Grumpy Duck


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When Duck’s grumpiness becomes contagious, what can possibly turn it around? Duck is in a very grumpy mood. The pond is dry, and she doesn’t want to roll in the mud with Pig, sing with Rooster, doze with Tortoise, eat laundry with Goat, or join any of the other animals in their pastimes. To make matters worse, the gray cloud that’s following Duck is growing bigger by the minute, and now her friends are feeling gloomy as well. What will it take to cheer them all up? Two prolific picture-book creators look to the skies for a humorous tale of not-fair-weather friendship.




Danny the Grumpy Duck


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Will 'Danny the Grumpy Duck' keep being "grumpy" or will his long lost son change Grumpy's attitude?




The Marvollous Adventures of the Quirky Space Chef


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Possessing a portable wormhole generator, Diah Lubis travels through time and space to make the most delicious dishes ever created. Will Diah achieve her ultimate dreams? It is the year 2192, and Diah Lubis is the personal chef of Princess Irulan Ramahandran of the Malaysian Space Empire. Equipped with a portable wormhole generator, Diah travels through time and space to learn how to make the universe's best and most exotic dishes. During her quest, Diah encounters dragons, trolls, and changing timelines. Will Diah and her loyal friend, Finkerbelle the Mother Fairy, succeed with their quests?




Hey, Duck!


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Perfect for every Easter basket, adorable Duck and Cat make their board book debut in this quacktastic "tail" about fun and friendship! A small little duckling is trying to befriend another duck, but what if that "duck" . . . is actually a cat? Toddlers will love this quack-tastic story that celebrates being an individual - and a good friend. Look for these other books featuring Duck and Cat: Just a Duck? Sleepover Duck Praise for Carin Bramsen's Duck and Cat books! Hey, Duck! "A sweet, tender and charming experience to read aloud or together." —Kirkus Reviews ". . . should tickle preschoolers." —Publishers Weekly Just a Duck? "Outstanding . . . An endearing story for group or one-on-one sharing." —School Library Journal "The tale is equal in every way to the visual appeal . . . Sweet, tender and delightful." —Kirkus Reviews "A gently funny story of the differences, similarities, and compromises that make for rewarding friendships" —Publishers Weekly 2016 Buckeye Book Award nominee! Sleepover Duck! "Cat and Duck are as delightful as ever in this third outing in the series . . . Little readers will feel the warmth of these loving, endearing friends." - Kirkus Reviews "Duck’s sleepover enthusiasm is infectious." - Publishers Weekly "Children will enjoy the illustrations that make the animals look soft, fluffy, and expressive." - School Library Journal




Hey, Duck! Read & Listen Edition


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In this charming Read & Listen ebook, an adorable little duckling is trying to befriend another "duck." However, he is oblivious to the fact that his potential pal is, in fact, a cat. Though resistant and stubborn at first, the cat soon realizes labels don't matter in the least—and before you know it, meowing and quacking are one and the same. This ebook contains Read & Listen audio narration.




10 Short Stories Volume 1


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This Anthology contains the following short stories: The Dinner at Darkwood Mansion Keila halts the Terran drug smugglers in the year 2869. Daydreaming in the shoe shop. The Escargot Conspiracy. How I met your mother (and almost got arrested for murder). The Snailkeeper at Lupusserra. The Cathedral Date. The Clinic Murders. The Golden Duck Dinner. The Escape from the Tang Emperor.




50 Short Stories


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This anthology consists of fifty stories, which are separated into four series as well as independent stories. The serialised short stories are: The Dating Mishaps of the Luckless Lawyer (humour, 8 stories), which follows the successful lawyer Geoffrey, as he goes on a series of absurd dates. Will Geoffrey end the vicious cycle by confronting the author? The Peculiar Quests of Australia's Greatest Spy (Espionage/ humour. 13 stories) is a collection of stories about Pond, Jared Pond, who is the goofy and failure-ridden Australian version of James Bond. Jared travels the world and keep failing while carrying out frivolous missions for the Australian Prime Minister Scurry Morrissette. Will Jared reach his goal of becoming the greatest agent Australia has ever seen? The Marvellous Adventures of the Quirky Space Chef (Juvenile/Young Adult Science Fantasy. 6 stories) follows the chef Diah Lubis as she travels through time and space to master the best dishes in the world for Princess Irulan Ramahandran. However, time travel has consequences that alter the present. Will Diah become the best space chef on the Europa Moon? Fiona's Dream Adventures (Juvenile fiction/ time travel. 8 stories.) follows the dreamy girl Fiona, who experiences vivid dreams where she meets historical persons and visit fantasy kingdoms. Will Fiona's dreams teach her about life? Miscellaneous Stories (All genres. 15 stories.) These Stories are not serialised, and they can be about anything between heaven and earth. The serialised stories are also available as their own books, in a magazine format with pictures. Please search for these titles if you are interested.




Bringing Heart and Mind into Storytime


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Learn how to use children's books during storytime to approach sensitive topics and increase children's social-emotional wellness-and how to create storytimes that are engaging, participative, and FUN! The emotional challenges many children experience consume the time of teachers, exhaust parents, and sometimes lead children toward behaviors that prohibit social and academic success. Storytime to the rescue! Library storytimes prepare children for kindergarten; storytimes at home and in preschools allow teachers, parents, and children to think and talk about empathy and the importance of honoring your own and others' feelings. In Bringing Heart and Mind into Storytime, Heather McNeil teaches librarians and teachers how to use books to open conversations with children to teach such concepts as patience, tenacity, kindness, and teamwork. McNeil shares research on brain development, social-emotional learning, and the importance of play, but she also emphasizes maintaining the fun of storytime. She recommends songs, action rhymes, games, and crafts that contribute to fun and healthy storytimes. Extensive lists of recommended books will help readers find the right ones for their audience.




Journeywords


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All on My Own


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All on my own is the story of a troubled little girl from Dublin whose family, and in particular her dad, mean everything to her. As a teenager she is very unwell with epilepsy, which is causing big educational and social problems. She learns to kiss down in Wexford, which has become her second home. This leads to some unpleasant sexual incidents. Sarah has made a decision to be a virgin, and about six or seven months after breaking up with her religious boyfriend, she starts a romantic story with a man she picks out of a crowd. Over time, she comes to realise that hes the only one for her.