Ollie and Helen Find a New Home

Ollie and Helen Find a New Home
Author: Brooke Mason
Publisher: Tate Publishing
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2009
Genre:
ISBN: 160696593X

'Hello! My name is Ollie, and I'm a pygmy sheep.' It's moving day, and Ollie, a lovable pygmy sheep, and Helen, a happy dairy goat, are on their way to their new farm home in New Hampshire! When they arrive, it doesn't take the two long to make themselves right at home. Come along to the farm and meet new friends of all different breeds, shapes, and sizes! Hang out with the hens and roosters, or play a little while with the fun-loving pups on the farm. You can roam and play for a while and learn what Ollie and Helen's favorite foods are. Full of colorful illustrations and excitement on every page, Ollie and Helen Find a New Home, by Brooke Mason, will capture the hearts of children and parents alike!

Small Spaces

Small Spaces
Author: Katherine Arden
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2019-07-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525515046

New York Times bestselling adult author of The Bear and the Nightingale makes her middle grade debut with a creepy, spellbinding ghost story destined to become a classic. Now in paperback. After suffering a tragic loss, eleven-year-old Ollie who only finds solace in books discovers a chilling ghost story about a girl named Beth, the two brothers who loved her, and a peculiar deal made with "the smiling man"—a sinister specter who grants your most tightly held wish, but only for the ultimate price. Captivated by the tale, Ollie begins to wonder if the smiling man might be real when she stumbles upon the graves of the very people she's been reading about on a school trip to a nearby farm. Then, later, when her school bus breaks down on the ride home, the strange bus driver tells Ollie and her classmates: "Best get moving. At nightfall they'll come for the rest of you." Nightfall is, indeed, fast descending when Ollie's previously broken digital wristwatch begins a startling countdown and delivers a terrifying message: RUN. Only Ollie and two of her classmates heed these warnings. As the trio head out into the woods—bordered by a field of scarecrows that seem to be watching them—the bus driver has just one final piece of advice for Ollie and her friends: "Avoid large places. Keep to small." And with that, a deliciously creepy and hair-raising adventure begins.

Crossing Stones

Crossing Stones
Author: Helen Frost
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1466896353

Maybe you won't rock a cradle, Muriel. Some women seem to prefer to rock the boat. Eighteen-year-old Muriel Jorgensen lives on one side of Crabapple Creek. Her family's closest friends, the Normans, live on the other. For as long as Muriel can remember, the families' lives have been intertwined, connected by the crossing stones that span the water. But now that Frank Norman—who Muriel is just beginning to think might be more than a friend—has enlisted to fight in World War I and her brother, Ollie, has lied about his age to join him, the future is uncertain. As Muriel tends to things at home with the help of Frank's sister, Emma, she becomes more and more fascinated by the women's suffrage movement, but she is surrounded by people who advise her to keep her opinions to herself. How can she find a way to care for those she loves while still remaining true to who she is? Written in beautifully structured verse, Crossing Stones captures nine months in the lives of two resilient families struggling to stay together and cross carefully, stone by stone, into a changing world.

Here We Are

Here We Are
Author: Oliver Jeffers
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-11-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698408470

#1 New York Times bestseller A TIME Magazine Best Book of the Year A NPR Best Book of 2017 A Boston Globe Best Book of 2017 "Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers's candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that 'You're never alone on Earth' and that we're all in this together."--Publisher's Weekly (starred review) "A true work of art."--BuzzFeed Oliver Jeffers, arguably the most influential creator of picture books today, offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers' user's guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents. Be it a complex view of our planet's terrain (bumpy, sharp, wet), a deep look at our place in space (it’s big), or a guide to all of humanity (don’t be fooled, we are all people), Oliver's signature wit and humor combine with a value system of kindness and tolerance to create a must-have book for parents. Praise for Here We Are: -"A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves"--School Library Journal -"From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth, Here We Are carries a simple message: Be kind." --NPR -"[An] enchanting gem of a children's book"--NBC's Today Show -"A must-have book for parents."--Gambit -"A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth."--Booklist -"...a beautifully illustrated guide to living on Earth and being a good person."--Brightly -[Here We Are] is a tour through the land, the sea, the sky, our bodies; dioramas of our wild diversity....[Jeffers] is the master of capturing the joy in our differences."--New York Times Book Review

A Forever Home for Luna

A Forever Home for Luna
Author: Linda Chapman
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2020-11-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1788009460

Grace and Jack have a plan - to find purrfect homes for purrfect pets! Nine-year-old twins Grace and Jack run the Forever Homes rehoming service. Whether it's a cheeky puppy or a shy kitten, they're determined to pair every animal with their perfect person - and have lots of adventures along the way! Luna is a beautiful kitten who loves cuddles but runs away from loud noises. Can the twins find her perfect owner before she runs into trouble? Fans of Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly Webb will love Forever Homes! Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, Forever Homes is the ideal series for animal-mad readers aged 5+. Have you read the other Forever Homes stories? A Forever Home for Tilly A Forever Home for Pip And look out for: A Forever Home for Fluffy A Forever Home for Bella A Forever Home for Tiger

Answer Me This

Answer Me This
Author: Helen Zaltzman
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2010-11-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0571260586

Answer Me This! (http://answermethispodcast.com/) is a weekly interactive comedy podcast, presented by Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann. In each show Helen and Olly answer listener-submitted questions, as diverse and fantastical as "Why does golf bring out the worst in people?", "Who invented the scotch egg?" and "Why do all girls hate me?" In the Answer Me This! Question Compendium, Helen and Olly bring their trademark irreverence to the page for the first time in an inventive and witty spin on the classic Q&A format. Since its debut in January 2007, Answer Me This! has been chosen as an iTunes Podcast of the Year in 2008, and in 2009 became the first independently produced podcast to be nominated for a Sony Radio Academy Award. With listeners all over the world, and more than 1.5 million downloads per year, the show is now one of the most popular comedy podcasts in Britain.

The Son Who Never Left Home

The Son Who Never Left Home
Author: Warren J. Hahn
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2014-02-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1491723858

Warren Hahn inherited his familys German work ethic. He knows the meaning of grueling farm labor, the sweat and toil that come from tilling the land, and the endless hours of work that life on an old homestead demands. Hes seen many changes in his life, but at the root of everything are the precious seeds of family and history. In this autobiographical work, Warren honors his family and the many hardships they endured to start a new life in America in the mid-1800s. His family grew from hardy and hardworking German people who risked everything to create a better future for their children. Warren grew up on tales of the difficult and dangerous ocean crossings, love, adventure, ambition, death, disaster, hardship, and hope; he knew that these stories needed to be preserved and celebrated. His ancestors settled in the harsh frontier lands of Texas and scrambled to create a future in a hostile, unforgiving environment and time. Now younger generations can come to know the price these strong-willed settlers paid for their family. Offering more than just a family history, he shares the story of his own life in modern-day Gillespie County, Texas. Every person has a story worth telling. In honor of his familys rich history, Warren has gathered many lifetimes of those stories to inspire future generations.

Finding a Forever Home

Finding a Forever Home
Author: Heather Bishop
Publisher: Quercus
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2022-02-17
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1529418984

'The TV series of the decade stars a bunch of rescue dogs' Caitlin Moran 'Channel 4 series The Dog House has captured hearts across the nation. Now, a touching book Finding a Forever Home goes behind the scenes to meet incredible rescuers and their equally incredible four-legged friends' Daily Express 'It "mutt" be love! Adopting a rescue pup is life-changing, as a book about hit show The Dog House proves' The People Sometimes it's love at first sight. Sometimes it takes a while. But the staff at Woodgreen are always there to look after their canine guests until they find the right permanent home. From big to small and pedigree to the scruffiest pooch, no effort is spared to find each and every one a new family who will give them the love they deserve. Rehoming a dog is a big commitment, but also a privilege and a huge joy when the right match is made. Finding a Forever Home introduces Rocky, a gentle giant of a Newfoundland who helped a young boy recover his appetite for food and for life; feisty wee Westie Norman who made a bereaved mother and her autistic son a complete family again, and Pebbles who helped former Paralympian David - on a downward spiral after appendicitis forced him to pull out of the 2012 London Games - and enabled him to calm down, lighten up and to finally find joy in life with his new canine friend. These are just some of the heart-warming and inspiring stories of once-lost dogs, their new families and their journeys beyond The Dog House. Praise for The Dog House series 2: 'This was a charming series when it first appeared a couple of years ago, and it has only grown more lovely' Guardian 'An hour spent watching families meet their new pets cannot fail to lift the mood.' Daily Mail 'The most heartwarming show on TV' Daily Telegraph

All He Knew

All He Knew
Author: Helen Frost
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2020-08-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374313008

A 2021 Scott O'Dell Award Winner A Society of Midland Authors Winner in Children's Fiction A Bank Street Best Book of the Year 2021 A novel in verse about a young deaf boy during World War II, the sister who loves him, and the conscientious objector who helps him. Inspired by true events. Henry has been deaf from an early age—he is intelligent and aware of langauge, but by age six, he has decided it's not safe to speak to strangers. When the time comes for him to start school, he is labeled "unteachable." Because his family has very little money, his parents and older sister, Molly, feel powerless to help him. Henry is sent to Riverview, a bleak institution where he is misunderstood, underestimated, and harshly treated. Victor, a conscientious objector to World War II, is part of a Civilian Public Service program offered as an alternative to the draft. In 1942, he arrives at Riverview to serve as an attendant and quickly sees that Henry is far from unteachable—he is brave, clever, and sometimes mischievous. In Victor's care, Henry begins to see how things can change for the better. Heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful, Helen Frost's All He Knew is inspired by true events and provides sharp insight into a little-known element of history.