Animal Friendships

The annual dog show is looming, a crucial event when it comes to fundraising and ensuring the volunteers can continue the brilliant work they do. But their trusted newspaper reporter, who always includes them in his weekly column, is retiring, only to be replaced with a city-slicker named Darryl. And Darryl, as Ginny soon learns, has no interest in articles he deems 'below him'. Not one to take no as an answer, Ginny becomes determined to get him to meet the dogs themselves. One look at their cute faces and they'll worm their way into his heart.

Twelve-year-old Epic McDade isn't ready for middle school. He'd rather help out at his family's dog-friendly bed-and-breakfast all summer or return to his alternative elementary school in the fall, where learning feels safe. But change comes in all shapes and fur colors. When Carmelito, California, is named America's number one dog-friendly town, all the top dogs and their owners pour into Epic's sleepy seaside neighborhood for a week of celebration.

Hannah Bird has just arrived in Thailand. Disoriented and out of her depth, she meets Deven, a fierce and gutsy Australian expat who sweeps her into thrilling adventures rescuing elephants. As they head deeper and deeper into the fraught world of elephant tourism, their lives become tangled in ways Hannah never imagined. But how far will they go to save a life? Hannah is about to make a critical decision from which there will be no turning back, with shattering consequences.

"Hannah und Lena überwinden ihre Ängste: Im Wald von Willow Springs wird ein Baumwipfelpfad eröffnet. Natürlich gehören Lena und ihre Freundinnen zu den ersten Besucher*innen. Doch dann merkt Lena, dass sie Höhenangst hat! Noch am selben Abend zieht ein Sturm auf, der große Verwüstung im Wald anrichtet. Bei einem Ausritt entdecken Hannah und Lena tief im Dickicht ein Häuschen, das vom Unwetter getroffen wurde. Hoffentlich ist niemand verletzt! Hannah muss all ihren Mut zusammennehmen, um mit ihrem Pony über einen umgefallenen Baum zu springen, der den Weg zum Haus versperrt.

Winnie-the-Pooh has been translated into over fifty languages. It is the timeless collection of short stories about an anthropomorphic teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo.

Cuando Bailey conoce a Ethan, un niño de ocho años, enseguida descubre cuál es la razón de su vida: jugar con ese niño, explorar la granja durante los veranos y dejar los platos de comida de Ethan completamente limpios (pero solo cuando su madre no lo está vigilando). Pero Bailey pronto aprenderá que la vida no siempre es tan sencilla, y que algunas veces suceden cosas malas; es cuando se dará cuenta de que lo más importante en proteger al chico que adora.

Potential toy poodle owners are often captivated by their undeniable charm, elegance, and intelligence. However, as with any breed, toy poodles come with their own unique set of challenges that prospective and current owners alike should be aware of. Are you ready to embark on the incredible journey of toy poodle companionship? Dive into this comprehensive guide and equip yourself with the tools to foster a bond of friendship and loyalty with the "toy" of your life.

Este es un libro sobre el amor, que en el fondo es una manera de preguntarse por el origen. En esta novela, declaración, carta, reflexión y ensayo nos persigue la mirada de Humilda, una pequeña perra West Highland White Terrier, que le transforma la vida al narrador desde cuando se conocen, doce años atrás.

Seit Peter den Fuchswelpen Pax vor dem sicheren Tod gerettet und ihn aufgezogen hat, sind die beiden unzertrennlich. Aber dann kommt der Krieg und reißt beide auseinander. Hunderte von Kilometern und tausend Gefahren müssen Peter und Pax überwinden, um einander wiederzufinden... Sara Pennypackers poetische Geschichte rührt von der ersten bis zur letzten Minute und ist ein Plädoyer für Herz und Menschlichkeit. Der Pianist Rainer Bielfeldt begleitet die Abenteuerreise mit bewegender Musik.

As lyrical as a sonata, Ayelet Waldman’s follow-up novel to Love and Other Impossible Pursuits explores the aftermath of a family tragedy. Set on the coast of Maine over the course of four summers, Red Hook Road tells the story of two families, the Tetherlys and the Copakens, and of the ways...

Keith Donohue has been praised for his vivid imagination and for evoking “the otherworldly with humor and the ordinary with wonder” (Audrey Niffenegger). His first novel, The Stolen Child, was a national bestseller, and his second novel, Angels of Destruction, was hailed as “a magical tale...

For the audience that made Commencement a New York Times bestseller comes a novel about women making their way in the world. Self-doubting Ruth is coddled by her immigrant mother, who uses food to soothe and control. Defiant Francesca believes her heavy frame shames her Park Avenue society...

Raised in a Pennsylvania Amish community, young mother Rachel Yoder has led a simple life within her close-knit family. Widowed three years ago, she has moved back in with her parents, attempting to raise her daughter, Katie, without further emotional upheaval. Meanwhile, four hours and a whole...

In this exhilarating conclusion to the critically acclaimed Luck Uglies series, the final battle between the Luck Uglies and the treacherous Fork-Tongue Charmers comes to Rye O’Chanter’s doorstep. Filled with adventure, humor, and a hint of magic, this middle grade fantasy series is an...

A boy’s chance encounter with a scruffy dog leads to an unforgettable friendship in this deeply moving story about life, loss, and the meaning of family Ben Coffin has never felt like he fits in. A former foster kid, he keeps his head down at school to avoid bullies and spends his...

Eleven-year-old Rigel Harman loves her life in off-the-grid Alaska. She hunts rabbits, takes correspondence classes through the mail, and plays dominoes with her family in their two-room cabin. She doesn't mind not having electricity or running water - instead, she's got tall trees, fresh streams, and endless sky.

Twelve-year-old Grace is desperate for a puppy. All she wants is someone to love - and to love her back. Someone who’ll make her new stepfather’s house feel like home. Christmas morning, Grace springs out of bed hopeful that her dreams are about to come true. But the present that awaits her isn’t soft and furry. It’s not a puppy at all - it’s a pig.

Eliza Jacobson has always been the black sheep of her mega-successful family, who runs the HealthNut Corporation. She’s not as pretty, talented, or business-savvy as her older sister, but she loves volunteering to work with the dogs at Pretty Paws, especially Athena, a Great Dane whose high-anxiety habits make her nearly unadoptable. After her last-chance opportunity to become a vet tech collapses, she takes a job at the call center of HealthNut’s competitor, Thetalife Supplements, where she meets the dashing, charming, sweep-you-off-your-feet CEO, Tony Costos.

Sabine Bohlmann liest selbst. Mit ihrem Hausboot fährt Millilu auf der Suche nach ihren Eltern die Flüsse entlang. Immer an Bord: Huhn Hennilotte und Ziege Vanille! Eines Tages trifft Millilu auf Stella und Luna. Die Mädchen sind verzweifelt: Lunas Eltern wollen nach Australien auswandern. Was können sie tun, um dennoch beste Freundinnen zu bleiben? Für Millilu ist klar: Stella und Luna müssen Seelenschwestern werden, denn so sind sie für immer verbunden. Doch bis dahin gilt es einige Prüfungen zu bestehen.

Auf der Bäreninsel gibt es keine Eisbären mehr. Zumindest erzählt Aprils Vater ihr das, als seine wissenschaftlichen Forschungen sie für sechs Monate zu diesem abgelegenen arktischen Außenposten führen. Doch in einer endlosen Sommernacht begegnet April einem Eisbären. Er ist fast verhungert, einsam und weit von zu Hause entfernt. Fest entschlossen, ihn zu retten, beginnt April die wichtigste Reise ihres Lebens... Diese bewegende Geschichte zeigt, dass niemand zu jung oder zu unbedeutend ist, etwas zu bewirken.