April has lived a good life and enjoyed being a mother in a most wonderful kennel surrounding for her first five years. The time has come for her to move to her forever home with a loving and caring human family. The uncertainty of her future brings fear to her heart that can only be rivaled by her fear of storms To her great surprise and delight, she is reunited with old friends and makes some new ones when she takes up a life of luxury with her new "Mum." Acclaimed by the "editorial board" of children at Tigerside Intergenerational Preschool, A New Spring for April is a delight to both children and adults

This book was written by a person deeply in love with pets. A long-time pet-owner and dedicated pet-lover, Barbara has compiled a comprehensive overview of pet-related information that includes choosing a pet, caring for that pet, and developing plans for the pet's future. The pages are filled with enlightening data such as a cost overview of owning a pet, an invaluable section on first aid, and an equally important chapter on toxins. With editorial help from an impressive group of experienced veterinary and human-pet animal bonding professionals, this book is a MUST for persons planning to add a pet to their life as well as a concise resource for those who already have a pet. The addition of forms meant to be copied and used by the reader are an invaluable resource