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The Swan's Warning (The Story of Greenriver Book 2)
by Holly Webb'You think the foxes are travelling down river to look for a new home?'The swan hesitated, but eventually he nodded. 'They could be.'A gorgeously illustrated animal epic set on the Greenriver that readers aged 8+ will treasure.The otters who live on the Greenriver have only just begun to recover from last year's flood when a swan arrives with news of a new threat : a clan of foxes is travelling closer and closer to the holt. Legends that have been passed down from otter to otter and beaver to beaver portray the foxes as sneaky, cruel creatures. Soon, the tenuous peace that has been brokered between the otters and beavers is threatened by this news. The otter holt and beaver lodge each believe a different course of action should be taken. It is up to Sedge and Silken to find a way to unite the two communities and protect their home from this new threat, if they can...From million-copy selling Holly Webb comes a modern classic - another gorgeously-written animal epic, set on the Greenriver. Perfect for fans of Pax.
The Swan's Warning (The Story of Greenriver Book 2)
by Holly Webb'You think the foxes are travelling down river to look for a new home?'The swan hesitated, but eventually he nodded. 'They could be.'The otters who live on the Greenriver have only just begun to recover from last year's flood when a swan arrives with news of a new threat: a clan of foxes is travelling closer and closer to the holt. Legends that have been passed down from otter to otter and beaver to beaver portray the foxes as sneaky, cruel creatures. Soon, the tenuous peace that has been brokered between the otters and beavers is threatened by this news. The otter holt and beaver lodge each believe a different course of action should be taken. It is up to Sedge and Silken to find a way to unite the two communities and protect their home from this new threat, if they can...From million-copy selling Holly Webb comes a modern classic - another gorgeously-written animal epic, set on the Greenriver. Perfect for fans of Pax.(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Swans (WorldLife Library)
by Dafila ScottIn many legends and myths, swans represent beauty, purity. Dafila Scott details everything from the appearances of these graceful creatures in myth to their ecology and life history. All eight kinds of swans are described, including information on their distribution worldwide, their population sizes, and features unique to each species. The book also introduces breeding, migration, social behavior, and mortality, along with conservation, domestication, and management issues. Gorgeous color photographs accompany the text.
Swaps: The California Comet (Thoroughbred Legends #14)
by Barry IrwinKentucky Derby winner Swaps possessed true star quality. The strikingly handsome Thoroughbred devastated his competition with his brilliant speed, delighted his throng of fans, and set more records than almost any other racehorse in history. But the real story that captivated a nation and filled headlines in 1956 was the California-bred colt's rivalry with the East's blue-blooded colt, Nashua. All the elements of a blockbuster class struggle played out to the nation's fascination with this true story of two colts, two owners and two competing traditions of Thoroughbred racing: the rich vs. poor, establishment vs. outsider, East vs. West, urban vs. rural, sophisticate vs. common man, sportsmanship vs. commerce, royalty vs. bourgeoisie, and purist vs. unorthodox iconoclast.
Swapsies
by Fiona RobertonAn adorably funny read-aloud story about learning to share. Fang's favourite toy is Sock. He loves it more than anything. But when his friends bring along shiny trains and bouncy balls, Fang soon swaps his favourite toy for something more exciting. Will Sock and Fang be re-united?This simple, charming picture book is perfect for helping young children understand that sometimes sharing isn't so bad!From the award-winning creator of A Tale of Two Beasts.
A Swarm of Bees (Learn About)
by Claire CaprioliSwarm, kaleidoscope, fluffle, pack… It is time to celebrate groups of spring animals!What do you call a group of bees? A swarm! Discover why this interesting insect lives in groups, where they live, and what they eat. With amazing photos and lively text, this book takes you inside a beehive, explains what a beekeeper does, and teaches you what you can do to help conserve and protect bees. Get ready to learn all about swarms of bees!ABOUT THE SERIES:Whether it is a group of wild mammals, birds, or even insects, there is a unique name to identify each specific animal group. Groups of bees, butterflies, rabbits, and dogs are the stars of this vibrant new set of LEARN ABOUT books that are packed with photographs and fun facts. Starting out with the behavior these animals have as a group, and covering their bodies, diet, habitat, and life cycles, these books are the perfect first introduction to animal groups and families.
Swarm of Bees
by Lemony SnicketFrom the bestselling author of The Dark comes another brilliantly illustrated picture book that takes on an intense childhood emotion--this time, anger--in a rollicking, kid-friendly way.Whether you're a kid or a bee, sometimes you feel so mad, you buzz around looking for people to sting and trouble to make. See how one boy, a swarm of bees, and a whole town can get riled up and then find a way to feel better through the comfort of unconditional love and community. Printed in a brilliant palette of primary colors, brimming with beautiful dots and stripes, Rilla Alexander's art sings. Not since David Shannon's No, David! have readers been given the pleasure of witnessing such uproariously terrible behavior, unbridled emotion, and ultimately, such comfort.
Swarm of Bees
by Lemony SnicketSee what happens when anger is unleashed in New York Times bestselling author Lemony Snicket's youngest, most energetic picture book yet.Swarm of Bees! Swarm of Bees! You are SO angry! What will you do? Watch out! A mischievous boy has unleashed an angry swarm of bees! The result is a zany gallop through a charming town where readers will encounter evidence of some bad behavior, some frenzied anger and thankfully, a hug and some spaghetti. It can feel good to be angry. It can feel better to stop.
Sweater Weather (Good Dog #9)
by Cam HigginsIn this charming ninth book of the Good Dog series, Bo gets ready for sweater weather!The wind is crisp, and the leaves are starting to change color on the Davis farm. The squirrels are busier which means change is coming. And Bo&’s puppy dog senses are telling him that sweater weather season is near! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Swedish Vallhund
by Janice WilltonThe Swedish Vallhund, known as the Vastgotaspets in its native Sweden, is truly a rare find! This "wolf-colored Corgi" derives from a romantic Viking ancestry and is, in fact, an ancient herding dog of Sweden. Believed to be imported into Britain by the Vikings, the Vallhund (then known as Vikingarna) possesses many special talents and traits that will appeal to many dog lovers, including his alert disposition, superior versatility and agility, abundance of energy and superb trainability.
Sweet & Bitter Rivals (Saddlehill Academy #1)
by Jessica BurkhartFrom the author of the Canterwood Crest series comes the first book in a middle grade series about an equestrian boarding school following a girl who struggles to keep her eyes on the prize while receiving anonymous threats.Abby St. Clair can&’t wait to start another season with her elite riding team at her boarding school. She has something to prove after literally falling on her face during the biggest competition of the year the previous season. And she could really use a win after her mom left her family, her dad remarried, and Abby&’s new stepsister, Emery, proved to be a strong rider and stiff competition. Abby wants to return to some semblance of normal but is hiding a secret: she accidentally cost her biggest rival, Selly, a chance at team captain. Then Abby begins to receive anonymous messages, threatening to expose her unwitting sabotage and a video that makes it look like she&’s trash-talking Emery. With an important competition on the horizon and the knowledge that someone in her circle knows way too much about her, the pressure is on. Abby tries to put on blinders and have the perfect meet with her horse, Beau, but she&’s about to find out the hard way that secrets don&’t make friends at Saddlehill Academy.
Sweet Buttercup: A Branches Book (Silver Pony Ranch #2)
by D. L. GreenSilver Pony Ranch is full of ponies, puppies, and adventure!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Sisters Tori and Miranda are practicing to compete in a horse show. Miranda wants to do showmanship, and Tori wants to try barrel-racing. The girls also make costumes to wear for the show! Ashley, a mean girl who boards her pony at Gran's ranch, is competing, too. And she has a brand-new outfit. Ashley brags that she will win a blue ribbon--not them. Do Tori and Miranda have what it takes to win?
Sweet Charity (The Horseshoe Trilogies #3)
by Lucy DanielsJosie discovers that someone has stolen Charity from the stables, and she determines that she will do whatever it takes to get her pony back.
Sweet Dreamers
by Isabelle SimlerA gorgeous bedtime book from an award-winning creatorFrom the celebrated creator of Plume and The Blue Hour comes another enchanting animal book. Countless cozy animals are settling in for the night, but they all sleep in different ways. A bat dreams upside down, a hedgehog snuggles into a pile of leaves, and a humpback whale spins in its sleep like a ballerina.With its poetic language and lush illustrations, Sweet Dreamers will dazzle young readers as they drift off to sleep themselves.
Sweet Dreams, Curious George (Curious George)
by Margret Rey H.A. ReyWhat will it take to get a monkey back to sleep in the middle of the night?George is so excited about reading Chicken Little, the new book from the library! But when George goes to sleep, he dreams that the sky is falling, just like in his book! What is a woken-up little monkey to do in the middle of the night? Ask for another story, jump on the bed, drink some warm milk? With the help of the man with the yellow hat and a telescope, he finds a starry solution that will turn his scary dreams into sweet dreams.With art in the style of H.A. Rey and engaging yet soothing text, this book will lull young readers into their own pleasant slumber.
Sweet Dreams, Peter (Peter Rabbit)
by Beatrix PotterThis beautiful and rhythmic bedtime board book is a perfect gift for little bunnies!In this charming and whimsical board book, Peter Rabbit and his friends are lulled softly off to sleep. Artistic and lyrical, this is a perfect introduction to the world of Beatrix Potter for very young children.
Sweet Penny and the Lion
by Richard Fairgray Alexander BurkeThere once was a girl called Sweet Penny who did exactly as she was told. Her sister and brother disappointed her mother, but she never broke the mold. Penny was so nice and quiet that teachers forgot she was there. Being so good, doing just what you should, that just won't get you anywhere. Sweet Penny is so good, she would never do anything to disappoint her parents or disrupt class or upset her friends. In fact, she's so sweet, that even when bullies steal her lunch, she just quietly smiles and lets them. And then, one day on the playground Penny's class is playing a game when a lion hops over the fence. Penny's classmates scream and scatter, but Penny was told to stay right where she was. And so she does. And the lion eats her. But something changes when she's in his very dark belly. She punches and kicks her way out, and when she emerges, not-so-sweet Penny will never be taken advantage of again. Told in verse, Richard Fairgray and Alex Burke's wickedly funny picture book is a celebration of strong girls and a call to, "Be bold, be loud, shout out, and speak up," because "sometimes it's hard to be brave."
Sweet Senior Pups (True Tales of Rescue)
by Kama EinhornPhoto-packed series explores the stories and science behind animal sanctuaries. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Visit the Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland to meet three very special old dogs—Mino, Buffy, and Jack—who are ready and waiting to make new families very happy. Includes full-color photos, maps, and graphics throughout.At many animal shelters, older pets are often overlooked in favor of puppies and kittens. But you'll find only dogs over the age of six at the Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland. Mino, Jack, and Buffy are three dog roommates at the SDS, each having a unique personality but all of them in need of a new home. For every dog at SDS, the road to release is a different one but always features rescue, recovery, rehabilitation, and ultimately release. Join Mino as he shares stories about Buffy, Jack, and the SDS staff they get ready for their forever families. Other books in the photo-packed Sanctuary Stories series include Welcome, Wombat.
The Sweet Shop (Itty Bitty Princess Kitty #13)
by Melody MewsItty is in for a real treat when a new sweet shop comes to Lollyland in this thirteenth Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book.A new shop is opening in Lollyland—a sweet shop filled with cookies and tarts and cream puffs! Itty Bitty Princess Kitty can&’t wait for all the residents of Lollyland to become regular customers, just like her. But when it finally opens, business is slow. Can Itty find out figure out why no one is visiting the sweet shop? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Sweet Wild of Mine (Where the Wild Hearts Are #2)
by Laurel KerrLove runs wild at the Sagebrush Flats Zoo...In a bid to revitalize his career, bestselling author Magnus Gray has come to Sagebrush Flats to write about the local zoo's latest rescue—an orphaned baby polar bear. But Magnus dreads the drama of small towns and is bullishly determined to keep to himself.June Winters is a people person, and delights in welcoming Magnus to Sagebrush Flats, though it seems unlikely she can get the handsome stranger to crack a smile. Then a mishap with an open gate forces Magnus and June to deal with a stampeding flock of fainting goats, an adorable but clingy polar bear cub, a cranky pregnant camel, and two star-crossed honey badgers. Never mind small town drama—the lively animals may just convince these two that opposites really do attract...Where the Wild Hearts Are Series: Wild On My Mind (Book 1)Sweet Wild of Mine (Book 2)Praise for Wild on My Mind: "Hilarious...a truly touching contemporary romance about the power of love and family."—Night Owl Reviews Top Pick "Clever, fun, and poignant...with wit and heart."—Kirkus Reviews"Outstanding...sure to delight."—Publishers Weekly Starred Review
The Sweetest Fig
by Chris Van Allsburg"These figs are very special," the woman whispered. "They can make your dreams come true. " -- Thus Monsieur Bibot, the cold-hearted dentist, was given two ordinary-looking figs as payment for extracting a tooth from an old woman's mouth. Monsieur Bibot refused to believe such nonsense and proceeded to eat one of the figs for a bedtime snack. Although it was possibly the finest, sweetest fig he had ever tasted, it wasn't until the next morning that Monsieur Bibot realized it indeed had the power to make his dreams come true. While dragging his poor dog, Marcel, out for his walk, he discovered that his strange dream from the night before was becoming all too real. Determined to make good use of the second fig, Monsieur Bibot learns to control is dreams. But can he control Marcel? Once again Chris Van Allsburg explores the mysterious territory between fantasy and reality in an uncanny tale that will intrigue readers of all ages.
Sweetie (The Puppy Place #18)
by Ellen MilesSweetie is a smart poodle pup, with a knack for learning tricks. Can Charles find an owner that will make use of her talents? Charles loves Sweetie at first sight. For such a small pup, she has a whole lot of charisma and she's amazing at learning tricks. But Buddy is jealous every time the new miniature poodle gets near the family. Can Charles find a home for this cuddly sweetheart without upsetting his own puppy?
Sweetie: Tantalizing Tips from a Furry Fashionista
by Mark Welsh Ruben Toledo"It has often been said that the biggest difference between my story and Cinderella's is a couple of extra legs and a hairy midriff." So begins the riveting rags-to-riches tale of Sweetie, the hairiest (and heftiest) bitch ever to occupy fashion's fabulous front row!
Sweet's Journey (Survivors)
by Erin HunterA sixty-page novella set in the world of the bestselling, action-packed Survivors series by Erin Hunter! This original prequel brings readers a behind-the-scenes look at the story of Sweet, and how she came to be the fearless Beta of the Wild Pack.When the Big Growl struck and changed Lucky's world forever, he escaped the ruins of the longpaw city with Sweet by his side. Then they were separated, and Lucky never thought he'd see her again--until he met the Wild Pack that ruled the forest. . . .Survivors: Sweet's Journey also includes a teaser chapter to Survivors #6: Storm of Dogs.
Sweetwater Creek: A Novel
by Anne Rivers Siddons12-year-old Emily lives a quiet life with her father, older brothers, and her beloved dog. Although Emily loves helping her father train the Spaniels that he raises, there still isn't a lot of joy in her family since the death of Emily's oldest brother. But things change when the warm and vibrant Lulu comes to stay. To Emily's father, Lulu, the daughter of wealthy parents, is the ticket into high society, but to Emily, Lulu becomes a friend. Lulu has a dark secret, one that even Emily's friendship may not be able to overcome.