Lion, Tiger, and Bear, oh my!In Locust Grove, Georgia, an American black bear named Baloo, a lion named Leo, and a Bengal tiger named Shere Kahn all live happily together. The three animals were rescued over twelve years ago and brought to live at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary. The trainers there tried to separate the trio for fear that fights would break out. The animals did start acting out—but only until they were reunited in the same pen. This true story of unlik...

Have you ever had so many wonderful, wild and beautiful ideas that paper isn't enough to hold them all?Bear has. Upstairs and downstairs, outside and in, the whole house is covered in Bear's colourful art – even Bear's little sister. Can Bear convince her parents that she’s creating more than just ‘scribbles’?All families will relate to this funny story of toddler cheekiness and charm by Kate Ritchie, author of I Just Couldn't Wait to Meet You.

Every day is full of possibilities.Kate Ritchie has created the ultimate collection of family activities, recipes and stories celebrating the joy of play, togetherness and the wonder of nature through the seasons.Before uttering, ‘I’m bored!’, why don’t you . . .–Make a leaf boat (and race it down a rainy gutter!)–Be a tourist in your home neighbourhood–Bake the best-ever chocolate brownies–Grow something from a seed–Discover street art

Much-loved actor and radio presenter Kate Ritchie's first book is a beautiful tribute to the joy and anticipation of expecting a child.When you were still a treasured bump, tucked safe away inside, I thought about you night and day and in my sleep - it's true. My heart was full of hope and love. I just couldn't wait to meet you.A heartwarming story to share with the children in your family.

Join acclaimed actress Yael Stone, radio host and TV personality Myf Warhust, award-winning actress Pia Miranda, actress, radio presenter and author Kate Ritchie and much-loved Play School presenter and actress Benita Collings as they take to the Story Time couch to read this beautiful collection of stories for young children. 1. All the Ways to Be Smart by Davina Bell. Published by Scribble/Scribe © Text Davina Bell, 2018. Read by Yael Stone. 2. The Sloth Who Came to Stay by Margaret Wild...

Offering a critical examination of the nature of co-produced research, this important new book draws on materials and case studies from the ESRC funded project ‘Imagine – connecting communities through research’. Outlining a community development approach to co-production, which privileges community agency, the editors link with wider debates about the role of universities within communities. With policy makers in mind, contributors discuss in clear and accessible language what co-producti...

Caught between family life and school, Gabby's trials never seem to end ...If she's not dealing with her outrageously embarrassing mother Posy, or helping out with her troubled brothers at home, she's pursuing school hearthrob, Si, and making enemies of friends. Life seems tough enough ... but then her older-than-average mother announces that she's pregnant and Gabby's world turns upside down.At first Gabby is determined to have nothing to do with the unexpected arrival. Th...

Last year, Anna learned how to be a good friend. Now that her family has adopted a baby girl from China, she wants to learn how to be a good sister. But the new year proves challenging when the doctor warns that the baby isn't thriving. Can Anna and her best friends, Laura and Camille, create a science project that saves the day? In this heartwarming sequel to The Year of the Book, readers will be just as moved by Anna's devotion to her new sister as they will be inspired by her l...

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Big Cats For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with big cats. This is one of over 20 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. http://AmazingAnimalBooks.comThe series is known as one of the most beautiful for digital books. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color tablets.Lots of fact...

Audrey O'Hearn has crafted an unforgettable story about a teenager becoming a man in this book for young adults. Matt's girlfriend is having his baby and plans to give it up for adoption. And that seems like the best thing for everyone. Matt has dropped out of school, and he can't seem to find a job. His mom has moved to California, and his friends seem to have forgotten all about him. But then Luke is born, and Matt sees his newborn son, and suddenly things are very different. . .

As Ace and John, two friends, are searching for holiday gifts in London, they come across a lion cub for sale in Harrods, the famous department store! Unable to bear the thought of leaving the cub, Ace and John take him home and name him Christian. After a year of fun and mischief Christian has grown up, and Ace and John realize that their pet needs to be among other lions and deserves to live free, in his natural environment. Luckily, friends help introduce Christian to the African wild.

A baby sister is on the way! Older siblings will love this board book primer on how to receive their new addition.A baby sister is joining the family! That’s great news, but older siblings may be a bit uncertain. Fortunately for them, this rhyming board book addresses what to expect: “Your sister will drool. She will smell. She will scream. She just might pull your hair. She’ll do things that seem mean*.*” The text, accompanied by irresistible art from renowned ill...