Toby's Big Surprise


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Each title in the 'Toby, the Big Little Tugboat series' features a little tugboat and his daily activities in a small harbour. His friends include Maggie, a motor yacht, Larry, a heavy-duty lorry, Mr. Brightly, the lighthouse, and Mr. Heavy, the harbour crane. MikeGull is a seagull who, although not part of the stories themselves, acts as a commentor to the 'action'. Each page of text is accompanied by a full-colour illustration in bright, primary colours that will appeal to young children. The stories are suitable for reading aloud to very young ones, while slightly older readers will be able to cope with the text themselves.




The Little Class with the Big Personality


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Annotation - Professional but readable overview of an early years class for children with autism- Provides both teacher's viewpoint and parents' perspectives- Celebrates the personalities of children with autism.




The Unexpected Everything


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When a scandal surrounding her father upsets all her carefully laid plans for her future, Andie must learn to accept a new relationship with her father and to embrace a little chaos in her life.




Grandpa Takes Me Fishing


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This book is the first in a series called Grandpa and Grandma. Both will deal with their grandchildren, their involvements in their lives and the love they have for their grandchildren. There is Toby who is 7 years old and the apple in the Grandfathers eyes. Grandpa enjoys his company and loves to take him on adventurous outings. In this first book, Toby is going on a fishing trip with Grandpa. Toby loves to ride in Grandpa's Red Pickup truck and loves it when Grandpa blows the horn, it goes TOOT- TOOT. And off course you will hear about the big one that got away and how Toby gets a surprised splashing in the river. So read on to the adventure of Toby as Grandpa takes him on a fishing excursion. Watch for book 2, Grandma's Birthday Present to 6 year old Martha, Toby's little sister. Grandma has a big surprise for Martha on her special day. Other titles to follow in the Grandpa series. Grandpa Shows Me the Farm; Grandpa and I go Camping; Grandpa, Daddy and Me; Grandpa and I Garden; Grandpa's Bird House; Grandpa and I play Soccer; Grandpa in the Parade; Grandpa Takes me to School. In the Grandma series: Grandma and I bake Cookies; Grandma Helps Me with Homework; Grandma, Mommy and I go on a Trip; Grandma and I go Shopping; Sleep Over at Grandma's;Grandma takes me on a Picnic; Grandma and I work her Flower Garden; Grandma and I milk the Cow and Grandma Knits my puppy some Booties. Hope you get to enjoy reading this series with your grandchildren or your grandchildren reading to you or to Mommy and Daddy even to their friends, as Grandma and Grandpa share in the lives of their grandchildren. John G. Desroches




Toby's Big Truck Adventure


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After finishing the second grade Toby, in search of friends and interesting pets, goes trucking with Uncle Dan and finds that following God is the biggest adventure of all.




The Shaman's Wolf


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Her Hometown Reporter


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TOBY HENDRICKS HAS THE INSIDE SCOOP ON GINA LAWSON The reporter is looking for a story that'll be his ticket out of his small Georgia town. With her political connections, legal assistant Gina Lawson could help Toby realize his aspirations. Their friendship is just an added bonus, but falling in love isn't part of his five-year plan. Gina's devoted to her family and community, and doesn't plan to ever leave. Though she finds her favorite reporter maddeningly irresistible, she must guard her heart. But when a betrayal of trust threatens to shatter both their dreams, will Gina and Toby learn that they share the same values after all?




Toby Dickinson's Transpar Inheritance


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Time and the Universe have their own rules. Humans understand so little; yet Toby Dickinson must find a way to learn. Daurth is being destroyed and Earth is at risk. Bolgord Skuvinder and his deformed son Gawth bring a new evil that threatens to turn the stars to flame and destroy everyone Toby loves. In this the third book of the Daurth chronicles, Toby faces the greatest dangers yet...




All Loves Excelling


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Not since A Separate Peace has the world of prep school and tortured adolescence been portrayed with the sensitivity and authenticity that distinguish this novel by a former headmaster of the prestigious Lawrence-ville School, near Princeton. All loves Excelling is a story of the fierce competition for admission to select colleges, of the equally fierce ambition of parents and school authorities—and how they combine to wreak havoc on one teenager and her family.




Lost Carnival


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Book 1 of A Wintervale Tale series. A spooky book series for middle grade readers (around ages 8-12). Perfect for young readers that enjoy Goosebumps books. 11-year-old Toby Larkin just moved to the eerie town of Wintervale. He misses his old friends. And it’s hard to make new friends when you’re the new kid who likes odd things. Toby loves carnivals. Give him sword-swallowers, fire-breathers, and fortune-tellers any day of the week. During a walk in Wayward Grove, he finds what appears to be an abandoned carnival. Turns out, the carnival is anything but abandoned, as a group of kids introduce themselves as the performers. Toby is excited to have new friends, and an actual carnival to attend. How nice of Wintervale to give Toby the things he wants. But these new friends are different—a bit on the pale side, dressed in old-timey clothes, and only come out at night kind of different. Toby can’t resist watching his new friends perform a show for him. His friends, however, want something in return—a soul … his soul. Toby is now certain of one thing … don’t play with the dead.