As children, our first inclination is to take the animals that we find in the wild and carry them home to see if our parents will allow us to keep them as our pets. So often we are told to return them to their familiar surroundings so they will have a normal life and a better chance for survival. Occasionally, we get a chance to keep them for a while. The lesson in Finding Tucker is to appreciate the short visit he paid and to view his departure as a way of accepting change in our lives. T...

The scout in this story will make you look at your environment in a whole new light. We don't often think of what kind of hardship we might be imposing on our insect and animal kingdoms or how all creatures have to learn to share the same planet. Giving Timmy some human fears and anxieties helps you see what the ants need to do to survive when their world is threatened. It might even keep you from stepping on them on the sidewalk next time!

Boots, an active and happy puppy, is alone for the first time ever. He has wandered out of the yard, away from his mother and sisters, and now he is lost. What will he do? Its scary being Boots all alone at night!He begins walking to try to find his way home, and that is where he meets a friendly man in a pickup truck. As the man takes him to the ocean, through a storm, and to the mans home on a farm, Boots learns about the world and sometimes feels like being Boots can be lots of ...

Sergios dream is what many of us need to experience on a daily basis. Theres a lesson to be learned about being selfish and always wanting more, more, and more. Vanity can really get in the way of our success. We all need to stop and appreciate what we have. Luckily, Sergio meets someone who helps him get a second chance. Will you be that lucky?

The Adventures of Hope is a story about a dog and her love for her family. Hope is a very fierce and loyal dog who has taken it upon herself to be the protector of the children as they venture into the world full of unforeseen dangers; Hope is there to protect them and keep them safe, at all costs.

There are many different kinds of horses in the world. Some are short. Some are huge. Some come in one color, and some come in many colors. But they are all beautiful.All horses have long, thin legs and a big round body. They have a long, curved neck and a big head with large eyes.Horses have been a help to man for thousands of years. In that time, we have changed the horse into the kind of animal we want it to be. Man has bred horses for many years.To breed a horse me...

Powerhouse team Douglas Wood and Jon J Muth present a sequel to Old Turtle, the award-winning wisdom tale of peace and love for the earth.Seekers of all ages have been inspired by the stirring message of Old Turtle, the beloved, award-winning wisdom tale of peace. Now Old Turtle returns in a timeless story about love, acceptance, and the nature of truth.Long ago, as truth descended onto earth, it split in two: one piece landing among the people and the other blazi...

Sixteen was the year that everything started to change. I got a boyfriend, friends that used to be my friends no longer were, everything around me was changing. With change always comes emotional roller coasters. Here lies my love for a boy i always knew, the craziness of how fast time flew, and the reason why you should always be you. I didn't mean to rhyme but its true.Read to see how i grew.

In this enchanting tale author Penelope Torribio, tells of how a fairy and a boy turn a vacant lot into a beautiful community garden, demonstrating how someone of any age, even a child and a fairy can make a difference in a community and maybe even the world. This book has lovely photo-based illustrations by the author with just the right mix of fantasy and reality.

"Beginning readers who crave suspense will be drawn to this gentle spin on the 'Chicken Little' motif."—Kirkus ReviewsWhen Inchworm misunderstands a conversation between Mama Bug and her baby, he warns Toad who tells Rabbit. Rabbit tips off Mouse who alerts Fox. Before long they've concocted a monster of a rumor that is flat-out funny! This Step 2 story has basic vocabulary and short sentences. It is perfect for emergent readers.

Buzz dreams about Frankenfly--but Fly Guy is a friend, not a monster!In the latest installment of the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series, Buzz and Fly Guy spend a day together playing some spooky games and doing arts and crafts projects. When Buzz goes to bed, Fly Guy stays awake and is "bizzie"! Buzz has a nightmare that a gigantic Frankenfly monster is out to get him! But when he wakes up, all he sees is Fly Guy, who fell asleep making posters showing that he and Buzz are ...

Hush little baby, don't say a word,Mama's going to show you a hummingbird.If that hummingbird should fly,Mama's going to show you the evening sky.From award-winning artist Sylvia Long comes a touching version of the well-known lullaby, Hush Little Baby. Each spread reveals a tender scene as a mama bunny lulls her baby bunny to sleep by enlisting a parade of bedtime wonders—the beauty of a hummingbird in flight; the ma...