Hector, Hamish and Morag - The Beach Rescue


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Hector, Hamish and Morag are heading to the beach on one of their many adventures, when they come across a little boy in trouble. Join the three friends as they come up with a daring rescue plan to save him. As a child growing up, the Author often went on holidays to the West Coast of Scotland, where highland cows can be seen roaming the beach. Memories of those times inspired the story of 'The Beach Rescue'.




Hector, Hamish and Morag


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Hector, the very hairy cow has moved to the other side of the world and he is missing his two best friends, Hamish and Morag. He fondly remembers all the great adventures they had and longs for them to be together again. This is a beautiful story of friendship, love and kindness. There are 32 pages of full colour illustrations that will keep children engaged and wanting to hear the story again and again.




The Dog Walk


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An award-winning wordless tale -- Where's Waldo meets Alice in Wonderland.




Peter and the Wolf


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Retells the orchestral fairy tale of the boy who, ignoring his grandfather's warnings, proceeds to capture a wolf.




Hector Fox and the Daring Flight


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On a lazy summer day, Hector Fox and his friends watch a kite soar on the afternoon breeze and get a crazy idea: they also want to fly like a bird. Can the friends work together to design and build a flying machine? Can they find a brave pilot? And what happens if something goes wrong in the skies above Owl Hill? As their latest adventure unfolds, Hector Fox and his woodland friends realize it will also take a little bravery to save the day. Hector Fox and the Daring Flight is the third in a series of picture books created by award-winning author and illustrator Astrid Sheckels. Hector Fox and the Daring Flight features Hector as well as Lucy Skunk, Mo Marten, Charlie Chipmunk, Jeremiah Rabbit, Rufus Bear, and introduces Amos Beaver.




Hector, Hamish and Morag - a Highland Cow Adventure


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Hector, the highland cow, has moved from Scotland to Australia and is missing his two best friends.He loves to remember their great adventures until one day something perfect happens.




Hugo's Runaway Legs


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Hugo's legs have run away. They simply didn't want to stay at home where they just lay about. Hugo's legs just wanted out! Hugo Holt's legs have run away and jumped on the bus! Hugo can't do without them. How on earth will he catch his runaway legs?




The Secret History of the Handbag


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From the earliest practical containers to the star handbags of today, this book is a comprehensive gallimaufry of the handbag through the ages.




Dogs on Cape Cod


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Irresistible photographs by one of the Cape's well-known locals, for those who love dogs and love Cape Cod, wherever you are now! DOGS ON CAPE COD will bring back the blissful feeling of those long walks on the Cape with your loving, furry companion, wherever you are right now. Anyone who has ever met Kim Roderiques, even on one occasion, knows of her pure affection, and, quite frankly, her obsession with dogs. Having had dogs throughout her life, it wasn't until Kim reached adulthood that she began to comprehend the incredible gift they give to us. This book began when Kim's dear friend arrived on the Cape with her new puppy, a Cavalier King Charles, named Murphy. From the first moment Kim photographed the puppy, she began to see the Cape in a very different light; she saw it through Murphy's eyes. His wonderment of seeing everything for the very first time, made it evident how much he loved his home. And, with that, the idea was born to publish a book capturing the love that dogs have for this unique environment. DOGS ON CAPE COD conveys the special happiness the Cape has to offer every kind of dog. "It's the sand, it's the water, it's the light, it's the freedom, it's each other," says Kim about dogs and Cape Cod. DOGS ON CAPE COD takes you on a photographic journey through the Cape, witnessing a wide variety of dogs enjoying their very favorite activities in this special place. It features humorous, poignant, and endearing photos of dogs of every age, from puppies to elderly dogs. Whether pure bred or mixed, their importance in our lives always proves to be extraordinary. This book captures the heart and soul of dogs on Cape Cod. You may leave the Cape, but you never leave it behind. Book has 251 color photographs printed on 100# paper




Hector Fox and the Giant Quest


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Use the free app to experience a new dimension in visual storytelling through our INKMOTION Peek, Pop and Go features. Watch, listen and read along as the pages spring to life."I wish fairy tales were real," sighed little Lucy. And that is all it takes for Hector and his band of merry friends to set off in search of the truth. There was a rumor that a shadowy creature was living in the Forbidden Marsh beyond the forest and it might be a fairy-tale giant. With twists and turns and a capsized boat, the brave friends venture far from home and make a surprising discovery...a giant discovery!THE GIANT QUEST is the first in a series of HECTOR FOX books. These imaginative tales, reminiscent of The Wind in the Willows, follow the delightful adventures of Hector and his charming pack of friends--Mo Marten, Charlie Chipmunk, Jeremiah Rabbit, and Lucy Skunk--as they seek adventure, hunt giants, solve mysteries, and build friendships.