The Adventures of Wilbur, a Part-Time Farm Cat


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This brave tabby cat roams the neighborhood in search of adventure. What will he find at the end of this driveway? Is it safe for him to spend time at this farm? An Interview with the Author: Q - What is this story about? A - This is a heartwarming story for those who love cats, and was inspired by a brown tabby who appeared at our farm several years ago. This story is told from Wilbur's point of view. It describes typical cat behaviors, and Wilbur shares some of his wisdom with the reader. Q - Why did you write this story? A - This book is about the importance of finding friends who love and accept us for whom we truly are. That's an important lesson for people of all ages.




Charlotte's Web


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Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read. This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books. Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading, Charlotte's Web is a proven favorite.




Wilbur the Cat


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Wilbur the Cat is the "wigglers' version" of my children's picture book, The Adventures of Wilbur, A Part-time Farm Cat. This book is shorter and written for children ages 3-5 and those with attention challenges. It is part of the series Farm Stories for Wigglers. Wilbur is a handsome, brown tabby cat who enjoys roaming around his quiet, rural neighborhood. One day his travels take him to a yellow farm house where he has many fun adventures and he makes a very special friend. If you have young children who love cats, they will enjoy reading this story with you.




Our Dumb Animals


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Animals


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The Hired Girl


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Winner of the 2016 Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction A 2016 Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Award Winner Winner of the 2016 National Jewish Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz brings her delicious wit and keen eye to early twentieth-century America in a moving yet comedic tour de force. Fourteen-year-old Joan Skraggs, just like the heroines in her beloved novels, yearns for real life and true love. But what hope is there for adventure, beauty, or art on a hardscrabble farm in Pennsylvania where the work never ends? Over the summer of 1911, Joan pours her heart out into her diary as she seeks a new, better life for herself—because maybe, just maybe, a hired girl cleaning and cooking for six dollars a week can become what a farm girl could only dream of—a woman with a future. Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz relates Joan’s journey from the muck of the chicken coop to the comforts of a society household in Baltimore (Electricity! Carpet sweepers! Sending out the laundry!), taking readers on an exploration of feminism and housework; religion and literature; love and loyalty; cats, hats, and bunions.




Glori, Miracle Dog


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If you love dogs and inspirational stories of bravery, kindness, and overcoming hardships, then you'll enjoy Glori, Miracle Dog. This story was inspired by a real dog named Glori who is a blind pug. She was left abandoned and alone in the wilderness for over a month. This is her rescue story. Thanks to a caring woman on horseback, a compassionate veterinarian, an organization that helps dogs in need, and an understanding grandmother, Glori gets a second chance at a healthy and happy life filled with love. Glori is a survivor, she is a miracle dog.




The Adventures of a South Pole Pig


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Flora the pig was born for adventure: "If it's unexplored and needs to get dug up, call me. I'm your pig," she says. The day Flora spots a team of sled dogs is the day she sets her heart on becoming a sled pig. Before she knows it, she's on board a ship to Antarctica for the most exhilarating--and dangerous--adventure of her life. This poignant novel of a purposeful pig is sure to become a favorite with any young readers who have ever dreamed of exploring the great beyond.




Telling Time with Big Mama Cat


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A cat describes her activities at various times throughout the day from morning to night. Features a clock with movable hands.




Bella Hippos Can Dance


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Hippos Can Dance! is a well-illustrated and whimsical tale of Bella, the Hippo, who was told that hippos couldn't dance. Will Bella prove them all wrong? Or will Bella's two left feet defeat her? Hippos Can Dance! is a story of perseverance and inspiration, teaching every little girl that anything is possible when they put their minds to it.