Fred Boggitt and the Great Garden Centre Plot

Fred Boggitt and the Great Garden Centre Plot
Author: Jenny Tuxford
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2012-05-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1467897043

The evil Cyril Snotter wants to destroy your Garden Centre. Your only offer of help comes from some talking animals a mouse, and elephant and a giraffe and thousands of greedy minibeasts. So what do you do? Well, if your name is Fred or Stalky Boggitt you grab the chance with both hands, but keep your fingers well and truly crossed.

Because Sometimes You Just Gotta Draw a Cover with Your Left Hand

Because Sometimes You Just Gotta Draw a Cover with Your Left Hand
Author: Stephan Pastis
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2012-04-10
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1449410235

Covering subjects ranging from modern technology and current events to human nature and drinking beer in the fourth grade, a treasury of "Pearls Before Swine" daily and Sunday strips.

Finding Perfect

Finding Perfect
Author: Elly Swartz
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2016-10-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374303126

A classic-feeling middle-grade novel with a modern twist about a girl dealing with friendship, family, and OCD.

Pearls Freaks the #*%# Out

Pearls Freaks the #*%# Out
Author: Stephan Pastis
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2012-10-16
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1449423027

A collection of "Pearls Before Swine" daily and Sunday strips follows the Rat, Zebra, Pig, and the rest of the gang as they offer their opinions on topics ranging from modern technology to the nature of humans and crocodiles.

Life Without You

Life Without You
Author: S.P. West
Publisher: Paper Gold Publishing
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2017-11-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Once upon a time in a land not so far away, a man and a woman fell in love. They were very happy. Until one day they weren’t – their happily ever after disappeared. This is their story.

Battle Bunny

Battle Bunny
Author: Jon Scieszka
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442446730

Alex, whose birthday it is, hijacks a story about Birthday Bunny on his special day and turns it into a battle between a supervillain and his enemies in the forest--who, in the original story, are simply planning a surprise party.

"The Ant and the Elephant" "A Story of Courage and Friendship in the Jungle"

Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
Total Pages: 10
Release: 2023-04-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1998810216

"The Ant and the Elephant" "A Story of Courage and Friendship in the Jungle." The outline of this story: The tale of Andy the ant and Elly the elephant is a beautiful example of how to persevere in the face of adversity, demonstrate courage, and form lasting friendships. A modest anthill was home for Andy and his family, where they shared the space with other ants. He always got up very early, went out to find something to eat, and then worked nonstop throughout the entire day. When he was foraging for food one day, he came across a large elephant with the name Elly. Elly was taking a stroll through the woods, taking in the scenery and appreciating the fresh air. Andy was awestruck by how enormous the elephant was and puzzled over how it managed to make a living in the wild despite its massive size. Elly instilled in Andy the importance of having courage, fighting for what you believe in, and being kind as their friendship developed. They had to collaborate to find solutions to the many challenges they faced in the wilderness, such as rescuing animals that were in danger and preventing people from cutting down trees. Andy and Elly demonstrated that they could triumph against even the most formidable foes by cooperating with one another and making full use of all their abilities. In the wild, they transformed into heroes who encouraged others to fight together for what they believed in and stand up for what they believed to defend their homes and their lives. The selfless and courageous actions that they took were taken note of. When the other animals in the jungle learned what they had done, they congratulated them for their bravery and their determination. Andy and Elly's exploits in the jungle had become legendary. They were revered and admired by every other animal in the forest. The narrative imparts valuable life lessons, like how crucial it is to put in hard work, to have courage, and to be compassionate. It demonstrates how effective it is to collaborate with others to achieve a goal, as well as how vital it is to speak up for what one believes in. Andy and Elly passed away at the same time, but both remained steadfast in their commitment to preserve the forest and inspire others to do the same. They were aware that there was still a great deal of work ahead of them, but they were also aware that if they worked together, they could accomplish anything. Readers of any age will find inspiration in the timelessness of Andy and Elly's story, which is a tale of friendship, bravery, and unwavering persistence. This is how the story began: Andy was an ant who used to reside in a very large forest. Once upon a time. Andy was a hard-working ant who had a lot of determination. Andy, a hard-working ant, and his family and other ants all shared a modest anthill as their home. The anthill was situated on the border of the forest and was encompassed on all sides by dense vegetation and leaves. There was a steady flow of new ants entering and exiting the anthill throughout the day. Andy's family was a close-knit group that looked out for each other in order to stay alive while they were out in the wilderness. They would emerge from the anthill in the wee hours of the morning to search for food. Within the ant colony, each individual ant served a specific purpose. While some ants went in search of food, others brought what they found back to the anthill. The queen ant, who served as the colony's leader, would always remain in the anthill to produce offspring. After they emerged from their eggs, the caterpillars fed on the food that was brought to them by the worker ants until they were mature enough to transform into adults. Andy cared deeply for his family and the people in his community, and he exerted a lot of effort to ensure that they would all be safe. Every day, even though doing so required him to leave the anthill, he went in search of food. He was never one to whine about the burdens of carrying heavy goods on his back. He was aware of the significance of the strenuous effort he was making for the survival of his group. Andy's fervor and doggedness impressed the other ants, who admired him for it. They were aware that he played an essential role in the community and appreciated the work that he accomplished. Despite the challenges they faced, the colony of ants living in the anthill was joyful and robust. They were able to overcome any challenges by relying on one another and cooperating with one another. Andy was aware that he was only a minor contributor to a much larger group, but he also understood the significance of his role. He took great pride in the fact that he was an ant and that he lived in a colony that was so nearby.

The Football Girl

The Football Girl
Author: Thatcher Heldring
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2017-04-04
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0375987142

For every athlete or sports fanatic who knows she's just as good as the guys. This is for fans of The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen, Grace, Gold, and Glory by Gabrielle Douglass and Breakaway: Beyond the Goal by Alex Morgan. The summer before Caleb and Tessa enter high school, friendship has blossomed into a relationship . . . and their playful sports days are coming to an end. Caleb is getting ready to try out for the football team, and Tessa is training for cross-country. But all their structured plans derail in the final flag game when they lose. Tessa doesn’t want to end her career as a loser. She really enjoys playing, and if she’s being honest, she likes it even more than running cross-country. So what if she decided to play football instead? What would happen between her and Caleb? Or between her two best friends, who are counting on her to try out for cross-country with them? And will her parents be upset that she’s decided to take her hobby to the next level? This summer Caleb and Tessa figure out just what it means to be a boyfriend, girlfriend, teammate, best friend, and someone worth cheering for. “A great next choice for readers who have enjoyed Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s Dairy Queen and Miranda Kenneally’s Catching Jordan.”—SLJ “Fast-paced football action, realistic family drama, and sweet romance…[will have] readers looking for girl-powered sports stories…find[ing] plenty to like.”—Booklist “Tessa's ferocious competitiveness is appealing.”—Kirkus Reviews “[The Football Girl] serve[s] to illuminate the appropriately complicated emotions both of a young romance and of pursuing a dream. Heldring writes with insight and restraint.”—The Horn Book

The Elephant with Small Ears

The Elephant with Small Ears
Author: Cindy R. Lee
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2016-06-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781534650022

Elly's ears won't grow because she is so scared! Little elephants with small ears can get into all kinds of trouble when they can't hear their parents instructions. Find out how Elly's parents learn to help her feel safe so her ears can grow. The Elephant with Small Ears teaches the concept of "listening and minding" to your child while reminding parents about the importance of connecting with children to help them feel safe. Reading The Elephant with Small Ears with your child will help you and your child understand the importance of how traditional parenting techniques are not effective with children from hard places. This story is one of eight children's books written by Cindy R. Lee and is designed to teach concepts developed by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross at the Institute of Child Development. Proceeds are being donated to HALO Project and the Institute of Child Development.