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Booked on Murder (A Haunted Library Mystery)
by Allison BrookLibrarian Carrie Singleton must catch a killer before she can say &“I do&” in the 8th delightful installment in Agatha Award-nominee Allison Brook&’s Haunted Library mystery series.Carrie Singleton is ready to kiss the single life goodbye. Her wedding to Dylan Avery is just a few weeks away, and a happy ending is about to be hers. But when a body is found on the lawn of their wedding venue, happily-ever-after is looking deadlier than ever. The victim turns out to be Billy Carpenter, a young man recently released from prison after serving time for a bank robbery. The stolen money he&’d buried is gone and Carrie and the police suspect Billy&’s two alleged co-conspirators, his friends Luke Rizzo and Tino Valdez. But then Luke is murdered and Tino is nowhere to be found. With no leads and only a week to go before her big day, Carrie is on the hunt for clues. She hopes to wrap up this investigation with a neat bow before she and Dylan tie the knot. Carrie has something old, something new, and something borrowed ready for her walk down the aisle. Now she needs to find the killer without becoming the &‘something blue.&’
Booker the Library Bat 1: The New Guard
by Jess BrallierThe launch of a picture book series about the adventures of a book-loving bat and his buddies as they patrol and protect their library home. Booker the bat has completed his training and he&’s excited to report for duty as the newest guard at the Joanina Library in Coimbra, Portugal. His job is to fly through the stacks at night, gobbling down the bugs that are in turn eating the 200,000 antique leather books. It&’s the perfect job for Booker, because he loves to read. And now he&’s saving books! There&’s only one problem: how will he fit in with the other guards? They&’re so cool and confident, and what if they don&’t like him? But when Booker spots a human attempting to steal pages from one of the valuable books, he summons his courage, (echo)locates the other bat guards, and swoops in with a plan to save the day!
Booking the Crook (A Bookmobile Cat Mystery #7)
by Laurie CassIt's all paws on deck as a librarian and her rescue cat track down a killer in the newest book in the national bestselling Bookmobile Cat mystery series. Minnie Hamilton and her rescue cat, Eddie, cruise around lovely Chilson, Michigan delivering happiness and good reads in their bookmobile. But the feisty librarian is worried that the bookmobile's future could be uncertain when a new library board chair arrives and doesn't seem too friendly to her pet project. Still, she has to put her personal worries aside when she and Eddie are out on their regular route and one of their favorite customers doesn't turn up to collect her books. Minnie, at Eddie's prodding, checks on the woman and finds her lying dead in her snow-covered driveway. Now it's up to Minnie and her friends--feline and otherwise--to find the perpetrator and give them their due.
Books For Boys: Goldy, Superhamster
by Ian Whybrowhi ludo dont be sad im your friend This was my first text message to the boy. Not bad, was it? Not for a hamster. Ludo says I'm a genius, but I know he is as well. We have something else in common, too ... we both want to escape, and to explore the Outside. Just two problems. His parents ... and the cat. Ian Whybrow's BOOKS FOR BOYS are funny, pacy reads from one of the UK's best-loved authors - collect all sixteen!
Books Make Good Pets
by John AgardBooks make good pets and don't need going to the vet.You don't have to keep them on a lead or throw them a stick.They'll wag their words whenever you flick their dog-eared pages.Even howl an ancient tale for the inward-listening ear.Did you know that a book can take you anywhere? You only need to turn the pages of a story, and in a moment, you and your book could be crossing the waves in a pirate ship... or diving with mermaids... or even snoozing with a dragon.Books really DO make good pets! Why don't you peep inside this one, and take your mind on an adventure?This delightful original picture book poem is the perfect gift for anyone who delights in the magic of a good book. Agard's evocative, lyrical style is perfectly complemented with illustrations by Momoko Abe, whose colourful visuals add character, transporting the reader into an enchanting world of imagination.
Books Make Good Pets
by John AgardBooks make good pets and don't need going to the vet.You don't have to keep them on a lead or throw them a stick.They'll wag their words whenever you flick their dog-eared pages.Even howl an ancient tale for the inward-listening ear.Did you know that a book can take you anywhere? You only need to turn the pages of a story, and in a moment, you and your book could be crossing the waves in a pirate ship... or diving with mermaids... or even snoozing with a dragon.Books really DO make good pets! Why don't you peep inside this one, and take your mind on an adventure?This delightful original poem is the perfect listen for anyone who delights in the magic of a good book. Agard's evocative, lyrical style is perfectly performed by him in this audiobook, transporting the listener into an enchanting world of imagination.(P) 2022 The Watts Publishing Group Limited
Books vs. Looks
by Tatevik Avakyan Debbie DadeyKiki wants to start a book club, but Pearl tries to steal the spotlight with a rival fashion club in this sparkling Mermaid Tales adventure.Kiki misses her brother, Yuta, who lives on the other side of the ocean. To help keep in touch, the two of them start a book club, and Kiki decides it would be fun to expand the club for all of Trident Academy. But Pearl doesn't want anything to do with a boring book club. Instead, she decides she's going to make the best club ever: a fashion club! Pearl will do anything to make sure the other students join her club instead of Kiki's, and offers free food, candy, and even prizes to draw them in. But will it be enough? Who will win the battle of the clubs?
The Bookshop Dog
by Cynthia RylantWhen Martha Jone's owner falls ill and has to go to the hospital, the inhabitants of her small town bicker over who will care for the beloved dog.
The Bookshop Rescue (Furever Yours #9)
by Rochelle AlersHow to fetch a family Bookshop owner—and recently heartbroken—Lucy Tucker never imagined how dramatically life would change once she started fostering Buttercup, a pregnant golden retriever. The biggest change? Growing a lot closer to the businessman next door, Calum Ramsey, especially after the two of them help Buttercup welcome her five puppies into the world. One romantic night later, and they&’re expecting a baby of their own! Stunned at first, steadfastly single Calum is now dutifully offering marriage. But Lucy doesn&’t need rescuing. She wants the true-blue happy ending they both deserve.From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Furever YoursBook 1: A New Leash on Love by Melissa SenateBook 2: How to Rescue a Family by Teri WilsonBook 3: Not Just the Girl Next Door by Stacy ConnellyBook 4: The Nanny Clause by Karen Rose SmithBook 5: The City Girl's Homecoming by Kathy DouglassBook 6: It Started with a Pregnancy by Christy JeffriesBook 7: Home is Where the Hound Is by Melissa SenateBook 8: More Than a Temporary Family by Marie FerrarellaBook 9: The Bookshop Rescue by Rochelle AlersBook 10: Love off the Leash by Tara Taylor QuinnBook 11: A Double Dose of Happiness by Teri WilsonBook 12: It Started with a Puppy by Christy Jeffries
The Bookstore Burglar (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)
by Barbara MaitlandSomeone stole the key to the Black Cat Bookstore! Lucky for the store's owner, Mr. Brown, his clever cat, Cobweb, is on the case. Cobweb has a plan to scare the burglar away, and the ghost who lives in the bookstore is happy to help. There's only one problem-the burglar doesn't believe in ghosts. But maybe he'll change his mind once he meets the special ghost who lives in the Black Cat Bookstore.
The Bookstore Cat
by Cylin BusbyAn irresistible and engaging picture book perfect for story time, and for cat and bookstore lovers alike! The bookstore cat is an adorable . . . bossy . . . cuddly cat. He is everything from intelligent and loyal to naughty and vocal! But most of all, the bookstore cat is a well-loved (and well-read) kitty. Follow his funny antics from A to Z through a day in his bustling, book-filled shop. The Bookstore Cat is based on a Victorian parlor game, The Minister’s Cat, in which players try to think of adjectives to describe the cat in alphabetical order. Readers can extend the fun of the book by playing their own version of the game.
Bookstore Cat
by Cindy WheelerMulligan is a proud bookstore cat who takes his job very seriously. He keeps an eye on the store, greets the customers, even helps them pick out books. But when two unexpected, intruding birds cross his way, Mulligan cannot resist his feline instincts.
Boolar’s Big Day Out
by Sally GardnerAfter Boolar is asked to join a puppet theater he forgets about the dolls and mice who have been his family, until a crisis helps him regain perspective.
Boom! Bellow! Bleat!: Animal Poems for Two or More Voices
by Georgia HeardA NCTE Notable Poetry BookThis playful collection of poems--peppered with an astounding variety of animal sounds--is meant to be read aloud together.These poems for two or more voices explore the myriad sounds animals make--from a frog's jug-o-rum to a fish's boom! to an elephant's bark. Laced with humor, the poems are a delight to read aloud and cover all major classes of animals: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, even a crustacean! Readers will learn how to estimate the temperature by counting a cricket's chirps and see how creatures make sounds at specific pitches and frequencies, so that they can be heard despite other noise around them. Extensive end notes provide more information on the animals and how and why they make the sounds they do. Written by noted children's poet Georgia Heard, this is an ideal collection for parents and children to share, or for a fun, interactive classroom read-aloud.
Boom Chicka Rock
by John Archambault12 mice who live in a cuckoo clock wander out to find birthday cake and have a party while Max the cat sleeps.
Boom Snot Twitty
by Doreen CroninBoom!Snot…Twitty?Three unlikely friends,and three different waysof being in the world.This simplest of storiesis a fable for life.
Boom Snot Twitty This Way That Way
by Doreen CroninThe perfect spot is this way! says Boom.The perfect spot is that way!” tweets Twitty.Snot is smartly silent.How will these three friends decide which way to go to find the perfect spot?With humor, wisdom, and perfect storytelling and illustrating pitch, New York Times bestsellers Doreen Cronin and Renata Liwska present a tale of authentic friendship.
Boomer (The Puppy Place #37)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Lizzie's mom has three of her best friends coming over to visit for a long weekend when the Peterson's get a call about Boomer, a big mixed breed puppy who needs a place to stay. Can Lizzie take care of him without ruining mom's plans?
Boomer Explores Annapolis
by Angelique ClarkeFollow Boomer on his journey through historic Annapolis, Maryland
Boomer Goes to School
by Mary Whyte Constance McgeorgeIn Boomer's Big Day, Boomer and his family moved to a new town. Now Boomer is going to school! Like many new students, Boomer finds that going to school can be a bit confusing . . . at first. But in the end, he discovers that school is a great place for friends, learning, and fun!
Boomerang Hunter
by Jim KjelgaardThis morning, when Balulu left, there had still been six hunting dingoes in camp. Now, there were only four, and the smell of roasting meat explained itself. Balulu touched Warrigal's head. "They shall never have you, my brother," he promised. Driven by famine and drought, and armed only with a boomerang and a few hand-made spears, Balulu, an Australian Aborigine boy, and his tame, dog-like dingo named Warrigal, cross the danger-filled desert in desperate search of new lands, the last hope for their primitive tribe.
Boomer's Big Day (Boomer Ser.)
by Mary Whyte Constance McgeorgeBoomer's ready for his morning walk. Here's his leash. There's the door. But try as he might, he can't get anyone to pay attention to him. The humans in the house don't rush out the door after breakfast as they normally do. And, most confusing of all, strangers arrive to pack all the things in Boomer's house into boxes. There's definitely something unusual going on.The simple text and heartwarming pictures charmingly depict Boomer's confusion, anxiety, concern, and ultimate delight on this day familiar to all--moving day.
Boomer's Big Surprise
by Mary Whyte Constance McgeorgeBoomer knows something's up the day a shiny new bowl appears next to his, but imagine Boomer's surprise when he finds himself nose to nose with a new puppy! Just when Boomer thinks he's no longer top dog, he discovers there's room for two, and that the puppy is more than a new sibling--he's a new friend. Boomer's Big Surprise is filled with the same warmth and humor as the first two books in the Boomer series, and will have special appeal to any child facing the arrival of a new baby.
Boo's Dinosaur
by Betsy Byars Erik BrooksAn early chapter book from Newbery Medal winner Betsy ByarsWhen Boo brings home a dinosaur that only she can see, her brother Sammy, doesn't want to encourage her antics. Boo and her dinosaur are inseparable until Boo says good-bye to the dino quite suddenly. When Sammy sees how sad his sister is, he understands Boo's need for her dinosaur more than he wants to admit. So much so that he almost believes it . . . almost. Betsy Byars has written many chapter books, including Little Horse and Little Horse on His Own. Her language, perfectly tailored to beginning readers, combines with Erik Brooks's charming illustrations to make a delightful book for children who are just starting to read. Boo's Dinosaur is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Boots: The Story of a Working Sheep Dog
by S. P. MeekThis is the full-blooded story of a sheep dog and his master, Bob Mcleod who work together on a Wyoming ranch. Through raging blizzards and biting cold, through good weather and bad, the two keep the flock intact and also manage to outsmart rustlers. And young Mcleod realizes that someday Boots will be a champion among sheep dogs.