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The heart-warming tale of Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal Skye terrier,
is well-known and loved throughout Scotland and the world. Bobby
the lively wee puppy who lives in Edinburgh, has many friends --
local policeman John Gray, the children at Heriot's School and an
orphaned boy called Sandy -- but he still longs for a home of his
own. One day, Bobby and Sandy catch a pickpocket and as a reward
Sandy is given a new home, but the loyal pup can't go with him.
Then Bobby remembers John Gray, the kindly constable... This
timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and finding a home is perfect
for young dog lovers and visitors to Scotland. Historically
detailed illustrations from Elena Bia bring life to a gripping
story from author Michelle Sloan. Readers both young and old will
be moved by the story of how Bobby became the world's most famous
dog.
THE GROUND-BREAKING GRAPHIC NOVEL A story about ordinary people
navigating a strange land, in even stranger times. On the eve of
the US elections, a Syrian family leave their world behind for a
chance at the American dream. But as the first day of their new
life dawns, they are greeted by the news of Donald Trump's victory.
It's as if they arrived in one country, and woke up in another.
What does that mean for their past, their future... their home?
Welcome to the New World began as a ground-breaking comic strip in
the New York Times. Every week, the Aldabaan family's experiences
would be retold as a cartoon strip - keeping step as events
unfolded in real life. One Pulitzer Prize later, this stunning
graphic novel fills in the gaps, gradually revealing an America
which is full of contradictions: foreign yet familiar, ignorant but
kind, cruel yet generous. It's also an intimate portrait of family
dynamics and everyday fortitude, from the first day at a new school
to getting a new job (any job!) against the clock. It seems that if
you can't turn back, the only way to go is onwards.
If there's a wild animal in trouble, the Animal Adventure Club is
here to help! Isla, Buzz, Gracie and Lexi love helping the rangers
at their local nature reserve -- and they love animals! When they
go on an island camping trip, they find three lost baby squirrels.
But the Animal Adventure Club's boat has floated away and they're
stranded! Can the team conquer their worry and disappointment and
pull together to rescue themselves and the little red squirrels?
This heart-warming adventure story about friendship and nature is
perfect for all animal-loving children who enjoy the Holly Webb and
Animal Rescue books. The latest book in this exciting new series
for young environmentalists follows the adventures of the Animal
Adventure Club as they care for wild animals in Scotland, and learn
about themselves along the way.
If there's a wild animal in trouble, the Animal Adventure Club are
here to help! Isla, Buzz and Gracie love helping the rangers at
their local nature reserve -- and they love animals! So when a baby
deer gets trapped, they're the first to the rescue. Can they save
the little creature -- even with new girl Lexi getting in their
way? This heart-warming adventure story about friendship and nature
is perfect for all animal-loving children who enjoy the Holly Webb
and Animal Rescue books. This is the first book in an exciting new
series for young environmentalists following the adventures of the
Animal Adventure Club as they care for wild animals in Scotland.
Meet the bonny babies who love having fun and getting messy, doing
all the things that babies do -- playing in the park, finger
painting, having dinner... and more, until it's time for bed. But
what does your bonny baby love to do? Look into the mirror to find
out! The perfect book to share with wee ones, This Bonny Baby is
full of colourful and engaging illustrations on fresh white
backgrounds -- plus a fun mirror for babies to see themselves in.
This Bonny Baby is based on characters from the delightful The
Fourth Bonniest Baby in Dundee created by Michelle Sloan and Kasia
Matyjaszek.
When you look at a painting, what do you really see? When
eighteenth-century poet Alison Cockburn accepts a light-hearted
challenge from her friend Katherine Hume to live as a man, in order
to infiltrate Edinburgh's all-male skating club, little do they
both realise how her new identity will shape their future. And in
the present, art historian Claire Sharp receives a mysterious
request: to settle once and for all the true provenance of the
iconic painting The Skating Minister. The Edinburgh Skating Club is
the tale of one woman's mission to infiltrate a male-dominated
society. Imaginative, romantic and ultimately moving, this
time-shift adventure celebrates the women overlooked by history -
and, above all, love, in all its unexpected forms.
If there's a wild animal in trouble, the Animal Adventure Club is
here to help! Isla, Buzz, Gracie and Lexi love helping the rangers
at their local nature reserve -- and they love animals! So when the
Animal Adventure Club find a baby otter that's been flooded out of
his riverside home, they spring into action to look for his mum.
But there's a surprise waiting for them This heart-warming
adventure story about friendship and nature is perfect for all
animal-loving children who enjoy the Holly Webb and Animal Rescue
books. The latest book in this exciting new series for young
environmentalists follows the adventures of the Animal Adventure
Club as they care for wild animals in Scotland, and learn about
themselves along the way.
Anxiety can make everything seem unmanageable - from dealing with
family and friends to managing schoolwork and extracurricular
activities. It's been estimated that between nine and 15 million
teens in the United States alone suffer from phobias, panic
attacks, or extreme worry or anxiety. That's a lot of teens! My
Anxious Mind helps teens take control of their anxious feelings by
providing cognitive - behavioral strategies to tackle anxiety
head-on and to feel more confident and empowered in the process. My
Anxious Mind also offers ways for teens with anxiety to improve
their inter-personal skills, whether it be with friends, family, or
teachers; manage stress; handle panic attacks; use diet and
exercise appropriately; and decide whether medication is right for
them.
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