Dogs change our worlds by giving unconditional love and sharing our lives. In these stories dogs have identi ties and personalities. They are more than companions and friends. They are actors playing center stage, entering our minds and hearts and becoming unforgettable.Each dog owner discovers that a dog becomes part of the family history, part of the stories told around the table, and sometimes the only thing that touches our emotions. During a dogs lifeti me a dog finds ways to ...

Bad Kitty faces her toughest challenge yet, in Bad Kitty School Daze from Nick Bruel.Kitty and Puppy are out of control! They're screaming, fighting, hissing, and drooling all over the house, and all of the commotion is upsetting Baby. Time for school—obedience school, that is. Can Kitty learn to follow the rules and make friends with the other students or will she bring chaos to the classroom?Find out in Bad Kitty's hilarious, new (mis)adventure!

Meet Willa, a rebellious teenager who cannot resist adopting canine misfits, and Sam, who follows a dog and finds a girlfriend. Fiona's Border collie knows the secret her family has never guessed. Sly hopes his fierce Mutt will keep at bay the terrors of a dark city street.Betsy Hearne has skillfully crafted twelve short stories highlighting the special relationships that humans and dogs can share. Varied in tone and setting, her collection will make readers smile, cry, and keep tu...

Have you ever wondered what your dog sees when he looks at a sunset? Or what she smells when she has her nose to the ground? And what IS your pooch trying to say when he looks at you with those big puppy eyes? With a thoroughly silly text and adorable illustrations, IT'S DOG'S LIFE answers those questions and a whole lot more. Covering everything from dog breeds to their evolution and behavior, this accessible nonfiction book is sure to satisfy even the most voracious fact hounds.

Rocky Raccoon loves living on a golf course. Morning is his favorite time because that is when the treasures hidden in his nest at the top of a tall palm tree shine their brightest. But Rocky is not satisfied with the soda cans, shiny food wrappers, and coins he has already collected. There is one flashy prize he is dying to own, but he knows he cannot do it alone.With the help of Henrietta Hawk, Rocky finally manages to snatch Billionaire Bills cell phone for his collection. But i...

Valerie Hart sheds light on overcrowded animal shelters in new coloring book:Television show host teaches children about shelter animals in CaliClaus and the Christmas ContraptionMOUNT DORA, Fla. Valerie Hart, author of The New Tradition Cookbook and The Bounty of Central Florida, has been a community activist and food and travel journalist for 35 years. Her 10-year popular television show, The Back of the House, featured chef-owners of independent restaurants in their kitche...

These stories are taken from true life. They are illustrated, not only to entertain, but also to teach about the habits of animals in the wild.

Belle is a book about the friendship of a man and his dog. As you read, you will sense the unconditional love expressed between Jim and Belle. Mutual respect and understanding have increased through the years. This book is about the adventures of Belle, a Springer Spaniel growing up in the country. Both Jim and Belle experienced the dedication and friendship and continue to do so to this day.

When the Three Amigos get stuck spending the afternoon at Professor Peterson's "brown, lumpy" house, they are BORED! That is, until they open the oddball professor's refrigerator and screech "YUUUUUUUUUUCK!" The curious things they discover inside are a true riddle to solve. It will require the Three Amigos to enter the big, metal Frankenstein-like door! Inside there is much to see that makes no sense to them. After all, "What is an Ooglie Booglie, anyway?" says Grant. The answer surprises...

He Was My Heart is the heartwarming story of a horse named Windwalker. It is the memoir of his fifteen years spent with the author. His humor, antics, and amazing intelligence shines forth in these pages. The story also incorporates stories about other animals the author either owned or encountered on her journey as a veterinarian. The author captures the special nature of the human-animal bond throughout her story and writes with humor and occasionally sadness. The stories are als...

Little Roughneck wanted to be the biggest bear in the world.He learned how to provide for and protect himself and evenovercome personal tragedy. He cared for his sister, little ApronStrings, and through it all continually worked toward his goal.His trials and triumphs throughout his life helped him becomethe biggest bear in the world.

Fuzzy is a donkey who grew up on the Greek island of Corfu. He lived on a farm and had to work hard for many years in the olive groves. One day his owner buys a tractor for the field and did not need Fuzzy anymore. The farmer had heard of a donkey shelter on the island, where old and sick donkeys could spend their old age and he brought him to his new home. Fuzzy – first of all very anxious and cautious – soon finds his new home very comfortable. He gets to know Judy, who is the head of th...