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Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown (Horses in History)
by Jennifer S. KellyThe true story of a forgotten champion: &“Bringing Sir Barton out from the shadows, Jennifer Kelly restores him to a richly-deserved spotlight.&” ―Dorothy Ours, author of Man o&’ War He was always destined to be a champion. Royally bred, with English and American classic winners in his pedigree, Sir Barton shone from birth, dubbed the &“king of them all.&” But after a winless two-year-old season and a near-fatal illness, uncertainty clouded the start of Sir Barton&’s three-year-old season. Then his surprise victory in America&’s signature race, the Kentucky Derby, started him on the road to history, where he would go on to dominate the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes, completing America&’s first Triple Crown. His wins inspired the ultimate chase for greatness in American horse racing and established an elite group that would grow to include legends like Citation, Secretariat, and American Pharoah. After a series of dynamic wins in 1920, popular opinion tapped Sir Barton as the best challenger for the wonder horse Man o&’ War, and demanded a match race to settle once and for all which horse was the greatest. That duel would cement the reputation of one horse for all time and diminish the reputation of the other for the next century—until now.Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown is the first book to focus on Sir Barton, his career, and his historic impact on horse racing. Jennifer S. Kelly uses extensive research and historical sources to examine this champion&’s life and achievements. Kelly charts how Sir Barton broke track records, scored victories over other champions, and sparked the yearly pursuit of Triple Crown glory.
Sir Cumference and the 100 PerCent Goose Chase (Sir Cumference)
by Cindy NeuschwanderMedieval math favorite Sir Cumference series is back! Lady Di of Ameter and Percilla Centwell figure out parts of a whole in this fun percent introduction.Percilla Centwell and Lady Di are off to Gaggleston-on-Green to deliver Percilla's flock of one hundred geese to the townspeople who ordered them. When some of the geese go missing on the way, Percilla and Lady Di must figure out a way to make sure all of the customers still get their fair share of the flock. In this latest medieval math adventure, readers learn about finding percents as part of a whole by using fractions. The endnote includes step-by-step instructions for calculating percent.
Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence
by Sonja ThomasFrom the Desk of Zoe Washington meets Ways to Make Sunshine in this &“noteworthy&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about a determined young girl who must rely on her ingenuity and scientific know-how to save her beloved cat.Twelve-year-old Mira&’s summer is looking pretty bleak. Her best friend Thomas just moved a billion and one miles away from Florida to Washington, DC. Her dad is job searching and he&’s been super down lately. Her phone screen cracked after a home science experiment gone wrong. And of all people who could have moved into Thomas&’s old house down the street, Mira gets stuck with Tamika Smith, her know-it-all nemesis who&’s kept Mira in second place at the school science fair four years running. Mira&’s beloved cat, Sir Fig Newton, has been the most stable thing in her life lately, but now he seems off, too. With her phone gone and no internet over the weekend at her strict Gran&’s house, Mira must research Fig&’s symptoms the old-fashioned way: at the library. She determines that he has &“the silent cat killer&” diabetes. A visit to the vet confirms her diagnosis, but that one appointment stretched family funds to the limit—they&’ll never be able to afford cat insulin shots. When Mira&’s parents tell her they may have to give Fig up to people who can afford his treatment, Mira insists she can earn the $2,000 needed within a month. Armed with ingenuity, determination, and one surprising ally, can Mira save her best (four-legged) friend before it&’s too late?
Sir Ladybug (Sir Ladybug #1)
by Corey R. TaborFrom Caldecott Honoree and two-time Geisel Award–winning author-illustrator Corey R. Tabor, this is a fresh and funny young graphic novel series sure to delight readers. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.Ladies and gentlebugs, presenting the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice, the one, the only—Sir Ladybug!Sir Ladybug never shies away from a quest, even when he’d rather be playing a video game or baking a cake. So when a caterpillar needs rescuing from a “monster” (a hungry chickadee), Sir Ladybug and his trusty friends—his herald, a roly-poly named Pell, and his squire, a snail named Sterling—hatch the perfect (delicious) plan.This is the first in a new graphic novel series for newly independent readers, following the adventures of a ladybug knight and his pals in the dandelion patch.Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, teamwork, creative thinking, and helping others. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and memorable cast of characters, this new series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.
Sir Ladybug and the Bookworms (Sir Ladybug #3)
by Corey R. TaborThe third adventure in the fresh and funny Sir Ladybug young graphic novel series, from Caldecott Honoree and two-time Geisel Award winner Corey Tabor. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.Sir Ladybug—the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice—must fulfill a most noble duty! Upon his knightly honor, Sir Ladybug vows to return his library book. But some diabolical creatures dare to stop this hero and his friends….Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, and responsibility. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and a memorable cast of characters, this series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.Praise for Sir Ladybug:"The story’s themes of friendship and acceptance may be familiar but leave it to Tabor to get there in a wholly original way." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Geisel medalist Tabor has produced another winner.” —Booklist (starred review)"This funny friendship story is an excellent offering for young readers." —School Library Journal“Will have readers joining Pell the Roly-Poly Herald in loudly singing Sir Ladybug’s praises." —The Horn Book
Sir Ladybug and the Queen Bee (Sir Ladybug #2)
by Corey R. TaborThe second adventure in the fresh and funny Sir Ladybug young graphic novel series, from Caldecott Honor and two-time Geisel Award-winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.Sir Ladybug—the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice—is on a new quest! He and his herald, Pell, and his trusty squire, Sterling, will have to be extra-clever to outwit the mean Queen Bee.Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, teamwork, creative thinking, and helping others. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and a memorable cast of characters, this series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.Sir Ladybug, the first book in the series, was welcomed by Publishers Weekly in a starred review: "Tabor’s friend-forward graphic novel series opener is an ensemble comedy starring Sir Ladybug as the proverbial gentle knight. The story’s themes of friendship and acceptance may be familiar, but leave it to Tabor to get there in a wholly original way."
Sire and Dam (A Dog Lovers Mystery #20)
by Susan ConantTwo instances of "mala-mule" on pages 219 Dog lovers, come, sit, stay! Mistress of the dog lover's mystery, Susan Conant is a seventime winner of the Dog Writers Association of America's coveted Maxwell Award, She has chronicled the adventures of dog writer and dog trainer Holly Winter and her Alaskan malamutes since 1990. When Sire and Damn opens, it's a hot August in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Holly's unexpectedly pregnant friend Rita is about to marry the pretentious Quinn Youngman. As Rita's and Quinn's variously and hilariously eccentric, hostile, duplicitous, kleptomaniacal, and pistol-packing relatives gather for the wedding, deceit is ubiquitous. Fibbing, cheating, and pilfering are one thing. Killing is another! Even a burglar deserves to live, doesn't he? But how- can Holly tell truth from lies when no one's word is good? No human word, that is. Dogs don't lie, especially Holly's own bold and fearless Rowdy and psychiatric service dog Izzy, the most charming Labrador retriever ever to bound out of the pages of fiction and leap into the hearts of readers everywhere. An intriguing mystery and a novel of family relationships, Sire and Damn is above all else a dog story told with authenticity and wit.
The Siren Song (Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow #2)
by Rob KiddFrom the book: Before the Black Pearl, there was a teenage stowaway named Jack Sparrow ... Captain Jack Sparrow's ship, the Barnacle, and its up-till-now unshakable crew have suddenly fallen under a sinister spell. While continuing their quest for the storied Sword of Cortes, the crew suddenly finds itself entranced by an ethereal song. As a result, each of them attempts to take the Barnacle in a different direction-- and away from the Sword's supposed location. Only Jack seems unaffected by the strange song, but can he both subdue his crew and defeat the mysterious force behind the dark spell?
The Sirex Woodwasp and its Fungal Symbiont:
by Bernard Slippers Peter De Groot Michael John WingfieldThe Sirex woodwasp, Sirex noctilio, is the most important invasive alien insect pest of Pinus plantations in the Southern Hemisphere. It now also threatens pines in North America. This book brings together the worldwide knowledge of researchers from Universities and Government institutions, as well as forest industry practitioners that have worked on the pest. Importantly, it is the first comprehensive treatment of the subject since S. noctilio was discovered outside its native range around 1900. The book covers all aspects of the biology and management of S. noctilio, including aspects of the insects' taxonomy, general life history, host-plant relationships, population dynamics, chemical ecology and symbiosis with the fungus Amylostereum areolatum. The book also contains a comprehensive synthesis of the history and current status of the pest and worldwide efforts to control it, including biological control, silviculture and quarantine.
Sirius
by Jonathan Crown¿Cómo puede un perrito encantador alterar el rumbo de la Historia mundial? Una hilarante y atrevida novela sobre el nazismo y un homenaje a la época dorada del cine a través del original testimonio de su peludo protagonista. Berlín, 1938. Sirius, un astuto fox-terrier, disfruta de una tranquila vida perruna junto a los Liliencron, una familia judía; hasta que una noche el cachorro es testigo de uno de los capítulos más sombríos de la historia alemana: la Noche de los Cristales Rotos. La familia decide entonces refugiarse en Estados Unidos, donde Sirius se convierte en toda una estrella de la época dorada del cine y se codea con las más respetables celebridades de Hollywood: desde Rita Hayworth, Billy Wilder y John Wayne hasta Marlene Dietrich y Cary Grant. Sin embargo, el mundo de la farándula es una montaña rusa y Sirius acaba de gira con el esperpéntico y popular Circo Barnum. Entre forzudos, fieras e ilusionistas, la carrera de este artista canino es un cohete, pero un día un truco de magia sale mal, y aparece de vuelta en Berlín, esta vez en el seno de una familia nazi. Será entonces cuando se convierta en el confidente del Führer# ¿o tal vez de la resistencia? Reseñas:«Pocas veces un libro es tan ingenioso, divertido y adorable al mismo tiempo.»Kultur Spiegel «Conmovedora y encantadora, para los amantes de la historia y los animales por igual.»Publishers Weekly «Una novela estupenda. No lo había pensado antes, pero Sirius es un observador tan astuto que ahora estoy convencido de que los protagonistas de cuatro patas son los mejores testigos de la historia.»The Independent
Sirtuins: Methods and Protocols
by Matthew D. HirscheyFeaturing a diverse array of model organisms and scientific techniques, Sirtuins: Methods and Protocols collects detailed contributions from experts in the field addressing this vital family of genes. Opening with methods to generate sirtuin biology tools, the book continues by covering methods to identify sirtuin substrates, to measure sirtuin activity, and to study sirtuin biology. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Comprehensive and easy to use, Sirtuins: Methods and Protocols presents detailed protocols for sirtuin research that can be followed directly or modified to investigate new areas of sirtuin biology.
The Sissy Duckling
by Harvey FiersteinElmer is a classic gay boy sissy duckling. He loves to dress up and make things. He is not interested in sports. His papa wants him to play baseball and be tough like the other ducks. Mama, however, nurtures him to be his own special self. When Elmer sees Mama and Papa arguing over him, he runs away and builds his own cozy home inside a tree trunk. When the flock flies south for the winter, Elmer goes to watch them leave. Suddenly hunters appear and some ducks are shot. The other ducks flee. Elmer finds his papa wounded and takes him to his tree trunk home. Papa later wakens, and they get to know each other through the rest of the winter. They are the first ducks to survive a winter in that area. In the spring, the other ducks return home and are amazed to find Papa and Elmer. All cheer Elmer, who makes it very clear he is still a sissy and proud of it! Everyone accepts him now.
Sister Species: Women, Animals and Social Justice
by Carol J. Adams Lisa A. KemmererSister Species: Women, Animals, and Social Justice addresses interconnections between speciesism, sexism, racism, and homophobia, clarifying why social justice activists in the twenty-first century must challenge intersecting forms of oppression. This anthology presents bold and gripping--sometimes horrifying--personal narratives from fourteen activists who have personally explored links of oppression between humans and animals, including such exploitative enterprises as cockfighting, factory farming, vivisection, and the bushmeat trade. Sister Species asks readers to rethink how they view "others," how they affect animals with their daily choices, and how they might bring change for all who are abused. These essays remind readers that women have always been important to social justice and animal advocacy, and they urge each of us to recognize the links that continue to bind all oppressed individuals. The astonishing honesty of these contributors demonstrates with painful clarity why every woman should be an animal activist and why every animal activist should be a feminist. Contributors are Carol J. Adams, Tara Sophia Bahna-James, Karen Davis, Elizabeth Jane Farians, Hope Ferdowsian, Linda Fisher, Twyla François, Christine Garcia, A. Breeze Harper, Sangamithra Iyer, Pattrice Jones, Lisa Kemmerer, Allison Lance, Ingrid Newkirk, Lauren Ornelas, and Miyun Park.
Sisters
by Jack HirschIn Sisters, journey with Ella and Annie as they recount their enchanting encounter with two young coyote siblings. As the tale unfolds, children are not only introduced to the captivating world of coyotes but also to the intricate tapestry of life within the forest. This story fosters a profound appreciation for nature, nurturing a bond with the animal kingdom and emphasizing the importance of understanding and preserving the world around us.
Sisters And Brothers: Sibling Relationships In The Animal World
by Robin Page Steve JenkinsThe award-winning team of What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? and Move! once again create a nonfiction picture book that is amazingly beautiful, fun, and filled with all sorts of interesting facts. Here, Steve Jenkins and Robin Page investigate sibling relationships throughout the animal kingdom. In this book you will learn that anteaters are always only children and nine-banded armadillos are always born as identical quadruplets. You will also learn that falcons play-hunt in the sky andthat hyena cubs fight to the death. This is the perfect book for animal lovers young and old!
The Sisters Eight Book 8: Zinnia's Zaniness
by Lauren Baratz-LogstedThe penultimate episode in the Sisters Eight saga! Finally! Zinnia's turn has arrived. The poor girl has been waiting for her time in the spotlight quite long enough. Really, it would be cruel to make her wait any longer. What will her power and her gift be? Will either of them prove to be as much of a doozy as she has been hoping for? There's only one way to find out: Let her story begin. It's finally Zinnia Time!
The Sisters Team (Almost Sisters #3)
by Kathryn MakrisTROUBLE IN THE FAMILY Ever since Vanessa's father and Ricki's mother got married--with a little help from the girls--Vanessa and Ricki have been sisters, as well as best friends. And, just as they had planned, they became a team, doing everything together...until recently. Now they're in junior high and they can't seem to agree on anything. Ricki got her ears pierced--the idea makes Vanessa sick. Ricki cut her hair--Vanessa wishes she hadn't. Ricki has even made new friends and Vanessa isn't very happy. But then Ricki isn't too thrilled about Vanessa becoming a vegetarian either. It looks like the great sister scheme is falling apart.. .until they remember the key ingredient that made their partnership work to begin with. Ages 8-12 Reading level 5.1 Don't Miss More Fun with Ricki and Vanessa in the first two books in this now complete trilogy--#1 ALMOST SISTERS: THE SISTERS SCHEME, and #2. ALMOST SISTERS: THE SISTERS WAR.
Sit, Cinderella, Sit: A Mostly True Memoir
by Lisa CheekA debut memoir and (sort of) Cinderella story about a woman who&’d been told she was &“too old&” to create magic who flew to rural China, edited a film without speaking a word of Mandarin, and discovered her own power. Lisa Cheek loved editing TV commercials—almost as much as she loved her dog, Ron Howard. Then, she &“aged out&” of advertising, at 45. After being let go, Lisa got a call—at 2:45 AM—from a director who, like everyone in Hollywood, had a film he wanted to make: the original Cinderella story. Now, his dream could come true—if Lisa granted his wish. In Sit, Cinderella, Sit, Lisa Cheek shares her adventures in editing a film made on location in China—along the Tibetan border—where Mandarin was the only language spoken by everyone but her. Stuck in a house with fourteen men she couldn&’t understand, literally, she yearned for conversation and coffee. But there were moments of wonder and laughter. Lisa forged a bond with her translator and a woman named Sunny. She rescued one dog, and then another. &“Everyone speaks Cinderella,&” the director had assured her. Maybe he was right. Told with humor and heart through a fairy tale lens, with flashbacks into the author&’s not-always-happy childhood, Sit, Cinderella, Sit is a story about what can happen when you take a leap of faith, look and hear beyond people&’s differences, and dare to believe in yourself.
Sit. Stand. Go!: How to help your dog overcome mobility challenges
by Kate TitusHelp Your Dog Overcome Mobility Challenges – Starting Today For some dogs, a reduction in physical ability happens quickly. For others, it occurs at birth or arrives with advanced age. Yet with the right help and support, your dog can still enjoy a full life and his canine independence. Sit. Stand. Go! How to help your dog overcome mobility challenges provides the answers you need to jumpstart your dog’s mental and physical activity and restore the joy in his life.In this helpful book written for dog owners, you’ll discover how to:• pay attention to changes in your dog,• recognize challenges created by those changes and• accommodate your dog’s needs to better move through his worldMobility is crucial for any dog. It allows your pet to run, jump and play, but also to eat, groom himself and eliminate unaided. You want your dog to have a full and active life, even if right now he’s not able to do all the things you both would like him to. Sit. Stand. Go! gives you all the practical tools you need to help you and your dog overcome his mobility challenges and improve your dog’s quality of life.Sit. Stand. Go! combines the appealing writing style and attention to detail of Patricia McConnell's The Other End of the Leash with the practical knowledge of From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias by Dr. Marty Becker.In Sit. Stand. Go! author Kate Titus calls on her years of experience working with mobility-challenged dogs to show you how to look at your dog with a fresh perspective, record your observations and present them in a meaningful way to your veterinary team.With Kate’s genuine love for dogs evident on every page, she’ll teach you how to:• recognize changes in your dog’s mobility,• provide assistance or assistive equipment without triggering your dog’s stubborn streak,• capture and present important information about your dog’s current mobility and changes you’ve seen since your last veterinary visit,• recognize and remove obstacles inside your home, in outdoor spaces, and in loading, unloading, and riding in vehicles.Kate also provides the pep talk you need when working with and loving a mobility-challenged dog.Your dog’s quality of life is important. Sit. Stand. Go! is applicable to dogs of all types, including smaller dogs like Yorkshire Terriers and Beagles, and larger dogs like Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds.Kate Titus is a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT), FitPAWS Master Trainer (FPMT) and Certified Canine Therapeutic and Sports Massage Therapist (CTMT, CSMT). She provides massage, exercise and mobility solutions for dogs at her facility, A Loyal Companion Canine Swim and Recreation Center, in Tucson, Arizona. Kate also lectures to groups on fitness, massage, and senior dog mobility issues. Sit. Stand. Go! – the first in the Loyal Companion book series – allows Kate to share her expertise with loving dog owners like you around the country and around the world.Are you ready to join Kate to learn more about canine mobility and help restore your dog’s quality of life with Sit. Stand. Go! today?
Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well
by Renee Alsarraf“Written with grace and emotional honesty, Sit, Stay, Heal will live with you long after the last page.”— John Grogan, bestselling author of Marley & MeFor more than two decades, esteemed veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf treated cancer in her beloved canine patients. Then, at age fifty-one, she was diagnosed with cancer herself.Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well is Dr. Renee’s unforgettable testament to the extraordinary healing nature of dogs. Every day in her veterinary practice, she bears witness to the undeniable bond between pets and their people. However, while we are busy teaching them to “sit” and “stay,” they have their own, more profound, lessons to impart. In Sit, Stay, Heal, we meet Cosmo, the golden retriever who arrives at Renee’s office just before his fourteenth family vacation to the beach; Daisy, the cocker spaniel, an emotional support dog for a special needs child; and Franny, the bloodhound, a police dog who wasn’t ready to retire from the force. Then there’s Dr. Renee’s own dog Newtie, who falls ill when she needs him most.Our dogs are wise in ways humans are not. For Dr. Renee, it was her patients—those furry, four-legged, slobbering animals—who seemed to uniquely understand her difficult journey and who showed her the true power of positivity and unconditional love. Full of life lessons and healing metaphors, perfect dogs and their imperfect humans, Sit, Stay, Heal is a captivating, heartwarming story for dog lovers far and wide.
Sit Stay Heal: How an Underachieving Labrador Won Our Hearts and Brought Us Together
by Mel MiskimenRowdy, reckless Seamus is the last dog you'd find in a training field. Instead of obediently retrieving, he stubbornly follows his heart, wherever it may lead.Mel Miskimen's heart is heavy. Her mom, the family rock, the provider of apple pies and stubborn fan of Brett Favre, just died. Even more, her curmudgeon of a father isn't really coping. How can Mel reconnect with an old man more interested in field dog training than discussing his feelings? Enter Seamus. The hapless black lab throws their grief into joyful disarray. Mel encourages her dad to mold Seamus into a champion retriever.. But as the seasons change, and memories follow, Mel realizes she must face her own fears, and that the road to Seamus's field trials might just heal them all. At turns hilarious and heart breaking, Sit Stay Heal will touch the souls of dog lovers everything, and speak to anyone seeking a way to connect with those they've lost.
Sit, Stay, Love (Rescue Me #2)
by Debbie BurnsThese dogs aren't the only ones in need of rescue For devoted no-kill shelter worker Kelsey Sutton, rehabbing a group of rescue dogs is a welcome challenge. Working with a sexy ex-military dog handler who needs some TLC himself? That's a different story. Kurt Crawford keeps his heart locked away from everyone. Well, everyone except the dogs who need his help...and always have his back. But as Kurt gets to know the compassionate, beautiful woman he's been assigned to work with, he can't help but feel a little puppy love... Rescue Me Series:A New Leash on Love (Book 1)Sit, Stay, Love (Book 2)What People Are Saying About A New Leash on Love:"A warm cuddly tale full of dogs, cats, kids, and genuinely likable adults..." —Publishers'Weekly STARRED REVIEW"Sexy and fun...an irresistible match..." —RT Book Reviews, 4.5 stars, TOP PICK"A ragtag cast of supporting characters, human and otherwise, shines..." —ForeWord, 5 Stars"Pet lovers will adore all the animals introduced in Burns'sweet romance." —Booklist
Sit, Stay, Love: A Wish Novel
by J. J. HowardPuppy love has never been so complicated!Cecilia Murray has been wishing for a dog for as long as she can remember. And when a cute pug named Potato is brought in to Orphan Paws, the shelter where she volunteers, she knows he is the dog she's been waiting for. There's just one problem: Eric Chung -- a popular, arrogant boy from school -- adopts Potato first. What's worse, he hopes to train the little tater to become a show-dog superstar. Cecilia knows that Potato is not cut out for a life of sparkly collars and snobby judges, so she sets out to sabotage Eric's plans. But the more time Cecilia spends with Potato and Eric, the more she questions everything she thought she knew about dog shows ... and a certain cute show-dog trainer. Can Cecilia save Potato -- while also listening to her heart?
Sit, Truman!
by Dan HarperNo day is ever dull with Truman around, and he has his own ideas about what he wants to do. Too bad there are so many interruptions: Heel! Sit! Fetch! STOP! And then there’s little Oscar, the dog who shares Truman’s house--and histoys. It’s no wonder things get a bit out of hand. Big, slobbery, and endearing, Truman will make dog lovers everywhere sit up and beg for more.
Sitting Down to Eat picture book
by Bill HarleyIn this cumulative story, a young boy agrees to share his snack with an ever-growing menagerie of animals, each insisting that there is room for one more.