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  The Great Pet Heist

  Emily Ecton

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  Ocean's Eleven meets The Secret Life of Pets in this "classic caper" (Booklist) following a ragtag group of pets who will do whatever it takes to avoid being sent to the pound. 
   
   
   
  Butterbean knew she wasn't always a good dog. Still, she'd never considered herself a BAD dog—until the morning that her owner, Mrs. Food, fell in the hallway. Admittedly the tile was slipperier than usual, mostly because Butterbean had just thrown up on it. 
   
   
   
  Now Butterbean and her fellow pets have to come up with a grand plan to support themselves in case Mrs. Food is unable to keep taking care of them. When they discover a mysterious man in their building who seems to have lots of loot, they plan a heist. Oscar the mynah bird is the brains of the operation. Walt the cat has the necessary slyness and slink. Marco and Polo are the reconnaissance rats. And Butterbean . . . well, no one would ever suspect a cute little wiener dog, right? Can these animal friends can pull off the heist of the century?

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  Fireside Reading of Through the...

  Lewis Carroll

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  Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll to you and your family from beginning to end.

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  The Loss Total

  Kelly Anne Manuel

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  “The Loss Total” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book Six of Kelly Anne Manuel’s Childhood Classics. In this story the Child is invited on a healing journey where there loss is personified as a fictional visitor known as the Loss Total. The narrator models a coping technique as an example for the Child dealing with grief of any sort.“The Loss Total” offers a standing invitation to the Child. The Child will learn that others also experience loss and they can utilize Nature to assist with healing. It allows them to explore their emotions, such as confusion and distress, that grief ushers into to their young worlds. It is an example of how imperative it is to process the thoughts and feelings that uncomfortable matters provoke.The simple words take on new meaning as the illustrations pair perfectly with their presentation. The Child will observe illustrations that match the serious tone of the story. It is important that the art match the conflict presented and resolved by the narrator. The illustrations are meant to support and reflect the interior struggle that these situations create.Children learn how to handle loss and grief by observation. It is important for their literature to address this reality with coping mechanisms and empathy for their struggle. The author intends this book to be a launch pad for discussions about grief, loss, and suffering. These are all areas that deserve to be explored frequently as the Child ages.It is in Early Childhood that futures are being constructed. “The Loss Total” is a tool in a Caregiver’s toolbox to assist with that healthy formation. The idea that resiliency is formed during these early years is embraced by the author. The Child who reads this book will be rewarded with a healing layer of support from Nature as they navigate grief and loss of any sort.

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  Adventures Beyond the Hollow...

  Lydia Marlowe

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  Step into a world where wonder grows on every branch and magic whispers through the leaves. 
   Adventures Beyond the Hollow Tree: Magical Tales for Curious Hearts and Dreamy Bedtimes is a heartwarming collection of bedtime stories designed to spark imagination, soothe young minds, and inspire gentle dreams. 
  Nestled at the edge of an enchanted forest, the Hollow Tree is more than just a home—it’s a gateway to adventure. Each story follows curious creatures, brave children, and whimsical beings as they journey through lands filled with talking stars, time-traveling turtles, secret gardens, and kindness that conquers fear. Every tale weaves gentle life lessons with wonder, perfect for curious hearts of all ages. 
  Whether read aloud under the covers or whispered before sleep, these magical stories will become a treasured part of your bedtime ritual—inviting dreamers to believe in the impossible and explore the beauty beyond the Hollow Tree.

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  Poppy - A Robin Kould and Mary...

  T Heights

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  A RACE AGAINST TIME 
  Poppy’s doting owner is dead. The person who was supposed to take care of her dumped her in the street on his way out of town. Now she’s behind bars at the local pound. Next stop, euthanasia. The needle. Death. Robin Kould and Mary Yen race against time to find Poppy an owner before it’s too late, but Robin winds up in imminent danger. How can they save Poppy when Robin himself is in need of a rescue?

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  Mouse and Mole: Lo and Behold

  Joyce Dunbar

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  Celebrate this festive season with three brand new Mouse and Mole short stories by Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew.
  
  Snowmole
  Mole wakes one morning to find the ground is covered in snow! Mouse and Mole decide to build their very own snowy friend – Snowmole – but Mole doesn’t want to leave him alone so decides to keep him company all night long and wakes to find another snowy surprise.
  
  Lo and Behold!
  Mole is impatiently waiting for Christmas to come when Mouse presents Mole with a brilliant gift – an advent calendar! Mouse and Mole use the advent calendar to countdown to Christmas and complete all the festive chores that need to be done and before they know it…it’s Christmas Eve!
  
  A Bump in the Night
  Late at night on Christmas Eve, Mouse and Mole are getting ready for bed, when they realise they’ve forgotten a few important tasks – putting the stockings by the chimney, leaving the mince pies and cherry brandy out for Father Christmas and sending their Christmas lists – but as they finish these jobs something goes BUMP! in the night…

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