Synopsis: Skitty is a very special dog - she's magnetic. But instead of attracting metal, she attracts food. All kinds of food, even peas! Ages 3+ Skitty is a very special dog - she's magnetic. But instead of attracting metal, she attracts food. All kinds of food, even peas! ∗Shortlisted, Young Adults Best Book Awards (YABBA) (VIC), 1994 and 1995 Ages 3+

Synopsis: A wonderful, mysterious object brings joy to each of the animals that sees it.Raccoon has found something wonderful. It is so fabulous that she hurries to show it to Beaver, Porcupine, and Otter. They all agree—it’s the most dashing, lovely, good-looking, amazing thingamajig they’ve ever seen! And it means something special to each of them. But what could it be? The magical secret at the end of this rollicking woodland story will delight…

Synopsis: Think of all the rocks there are: skipping rocks, splashing rocks, climbing rocks, and wishing rocks. Children can’t help collecting them. With joyful, poetic text and luminous photographs, If You Find a Rock celebrates rocks everywhere—as well as the mysterious and wonderful places they are found.

Synopsis: Winner of Learning magazine's Teacher's Choice Award From a small town in Pennsylvania came a little girl who saw the magic in spring fog and heard the ocean's song in her heart. This was the girl who one day would become the groundbreaking author of Silent Spring. In this engaging biography, now updated, young readers will experience the enchantment of nature as seen through the eyes of the budding naturalist, while learning about her childhood…

Synopsis: Discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?

Synopsis: Spark your students' interest in electricity. Taking Charge is designed to help teachers bring the intimidating subject of electricity to students in the middle grades. These teacher-tested, hands-on activities use readily available materials and make students' first exposure to electricity a fun one. Students explore static electricity in the first module before seeing that static electricity can move as current electricity, which is…

Synopsis: This book brings the world and words of John Muir to readers. This book is part of an illustrated series of books by Thomas Locker introducing the young and old to great Americans who loved and wrote about the land.

Synopsis: This counting book uses colourful illustrated animals to help encourage children to count their favourite things.

Synopsis: Two mouse brothers, Louie and Dan, leave their overcrowded house in search of a home of their own. Disaster is averted when Louie persuades a black cat not to eat Dan, convincing the feline that a "porcupine" is a terrible meal. The plot is slight and uncomplicated, but Begin's pictures make up for the shortcomings. A snug miniature world is created as much by an illusionist as by a skillful artist. The disparity in size between cat and mouse…

Synopsis: The perfect introduction to dogs and puppies, this photographic guide explores over 50 popular breeds from all around the world. From the gorgeous and fluffy toy breed, the shih tzu, to the highly intelligent and hard working German shepherd, you're sure to find your favourite breed in this essential guide.

Synopsis: After the Snow Queen abducts her friend Kai, Gerda sets out on a perilous and magical journey to find him.

Synopsis: Everyone's favorite aardvark, Arthur, is back in this exciting reissue of a favorite friendship story.Arthur is carefully working on his science fair project -- a model of the human heart -- when an overexcited Pal runs through and ruins it! Will Arthur's friends be able to help -- and in time for the fair?

Synopsis: Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes and can be found in almost any setting, but there is only one "best" Christmas tree.

Synopsis: "Lucy has a big secret ... Santa's left her a little reindeer in the garden shed! But Starlight is poorly, and Santa won't be able to deliver any presents if he's not well in time. Can Lucy make Starlight better and save Christmas?"--Goodreads

Synopsis: "Dot, her best pal Beans, and top dog McClusky are back on the case in a brand-new story. When Dot starts hearing strange noises at night shes convinced there must be something spooky afoot. But before they can prove theres a ghost on the loose, Dot and Beans have to follow Ace Detective Fred Fantastics golden rule: get proof. Easier said than done when the suspect appears to be invisible! It's time to follow that hunch!"--Provided by publisher

Synopsis: "Even though Bella has to hide from the neighbors and learn boring games like No Barks and Go Home, she loves her boy Lucas. Then one day Bella is picked up by Animal Control and Lucas is forced to send her to a foster home far away. Bella waits and waits for Lucas to come and get her, but days go by and he does not come. Finally Bella realizes what she needs to do--she needs to Go Home to Lucas--and even four hundred miles of dangerous Colorado…

Synopsis: When Little Critter wakes up on his birthday, he finds a series of notes leading him on a treasure hunt around the house, with a wonderful surprise at the end. Includes activities

Synopsis: What is a llama? What do llamas look like? Let's find out! Learn about llamas in this simple information book that helps build reading confidence.

Synopsis: Fourteen humorous poems about the pleasures and pains of a rainy Saturday.

Synopsis: Is tomorrow the day? Yes it is, my dear. The first day of school Will finally be here. It’s Annie Claire’s first day of school, and she doesn’t know what to expect: What if she snores during nap time? What if the other kids count and color better than she can? What if no one plays with her? Perfect for every child who is about to start school and needs some reassurance about the changes to come, the cheerful text and soothing illustrations…