Twig and Turtle 6: No Hard Feelings

Twig and Turtle 6: No Hard Feelings
Author: Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1645950824

Twig learns that failing doesn't make you a failure—it just opens up possibilities in the sixth book in the beloved Twig and Turtle chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody. Sometimes “no” is just the beginning. Lately, Twig’s been having a tough time. Her best friend is too busy to hang out with her. And then she isn’t picked for a special dinner with her favorite pop star. It’s all so unfair! When Dad realizes Twig is feeling low, he tells her a way to take the sting out of rejection. You go out and look for ways to be turned down. The more you do it, the less it hurts. Soon, Twig and her whole family have turned hunting for nos into a fun game. But are some nos just too hard to face? With a focus on perseverance, community, self-discovery, and a little environmental stewardship, this charming story accompanied by warm and inviting black-and-white illustrations throughout, is perfect for developing young readers.

Twig and Turtle 1: Big Move to a Tiny House

Twig and Turtle 1: Big Move to a Tiny House
Author: Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2021-05-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1645950387

Family, friendship, new school challenges, and a rather large dog problem combine as sisters adjust to their new tiny house life in this charming chapter book series starter from award-winning author Jennifer Richard Jacobson. Perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody. In a tiny house, 3 shirts + 3 pants = 9 different outfits Eight- and six-year-old sisters Twig and Turtle are excited and curious about their new small town in Colorado. And for their cool, tiny house! Their family is united in living more simply, and not stressing out the Earth's resources. But the move comes with a major problem: How do you fit a Great Dane in a tiny house? A sweet chapter book series starter with humor and heart, Big Move to a Tiny House is sure to win over fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.

Twig and Turtle 6: No Hard Feelings

Twig and Turtle 6: No Hard Feelings
Author: Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1645950808

Twig learns that failing doesn't make you a failure—it just opens up possibilities in the sixth book in the beloved Twig and Turtle chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody. Sometimes “no” is just the beginning. Lately, Twig’s been having a tough time. Her best friend is too busy to hang out with her. And then she isn’t picked for a special dinner with her favorite pop star. It’s all so unfair! When Dad realizes Twig is feeling low, he tells her a way to take the sting out of rejection. You go out and look for ways to be turned down. The more you do it, the less it hurts. Soon, Twig and her whole family have turned hunting for nos into a fun game. But are some nos just too hard to face? With a focus on perseverance, community, self-discovery, and a little environmental stewardship, this charming story accompanied by warm and inviting black-and-white illustrations throughout, is perfect for developing young readers.

Twig and Turtle 4: Make New Friends, But Keep the Old

Twig and Turtle 4: Make New Friends, But Keep the Old
Author: Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2021-05-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1645950697

Friendship woes and a visit from Grandma push Twig to find her voice in the fourth book in the Twig and Turtle chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody. Speaking up can be super hard. Just when Twig thinks she's finally found a new best friend, Angela's former BFF, Effie, comes back to town. And to Twig, Effie is anything but friendly. With Effie hogging the spotlight and Angela's time, Twig has never felt so alone. And while Twig's little sister, Turtle, can be a lot of fun to hang out with, she doesn't replace a best friend. Then Grandma comes to visit, bringing with too much clutter and too many strong opinions for the tiny house, and it all becomes too much. Will Twig be able to find her voice without hurting anyone's feelings? The fourth book in the Twig and Turtle chapter book series, Make New Friends, But Keep the Old weaves themese of friendshipand finding your voice in a sweet package that fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody will find hard to resist.

Twig and Turtle 5: Time for Teamwork

Twig and Turtle 5: Time for Teamwork
Author: Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1645950778

A handy girl business quickly becomes a headache when Twig stretches herself too thin and has to ask her friends for help in the fifth book in the Twig and Turtle chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody. Inspired by helping out at Sudsy's, Twig sets up her own business doing odd jobs. Little sister Turtle, Angela, David, and all of Twig's other friends want to be a part of this new venture, too, but Twig is determined that she wants to do this all on her own. And she's really good at it! But success can be very tricky, and when Twig overpromises her services to too many people, she doesn't know where to turn. Her DYI is looking like it's destined for disaster. Thankfully, a sister and some good friends know the perfect fix for her big problem: some elbow grease and a little teamwork. In the fifth book in the Twig and Turtle chapter book series, themes of entrepreneurship, determination, and teamwork take center stage. Fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody will find this latest installment hard to resist.

Twig

Twig
Author: Aura Parker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534424695

Heidi the stick insect prepares for her first day of school in this “whimsical and warm” (Children’s Book Daily) picture book in the tradition of Where’s Waldo. Heidi is a stick insect, tall and long like the twig of a tree. It’s her first day at a busy bug school, where she hopes to learn and make new friends. But finding friends isn’t easy when no one can find you!

From Fearful to Fear Free

From Fearful to Fear Free
Author: Marty Becker
Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0757320791

"Since pets communicate nonverbally, this book will help you recognize if your pet is suffering from [fear, anxiety, and stress]. By knowing your dog's body language, vocalizations, and changes in normal habits, you can make an accurate diagnosis and take action to prevent triggers or treat the fallout if they do happen"--Amazon.com.

Red Wolf

Red Wolf
Author: Jennifer Dance
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2014-01-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1459708113

This novel tells the story of Red Wolf, a young First Nations boy forced to move into a residential school and assume a new identity. Paralleling his story is that of Crooked Ear, an orphaned wolf pup he has befriended. Both must learn to survive in the white man's world.

Small as an Elephant

Small as an Elephant
Author: Jennifer Jacobson
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763641553

Abandoned by his mother in an Acadia National Park campground, Jack tries to make his way back to Boston before anyone figures out what is going on, with only a small toy elephant for company.

Wild Horses

Wild Horses
Author: Dick Francis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2008-05-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1440639515

From acclaimed master of mystery Dick Francis comes a thrilling novel about the illusion of film and the reality of murder—a New York Times notable book. Thomas Lyon has finally been given the chance to direct a potential blockbuster, based on the true story of an unsolved crime that rocked the horseracing world twenty-six years ago. But a cryptic deathbed confession, an assault on an elderly woman, and a frightening threat lead Lyon to pick up the thread of this unfinished tale—and follow it through to its perilous end...