Pickles Purrfect Plan

Winnie the Witch, Willie the Wizard and Pickles the cat live happily in an old tumbledown cottage in the middle of a wood. That is until one day a wild storm stops them from enjoying their afternoon tea! The cottage needs fixing, but after searching high and low, they cannot find any money to pay for the work to be done. Luckily, Pickles has a cunning plan... Calling upon all of his friends in the wood, the animal, birds, insects, the plants and the flowers all set to work to mend the cottage before daylight - as a surprise for Winnie and Willie. Will they finish on time? With charming illustrations drawn by Jo Blakely, Pickles’ Purrfect Plan helps children aged 5-7 years to read with repetitive rhyme and also teaches a moral message of friendship and helping others. There is also an addition of a blue spider to find on every page which makes the story even more entertaining for younger readers.

Katie the Catsitter is back with her next adventure, and this time she may need the help of an . . . elephant? This irresistibly fun, bestselling, girl—and cat—power graphic novel series is perfect for fans of Sweet Valley Twins and the Babysitters Club! "A little evil and a whole lotta fun." --Kirkus Reviews WANTED: TOP SECRET PLAN Katie is rocking 7th grade and being a superhero sidekick, so when a new threat puts the whole city in danger she's ready to spring into action! She'll just need one super secret plan, a little help from her friends (okay a lot of help!), an invitation to the city's fanciest party, 217 slightly unusual cats, and . . . maybe a new superhero outfit. Can Katie pull off the plan of the century?! Get ready for more drama, more disguises, more fun, more friends, more secrets and more surprises than ever before! (Plus cats, definitely more cats!) Bonus: Don't miss the Which Cat Are You Quiz inside!

It’s autumn in cozy, idyllic Crozet, Virginia—a time for golden days, crisp nights…and murder. Mrs. Carla Paulson is one of the diamond-encrusted “come-here” set who has descended on Crozet with plenty of wealth and no feeling for country ways. She’s determined to make her new house the envy of all her well-heeled friends—and enemies —and she’s hired architect Tazio Chappers to build it. From the start, the project—and Mrs. Paulson—are a major headache for all involved. But no one could foresee that it would end with Mrs. Paulson stabbed to death at a gala fund-raiser with Harry’s friend Tazio standing over her, holding the knife. Now Harry must solve what seems to everyone else an open-and-shut case. Her four-legged partners —sleuthing cats Mrs. Murphy and Pewter and corgi Tee Tucker—see it Harry’s way. But will they have to choose between catching the purrfect killer and saving Harry?

A universal story about speaking, listening, and being heard. Margot loves space. Astronauts, the stars, and especially the moon landing. So she can’t understand why all of her attempts to communicate her passion fall on disinterested ears. Her mom is patient but distracted; her classmates would rather play kickball; and her teacher just wants her to focus and pay attention in class. Even so, Margot wishes she never had to talk about anything but space ever again. When she wakes up one morning and discovers she can only recite Neil Armstrong’s famous speech from the moon landing, Margot realizes she has an even bigger problem. How can Margot get everyone to pay attention and—more importantly—to hear what she’s really trying to say? This powerful picture book debut plays with themes of listening and communication to highlight the importance of a space of one’s own, no matter what your passion may be.

In this manual, you'll learn all you need to know about ninja spy techniques as well as the stealth training needed to undertake secret missions. You'll also learn how to use two ninja spy essentials: the UV secret-message pen and the ninja headband, both included with your manual. Finally, at the back, you'll find pages to plan your secret missions, solutions to the training exercises, and a chart to record the progress of your ninja journey and goals. A COOL TOP-SECRET JOURNAL FOR BUDDING NINJAS!

Now one of Booklist's 30 Best Books of the Year! "Genius!" – Wired.com “Marilyn Singer's verse in Follow Follow practically dances down each page . . . the effect is miraculous and pithy.” – The Wall Street Journal Once upon a time, Mirror Mirror, a brilliant book of fairy tale themed reversos–a poetic form in which the poem is presented forward and then backward–became a smashing success. Now a second book is here with more witty double takes on well-loved fairy tales such as Thumbelina and The Little Mermaid. Read these clever poems from top to bottom and they mean one thing. Then reverse the lines and read from bottom to top and they mean something else–it is almost like magic! A celebration of sight, sound, and story, this book is a marvel to read again and again.

Pippa's wonderfully wild imagination is perfect for dreaming up wildly adorable creations. But at night, her imagination runs a little too wild. That's when the villains and monsters and beasts sneak out of her storybooks to scare her. Pippa tries everything: from night-lights to triple knots to clever disguises. But when the baddies keep coming, she realizes she'll need to come up with something new. To prepare for this battle, Pippa will have to use everything she's got--especially that wild imagination. Ready or not, here she comes!

A damaged cowboy. A woman searching for her future. When they’re forced to work together, sparks fly… Simon Callahan finally has a plan, and after an incredibly difficult year, he’s ready to move forward. He’s even gone so far as to make an offer on an old dairy farm in the area. But just as things are looking on track, he goes and opens his big mouth, and is now stuck working with the granddaughter of the dairy farm’s owner—who also happens to be the first person he’s been attracted to in a really long time. Noelle is witty, smart, beautiful, and doesn’t have a clue that her grandfather is thinking of selling the farm. Not that Simon’s going to tell her, at least not until things with the sale are more concrete. When Noelle Fletcher's life blew up in her face, she hightailed it up to Redding and the safety of Paw Paw’s farm. The plan is to regroup, get back on her feet, and return to her old life, better than ever. And then the most irksome, handsome cowboy she's ever laid eyes on walks through the door. Simon is sweet and caring, but also deeply wounded, and staying away is the smart option. When he asks her for help with an extremely personal problem, she knows she should say no. But turning her back on him would be wrong, even if getting intimately involved is a bad idea. *** This book touches on issues and themes that may be difficult for some readers. Please see the Content page on my website for more details.

"Five-Minute Science Fiction Stories for Kids: Sci-Fi Stories for Young Explorers" invites young readers to journey through captivating tales of imagination and wonder. Within these pages, you'll meet intrepid young adventurers, brave young inventors, and imaginative young minds, all exploring the limitless possibilities of the universe. These science fiction stories are crafted to spark curiosity, empathy, and the boundless potential within every child. They'll transport young explorers to distant planets, introduce them to time-traveling inventors, and immerse them in the creative world of robots, aliens, and futuristic technology. As the young protagonists navigate thrilling adventures, readers will learn valuable lessons about friendship, creativity, and the beauty of embracing one's uniqueness. The stories demonstrate the power of connection, knowledge sharing, and the ability to work together to create a brighter, harmonious future. Perfect for bedtime or quick moments of adventure, each story can be enjoyed in just five minutes. With vibrant storytelling, "Five-Minute Science Fiction Stories for Kids" is not only a gateway to endless imagination but also a source of inspiration for young minds, encouraging them to explore the wonders of the universe and the depths of their own creativity. This collection of science fiction stories is a world of possibilities waiting to be discovered by young readers. Whether they dream of becoming young inventors, intrepid explorers, or imaginative storytellers, this book is an invitation to embark on exciting journeys, ignite curiosity, and celebrate the marvels of science fiction. Open the cover and let your young explorers set out on thrilling adventures within the pages of "Five-Minute Science Fiction Stories for Kids." The future is bright, and the universe is theirs to explore.

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