'Chick-The Beginning' is the first book in the ZC Horses Series. This series of children's books has colorful, easy-reading material for any level of reader. These true stories center around the author's experiences growing up on a ranch and raising and training her horses. Their goal is to allow the reader to experience ranch life in western America. These non-fiction books are enjoyed by readers from two to eighty-two. Along with being high interest/low vocab, they are ESL books. The first three books, 'Chick-The Beginning', 'Chick-The Saddle Horse', and 'Chick-The Mom' center around the matriarch in this line of horses. The rest of the titles in this series (13 so far) go into Chick's offspring and friends. The book 'Chick-The Beginning' centers around ranch life and finding Chick. Chick is a beautiful horse that forms a very close bond with the author and any that read these books. The first chapter of the book talks about life on a ranch. These books have had many very positive reviews from the top reviewers (students, teachers, librarians, adults, and elderly). The author-written AR tests are free. Rennaissance has tested the books for their reading level, 3.5 - 4.2. 'Chick-The Beginning' was tested at 3.6. Young chilldren love having these stories read to them. Junior High and High School students love them, too. These books have twelve to thirty beautiful, western line drawings. All of the books in the series are very popular with both boys and girls and men and women. For more info about author visits and books, call: (208) 756-7947 or '[email protected]'. www.zchorses.com

'Luke-The First' is the fourth book in the ZC Horses Series. This series of children's books has colorful, easy-reading material for any level of reader. These true stories center around the author's experiences growing up on a ranch and raising and training her horses. Their goal is to allow the reader to experience ranch life in western America. These non-fiction books are enjoyed by readers from two to eighty-two. Along with being high interest/low vocab, they are ESL books. The first three books, 'Chick-The Beginning', 'Chick-The Saddle Horse', and 'Chick-The Mom' center around the matriarch in this line of horses. The rest of the titles in this series (13 so far) go into Chick's offspring and friends. The book 'Luke-The First' centers around Chick's first baby, Luke. Luke is a beautiful, wise horse that has many interesting stories to tell. The first chapter of the book talks about ranch life and branding cattle. These books have had many very positive reviews from the top reviewers (students, teachers, librarians, adults, and elderly). The author-written AR tests are free. Rennaissance has tested the books for their reading level, 3.5 - 4.2. 'Luke-The First' was tested at 3.7. Young chilldren love having these stories read to them. Junior High and High School students love them, too. These books have twelve to thirty beautiful, western line drawings. All of the books in the series are very popular with both boys and girls and men and women. For more info about author visits and books, call: (208) 756-7947 or '[email protected]'. www.zchorses.com

In the first horse book ever to be completely written and illustrated for kids by a kid, Kiki Osbourne connects with her reader. According to mentor Dr. Kathy Kelly, ..".as this book shows, Kiki was not content to educate herself. Through her articles, she reached out to others, wanting to share what knowledge she gained, so that everyone would enjoy the horses like she did." Enthusiastic young riders around the country can read a comprehensive, hands-on account of what it's like to grow up in a world full of horses. This book is spilling over with first hand accounts of topics ranging from Pony Club, to competitions and ribbons, grooming, and friends (two and four legged), caring for your tack, and winter rides in the woods. In short, this is a horse book for kids, which was written and illustrated by a kid...a young Kiki Osbourne (age 12 - 16) that you'll love no matter what your age. Today, Kiki (a graduate "A") trains people and horses for a living, and is also a competitive eventer. She gathered up fifty-one of her favorite Equispecial columns, weaved them together into a book that she's entitled "The Kiki Chronicles: An Equispecial Journey."

'Chick-The Mom' is the third book in the ZC Horses Series. This series of children's books has colorful, easy-reading material for any level of reader. These true stories center around the author's experiences growing up on a ranch in Montana and raising and training her horses. Their goal is to allow the reader to experience ranch life in western America. These non-fiction books are enjoyed by readers from two to eighty-two. Along with being high interest/low vocab, they are ESL books. The first three books, 'Chick-The Beginning', 'Chick-The Saddle Horse', and 'Chick-The Mom' center around the matriarch in this line of horses. The book 'Chick- The Mom' centers around Chick having her babies. The rest of the titles (13 so far) go into her offspring and friends. These books have had many very positive reviews from the top reviewers (students, teachers, and librarians). The author-written AR tests are free. Rennaissance has tested the books for their reading level, 3.5 - 4.2. 'Chick-The Mom' was tested at 4.1. These books all have twelve to thirty beautiful, western line drawings. All of the books in the series are very popular with both boys and girls and men and women. For more info about author visits and books, call: (208) 756-7947 or '[email protected]'. www.zchorses.com

'Barbie-The Best' is the fifth book in the ZC Horses Series. This series of children's books has colorful, easy-reading material for any level of reader. These true stories center around the author's experiences growing up on a ranch and raising and training her horses. Their goal is to allow the reader to experience ranch life in western America. These non-fiction books are enjoyed by readers from two to eighty-two. Along with being high interest/low vocab, they are ESL books. The first three books, 'Chick-The Beginning', 'Chick-The Saddle Horse', and 'Chick-The Mom' center around the matriarch in this line of horses. The rest of the titles in this series (13 so far) go into Chick's offspring and friends. The book 'Barbie-The Best' centers around Chick's second baby, Barbie. Barbie is a wonderful horse that has many interesting stories to tell and became the author's best friend. The first chapter of the book talks about the author's great-grandfather leaving Ireland as a young boy and ending up as a rancher in Montana. These books have had many very positive reviews from the top reviewers (students, teachers, librarians, adults, and elderly). The author-written AR tests are free. Rennaissance has tested the books for their reading level, 3.5 - 4.2. 'Barbie-The Best' was tested at 4.2. Young chilldren love having these stories read to them. Junior High and High School students love them, too. These books have twelve to thirty beautiful, western line drawings. All of the books in the series are very popular with both boys and girls and men and women. For more info about author visits and books, call: (208) 756-7947 or '[email protected]'. www.zchorses.com

'Chick-The Saddle Horse' is the second book in the ZC Horses Series. This series of children's books has colorful, easy-reading material for any level of reader. These true stories center around the author's experiences growing up on a ranch and raising and training her horses. Their goal is to allow the reader to experience ranch life in western America. These non-fiction books are enjoyed by readers from two to eighty-two. Along with being high interest/low vocab, they are ESL books. The first three books, 'Chick-The Beginning', 'Chick-The Saddle Horse', and 'Chick-The Mom' center around the matriarch in this line of horses. The rest of the titles in this series (13 so far) go into Chick's offspring and friends. The book 'Chick-The Saddle Horse' centers around Chick being trained to ride and becoming a working ranch horse. The first chapter of the book talks about the author being a child on a ranch and growing up on one. 'Chick-The Saddle Horse', along with all the other books in this series will help the reader experience ranch life in the west. These books have had many very positive reviews from the top reviewers (students, teachers, librarians, adults, and elderly). The author-written AR tests are free. Rennaissance has tested the books for their reading level, 3.5 - 4.2. 'Chick-The Saddle Horse' was tested at 4.2. Young chilldren love having these stories read to them. Junior High and High School students love them, too. These books have twelve to thirty beautiful, western line drawings. All of the books in the series are very popular with both boys and girls and men and women. For more info about author visits and books, call: (208) 756-7947 or '[email protected]'. www.zchorses.com

For very young children with short attention spans, the teacher or parent can read each story and point out the lessons to be learned. An audio CD of the author reading the enclosed stories and poems is available for this book.

Find out all there is to know about your favourite farm animals with these exciting craft projects! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make cows, pigs, sheep dogs, Highland cows and much more! You can even create displays for your classroom or at home. Each project uses materials that are easy to source, and you will be introduced to loads of craft techniques. The book also contains photos and facts about farm animals. Each project uses a range of everyday materials and clear step-by-step instructions to ensure a great result every time! Includes a wide range of craft techniques - from cutting out and tracing to papier-mache and painting.

'Can all animals talk?' Jack asked.

'Well, of course they can,' said Boadicea the Shetland Pony. 'We're not idiots, you know.'

Jack has to live with his drippy aunt Violet, his smelly uncle Ted, and his evil cousin Kelly. But one day he accidentally runs away, and much to his surprise finds himself on an adventure to free his mum from prison - with the help of rather a lot of talking animals!

Filled with excitement, fun and far too much horse poo, this is the hilarious new story from national treasure Ade Edmondson.

From the first day at a new school, Lisa and her bossy classmate, Angel, begin playing a series of mischievous tricks on each other, with the class guinea pigs as unwitting accomplices, until the teacher steps in.

Peppa is very excited for her first trip to the petting farm!

She can't wait to hold and stroke all the little animals, including chicks and guinea pigs. Which animal will she cuddle next?

Meet the farmer, Mrs Badger and learn all about a petting farm in this new Peppa Pig adventure, perfect for little animal fans.

Down in the farmyard, how do you count to ten? Find out with cute animal characters and clever peep-through pages

From all-time greats such as Larry Bird and Michael Jordan to current superstars like LeBron James, readers will enjoy learning all about their favorite hoopsters. Record-breaking stats, famous quotes, history-making shots, and more celebrate the best basketball stars since the game began in 1891.

Join Baby Dinosaur on a fun farmyard adventure as he discovers the true meaning of friendship. DK invites you on a fun-filled journey with the lovable Baby Dinosaur, a thrill-seeking explorer with a heart of gold, as he sets out on a happy adventure with all of his farm-yard friends. When a game of hide-and-seek goes wrong for Baby Dinosaur, he finds himself wondering if it's any fun being a dinosaur after all! With the love and support of his farm-yard friends, Baby Dinosaur learns how to accept his differences and be proud of all the things that make him so special. A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, Baby Dinosaur on the Farm features: -7 simple spreads within a chunky and easy-to-hold board book -Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life -Rhyming text and important vocabulary words to encourage early-learning -Heart-warming storylines with a strong underlying message Proving the perfect story book for early learners, Baby Dinosaur on the Farm gently encourages conversation about embracing differences, and teaches youngsters the importance of acceptance, kindness and friendship. Celebrate your child's curiosity, as this baby book focuses on teaching little ones all about diversity, celebrating our differences and lending a helping hand to friends in need. Perfect for parents and children to read together, whether as a bedtime story or a read-aloud with friends, Baby Dinosaur on the Farm is sure to delight.

Meet The Googlies by Jo Lodge! In Frog at the Farm, young children will learn their first farmyard words and noises! Bold, googly eyes and a sliding mechanism bring this adorable frog to life, while little children share the simple story and point at the bold pictures. An ideal book for babies, this title combines brilliant illustrations, a simple story and first words - a perfect introduction to farm animals for your little one! Read more in the series with Lemur Goes Vroom; Touch Your Nose, Koala and Tiger at the Beach.

Introduce your little one to Bob and Ginger, two adorable guinea pigs who love gardening! Bob and Ginger will show little ones how to grow fruit and vegetables in this sweet children's book. It's perfect for encouraging children aged 3-5 years to spend more time in the garden. Visit Bob and Ginger in their beautiful garden filled with vibrant red strawberries, glossy green spinach, pretty purple aubergines, and more! From clearing the garden of weeds and planting seeds to learning how to make compost and finally harvesting their crops, kids will love following their green-fingered gardening adventures! A rainbow of fruit and vegetables come to life through vibrant, distinctive illustrations. The sweet, simple text and exciting storyline ensure that young readers stay engaged. Packed with lots of opportunities for meaningful parent-child interaction, this delightful gardening book is perfect for growing little gardeners! Inside this engaging children's book, you'll find: - Humorous and engaging story - Adorable guinea pig characters with vivid personalities - Colourful illustrations bring the garden to life - Features practical information and fun facts about gardening Go on a Glorious Gardening Adventure It takes more than just seeds and water to create and care for your very own garden! Kids will discover the ups and downs of gardening with Bob and Ginger. From battling slimy slugs munching on their vegetables to pesky pigeons diving for their strawberries, this animal picture book teaches children about the natural world. This charming board book also features fun facts and tips about gardening, such as instructions on how to make compost, a calendar of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and how to protect strawberries from pigeons. It's the ultimate gift for kids who love gardening and to encourage a love of nature.

Peppa loves baking!

Miss Rabbit is holding a baking competition and Peppa wants to bake something special. With Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig to help, they make a sponge cake, then a carrot cake (Miss Rabbit likes carrots)... and a chocolate cake.

How will Peppa choose which cake to enter?

This title introduces readers to the first days, early changes, and growth of piglets. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on baby pigs.

Learn to count backwards and interact with fun silicone touches as you follow five tiny ducks as they go about their day. Just right for animal-loving toddlers. Follow five little ducks as they travel through town! This interactive novelty title includes a singsong text and five silicone touches that encourage readers to interact with each different duck. With an emphasis on counting and numbers, this novelty title is sure to be a hit with young readers. Scholastic Early Learners: The Most Trusted Name in Learning!

There are lots of animals hiding in the jungle! This delightful book has big flaps to lift and touchy-feely patches to stroke as you explore each part of the jungle and discover all the cute animals who are hiding behind the trees and in the bushes.

This title introduces readers to the people who work on farms. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.