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Tortoise Husbandry and Welfare
by Jane WilliamsKeeping captive tortoises healthy and well is a significant challenge. Because they are ectotherms, these reptiles are totally dependent upon external sources to maintain body temperature and therefore metabolic function. Their physical environment is vital for them to remain healthy, and as owners, we have to provide sufficient choice in the environment for them to be able to experience as near optimum conditions as we can. Covering all aspects of tortoise husbandry and welfare, this book advises on: - Suitable temperature ranges, light sources, humidity, substrate, space, and seasonal changes according to individual tortoise species; - Specific dietary requirements, and opportunities for expression of natural behaviours including reproduction. - Variety of environments, ranging across indoor and outdoor accommodation options, to achieve optimum conditions for tortoises in captivity Written by a leading clinical animal behaviourist, this book is an important read for anyone involved in tortoise welfare, from students and zoo rescue staff, to pet owners and the veterinarians advising them.
Tortoise Soup (Rigby PM Stars Gold (Levels 21-22), Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3 Level N)
by Dawn McMillanTortoise, Goat, Raven, and Rat are very good friends. One morning, they learn an important lesson--that good friends always help one another.
Las tortugas acuáticas
by Massimo MillefantiEsta guía práctica se dirige a todos aquellos aficionados que deseen ampliar su conocimiento sobre la cría de las tortugas acuáticas, desde su clasificación hasta su morfología o el funcionamiento de su organismo. Gracias a estas páginas aprenderá a preparar un hábitat adecuado para estas criaturas, ya sea en el interior de su casa o al aire libre. También encontrará consejos para solucionar posibles problemas de alimentación, salud, reproducción y letargo. Además, esta obra incluye una guía de compra para elegir ejemplares sanos que no pertenezcan a especies protegidas y una serie de fichas con fotografías e información básica sobre las variedades que se pueden encontrar en los comercios. Massimo Millefanti es veterinario y ha sido coordinador de la comisión de estudios médicos para los animales, en la Società Culturale Italiana Veterinari per Animali da Compagnia (SCIVAC). En la actualidad es presidente de la Società Italiana Veterinari per gli Animali Esotici (SIVAE). Su actividad profesional se centra exclusivamente en el campo de la atención a estos animales.
Tortugas marinas en peligro (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level O #12)
by Kristin CashoreNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> ¿Sabías que las tortugas laúd llegan a medir hasta siete pies de largo y pesar hasta 1,200 libras? Lee acerca de las tortugas marinas, entre ellas, la tortuga laúd, la tortuga boba, la tortuga carey, la tortuga lora y muchas más. Y lo que es aún más importante, aprende a protegerlas y evitar que se extingan.
Las tortugas terrestres
by Marta AvanziLas tortugas son los reptiles más antiguos de la Tierra, unas criaturas que todavía hoy resultan desconocidas, fascinantes y misteriosas. Esta obra describe cómo funciona el organismo de las tortugas terrestres y proporciona información completa sobre la alimentación, el letargo, la reproducción, la salud y las enfermedades. Además, incluye fichas que detallan las características principales de cada especie: clasificación, hábitat natural, mantenimiento y reproducción en cautividad. En estas páginas aprenderá a elegir aquellos ejemplares que mejor se adapten a sus necesidades, a proporcionarles un hábitat adecuado (ya sea en un terrario o al aire libre) y a evitar los errores más comunes. También descubrirá qué especies se encuentran en peligro de extinción y qué legislación internacional las protege. Marta Avanzi es veterinaria. Desde hace años se dedica profesionalmente a los animales exóticos y a los pequeños mamíferos de compañía. Es secretaria de la Società Italiana Veterinari per gli Aniamali Esotici (SIVAE) y de la Associazione Animali Esotici (AAE).
The Total Cat Manual: Meet, Love, and Care for Your New Best Friend (Adopt a Pet)
by David Meyer Abbie Moore Dr. Pia SalkMore than 200 tips on choosing and caring for your new feline friend, from North America&’s largest non-profit pet adoption website. Includes photos! From adoption and care to behavior and communication, this comprehensive guide to cats comes from the experts at Adopt-a-Pet.com, who have spent many years connecting homeless pets to their new families. It covers: Basics: Understand your new kitten or cat, prepare for a new arrival, get the skinny on supplies and toys, and learn everything you need to know to integrate a kitty into your home and life. Behavior: Get the scoop on breed characteristics, troubleshoot problems, and learn how to communicate with your new friend. Care & Health: Choose a veterinarian, treat common ailments, and keep kitty clean, happy, and safe! With useful tips, wonderful photos, and information that&’s helpful no matter the breed or age of your cat, The Total Cat Manual gives you the whole kitten caboodle!
Total Cat Mojo: The Ultimate Guide to Life with Your Cat
by Jackson GalaxyThis comprehensive cat care guide from the star of the hit Animal Planet show "My Cat from Hell," Jackson Galaxy, shows us how to eliminate feline behavioral problems by understanding cats' instinctive behavior.Cat Mojo is the confidence that cats exhibit when they are at ease in their environment and in touch with their natural instincts—to hunt, catch, kill, eat, groom, and sleep. Problems such as litter box avoidance and aggression arise when cats lack this confidence. Jackson Galaxy's number one piece of advice to his clients is to help their cats harness their mojo. This book is his most comprehensive guide yet to cat behavior and basic cat care, rooted in understanding cats better. From getting kittens off to the right start socially, to taking care of cats in their senior years, and everything in between, this book addresses the head-to-toe physical and emotional needs of cats—whether related to grooming, nutrition, play, or stress-free trips to the vet.
The Total Dog Manual: Meet, Train, and Care for Your New Best Friend (Adopt a Pet)
by David Meyer Abbie Moore Dr. Pia SalkThe definitive resource on dogs from North America's largest non-profit pet adoption website. Includes photos! The Total Dog Manual covers everything from how to choose your pet to appropriate training methods and environments, to understanding behavior and selecting the right food, toys, and care for your new family member. From understanding a dogs&’ anatomy and those deep-down doggie instincts to grooming tips, this team of experts provides all you need to understand your furry friend. Behavior: Why do dogs jump so much? What do wolves have to do with anything? Find these answers and more to better understand how dogs &“talk&” to each other—and to us—and how to communicate more effectively with your pets. Training: Tired of your dog slobbering on your face? Trying to minimize mouthing? Want to teach an old dog new tricks? Find instructions and top tips on curbing bad habits, the latest thinking on teaching basic commands, and how to deal with the challenges and rewards of introducing a puppy or adult dog to a new home and family. Care: Is his fur a tangled mess? What kind of collar tag should you get? What supplies does a new puppy need? What do you do during a thunderstorm or with an elderly animal? Learn everything you need to know to keep your dog safe and happy, including tips on security, vacations and travel, and major upheavals such as moving homes or stressful situations. This easy-to-use manual, filled with delightful photos, is an ideal reference no matter what your dog&’s age or breed.
Total Liberation: The Power and Promise of Animal Rights and the Radical Earth Movement
by David Naguib PellowWhen in 2001 Earth Liberation Front activists drove metal spikes into hundreds of trees in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, they were protesting the sale of a section of the old-growth forest to a timber company. But ELF&’s communiqué on the action went beyond the radical group&’s customary brief. Drawing connections between the harms facing the myriad animals who make their home in the trees and the struggles for social justice among ordinary human beings resisting exclusion and marginalization, the dispatch declared, &“all oppression is linked, just as we are all linked,&” and decried the &“patriarchal nightmare&” in the form of &“techno-industrial global capitalism.&” In Total Liberation, David Naguib Pellow takes up this claim and makes sense of the often tense and violent relationships among humans, ecosystems, and nonhuman animal species, expanding our understanding of inequality and activists&’ uncompromising efforts to oppose it. Grounded in interviews with more than one hundred activists, on-the-spot fieldwork, and analyses of thousands of pages of documents, websites, journals, and zines, Total Liberation reveals the ways in which radical environmental and animal rights movements challenge inequity through a vision they call &“total liberation.&” In its encounters with such infamous activists as scott crow, Tre Arrow, Lauren Regan, Rod Coronado, and Gina Lynn, the book offers a close-up, insider&’s view of one of the most important—and feared—social movements of our day. At the same time, it shows how and why the U.S. justice system plays to that fear, applying to these movements measures generally reserved for &“jihadists&”—with disturbing implications for civil liberties and constitutional freedom. How do the adherents of &“total liberation&” fight oppression and seek justice for humans, nonhumans, and ecosystems alike? And how is this pursuit shaped by the politics of anarchism and anticapitalism? In his answers, Pellow provides crucial in-depth insight into the origins and social significance of the earth and animal liberation movements and their increasingly common and compelling critique of inequality as a threat to life and a dream of a future characterized by social and ecological justice for all.
Total Recall: Perfect Response Training for Puppies and Adult Dogs
by Pippa MattinsonLearn how to use modern reward-based dog training methods effectively. "Total Recall" walks you step-by-step through the process of creating a powerful and permanent recall, in all manner of different and distracting situations. Contains photo and chart descriptions.
Totally Disgusting!
by Bill WallaceWhat kind of a name is Mewkiss? The kitten loves his person, Jessica, but he had hoped for a name like Fearless or Rat killer. It's hard to be brave with such a totally disgusting name. Even Barkus, a know-nothing puppy, calls Mewkiss a coward.
Totally Fun Things to Do with Your Dog
by Maxine RockGames and activities for kids and canines. Here's a great way to teach a dog some new tricks. With the super ideas and activities in this book, there's no end to the fun you'll have playing with your favorite four-legged friend. From shooting hoops to jumping through hoops, from taking a photo to taking a shower, Totally Fun Things to Do with Your Dog has an amazing array of activities you can share. Discover new variations on playing catch and fetch, or teach your dog to play hide and seek. You can even throw a special party for your special pooch-pal. Basic training tips are also included along with fascinating facts about dogs.
Totally Pawstruck (Second Chance Cat Mystery #9)
by Sofie RyanSecondhand store owner Sarah Grayson and her inquisitive rescue cat, Elvis, will need to close the book on a killer in the newest installment of this charming New York Times bestselling series. Although Sarah Grayson is often tending to the contained chaos of her delightful secondhand store in North Harbor, Maine, plus dealing with the quirky personality of her rescue cat, Elvis, she still takes an occasional night off. But her evening out comes to an abrupt end when Sarah discovers Stella Hall, a member of the library board, standing over a body in the street. Although Stella admits that she and the victim had fought about several things including library funding, she is adamant that she is innocent and the real killer is on the loose. Sarah is eager to help, but even with the assistance of Charlotte&’s Angels, the senior citizen detectives who rent out part of her shop, there is still a vast amount of circumstantial evidence linking Stella to the crime. The odds may be stacked against them, but Sarah and Elvis, along with the Angels, will work hard to check out the suspects and catch a killer.
Totally Random Facts Volume 1: 3,128 Wild, Wacky, and Wondrous Things About the World (Totally Random Facts #1)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsDID YOU KNOW? Dragonflies can see in all directions at once. Cats have a vocabulary of 14 words. And golf balls were originally made from—wait for it—cow&’s eyeballs.Fantastic facts and incredible images come to life in this big, beautiful hardcover book that brings the best of our wonderfully wild world right into kids' hands!The first volume of our beloved TOTALLY RANDOM FACTS series shows kids that the world is a truly amazing place! With literally thousands of wild, weird, and wonderfully random facts about anything and everything, this uber-giftable hardcover pairs amazing photography and cool design with a wealth of intriguing information to leave kids amazed and amused. From the depths of the oceans to the outer reaches of space, if your kid is interested in it, there's a Totally Random Fact about it!
Totally Random Facts Volume 2: 3,219 Surprising, Strange, and Striking Things About the World (Totally Random Facts #2)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsDID YOU KNOW? Male seahorses give birth, not females. Hershey's kisses used to be square. Squid have nine brains--and the central one's shaped like a donut, with a hole in the middle! Even MORE fantastic facts and incredible images come to life in the second volume of the kid-favorite TOTALLY RANDOM FACTS series.There is a wild world of VERY random information out there! This second volume of the beloved Totally Random Facts series rounds up another 3000-plus of those surprising, strange, and striking nuggets of information. Covering everything from cuddly pets to venomous spiders and exoplanets to undersea trenches, this uber-giftable hardcover showcases amazing photography, cool design, and weird-but-true information. If your trivia-phile is interested in it, there's a Totally Random Fact about it!
The Totally Secret Secret (Ballet Cat)
by Bob SheaBallet Cat and Sparkles the Pony are trying to decide what to play today. Nothing that Sparkles suggests--making crafts, playing checkers, and selling lemonade--goes well with the leaping, spinning, and twirling that Ballet Cat likes to do. When Sparkles's leaps, spins, and twirls seem halfhearted, Ballet Cat asks him what's wrong. Sparkles doesn't want to say. He has a secret that Ballet Cat won't want to hear. What Sparkles doesn't know is that Ballet Cat has a secret of her own, a totally secret secret. Once their secrets are shared, will their friendship end, or be stronger than ever?
Totally Turtles! (Penguin Young Readers, Level 4)
by Ginjer L. ClarkeLearn about turtles and their many talents in this nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in these shelled creatures and their lives on land and in the water!Did you know that leatherback turtles can weigh up to two thousand pounds? Or that the Florida softshell turtle can breathe through its snout and its skin? Turtles have been around for millions of years and we&’re still learning more about them! With simple language and vivid photographs, Totally Turtles! is perfect for emerging readers curious about turtles and how they have managed to adapt, survive, and thrive for so long.
Totem Salmon: Life Lessons from Another Species
by Freeman HousePart lyrical natural history, part social and philosophical manifesto, Totem Salmon tells the story of a determined band of locals who've worked for over two decades to save one of the last purely native species of salmon in California. The book-call it the zen of salmon restoration-traces the evolution of the Mattole River Valley community in northern California as it learns to undo the results of rapacious logging practices; to invent ways to trap wild salmon for propagation; and to forge alliances between people who sometimes agree on only one thing-that there is nothing on earth like a Mattole king salmon. House writes from streamside: "I think I can hear through the cascades of sound a systematic plop, plop, plop, as if pieces of fruit are being dropped into the water. Sometimes this is the sound of a fish searching for the opening upstream; sometimes it is not. I breathe quietly and wait. " Freeman House's writing about fish and fishing is erotic, deeply observed, and simply some of the best writing on the subject in recent literature. House tells the story of the annual fishing rituals of the indigenous peoples of the Klamath River in northern California, one that relies on little-known early ethnographic studies and on indigenous voices-a remarkable story of self-regulation that unites people and place. And his riffs on the colorful early history of American hatcheries, on property rights, and on the "happiness of the state" show precisely why he's considered a West Coast visionary. Petitions to list a dozen West Coast salmon runs under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act make saving salmon an issue poised to consume the Pacific West. "Never before, said Federal officials, has so much land or so many people been given notice that they will have to alter their lives to restore a wild species" (New York Times, 2/27/98). Totem Salmon is set to become the essential read for this newest chapter in our relations with other wild things.
Toto
by A. J. HackwithThe true hero of The Wizard of Oz takes center stage in this brilliant, delightfully snarky reimagining from the author of The Library of the Unwritten.I was mostly a Good Dog until they sold me out to animal control, okay?But if it&’s a choice between Oz, with its creepy little singing dudes, and being behind bars in gray old Kansas, I&’ll choose the place where animals talk and run the show for now, thanks.It&’s not my fault that the kid is stuck here too, or that she stumbled into a tug-of-war over a pair of slippers that don&’t even taste good. Now one witch in good eyeliner calls her pretty and we&’re off on a quest? Teenagers.I try to tell her she&’s falling in with the wrong crowd when she befriends a freaking hedge wizard made of straw, that blue jay with revolutionary aspirations, and the walking tin can. Still, I&’m not one to judge when there&’s the small matter of a coup in the Forest Kingdom.... Look, something really stinks in Oz, and this Wizard guy and the witches positively reek of it. As usual, it&’s going to be up to a sensible little dog to do a big dog&’s job and get to the bottom of it.And trust me: Little dogs can get away with anything.
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape: Book 1 (Toto #1)
by Dermot O’LearyMeet Toto: she's no ordinary cat, and she can't wait to have an adventure with you! From one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters, purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law.Toto the cat and her brother Silver live footloose and fancy-free in a townhouse in London. Toto is almost totally blind, and learned to trust her senses from a ninja cat-master who taught her back in Italy where they were born. By day, Toto and Silver seem to be ordinary cats, but by night, they love to have adventures! One evening, news reaches Toto that a king cobra has escaped from London Zoo! Together with help from a very posh cat and two hungry tigers, Toto and Silver must investigate. Can they find the giant snake, before it's too late?Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout. With gentle themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! Dermot says: 'The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we're out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver's nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat).'Have you seen Toto's other adventures? The Incredible Cheese Heist and The Superstar Catastrophe are out now, and make perfect Christmas gifts for young readers.
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape: Book 1 (Toto #1)
by Dermot O’LearyMeet Toto: she's no ordinary cat, and she can't wait to have an adventure with you! Join Toto for a funny animal escapade written by one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters. For fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets, 101 Dalmatians and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Toto the cat and her brother Silver live footloose and fancy-free in a townhouse in London. Toto is almost totally blind, and learned to trust her senses from a ninja cat-master who taught her back in Italy where they were born. By day, Toto and Silver seem to be ordinary cats, but by night, they love to have adventures! One evening, news reaches Toto that a king cobra has escaped from London Zoo! Together with help from a very posh rat and two hungry tigers, Toto and Silver must investigate. Can they find the giant snake, before it's too late? Dermot says: 'The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we're out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver's nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat).'(P) 2017 Hodder Children's Books
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Incredible Cheese Heist: Book 2 (Toto #2)
by Dermot O’LearyToto is no ordinary cat, and she can't wait for you to join her on her SECOND ninja adventure! From one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters, purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Toto, the amazing ninja cat, is back and cooler than ever! Toto is almost blind, but that doesn't stop her having brilliant adventures. Something CAT-ASTROPHIC has happened: ALL the cheese in the world has been stolen. Join Toto, her brother Silver and their best-friend Catface on a secret mission to save the day. Toto is going to need all her ninja skills to defeat the fur-midable cheese thief ...Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout. With gentle themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! Dermot says: 'The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we're out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver's nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat).'Have you seen Toto's other adventures? The Great Snake Escape and The Superstar Catastrophe are out now, and make perfect Christmas gifts for young readers.
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Incredible Cheese Heist: Book 2 (Toto #2)
by Dermot O’LearyToto is no ordinary cat, and she can't wait for you to join her on her second ninja adventure! A funny animal escapade written and read by one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters. For fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets, 101 Dalmatians and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. A hilarious story for all animal-loving kids, with gentle themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity.Toto, the amazing ninja cat, is back and cooler than ever!Something CAT-ASTROPHIC has happened: ALL the cheese in the world has been stolen. Join Toto, her brother Silver and their best-friend Catface on a secret mission to save the day. Toto is going to need all her ninja skills to defeat the fur-midable cheese thief ...Dermot says: 'The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we're out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver's nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat).'(P) 2018 Hodder Children's Books
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Legend of the Wildcat: Book 5 (Toto #5)
by Dermot O’LearyToto is no ordinary cat, and she can't wait for you to join her on her FIFTH ninja adventure! From one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters.Toto's brothers, Silver and Socks, and their best friend Catface have just been made Deputy Ninja Cats! But while celebrating, they accidentally break a boat belonging to a very important cat and find themselves heading north to a bootcamp for naughty animals.Deep in the Scottish Highlands, they must climb mountains, paddle leaky canoes and prove that they can work as a team. But something isn't quite right at the bootcamp, and Toto's ninja senses are on high alert ...There is a local legend of a super-strong wildcat, destined to raise an army and take over all of Scotland. Toto knows she must find out more, but danger is lurking at every turn. Can she find the mysterious wildcat, before it's too late?Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout. With themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! The hardback edition features paw-print endpapers and an inner-cover hidden beneath the jacket - making it a brilliant gift for young readers. From one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters, theToto series is purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Dermot says: 'The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we're out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver's nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat).'Toto's other adventures include: The Great Snake Escape, The Incredible Cheese Heist, The Superstar Catastrophe and The Mystery Jewel Thief
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Legend of the Wildcat: Book 5 (Toto #5)
by Dermot O’LearyToto is no ordinary cat, and she can't wait for you to join her on her FIFTH ninja adventure! From one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters.Toto's brothers, Silver and Socks, and their best friend Catface have just been made Deputy Ninja Cats! But while celebrating, they accidentally break a boat belonging to a very important cat and find themselves heading north to a bootcamp for naughty animals.Deep in the Scottish Highlands, they must climb mountains, paddle leaky canoes and prove that they can work as a team. But something isn't quite right at the bootcamp, and Toto's ninja senses are on high alert ...There is a local legend of a super-strong wildcat, destined to raise an army and take over all of Scotland. Toto knows she must find out more, but danger is lurking at every turn. Can she find the mysterious wildcat, before it's too late?Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout. With themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! The hardback edition features paw-print endpapers and an inner-cover hidden beneath the jacket - making it a brilliant gift for young readers. From one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters, theToto series is purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Dermot says: 'The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we're out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver's nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat).'Toto's other adventures include: The Great Snake Escape, The Incredible Cheese Heist, The Superstar Catastrophe and The Mystery Jewel Thief