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Happy Fell #3 (Arnold and Louise #3)
by Erica S. PerlArnold wants to celebrate the start of the cozy autumn season indoors. Louise does not. How can they celebrate fell if they're not celebrating together? In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!On one brisk, chilly day, Arnold the bear is determined to stay inside and make popcorn balls. But his best friend, Louise the chipmunk, wants to be outside and make leaf piles. After all, the leaves have finally fallen to the ground, bringing the first day of what Louise calls fell, the season between fall and winter. An argument ensues, so they decide to do their preferred activities separately. But when they both realize that one thing is missing--each other--can they find a way to celebrate together?Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
Penny and Clover, Follow That Ball! (The Lucky Dogs)
by Erica S. PerlLearning to read doesn't need to be ruff with this rhyming tail about a pair of lovable pups!Penny is a small, frisky puppy. Clover is a big, careful canine. While Penny has no problem jumping over a log, Clover isn't so sure she can do it. Can Clover come up with the courage to take a leap of faith and follow her friend?
Penny and Clover, Up and Over! (The Lucky Dogs)
by Erica S. PerlLearning to read doesn't need to be ruff with this rhyming tail about a pair of lovable pups!Penny is a small, frisky puppy. Clover is a big, careful canine. While Penny has no problem jumping over a log, Clover isn't so sure she can do it. Can Clover come up with the courage to take a leap of faith and follow her friend?
The Three Little Guinea Pigs
by Erica S. PerlA laugh-out-loud retelling of The Three Little Pigs, The Three Little Guinea Pigs is perfect for fans of fairytales and guinea pigs alike. This clever story by prolific children's book author Erica S. Perl and dynamic illustrator Amy Young makes a perfect read-aloud and includes nonfiction backmatter with additional fun facts about guinea pigs.Once upon a time there were three little pigs... three little guinea pigs!Their names were Rosie, Minty, and Pumpkin. They lived with their mama in a cozy little house.Then they bid her a fond farewell and set off on their own. So far, so good....But what will they do if a hungry fox comes along?Will they go wheek, wheek, wheek all the way home?Or can they find a way to save their fluffy behinds?
Truth or Lie: Sharks! (Step into Reading)
by Erica S. PerlShark lovers will enjoy hunting down the TRUTH about their favorite ocean predators in this innovative new Science Reader series.Baby sharks are toothless at first, right? That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, sharks are born with a mouthful of teeth to protect themselves and hunt right away. Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! In a unique question-and-answer format, proficient readers are quizzed about their favorite ocean predators to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed Step 3 Reader, filled with photos of sharks in action, as well as kid-appealing art and humor.Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.
Truth or Lie: Dinosaurs! (Step into Reading)
by Erica S. PerlDinosaur fanatics will love hunting down the TRUTH about their favorite prehistoric reptiles in this innovative new Science Reader series.Tyrannosaurus rex's closest living relative is the alligator, right? That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, the massive carnivore was actually more closely related to chickens!! Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! In a unique question-and-answer format, proficient readers are quizzed about dinosaurs to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed Step 3 Reader, which features photos and illustrations of dinosaurs and fossils, with funny, kid-appealing art by Michael Slack.Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.
Truth or Lie: Cats! (Step into Reading)
by Erica S. PerlBudding cat fanciers will love hunting down the TRUTH about their favorite animals in this innovative early reader.Cats were domesticated before dogs, right? That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, dogs were living with people for 10,000 years before cats ever were! Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! In a unique Q&A format, proficient readers are quizzed about cats to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed book, which features photos and illustrations of a wide variety of felines.Step 3 Readers feature easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.
Truth or Lie: Dogs! (Step into Reading)
by Erica S. PerlYoung dog lovers will enjoy sniffing out the TRUTH about their favorite animals in this innovative Step 3 nonfiction reader.Dogs don't sniff each other's butts as often as we think, right? That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, dogs almost always greet each this way! It gives them lots of information about other dogs. Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! In a unique Q&A format, proficient readers are quizzed about dogs to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed book, which features photos and illustrations of a wide variety of canines.Step 3 Readers feature easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.
When Life Gives You O.J.
by Erica S. Perl<P>For years, 10-year-old Zelly Fried has tried to convince her parents to let her have a dog. <P>After all, practically everyone in Vermont owns a dog, and it sure could go a long way helping Zelly fit in since moving there from Brooklyn. <P>But when her eccentric grandfather Ace hatches a ridiculous plan involving a "practice dog" named OJ, Zelly's not so sure how far she's willing to go to win a dog of her own. <P>Is Ace's plan so crazy it just might work . . . or is it just plain crazy? <P>Erica S. Perl weaves an affectionate and hilarious tale that captures the enduring bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Even when they're driving each other nuts.
The Great Louweezie #1 (Arnold and Louise #1)
by Erica S. Perl Chris ChattertonPrepare to be amazed as Louise (AKA The Great Louweezie) predicts the future in the first book of this easy-to-read series!Arnold is a large black bear. His best friend, Louise, is a small chipmunk. But one day, Louise insists she is NOT Louise--she's the Great Louweezie, and she can predict the future! But when the Great Louweezie's demands begin to test Arnold's patience, the game feels much less fun. What will happen if friendship isn't in their future?
Lost and Found #2 (Arnold and Louise #2)
by Erica S. Perl Chris ChattertonUnlikely best friends Arnold and Louise--a big bear and a chatty chipmunk--are back in this easy-to-read chapter book series!When Louise borrows Arnold's newly found treasure, he's sure he'll never see it again. After all, she loses just about everything he lends her. Louise swears she hasn't lost it, but to get it back, she sends Arnold on a treasure hunt of her own--or is it a wild goose chase?
Ferocious Fluffity: A Mighty Bite-y Class Pet
by Erica S. Perl Henry ColeMr. Drake’s second grade class has a new class pet. Fluffity appears to be a cute and docile hamster—but the kids soon discover that she is not the cuddly pet they expected. From the moment her cage door opens, Fluffity becomes FEROCIOUS—biting and chasing everyone down the hall and into the library! Will the class be able to tame this beast and bring peace back to their school? The bestselling team behind Chicken Butt! and Chicken Butt’s Back! has crafted another laugh-out-loud tale that’s sure to be a hit with any child who’s ever wanted a pet. Erica Perl’s pitch-perfect rhymes and Henry Cole’s over-the-top animal character make for the perfect classroom read-aloud.
Truth or Lie: Dinosaurs! (Step Into Reading)
by Erica S. Perl Michael SlackTyrannosaurus rex's closest living relative is the alligator, right? That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, the massive carnivore was actually more closely related to chickens!! Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! <p><p> In a unique question-and-answer format, proficient readers are quizzed about dinosaurs to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed Step 3 Reader, which features photos and illustrations of dinosaurs and fossils, with funny, kid-appealing art by Michael Slack. <p><p> Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.
Cinderella Penguin: or, The Little Glass Flipper
by Janet PerlmanThe most romantic penguin tale ever told! Here is the classic tale of Cinderella, featuring a cast of penguins. Poor Cinderella Penguin. Her stepmother and stepsisters are off to the Penguin Prince's ball, and she's left behind and feeling very sad. That is, until the Great Fairy Penguin arrives to grant her greatest wish. Cinderella Penguin is going to the ball! Based on the Academy Award-nominated NFB animated film, this is a Cinderella story for the 21st century. Audio enhanced, read-aloud edition featuring the voice talent of Bob Olivier. Recommended reading ages 4 – 8
The Emperor Penguin's New Clothes
by Janet PerlmanRead along edition featuring the voice of Bob Olivier. This much-loved Hans Christian Andersen classic is repopulated with a cast of penguins, and the Emperor is the best dressed of them all. When two scoundrels convince him that they can make him a suit of magic cloth, it’s not just the Emperor’s vanity that is showing when he wears it in the grand parade for all to see! Recommended reading ages 4 - 8
The Penguin and the Pea
by Janet PerlmanWhen a lonely Penguin Prince meets the Penguin Princess of his dreams, he asks for her fin in marriage. But can she pass the pea test and prove that she is a real princess? Janet Perlman, an award-winning animator, creates a colorful cartoon kingdom of penguin characters that are expressive and charming. This retelling of the classic tale is guaranteed to bring on the giggles! Read-Aloud edition with text highlighting. Children aged 4 - 8
Kinship and Killing: The Animal in World Religions
by Katherine PerloThrough close readings of Jewish, Christian, Islamic, and Buddhist texts, Katherine Wills Perlo proves that our relationship with animals shapes religious doctrine, particularly through the tension between animal exploitation and the bonds of kinship. She pinpoints four different strategies for coping with this conflict. The first is aggression, in which a divinely conferred superiority or karma justifies animal usage. The second is evasion, which emphasizes benevolent aspects of the human-animal relationship within the exploitative structure, such as the image of Jesus as a "good shepherd." The third is defense, which acknowledges the problematic nature of killing, leading many religions to adopt a propitiation mechanism, such as apologizing for sacrifice. And the fourth is effective-defensive, which recognizes animal abuse as inherently unethical.As humans feel more empathy toward animals, Perlo finds that adherents revise their interpretations of religious texts. Preexisting ontologies, such as Christianity's changing God or Buddhism's principle of impermanence, along with advances in farming practices and technology, also encourage changes in treatment. As cultures begin to appreciate the different types of perception and consciousness experienced by nonhumans, definitions of reality become complicated and humans lean more toward unitary accounts of shared existence. These evolving attitudes exert a crucial influence on religious thought, Perlo argues, moving humans ever closer to a nonspeciesist world.
Common Kingsnakes
by David PerlowinThis edition of Common Kingsnakes has been revised and expanded to cover several related species. The book is packed with beautiful new photographs showcasing interesting varieties of common species, such as the California kingsnake banana morph, and not-so-common species, such as the bright red Sinaloan milksnake. Common Kingsnakes is an expert-written guide on how to care for your kingsnake. This informative book includes essential topics such as housing, feeding, and breeding. Their beauty, ease of maintenance, and relative docility make kingsnakes one of the most recommended snake species for beginning hobbyists.
Garter Snakes and Water Snakes
by David PerlowinAuthor David Perlowin states his purpose in writing this guide, "This book is intended to inform beginning and experienced hobbyists about selection, proper housing, feeding, general maintenance, and breeding of..." garter snakes and water snakes. Since these snakes are inexpensive and docile, they are commonly the first choice of young hobbyists (aka children). Perlowin's commonsense advice can help beginners decide whether or not these snakes are the right pets for them and their families. Garter and Water Snakes offers information on a number of selected species to assist keepers in the proper care of their chosen snakes, From the genus Thamnophis, the author covers Butler's garter snake, aquatic garter snake, black-necked garter snake, western terrestrial garter snake, checkered garter snake, Plains garter snake, common garter snake, western ribbon snake, and eastern ribbon snake. From the genus Nerodia, American water snakesalt marsh snake, green water snake, plainbelly water snake, southern water snake, diamondback water snake, northern water snake, brown water snake, and Oriental garter snake. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting and purchasing a healthy water or garter snake, housing and maintenance needs, feeding, handling, breeding, and health care. A separate chapter on diseases and disorders provides a complete primer on health needs and veterinary care. Resources and index included.
The Healthy Hound Cookbook: Over 125 Easy Recipes for Healthy, Homemade Dog Food--Including Grain-Free, Paleo, and Raw Recipes!
by Paris PermenterYour best friend deserves the best, and the simple, all-natural recipes in this book will make it easy to create healthy treats and meals for your favorite canine. Authors Paris Permenter and John Bigley, of the popular DogTipper.com website, have crafted more than 125 nutritious recipes using healthy, fresh ingredients from your kitchen. From Oatmeal Turkey Dog Biscuits to Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Ice Cream, each of these homemade dishes uses only real, whole ingredients like beef, chicken, potatoes, and carrots, so you'll always know that your furry friend is getting a snack that's flavorful as well as nutritious. You'll also find information on cooking techniques, recipes for pets on grain-free, Paleo, or raw diets, and a portion calculator to adjust serving sizes according to breed.With the whole foods recipes in The Healthy Hound Cookbook, your dog will start living a more natural, happier, and more flavorful life.
Si pudieras hablar: Cómo escuchar a nuestros animales y sanar a través de nuestra conexión
by Patricia Perreau de PinninckMejora la relación con tu mascota y aprende a fortalecer vuestro vínculo único. Aunque no seamos conscientes de ello, los animales nos hablan todo el tiempo. Usan para ello distintos tipos de comunicación, entre las que está la comunicación animal, una capacidad innata en todo ser humano basada en un lenguaje común entre especies. A través de ella, les damos la oportunidad de ser escuchados y de expresar todo lo que necesitan para su bienestar. La comunicadora animal Patricia Perreau de Pinninck nos enseña en este libro a reforzar nuestro nexo a niveles más profundos. De este modo, conectamos también con nuestra propia esencia, con nuestra propia animalidad y con nuestro corazón. Aprendemos a relacionarnos con nuestros animales y con nosotros mismos desde otro lugar. Así, evolucionamos y trabajamos conjuntamente en nuestro crecimiento personal, mejorando nuestra convivencia, y descubrimos que la sanación de nuestros animales también nos sana a nosotros.
Born to Race (Cherrydale Farm #1)
by Blanche Chenery PerrinWhen Whickery is born, Suzy knows this Thoroughbred is a winner. She has to be, as Cherrydale Farm has had serious setbacks and needs its racing luck to change. The future of Cherrydale Farm depends on Whickery. No other horse on the farm is good enough for the big races. To make matters worse, there is a thief on the farm--expensive feed is mysteriously disappearing. Suzy sets out to do two things--to catch the thief and to help Whickery become the race horse she was born to be! An exciting true-to-life story by an insider whose family bred and raced Secretariat and Riva Ridge.
Hundred Horse Farm (Cherrydale Farm #2)
by Blanche Chenery PerrinAfter their parents are killed in a car crash, twelve-year-old Ann and her younger brother Roddy come to live with Uncle Jim and Aunt Mary at their horse farm in Kentucky. At first their cousin Suzy feels a bit jealous at having to share not only her room with Ann but her beloved horses with both her cousins. Gradually, though, as Ann more and more displays a natural gift for riding, Suzy begins to take an interest in teaching her cousin the fine points of horsemanship. Even Roddy, after first trying to run away, perks up when he's given his own pony to ride and care for. The three cousins find themselves in plenty of adventures: When a prize horse is injured in a storm, Ann decides to look after him and make him hers; the horse-napping of one of the thoroughbreds leads to unexpected consequences. But to Ann and Roddy, the most important thing is being accepted as part of their new family, something that to Ann is closely connected with her own growing love for horses and riding. It isn't until Roddy and Ann enter their first horse show that all the cousins realize the real feelings they have for each other and their beloved Hundred Horse Farm. An exciting true-to-life story by a Thoroughbred racing insider whose real-life family bred and raced Secretariat and Riva Ridge.
Thudding Hoofs
by Blanche Chenery PerrinWhen Mr. Stanton tells his son, Dirck, that he may think of Sampson, the beautiful palomino, as his own horse, Dirck is beside himself with joy. Not only do he and Sampson understand each other perfectly, but Sampson will probably be one of the lead ponies when the thoroughbreds at Lone Holly, Mr. Stanton's Virginia training stable, are taken for their morning "breezes." With luck Dirck may be allowed to help train them for the coming season. But catastrophe intervenes. Sampson has an accident which means that he will have to be kept in isolation--even from his master, Dirck--for many months. At first Dirck is inconsolable. However the long separation is filled with all the excitement of life at a stable for breeding and training race-horses. Dirck helps rescue a colt from drowning; he is among the first to lead the terrified horses out of range of a blazing barn; and it is he who discovers that The Irishman, the most vicious horse at Lone Holly, is a born jumper. An exciting story, filled with action and stable lore, for all young horse-lovers.
Cock-a-Doodle Who?
by Martine PerrinThis simple picture book will fascinate children with its brilliantly designed silhouette cutouts and vibrant patterns, while simultaneously teaching them about life on a farm and all the people and animals found there.