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A Very Mice Village
by Ava VasilevaStep into A Very Mice Village, where charming mouse characters lead lives filled with joy, challenges, dreams, and festivities. Experience the enchanting world of these delightful mice through the vibrant seasons of summer and autumn. Each page is a new adventure, blending humour and whimsical rhymes, perfect for sharing and enjoying with your child. From sunny picnics to autumnal celebrations, this book invites young readers to explore the heartwarming and relatable stories of our tiny, whiskered friends. A Very Mice Village is not just a storybook; it’s an invitation to a world of imagination and fun!
A Very Quacky Christmas
by Frances WattsFans of Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas will love this funny and moving holiday story about giving and sharing—and believing in Christmas miracles."We wish you a quacky Christmas!" Samantha Duck is getting ready for Christmas. "I'm going to give presents to animals all over the world!" But tortoise pal Sebastian is not so sure: "Christmas is not for animals!" With the help of her farmyard friends, who all give something to help make and deliver the presents, this determined duck sets out to prove that Christmas is for EVERYONE—and to make sure animals all around the world have a very quacky Christmas.Families will enjoy snuggling up to read this warm and friend-filled Christmas tale of giving and sharing. It's a joyous reminder that with a bit of faith and the love of those around you, anything is possible. . . .
The Very Quiet Cricket (Step Into Reading: Step 3 Ser.)
by Eric CarleOne day, a little cricket is born and meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. But the little cricket cannot make a sound. The cricket meets many insects, but it isn't until he meets a beautiful female cricket that he can finally chirp "hello!"Excerpt:Hello! whispered a praying mantis,scraping its huge front legs together.The little cricket wanted to answer,so he rubbed his wings together.But nothing happened. Not a sound.
The Very Quiet Cricket
by Eric CarleA very quiet cricket who wants to rub his wings together and make a sound as many other insects do finally achieves his wish. Ages: 1-6. Other books by this author are available in this library.
The Very Short, Entirely True History of Mermaids
by Sarah Laskow Reimena YeeFrom Ariel to the current craze for Sirens, mermaids have captivated our imaginations. But what's true and what's fairy tale? For centuries, mermaids have appeared in the folklore of cultures from around the world, including the Near East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. And Disney made everyone want to dive under the sea with Ariel when the movie The Little Mermaid hit theaters in 1989. But what are mermaid stories based on? Many myths say these creatures are half human and half fish, while others claim they are simply manatees mistaken for something more magical. Some grant wishes and fall in love, yet others have lured sailors to their doom. Although we can't say for sure where the tales of these elusive figures first originated, author Sarah Laskow separates the fact from the fiction. This full-color, fully illustrated book tells you all you need to know about the myths, science, and history that surround mermaids.
Very Snowy Christmas
by Diane HendryAfter searching for perfect holly with shiny berries to decorate his Christmas tree Little Mouse begins to make his way home. Suddenly soft white flakes begin falling all around him. "The sky is coming apart!" fears Little Mouse. But Big Mouse shows Little Mouse that snow isn't scary at all. In fact, it's magical!
A Very Special Easter
by John WendyWhat's the best way to celebrate Easter? From hunting for eggs to sharing treats, you and your little one will delight in turning the pages of this adorable took to see how the animals inside spend their special day.
The Very Stuffed Turkey (Cartwheel Pbk Picture Bks.)
by Katharine KenahA Thanksgiving story featuring a large turkey with a big problem......he's been invited to EVERYONE'S home for dinner!With five homes to visit -- Horse's, Pig's, Sheep and Goat's, Cow's, and Mouse's --Turkey knows there'll be a ton of food to eat. But there'll also be friends and their families who can't wait to celebrate the holiday with Turkey! Can this very plump bird make it through every meal without bursting? A silly, read-aloud story featuring food, friends, and one hilarious turkey!
A Very Thankful Prayer Seek and Find: A Fall Poem of Blessings and Gratitude (A Time to Pray)
by Bonnie Rickner JensenThis sweet fall-themed seek-and-find activity board book helps your preschooler grow in gratitude as they search, match, learn, and give thanks.This refreshed favorite makes a great gift for many special occasions for you and your children or grandchildren to enjoy throughout the fall season. Help your toddlers and preschoolers develop pre-reading skills while your family gives thanks for all that the season has to offer--from watching the autumn leaves fall and picking pumpkins from the patch to sharing a Thanksgiving meal with loved ones and learning how to give and receive.This interactive edition of A Very Thankful Prayer includesheartfelt rhyming text about all the blessings of the fall seasonwhimsical illustrations featuring woodland animals, updated to have just the right level of complexity for the youngest searchersa key of hidden objects on each page that includes the name of each itema bonus key on the back cover with even more items to find throughout the bookChildren ages 3 to 5 will build early learning skills as theydevelop observation and concentration skillslearn letter recognition and connect letters with their soundsidentify simple sight words and match words to picturesfind bright pumpkins, colorful leaves, cozy hats, adorable critters, and much morebuild confidence in their own value and skillsLook for other Bonnie Rickner Jensen titles in the Time to Pray series:A Very Merry Christmas PrayerA Very Merry Christmas Prayer Seek and FindA Very Happy Easter Prayer
The Very, Very Far North: A Story For Gentle Readers And Listeners (The Very, Very Far North)
by Dan Bar-el&“Wonderfully follows in the tradition of A. A. Milne&’s Winnie the Pooh stories...Endearing...Will win over young readers in a heartbeat.&” —Booklist (starred review) &“Quirky and imaginative—postmodern storytelling at its best.&” —Kirkus Reviews An inquisitive polar bear named Duane befriends an array of animals as he discovers where he belongs in this charming classic-in-the making.In the Very, Very Far North, past the Cold, Cold Ocean and just below the hill that looks like a baby whale, you&’ll find Duane and his friends. Duane is a sweet and curious young bear who makes friends with everyone he meets—whether they&’re bossy, like Major Puff the puffin, or a bit vain, like Handsome the musk ox, or very, very shy, like Boo the caribou. For these arctic friends, every day is a new adventure!
Vesper Flights
by Helen MacdonaldFrom the bestselling author of H is for Hawk, a brilliant and insightful work about our relationship to the natural worldOur world is a fascinating place, teeming not only with natural wonders that defy description, but complex interactions that create layers of meaning. <P><P>Helen Macdonald is gifted with a special lens that seems to peer right through it all, and she shares her insights--at times startling, nostalgic, weighty, or simply entertaining--in this masterful collection of essays. From reflections on science fiction to the true story of an Iranian refugee's flight to the UK, Macdonald has a truly omnivorous taste when it comes to observations of both the banal and sublime. <P><P>Peppered throughout are reminisces of her own life, from her strange childhood in an estate owned by the Theosophical Society to watching total eclipses of the sun, visits to Uzbek solar power plants, eccentric English country shows, and desert hunting camps in the Gulf States. These essays move from personal experiences into wider meditations about love and loss and how we build the world around us. Whether more journalistic in tone, or literary--even formally experimental--each piece is generous, lyrical, and speaks to one another. <P><P>Macdonald creates a strong thematic undertow that quietly takes the reader along piece to piece and sets them down, finally, at a place they've never been before. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Vet: the Big Wild World
by Luke GambleLuke Gamble cut his teeth as a mixed practice vet in the West Country. Now it's time to see if he can stand on his own two feet. Wild stallions, drowning cows and constipated snakes aside, Luke's challenges have only just begun.
The Vet 2: The Big Wild World
by Luke GambleLuke Gamble is a West Country treasure. Like Dr Doolittle, but real!' MARTIN CLUNESLuke Gamble cut his teeth as a mixed practice vet in the West Country. Now it's time to see if he can stand on his own two feet. Wild stallions, drowning cows and constipated snakes aside, Luke's challenges have only just begun. He's come a long way from the fresh-faced graduate vet we met in The Vet 1: my wild and wonderful friends. He's marrying the girl of his dreams while launching his own practice, Pilgrims. On top of that, he's managing his international veterinary charity and two other veterinary businesses. On his extreme travels around the world, Luke dodges hippos and chimps, and swaps the familiar farms of home for the refugee camps of Africa, all on his quest to make a difference.But Luke is more than just an international vet. He's also a husband, a friend, an entrepreneur and, potentially, an Ironman triathlete. Does he have what it takes to juggle it all?For fans of Arthur and Supervet, The Vet 2: the big wild world is an exhilarating, inspiring and moving adventure that animal lovers and thrill seekers will adore.
The Vet At Noah's Ark: Stories Of Survival From An Inner-city Animal Hospital
by Doug Mader Kevin T. FitzgeraldFrom renowned veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader comes a stirring account of his fight to protect his animal patients and human staff amid the dangerous realities of inner-city life and the Los Angeles riots—and a celebration of the remarkable human-animal bond. The life of a veterinarian is challenging: keeping up with advances in medical care, making difficult decisions about people’s beloved companions, and, in Dr. Doug Mader’s case, navigating the social unrest in Los Angeles in the early 1990s. As one of the few exotic animal experts in California, he was just as likely to be treating a lion as a house cat. The Vet at Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital follows Dr. Mader and his staff over the course of a year at Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital, an inner-city LA area veterinary hospital where Dr. Mader treats not only dogs and cats, but also emus, skunks, snakes, foxes, monkeys, and a host of other exotic animals. This real life drama is set against the backdrop of the trial of four police officers in the Rodney King case, as well as the violent aftermath following their acquittal. This is a book about survival, both of the pets that Dr. Mader and his staff try to save on a daily basis, as well as the staff themselves. Living in the harsh reality of the city, surrounded by gangs, drugs, violence, traffic, smog, and deadly riots, they must overcome and rise above, for their own survival and that of the animals who need them. This awe-inspiring account is told through Dr. Mader's riveting storytelling―as Carl Hiaasen writes, "Doug is fearless and dedicated," and "a damn good storyteller."
Vet at the End of the Earth: Adventures with Animals in the South Atlantic
by Jonathan HollinsThe passionate story of a vet&’s care for all creatures great and small in the colorful, diverse, and distinctive South Atlantic islands.The role of a resident vet in the remote islands of the Falklands, St. Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha encompasses many wonderful complexities: caring for the world&’s oldest living land animal (a 200-year-old giant tortoise, denizen of the St. Helena governor&’s lawn); pursuing mystery creatures and invasive microorganisms; relocating herds of reindeer; and rescuing animals in extraordinarily rugged landscapes, from subtropical cloud forests to volcanic cliff faces. Hugely entertaining and affectionate, Jonathan Hollins&’s tales of island vet life are not only full of ingenuity and astounding fauna—they are also steeped in the unique local cultures, history, and peoples of the islands, far from the hustle of continental life. Come join Jonathan on his daily adventures with these alluring and fascinating creatures.
Vet Confidential: An Insider's Guide to Protecting Your Pet's Health
by Louise MurrayA comprehensive, must-have guide for ensuring high-quality care for pets, "Vet Confidential" offers pet owners everything they need to know about keeping their pets healthy, and tells who they can safely trust with their pets' health.
Vet on Call: My First Year as an Out-of-Hours Vet
by Marc AbrahamWhen his father sat him down and told him to 'make something' of himself, young vet Marc Abraham decided to do it the hard way - by setting up an emergency 'out of hours' clinic. If getting used to the long night shifts wasn't bad enough, emergency cases are rarely straightforward. Whether it was dog who swallowed golf balls, or a gerbil in urgent need of a caesarean, every case had the potential for heartbreak. But animals and their owners could also be hilarious, such as the breeder who unwittingly gave his German Shepherd four testicles. . .Over the course of twelve tough months, the clinic began to flourish. Would Marc finally make something of himself after all?Marc Abraham writes guilelessly about his early mistakes, and the terror and joy involved in saving an animal's life. His memoir is a heart-warming, compelling and thoroughly entertaining look at the life of a vet on call.
Vet Volunteers 15 Helping Hands
by Laurie Halse AndersonJules and Josh are so excited when their parents hire ponies to attract customers to their sidewalk sale. But the Vet Volunteers notice that the ponies don't seem to be very healthy, and after an examination, they learn that the handler, Gus, has been mistreating them. Can the Vet Volunteers help the ponies get well and find a better life for them?
The Veteran's Holiday Home: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions #10)
by Lee Tobin McClainHe must face down his past If he wants a chance at a future. Military veteran Jason Smith came to the Colorado mountains with his support dog, Titan, looking for a fresh start. Only his new boss is Ashley Green, his former sister-in-law. Fortunately, working together with troubled kids transforms their awkwardness into camaraderie—and something deeper. But when past secrets start unraveling, can they find a way forward and make this Christmas one to remember?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 8: The Cowboy's Journey Home by Linda GoodnightBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson
The Veteran's Valentine Helper: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions)
by Lee Tobin McClain"This is the book your romantic heart needs to be uplifted, inspired, and blissfully satisfied." --Amazon reviewer on A Companion for His SonCan a special K-9…Guide him to an unexpected family?Despite the painful memories, cop-turned-author Frank Wilkins is ready to write about the narcotics bust that left him with a disability. But he never expected his agent to hire his ex-girlfriend April Collins as a live-in ghostwriter. Seeing her desperation to provide for her twins, Frank agrees to try the arrangement, despite her past betrayal. Soon, the kids&’ adorable charm and their quick bond with his service dog, Dozer, have Frank&’s heart thawing fast. But April&’s hiding a secret from him. Will the truth end their partnership…or turn Valentine&’s Day into forever?&“Lee Tobin McClain&’s books make my heart sing.&” —Debbie Macomber, New York Times bestselling authorFrom Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 CompanionsBook 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra JohnsonBook 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClainBook 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahanBook 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClainBook 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy ObenhausBook 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna MindelBook 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill WeatherholtBook 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb KastnerBook 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill WeatherholtBook 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill KemererBook 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClainBook 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi MainBook 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa CarterBook 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClainBook 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill WeatherholtBook 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. GougeBook 29: The Veteran's Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClainBook 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie PleiterBook 31: An Unexpected Companion by Mindy ObenhausBook 32: Earning the Veteran's Trust by Lisa JordanBook 33: Holding Onto Secrets by Lee Tobin McClainBook 34: His New Companion by Jill Kemerer
The Veteran's Vow: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions #3)
by Jill LynnCould his biggest fear be what he needs to heal? After a traumatic brain injury, military vet Behr Delgado refuses the one thing that could help him—a service dog. But Ellery Watson is sure the perfect pup will change Behr&’s life and offers to work with him one-on-one. As Behr sets about overcoming his fears, Ellery&’s surprised to find herself opening up about her troubled nephew. Will family obligations force them to deny what&’s in their hearts?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton
Veterinarian (Careers With Character)
by John RiddleFind out what it takes to be a veterinarian with character... Veterinarians need many skills, including: *The ability to analyze problems; *Knowledge of new developments and techniques in veterinarian medicine; *The confidence to handle animals who are sick or injured; and *Communication skills for speaking with animal owners and other professionals. Veterinarians don't only work with animals; they also work with people. That's why these professionals need the core qualities of good character-- Integrity... Compassion... Courage... Responsibility... A sense of fairness... Self-discipline... And citizenship. A career in veterinary medicine can be both rewarding and exciting. Veterinarian will tell you more.
Veterinarians (Jobs People Do)
by Mary MeinkingVeterinarians care for all kinds of animals. Readers will find out the tools vets use, the different types of veterinarians, and how people get this caring and exciting job.
Veterinarian's Guide to Maximizing Biopsy Results
by F. Yvonne SchulmanVeterinarian's Guide to Maximizing Biopsy Results helps veterinary practitioners in obtaining high-quality biopsy samples, maximizing the results and minimizing the cost. Details the biopsy process step by step Includes a submission checklist to assure thoroughness Helps clinicians avoid errors when collecting biopsy samples Ensures high-quality samples for improved results and reduced costs Provides practical, clinically oriented information