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A Cat Named Smoky: Where’s Mother
Price range: $3.99 through $10.99On the farm where Smoky liked eggs so much, His mother liked eggs much more. That’s how she got locked inside an egg truck and was taken from Nanafalia to another farm town called Riceville.
With the help of his three friends, two cats called Egor and Chubby and a pony called Mr. Riff known as the Ponds Pony. Smoky goes to Riceville to find his mother. -
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Appy, the Appaloosa Cowpony
Price range: $3.99 through $9.99When Appy the Appaloosa is born in the dead of winter on the prairie, there’s little doubt in anybody’s mind that he’s different from all the rest. Handsome and regal, he was born for greatness.
Follow along as he grows from a nervous, insecure colt to the leader he was born to be.
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Crocodile Man
Price range: $3.99 through $23.99The crocodile is a killer. They are feared by many and are gentle in many ways. They appear to sleep but are waiting to eat their prey.
A ship on a mission to explore space is suddenly shot upon. It is a group of crocodiles. These crocodiles are invading space. A war has begun.
One of them, his name is Crocodile Man, becomes a hero.
He meets Lucy, a young girl. Lucy finds love in an unusual way. It is a crocodile who becomes an angel.
Miracles do occur.
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Ellie, the wandering elephant
Price range: $3.99 through $10.99Ellie, the wandering Elephant
We who are on this earth are all different and created intentionally unique and special.
Ellie and her new friend set a great example for each of us.
We can all seek to set aside our differences and try to find understanding, peace and friendship.
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Greener Pastures: A Story About Toby, The Little Colt Who Wanted To Run Free
Price range: $3.99 through $20.99Toby is a two-year-old colt who fives on a ranch in Wyoming. Nearly every day he sees a pack of wild horses galloping by, free as the wind; he longs to join the herd and become what he considers “a real horse.” Toby gets the chance to join that herd of horses for some adventure, but learns a valuable life lesson in the process.
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I Saw It All: Grandma’s Account of the Big Bad Wolf Story
Price range: $3.99 through $12.99There are many versions of the story of the three pigs. In this story, the big bad wolf’s grandma witnessed what happened in her neighborhood. As a critical witness for the defense, Mrs. Wolf tells the court what she saw that day as she sat on her front porch and tries to convince the jury that her testimony is true. Grandma makes sure that everyone knows her grandson is innocent and the three pig’s houses were poorly built.
This story targets upper elementary and middle school-age students. In this book, the author uses various forms of literary devices such as alliteration, similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia and more. This is a great book to discuss point of view especially when comparing it to other stories of the three pigs. Readers will be drawn into this story by grandma’s wit and charm.
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Melvin The Fantastic Bird
Price range: $3.99 through $13.99Peggy Seeney Caranda is an illustrator and author.
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The Adventures of Maximillian P. Dogg – Rescue Dog: Max Finds a New Home
Price range: $3.99 through $8.99This is the perfect book for the family thinking about adding a dog, especially if they are willing to consider a “rescue” dog. It may also bring back fun memories for you if you already have a dog, or had one growing up.
It is the fun, entertaining story of a family going from one rescue shelter to another, seeing lots and lots of dogs, until they find the one that is just right for them. He is Maximillian P. Dogg, Max for short. You and your child will be thrilled with the realistic, artistic illustrations, and will be repeating the sing song phrases in the book to one another, even if your child cannot read. -
There’s A Bear On My Bed
Price range: $3.99 through $21.99Was there really a bear on Timothy’s bed?
Would his mom and dad believe what Tim said?
Was Tim just delaying? Or telling a lie?
Or, was he trying to be a funny guy?
