that the grass isn't really greener on the other side. This simple, witty tale, brought to life by Caldecott medalist Feodor Rojankovsky, was originally published in 1963 and is now back in print as a Little Golden Book Classic.
The Cow Who Fell in the Canal
by Phyllis KrasilovskyHendrika the cow goes on a wild ride when she eats her way across Holland.
The Cow Who Went OINK (HBJ Big Books)
by Bernard MostA cow that oinks and a pig that moos are ridiculed by the other barnyard animals until each teaches the other a new sound.
The Cow Who Wouldn't Come Down
by Paul Brett JohnsonMiss Rosemary knew Gertrude had a mind of her own. Even so, the day that Gertrude took to flying, it put Miss Rosemary in something of a tizzy.
The Cow with Ear Tag #1389
by Kathryn GillespieTo translate the journey from a living cow to a glass of milk into tangible terms, Kathryn Gillespie set out to follow the moments in the life cycles of individual animals—animals like the cow with ear tag #1389. She explores how the seemingly benign practice of raising animals for milk is just one link in a chain that affects livestock across the agricultural spectrum. Gillespie takes readers to farms, auction yards, slaughterhouses, and even rendering plants to show how living cows become food. The result is an empathetic look at cows and our relationship with them, one that makes both their lives and their suffering real.
The Cow: A Natural and Cultural History
by Professor Catrin RutlandA richly illustrated introduction to the science and history of the cowWe populate the countryside with cows the world over, and their familiar presence ensures that global demands for milk and beef are met. But with more than a billion cattle on the planet, the importance of cows extends well beyond food production. Cows are venerated by some religions and shunned by others; they provide leather for shoes, clothing, and other uses; and they have long been central to the agricultural way of life, working the fields, pulling carts, and providing fertilizer. The Cow is a comprehensive guide to help us understand these important animals, offering a wealth of information about their anatomy and behaviors, breed varieties, and place in human culture past and present. Exploring the cow’s livestock credentials and beyond, this book combines engaging and informative text, beautiful photographs, and explanatory diagrams to examine the cow's fascinating biology, its hard-wired behaviors, and its relationship with humankind.Provides an in-depth look at the evolution of the cow, its role in agriculture, and the development of breedsIncludes chapters on Anatomy & Biology, Society & Behavior, and Cattle & PeopleFeatures a photographic directory of forty global cattle breeds
The Cowboy Says I Do (Tying the Knot in Texas #1)
by Dylann CrushIt&’s anything but a wedding cake walk for the mayor and the deputy sheriff when they team up to reinvent the town of Idont, Texas to Ido.Newly elected mayor, Lacey Cherish, ran for office to redeem the family name after her father had to resign for un-mayorly like conduct. But if she wants to salvage her family&’s reputation, along with the town&’s economy, she'll need to think fast. With few options at hand, she starts to rebrand Idont as Ido, as the most romantic place in Texas to tie the knot.Lacey's grand plans have just made Deputy Sheriff Bodie Phillips's life a whole lot harder. He's got bigger problems than helping the mayor bring in brides. Like figuring out why his dad and grandfather mysteriously shut down the family business, and who's abandoning dogs within the town limits.When Lacey&’s chance at getting major publicity for Ido&’s first wedding is jeopardized, she&’s forced to rely on Bodie for help. But as their attraction heats up, they both have to decide how far they&’re willing to go to revive the town and their families&’ honor.
The Cowboy and His Elephant: The Story of a Remarkable Friendship
by Malcolm MacPhersonIn the late 1980s, a female baby elephant was born into a herd that lived on the plains of Southern Africa. Her mother had carried her for two years, and normally she would have nursed her for five more. But the close-knit family of wild elephants was to face a predator for which it was no match--humans. In a "cull," the family was slaughtered in a few moments. Only the newborn female's life was spared. Terrified and bewildered the young elephant was transported to America to be sold. There she met the person who was to change her life forever. Bob Norris is a cowboy with an empathy for animals that overwhelms his other emotions. He was raised with a pet bear and as a boy decided to become a real cowboy, and saw his dream come true on one of the larger cattle ranches in America. Handsome as a movie star, he was the Marlboro Man, with his face appearing on TV and on billboards around the world. But with the passing of years, and his own family grown up, he felt the need for something that he could not name. When she came into his life by happenstance, the hurt, vulnerable little elephant tapped the fullness of Bob's empathy, and an incredible bond between the most unlikely of friends was forged. Bob adopted the baby orphan elephant--named Amy--and patiently set about helping her recover from the trauma of her ordeal. He had never seen a real African elephant up close, except in zoos. He was a horseman, and breeder of champion Quarter Horses. But through close observation, gentle training, humor, and endless perseverance, Bob gradually coaxed Amy into overcoming her mistrust of humans, and indeed, her fear of the world. The little elephant became a "hand" on Bob's cattle ranch, tending to simple chores, riding the fences, and shadowing Bob on his horse. She developed a winning personality and strong character, and became a beloved member of the Norris family, and partner to the ranch hands. But Bob knew almost from the start that the ultimate goal was for Amy to regain her confidence and her independence--even, if it were possible, to go back to the savannahs of Africa. This is the true story of how Amy and Bob came together. No one who reads THE COWBOY AND HIS ELEPHANT can fail to be moved by such a simple tale of unlikely friendship.
The Cowboy's Comeback: Italian Escape With Her Fake Fiancé (a Fairytale Summer!) / The Cowboy's Comeback (montana Mavericks: What Happened To Beatrix?) (Montana Mavericks: What Happened to Beatrix? #2)
by Melissa SenateHe’s the one who got away… You never forget your first…Anyone can see why Amanda Jenkins fell for Holt Dalton way back when; the hunky rancher and former bad boy is all kinds of adorable. So is his son, Robby, their dog, Bentley, and their cat, Oliver. When Holt asks her for a second chance, it is awfully tempting to imagine them as a happy family. First, however, the charming cowboy will have to convince her that he’s playing for keeps…
The Cowboy's Easter Surprise: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Wyoming Legacies)
by Jill Kemerer"If you are looking for a good cowboy/rancher romance, look no further than the books of Jill Kemerer." --Amazon reviewerCan three little heartsbring two opposites together?As temporary guardian of his three nieces, stable manager Trent Lloyd is in desperate need of a babysitter. His only option: former classmate Gracie French, who&’s back in town and determined to prove she&’s a responsible, independent adult. The girls instantly adore Gracie, and after a fun-packed Easter weekend, Trent fears he&’s not the only one captivated by Gracie&’s charm. But he can&’t forget the wild child he knew in high school. If he can trust Gracie with his nieces, can he also learn to trust her with his heart?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Wyoming LegaciesBook 1: The Cowboy's Christmas CompromiseBook 2: United by the TwinsBook 3: The Cowboy's Christmas TreasuresBook 4: The Cowboy's Easter Surprise
The Cowboy's Forever Family: The Cowboy's Forever Family Finding His Way Home Engaged To The Single Mom (Cowboy Country #2)
by Deb KastnerHis Best Friend's Baby Widowed and pregnant, Laney Beckett wants nothing to do with stubborn rodeo cowboy Slade McKenna. But avoiding her late husband's best friend is nearly impossible now that Slade thinks Laney and her baby need his protection. Though Slade figures he's too rough a man to settle down, his thrill-seeking ways have already cost him his childhood pal. Looking out for the man's wife and child is the least he can do, especially when headstrong Laney doesn't know the first thing about running the family's ranch. For the sake of baby Beckett, Laney and Slade give friendship a chance...but could they become a true family? Cowboy Country: Surprise babies lead to unexpected love in Texas
The Cowboy's Journey Home: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions #8)
by Linda GoodnightFinding his way back is just the beginning…in this novel by New York Times bestselling author Linda Goodnight. He&’ll make up for the past… But won&’t saddle anyone with his future. Medically discharged from the military, Yates Trudeau and his ex-military dog, Justice, return to the family ranch, vowing to make amends—and keep his prognosis hidden. Only, civilian life means facing reporter Laurel Maxwell, the woman he left behind but never forgot. Forging a new bond comes naturally, but when she learns the truth, will she risk her heart for an uncertain future?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 8: The Cowboy's Journey Home by Linda GoodnightBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune
The Cowboy's Secret Family (Rocking Chair Rodeo #8)
by Judy DuarteStar-crossed teenage lovers finally reunite for a second chanceLosing Miranda broke Matt Grimes’s heart—and kept him from knowledge of his impending fatherhood. Now Miranda Contreras has returned to Rocking Chair, Texas—with their eight-year-old daughter. In search of safe haven, this runaway bride needs to regroup. Matt should be angry! What other secrets is Miranda keeping? But all he sees is a chance to be the family they were meant to be.
The Cows
by Lydia DavisWinner of the Man Booker International Prize"You read Lydia Davis to watch a writer patiently divide the space between epiphany and actual human beings by first halves, then quarters, then eighths, and then sixteenths, into infinity," says The Village Voice. Indeed, Lydia Davis is mathematician, philosopher, sculptor, jeweler, and scholar of the minute. Few writers map the process of thought as well as she, few perceive with such charged intelligence.The Cows is a close study of the three much-loved cows that live across the road from her. The piece, written with understated humor and empathy, is a series of detailed observations of the cows on different days and in different positions, moods, and times of the day. It could be compared to some sections of Wallace Stevens' "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird" or to Claude Monet's paintings of Rouen Cathedral.Forms of play: head butting; mounting, either at the back or at the front; trotting away by yourself; trotting together; going off bucking and prancing by yourself; resting your head and chest on the ground until they notice and trot toward you; circling each other; taking the position for head-butting and then not doing it.She moos toward the wooded hills behind her, and the sound comes back. She moos in a high falsetto before the note descends abruptly, or she moos in a falsetto that does not descend. It is a very small sound to come from such a large, dark animal.
The Crab Alphabet Book
by Jerry PallottaWith his signature humor and amazing facts, best-selling author Jerry Pallotta offers a decapod for every letter of the alphabet.Meet dozens of crustaceans--and a few bonus animals--with engaging text and a laugh-out-loud narrative, from A (Arrow Crab) to E (exoskeleton) to I (Imocaris, a kind of fossil scientists believe to be the first crab on earth) to Z (Zebra Hermit Crabs, which have a hard covering on their legs and claws, but their body is soft). Readers of all ages will be entertained (and learning!) with every page turn.