In this delightful children's book, Mary got a cat called Oliver for her ninth birthday. Mary always dreamed of having her own little pet; finally, her Mom bought her a sweet pussycat Mary was so excited At last she had a cat to call her own Mary enjoyed playing with Oliver. She especially liked to take Oliver for long walks at the park. One beautiful sunny afternoon while Mary and her mom were out strolling at the park with Oliver his leash got loose and he wandered away. Oliver had some pleasant and frightful encounters on his lonesome excursions while trying to find his way back home to Mary. Mary and her Mom prayed and hoped for Oliver's safe return. Their prayers were answered when Oliver returned home safely Maisie A. Smikle grew up in Jamaica and now resides in Florida with her family, which includes two birds, Buttercup and Bubbles and ironically, a cat called Oliver She studied at the University of Technology, formerly known as the College of Arts, Science and Technology in Jamaica, where she obtained a bachelor degree with honors in business administration. The author completed graduate studies in business management at Keller Graduate School in the United States. Maisie has previously worked as an accounting supervisor and manager at Jamaica Public Service Company and as an auditor at Florida Department of Revenue. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling and reading. Her favorite book is the Bible. The author has written three other books titled Sarah and The Enchanted Animals, Acruesha Village and a novel, Under The Rainbow. Publisher's website: http: //sbprabooks.com/MaisieASmikle

Worms ... they're yucky, aren't they? Not according to this enjoyable new book which reveals just how amazing the wriggly creatures really are! Worms - fun, fascinating and wriggly worms! The humble earthworm plays a significant role in the environment, as all farmers and gardeners know: it aerates the soil, composts dead matter into rich humus in which seeds can germinate and plants can grow. Children love them too - especially for their wriggliness!

A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about looking after our AMAZING planet! If I were the world, I'd want flowers and bees. A chorus of birds singing high in the trees. If I were the world, I'd want sparkling seas. If I were the world . . . would YOU look after ME? Today is the day to listen to our world! This beautiful and uplifting book will inspire us all to join hands and help our amazing planet. With an irresistible rhyming text by bestselling author Mark Sperring and stunning illustrations by rising star Natelle Quek, it's the perfect book to inspire children to ask questions and take action.

The Secret Life of Oceans is a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts, which imparts a love of Oceans and nature on the next generation, inspiring them to look after the world around them. Did you know that blue whales are the largest creatures on earth ? And that corals are actually tiny creatures? Let Tia the green turtle guide you through this beautiful first guide to oceanlife around the globe. Learn about ocean homes and who lives where, big creatures (whales and whale sharks), little creatures (baby animals to zooplankton), incredible journeys, sea weather, and how to help save our oceans. Read magical folklore sea stories from around the planet, too. Tia has learnt much on her travels and she will be a great guide for young readers, perhaps inspiring them to develop a lifelong love of life under the ocean. Following on from The Secret of Trees, The Secret Life of Bees, and The Secret Life of Birds, Oceans is the next book in the series. Sumptuous and detailed illustrations have pride of place in this magical book that mixes natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book to be pored over time and again.