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The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Mermaid (The Pug Who Wanted to Be)
by Bella SwiftPeggy wants to give Chloe a truly mer-mazing summer vacation in this fourth story in the illustrated middle grade series about the adorable and silly Peggy the pug!Peggy the pug is going on vacation to the seaside! Her special friend Chloe is excited, too, and hopes that she&’ll see a mermaid. But even though Chloe and Peggy search the beach, they can&’t find a mermaid anywhere. Not wanting her friend to be disappointed, Peggy decides that she&’ll just have to become a mermaid herself! But that means that she&’s going to have to learn how to doggy paddle…
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Mermaid (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #5)
by Bella SwiftPeggy the pug is going on a mer-mazing summer holiday! A perfect beach read, from the bestselling author of THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN.Peggy the pug is going on holiday to the seaside! Her special friend Chloe is excited, too, and hopes that she'll see a mermaid. But even though Chloe and Peggy search the beach, they can't find a mermaid anywhere. Not wanting her friend to be disappointed, Peggy decides that she'll just have to become a mermaid herself! But that means that she's going to have to learn how to doggy paddle . . . A funny and heartwarming beach read for newly independent readers!
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin (The Pug Who Wanted to Be)
by Bella SwiftPeggy and Chloe must conquer their fears to go trick-or-treating in this fifth story in the illustrated middle grade series about the adorable and silly Peggy the pug!Peggy the pug&’s family are getting ready for Halloween, but Peggy&’s friend Chloe is too scared of monsters to look forward to trick-or-treating. Peggy can&’t let her best friend miss out on all the Halloween fun. She&’ll just have to conquer her own fears and go trick-or-treating with Chloe to keep her safe. But first she needs the perfect costume…
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Reindeer (The Pug Who Wanted to Be)
by Bella SwiftPeggy will do anything to bring back her family&’s Christmas spirit in this second story in the illustrated middle grade series about the adorable and silly Peggy the pug!With only a few days before Christmas, Peggy&’s family is stressed out and can&’t seem to stop squabbling. Peggy desperately wishes she could turn into a reindeer so she could help her family find some Christmas magic! She tries eating carrots, giving herself antlers and a glowing red nose, but nothing works—and the messes she makes only make more problems at home. Finally, Peggy decides that the only solution is to go to the North Pole and ask Santa for help!
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Unicorn (The Pug Who Wanted to Be)
by Bella SwiftMeet the adorable and silly Peggy the pug in this first story in a middle grade series about a dog who wants to be many things, but more than anything wants to find her forever home!After Peggy the pug puppy is left at the animal shelter just before Christmas, she is taken in by a foster family. But the situation is just temporary—the family isn&’t ready for a dog quite yet. And the little girl, Chloe, wants a unicorn for Christmas, not a puppy. Peggy decides that she will become a unicorn to make Chloe&’s Christmas wish come true—and hopefully make Peggy&’s temporary home her forever home in the process. All she needs is a long silky mane, a glowing horn, and the ability to do magic! Easy-peasy, right? But all of Peggy&’s attempts to become a unicorn go hilariously wrong. From knocking over the Christmas tree to getting lost in the snow, Peggy remains a pug. How will she ever find a forever home if she can&’t make her new humans happy?
The Pug Who Wanted to be a Mermaid . . . and other stories
by Bella SwiftA bumper audio collection featuring four favourite springtime adventure stories about Peggy the pug!Titles include:The Pug Who Wanted to be a Mermaid The Pug Who Wanted to be a BunnyThe Pug Who Wanted to be an FairyThe Pug Who Wanted to be a Star---In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A MERMAID, Peggy is going on holiday to the seaside! Her special friend Chloe is excited, too, and hopes that she'll see a mermaid. But even though Chloe and Peggy search the beach, they can't find a mermaid anywhere. Not wanting her friend to be disappointed, Peggy decides that she'll just have to become a mermaid herself! But that means that she's going to have to learn how to doggy paddle . . .In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A BUNNY, Peggy the pug's family have adopted an adorable little bunny, just in time for Easter. Peggy used to be top dog, but now she has to share their attention with this long-eared newcomer. Can every-bunny learn to get along and realise that there's more than enough love to go around?In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A FAIRY, Peggy the pug is devastated when she finds out that her local park might shut down. Now where will she go for walks with Chloe, her best friend? Can Peggy and Chloe save the park together? In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A STAR, When Peggy the pug's friend Chloe is cast as Wendy in the school production of PETER PAN, Peggy feels left out. Can Peggy prove that she has star quality too and help her friend along the way? (P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Pug Who Wanted to be a Pumpkin (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #4)
by Bella SwiftA perfectly sweet Halloween treat! Peggy the pug is back for a spooky adventure. But can she conquer her fear of the dark before Halloween night?Peggy the pug's family are getting ready for Halloween, but Peggy's friend Chloe is too scared of monsters to look forward to trick-or-treating. Peggy can't let her best friend miss out on all the Halloween fun. She'll just have to conquer her own fears and go trick-or-treating with Chloe, to keep her safe. But first she needs the perfect costume . . . Peggy's bravery helps Chloe realise that monsters aren't real in this heartwarming Halloween story about overcoming fears and anxiety.
The Pug Who Wanted to be a Star (The Pug Who Wanted to be... #7)
by Bella SwiftPeggy the pug is only little, but she's going to be a BIG star! A show-stopping new story about the loveable heroine of THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN.When Peggy the pug's friend Chloe is cast as Wendy in the school production of PETER PAN, Peggy feels left out. Chloe is too busy learning lines and going to rehearsals to play with her. So Peggy sets out to show Chloe that she has star quality, too. When a hilarious video of Peggy goes viral, Peggy becomes a celebrity overnight. Suddenly, she can't even go for a a walk to the park without being stopped for a selfie. Maybe fame isn't all it's cracked up to be . . . But when Chloe gets stage fright, Peggy knows the show must go on! A heartwarming and gently humorous story about realising that your family are always your biggest fans.
The Pug Who Wanted to be an Elf (The Pug Who Wanted to... #8)
by Bella SwiftHave yourself a Peggy little Christmas! The world's favourite pug is back with a funny and festive story. Peggy and her family have won a dream winter holiday to Lapland! But sadly, Dad's work means that he can't go with them. Chloe is sad because their trip won't be as special if her whole family isn't together for Christmas. Peggy knows there's only one person who can help them - Santa Claus! Can she find a way to to become an elf and work some Christmas magic?
The Pug who wanted a Birthday (The Pug Who Wanted to... #11)
by Bella SwiftPeggy's best friend, Chloe, is planning a big birthday celebration for her friend's dog, and Peggy can't wait to join in the fun and games. There's so much to do before the big day! But when Peggy realises that she doesn't have a birthday of her own, she can't help feeling a bit left out. Especially since Chloe is keeping secrets about the party plans . . .Could Peggy be in for a big surprise?This latest Peggy the Pug story features super cute illustrations throughout and fun shiny foil on the cover. This would make the perfect birthday gift or party bag filler for all Peggy fans and dog lovers!
The Pug who wanted to be a Bumblebee (The Pug Who Wanted to... #9)
by Bella SwiftWhat a honey! Peggy the pug is buzzing with excitement in this sweet summertime story for readers aged 5+.Peggy is buzzing with excitement because her family has a new beehive. When the pug's best friend Chloe decides to do a science fair project about bees, Peggy learns a lot about how all the bees in a hive work together to make honey. Unfortunately, Chloe's project doesn't go very well because everyone in her group wants to be the queen bee - and a hive can only have one! It's up to Peggy to become a busy worker bee and show her bestie how life is sweeter when you work as a team.Bees are set to be a big trend in 2023, and this sweet story has a timely message about why bees and other pollinators are so important and need saving.
The Pug who wanted to be a Dinosaur (The Pug Who Wanted to... #13)
by Bella SwiftEveryone's favourite little pug embarks on a dinosaur hunt in this roaringly funny dino adventure story.Peggy the pug's family are going on a camping holiday to Dino Cove. Peggy's best friend, Chloe, is determined to find dinosaur fossils, and Peggy would do anything to help her. So Peggy sets off on a dinosaur hunt of her own - but what if she can't find one before they go home?Get ready for a roarsome dinosaur adventure with Peggy the Pug in this adorable story featuring fun black and white illustrations throughout.
The Pug who wanted to be a Dinosaur (The Pug Who Wanted to... #13)
by Bella SwiftEveryone's favourite little pug embarks on a dinosaur hunt in this roaringly funny dino adventure story.Peggy the pug's family are going on a camping holiday to Dino Cove. Peggy's best friend, Chloe, is determined to find dinosaur fossils, and Peggy would do anything to help her. So Peggy sets off on a dinosaur hunt of her own - but what if she can't find one before they go home?Get ready for a roarsome dinosaur adventure with Peggy the Pug in this adorable story featuring fun black and white illustrations throughout.(p) 2025 HODDER AND STOUGHTON LIMITED
The Pug who wanted to be a Superhero (The Pug Who Wanted to... #12)
by Bella SwiftWhen a superhero movie are filming in town, Peggy can't wait to meet the cast. But things don't go to plan as Peggy tries to prove that she can be a super dog, just like the superheroes in the movie. Peggy the pug soon learns that real superheroes don't wear capes or have super powers, but are just the people who love us and who are kind to others.This heartwarming Peggy the Pug story features adorable black and white illustrations throughout as well as a dashing shiny foiled cover. A great read for fans of Peggy the Pug and all aspiring heroes!
The Pug who wanted to be a Unicorn . . . and other stories: 4 books in 1 (The Pug Who Wanted to... #99)
by Bella SwiftThe perfect Christmas present! A bumper audio collection featuring four favourite festive stories about Peggy the pug!Titles include:The Pug Who Wanted to be a Unicorn The Pug Who Wanted to be an ElfThe Pug Who Wanted to be a ReindeerThe Pug Who Wanted to be a Pumpkin ---In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN, Peggy the pug is spending Christmas with a foster family. Her new friend Chloe loves unicorns so much that Peggy thinks she needs to become one too, in order to find her forever home.In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE AN ELF, Peggy and her family have won a dream winter holiday to Lapland! But sadly, Dad's work means that he can't go with them. Can Peggy find a way to to become an elf and work some Christmas magic?In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A REINDEER, Peggy's family have lost their Christmas spirit. Can she help them get it back again by becoming one of Santa's reindeer?In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A PUMPKIN, Peggy's family are getting ready for Halloween, but Peggy's friend Chloe is too scared of monsters to look forward to trick-or-treating. Can Peggy help Chloe conquer her fear? (P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Pug who wanted to be a Witch (The Pug Who Wanted to... #10)
by Bella SwiftA bewitching story starring Peggy the pug! A mischievous kitten has moved in next door and is causing mayhem . . . Can Peggy become a witch and magic her pesky new neighbour away?Peggy and her best friend Chloe can't wait to meet their new neighbours! Peggy hopes that the new family will have a dog for her to play with, but instead the girl next door has a naughty kitten named Lucky. Unfortunately, Lucky only brings Peggy BAD luck, as the kitten keeps getting Peggy into trouble!Peggy wants to become a witch so she can do a spell and make the kitten disappear. But when she discovers a secret about her new neighbours, Peggy realises that a different kind of magic is needed - the magic of friendship!
The Pug who wanted to go to School (The Pug Who Wanted to... #14)
by Bella SwiftPeggy the pug is ready to be the teacher's pet!It's the end of the summer holidays and the children are heading back to school. But Peggy's best friend, Chloe, is nervous about joining a new class this year. Peggy wishes she could help reassure Chloe. If only she could find a way to go to school too, but dogs aren't allowed . . .Can Peggy teach them all a lesson?(p) 2025 HODDER AND STOUGHTON LIMITED
The Pug who wanted to go to School (The Pug Who Wanted to... #14)
by Bella SwiftPeggy the pug is ready to be the teacher's pet!It's the end of the summer holidays and the children are heading back to school. But Peggy's best friend, Chloe, is nervous about joining a new class this year. Peggy wishes she could help reassure Chloe. If only she could find a way to go to school too, but dogs aren't allowed . . .Can Peggy teach them all a lesson?With adorable black and white illustrations throughout, this heartwarming Peggy the Pug story is perfect for the back to school season.
The Pull of the Moon (9 Months Later)
by Darlene Graham9 MONTHS LATERMoonstruck?Dr. Danni Goodlove would like to blame everything on the moon. If it hadn't been full that night, maybe the emergency room would have been quieter. Maybe one of the E.R. doctors would've had time to patch up firefighter Matt Creed. Maybe Danni could have stayed in Labor and Delivery where she belonged instead of attending Matt's injuries-and struggling to control her own heart rate.She might be able to blame that night on the full moon. But how could she explain what happened next? Matt's showing up at her medical convention in the Caribbean. His crazy proposal, her equally crazy acceptance and an unusual marriage ceremony-followed by her new husband's tender lovemaking.And now, just a the doctor's regaining her senses, she's having a baby....
The Pumpkin Was Stuffed: A Holiday Family Novella
by Tara SivecOriginally published as part of the USA Today bestselling anthology Eye Candy, The Pumpkin was Stuffed is another hilarious installment in USA Today bestselling author Tara Sivec’s outrageous series! The Holiday family is together one last time for Halloween! As Sam and Noel prepare for their upcoming life with a new baby, their crazy family and friends pull out all the tricks and treats and jack-o’-lanterns to make sure this ghostly holiday is one to remember…or, like the last few holidays they’ve celebrated together, one they’d rather forget.
The Pun Also Rises
by John PollackA former word pun champion's funny, erudite, and provocative exploration of puns, the people who make them, and this derided wordplay's remarkable impact on history. The pun is commonly dismissed as the lowest form of wit, and punsters are often unpopular for their obsessive wordplay. But such attitudes are relatively recent developments. In The Pun Also Rises, John Pollack-a former World Pun Champion and presidential speechwriter for Bill Clinton-explains why such wordplay is significant: It both revolutionized language and played a pivotal role in making the modern world possible. Skillfully weaving together stories and evidence from history, brain science, pop culture, literature, anthropology, and humor, The Pun Also Rises is an authoritative yet playful exploration of a practice that is common, in one form or another, to virtually every language on earth. At once entertaining and educational, this engaging book answers fundamental questions: Just what is a pun, and why do people make them? How did punning impact the development of human language, and how did that drive creativity and progress? And why, after centuries of decline, does the pun still matter? Watch a Video .
The Punch
by Noah HawleyFrom the creator and writer of the Emmy Award-winning series Fargo.The Henry brothers could not be more different. Scott is stuck in a dead-end job and has taken to hanging out in some of San Francisco's seedier dives. David, on the other hand, is a successful travelling salesman, and has not one happy family, but two (one on each coast). Tensions run high as their father's death brings them together on a road-trip to New York, especially when their alcoholic mother is along for the ride and thinks nothing of revealing a long-held family secret . . . Noah Hawley's savagely funny and ultimately uplifting novel explores what it really means to be a family.
The Punch
by Noah Hawley"Noah Hawley is one of our great young writers, able to balance breakneck plotting with real emotion, and with THE PUNCH he has struck gold.-- ANDREW SEAN GREER, PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF LESS "Noah Hawley really knows how to keep a reader turning the pages."--New York TimesJoe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother Scott can't shake the belief that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Doris, their mother, just doesn't believe in anything anymore.Wickedly funny and biting, THE PUNCH is an essential exploration of modern American grief, family violence, and redemption from the bestselling author of BEFORE THE FALL and creator of the Emmy award-winning series FARGO.WITH A FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR
The Pup Who Cried Wolf
by Chris KurtzLobo is a tiny Chihuahua with a big dream--to join a wolf pack. When Lobo's owner takes her pets on vacation to Yellowstone National Park, Lobo thinks he'll finally have the opportunity to find his wolf-brothers. But he doesn't count on a strict park rule that will keep him on a leash! With the help of his endearingly quirky family--a smart Spanish-speaking parrot named Glory and a wisecracking white rat named Heckles--Lobo finally slips his leash and gets a chance to run with the wolves. But is the wild really where a feisty little five-pound pup belongs?
The Puppy Pianist: A fun children's book for boys and girls age 6 and up
by A. P. HernándezWilliam’s a piano teacher and Lola is his inseparable Maltese Bichon dog. Lola has always been surrounded by music because she loves listening to her owner play his wonderful instrument. One day, Lola decides to jump onto the piano bench. She’s very clear about it: she is going to be a puppy pianist. What's inside? •A fun story with numerous illustrations to make reading more enjoyable. •A captivating tale to encourage the habit of reading; it offers children a story that matches their interests. Educational value of this book: •Increases vocabulary. •Promotes self-esteem because Lola's story can help children feel more confident. •Teaches children that we all have special talents that make us unique and valuable. •Fosters resilience because Lola confronts challenges throughout the story. A children's book for ages 6 and up.