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Klara the Flying Cow
When Farmer Groot's horse needed new shoes, Klara, his black-and-white cow, didn't seem to think it very fair and grumbled that she never had anything new. But little did she know that Farmer Groot was planning a big birthday surprise for her, and he looked forward to inviting most of the village for a party in his meadow. Keeping secrets from Klara was never easy, but with a little help from Farmer Klein, his next-door neighbour, they came up with a clever plan to keep her well away from all the party preparations. On Klara's birthday, Farmer Groot could hardly wait to show her his surprise. In the meadow, a long party table stretched nearly all the way to the old windmill. Balloons fluttered in the wind, and the farmers were relieved and happy that everything had been finished on time. But they should have known that anything involving Klara would never go quite according to plan. Who could have ever imagined that Klara would end up doing something so unexpected and extraordinary that it would be talked about for a long time to come?
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Leonard Lion is Brave
This is the story of Leonard Lion, a little cub who is full of energy and very excited for the day ahead. He lives in Africa with his four friends Ethel Elephant, Betsy Buffalo, Lucy Leopard, and Ralphie Rhino. Together they are the Little Big Five. Every morning, soon after the sun rises, they meet at their favourite place, the watering hole. They play games and have fun before heading off into the savannah to explore.
Today the game is hide and seek, but before long they find themselves swept up in a dangerous adventure. Poachers and traps await them in the dark shadows. Will they survive? The young friends will have to look after each other if they are to get out alive. Leonard Lion will need to think of a plan to save them all. Will he remember his mother’s advice? Will he be especially brave? Join the Little Big Five in the first of their many adventures.
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Little Frog learns Faith
Little Frog needs to find his way home, but he is not sure which way to go and is very worried.
Through prayer God reveals a way, but does Little Frog have the faith to follow?
Read on to find out in this delightfully illustrated book for children.
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Little Mouse
Little Mouse lives in a little cottage at the bottom of an old oak tree in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. She has lots of friends including Old Owl, who lives at the top of the old oak tree, Scruffy Mouse, who has a workshop where he makes and mends things, and Mattie Mouse, who lives in London and works for the London Parks and Gardens Trust. The story of Little Mouse is all about the adventures she has with her two friends.
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Lorrie and I
“When Lorrie looked at me in a bath of blood, he quickly went to the laundry and took a big clean towel wet with hot water. He carefully wrapped me up. He then gently bathed me in it. I looked Lorrie in his eyes and felt comforted. Lorrie carried me to his office and placed a silky blanket over me to keep me warm. He put me in a paper box lined with a towel. I felt no pain! The journey to the vet took 15 minutes. Lorrie kept singing to me and touching my head and shoulder. It seemed a very long journey as he drove steadily along on the road.”
Coco the feline knew his final hour is coming; it didn’t end his longing for the comfort and touches of his master!
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Lucy Finds Her Forever Family
Meet Lucy!
She is an adorable Labrador puppy with a big heart, who has a knack for bringing people together and helping everyone to see the best in each other.
Follow Lucy as she is taken from her mother and watches her brother and sisters all chosen to be part of new families.
Will anyone want a tiny little chocolate brown Labrador puppy?
Will Lucy ever manage to find her own forever family?
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Lukie and Harry, His Pet Snake
For parents who have unique and diverse children. This book has been written for children who do not fit into the norms and love snakes and lizards. Children with special needs have many special gifts. As the mother of a special need child, I have learned many lessons. I have learned patience, tolerance and kindness in the face of adversity. There have been many uphill battles to receive services for my son. Despite all this, he continues to smile and he lights up my world. At one point, my son was nonverbal for three years. His method of communication was pointing or screaming. The first word he spoke was ‘teddy’ and I could not stop crying for three days. To all parents who have special needs kids, I wrote this book to bring hope to the parents and the kids. My son now is able to speak and I cherish every word that comes from him. Animals can get through to kids when human adults cannot. My son loves animals. His favourite are snakes, lizards and spiders. Though our battles during times of adversities can be very strong, we as parents are required to be warriors for our children so that one day they may have their voice in society. Every child deserves a right to make their contribution to society by their diversity, their brilliance, their uniqueness and by just being children.
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Margot and Milligan - Curious as Cats
When Margot first visits her grandparent’s farm, she and her dog Milligan aren’t that keen on venturing out to meet all the animals. Instead, they play together in the safety of the garden, watching the animals from behind the fence. However, this only makes the newcomers more interesting for the farm animals and they want to meet these strangers as soon as possible!
Still Margot and Milligan aren’t quite ready to get up close. When Pa finally coaxes Margot out onto the farm, she asks him a stream of questions. Eventually, she discovers that it’s not only cats who are inquisitive creatures…there’s a much bigger animal which is far more curious!
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Marmalade Joe
Children love adventures, especially ones that they can share with a friend. That friend can be another child or even an animal. Perhaps a dog, a cat or even an orangutan. But what are the chances of meeting an orangutan while you are out in the park with your mummy? Well you just never know, do you?
Here is a gentle, humorous little story of a young boy called James meeting a lost and lonely orangutan.
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Max, the Landmark in My Street
Max, the Golden Retriever, is no ordinary dog. From stealing cricket balls to eating Vegemite on toast, Max is always part of the action. Everyone wants a dog like Max.
Max, the Landmark in My Street is a warm uplifting story about a dog, his family, and the neighbourhood. Exploring such themes as love and loyalty, this picture book is the perfect introduction to what friendship with a dog can be like. Join the family as Max grows up and learn the value of owning a dog.£3.50 -
Medic the Cloud and Bobby the Blue-Eyed Bear
Mrs Cloudburst, the teacher in the Rainbow Arches Nursery School responsible for the education of little clouds, is very concerned that the Collywobbles has come to Featherwood Forest and the village of Ticklefield that are situated below the school in the sky.
She is concerned that people and animals might get sick. She makes sure that Medic the cloud instructs all who live in the forest and the village that they need to wear their masks, keep apart and wash their paws, claws and hands so that they can be safe from the Collywobbles.
In this story, Medic the cloud makes sure that Bobby the blue-eyed bear gets the cure he needs when he is sickened by the Collywobbles.
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Milk, Wool and Cheese
Snowflake the lamb had just been born and her little legs wobbled as she tried to get to her feet and cuddle up to her mum’s thick woollen coat. All around there were other lambs running and jumping in the lush green grass. Spring had arrived and all seemed well with the world.
Just across the fence other new lives were just beginning. Newborn calves were following their mums around, trying to catch up for another drink of milk. Finally, Bella reached her target and drank until her little tummy was full.
Looking on, chained up to a fence, was Tilly, a young goat whose entire life was to be devoted to keeping the grass cropped alongside a busy road. Tilly had been taken away from her herd when she was barely a year old. She had no company and only saw someone when she was moved further along the fence to eat more grass. She was very lonely and got very frightened when large vehicles sped past, leaving a rush of wind and dust behind them.
In a distant disused barn across the fields far away was a little donkey, all alone and hungry. She didn’t have a name and her hooves had grown very long from being trapped in a small space with no one to look after her. She had grown very thin as she only had a small supply of dirty hay to eat. She had been forgotten when all the other animals on the farm had been moved away.
This is the story of four unlikely friends who find themselves living the life of their dreams.
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