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Space Cop Zack, Protector of the Galaxy is a celebration of the power of imagination. Join Zack and his faithful robot sidekick GARG as he chases the terrible Dr. Dogbreath across the galaxy. Together they brave bad smells, squishy slime, giant ocean monsters, and motion sickness. Will Zack and GARG finally capture Dr. Dogbreath or will he escape their grasp? That will all depend on where your imagination takes you.
The Watch Cat tells the tale of an ordinary house cat that stops a robbery and becomes a neighborhood hero, forever changing the way the neighbors think of cats. Watchcat is a typical cat. He does what cats do best. And somehow, he manages to be a better watchcat than all the watchdogs in the neighborhood simply by being himself. This story is about appreciating the differences between dogs and cats and understanding that anybody can be a hero.
Chipper the clown sets out to travel the world in search of a new act to keep the crowds entertained. When he sees a unicycle, it seems like just the thing. He figures he can learn to ride it with no trouble at all, since he can already ride a bicycle. How hard could it be? Really hard. After only one day of trying, Chipper takes the unicycle back to the store in frustration. But he learns that some pursuits take time and effort to master, and he learns about the importance of perseverance.
Shelby the Cat is not a typical cat. He is kind and caring and looks out for all those who are smaller than he is. He loves to read and tell stories. He makes friends with mice and birds and bugs. This makes the alley cats angry because Shelby makes them look bad. They try to force Shelby to be like them, but he refuses. Shelby knows who he is and what he wants to be and does not let anyone pressure him to be different. One thing that helps Shelby is that he decides ahead of time how he will act when faced with peer pressure. This story is about resisting negative peer pressure and can help to start discussions about how to handle the problem of bullying.
The Incredible Martin O'Shea is the story of a first-grader with an great imagination. He imagines himself saving the day in all kinds of outstanding roles - a doctor, a firefighter, a detective, a NASA engineer, a deep-sea explorer... He finds his daydreams so much more interesting than the real world that he doesn't pay attention in school. His grades begin to fall, and his parents are not happy about it. Then a visitor to his class says something that changes his life. Martin learns that education can help him make his dreams reality, and he learns to want to pay attention in class. The lesson in this book shows how imagination plus learning can lead to real life adventures and encourages kids to pay attention in school.
Chipper the Clown tells the story of a man who remembers his childhood dreams of only wanting to make people laugh. So he packs up his things and goes off to join the circus as a clown. Then he is embarrassed when he finds out he isn't good at it. Nobody thinks he's funny. Who ever heard of a clown in a pinstriped suit? So what will Chipper do? He turns to the older, more experienced clowns for some good advice. This story is about the benefits of asking the right people for help and not giving up when following a dream.
Superhero is the story of a young boy with big dreams and a mask and cape. He dreams every night that he is an amazing hero. He can conquer any villain and the whole city relies on him for help. But when he meets up with two nightmarish foes, he knows that even a superhero needs to have someone he can call on for help. This story is about how a dad can be the real hero to his son. It also helps open discussions about what makes a real hero and how everyone can be a hero to someone else.
Twitch the Squirrel and the Forbidden Bridge is a story about a bold, confident squirrel named Twitch who is something of a daredevil...and he doesn't mind when his friends cheer him on When his parents tell him never to cross an old broken rope bridge across a deep, dark ravine, he doesn't understand why. He can do anything And there's a tree full of nuts just across the bridge In this story, Twitch learns the importance of respecting his parents' rules.
The Higgledy-Piggledy Pigeon is about a young homing pigeon named Hank who is an eager new student in flight school. He does an outstanding job in school until the day of his first practice delivery, when he unexpectedly discovers that he has no sense of direction. He is devastated. Is this the end of his dreams? Nobody else in class has this problem. It is so easy for them not to get lost. Maybe he should just quit. But a kind teacher shows him how he can compensate for his problem and still succeed. This story is about how everyone learns in different ways, and how with the right kind of help and effort, anyone can succeed - even if they have a learning difficulty.
The Tortoise and the Hairpiece is the story of a lonely young tortoise named Jake who is embarrassed by his bald head. Even though other animals invite him to play, he keeps to himself, positive that nobody will really want to be his friend because he looks different. When he tries to look like everyone else, it doesn't quite work the way he planned. After getting some help from a local misguided buzzard and a wise owl, he learns that everyone is best at being themselves and that he doesn't need to try to be someone else or look like someone else just to make friends. True friends care about Jake for who he is inside and that's what makes him special.
Kaye is an ordinary boy who likes exploring and dreams of being a legendary knight like his father. But good knights are hard to find in Knox since the king died. When the new queen knights Kaye for doing a brave deed to help another person, he gets his wish a lot sooner than he expected. Being a knight is a dream come true for Kaye...but he's got a lot to live up to. Can he hold his own against all the other knights who hate him? Can he outwit the terrible Sir Melchor and defeat him in the deeds-at-arms competition that all knights in the kingdom must participate in? Can he help the queen save her kingdom...even a little bit?
The Higgledy-Piggledy Pigeon is about a young homing pigeon named Hank who is an eager new student in flight school. He does an outstanding job in school until the day of his first practice delivery, when he unexpectedly discovers that he has no sense of direction and that he will get lost every time he is sent on a mission. He is devastated is this the end of his dreams? Nobody else in class has this problem! It 's so easy for them not to get lost. Maybe he should just quit. But a kind teacher shows him how he can compensate for his problem and still succeed. This story is about how everyone learns in different ways, and how anyone can succeed even despite a learning problem with the right kind of help and effort!Also, the Subject Codes don't properly reflect the type of book. It's currently listed as "Juvenile Fiction" when it should be categorized as a "Children's Picture Book" or whatever Subject Code(s) would best describe this type of book.
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