In a little cottage on the edge of the woods, in the middle of winter, Elsie prayed for a cat -- an unhungry cat -- to live with her and be her friend. Little did she know that her prayers would be answered. A giant Snow Cat was sent from heaven to keep Elsie company. Together the new friends explored and played all day long. But when night came, Elsie was reminded that she could never bring the Snow Cat into her warm cottage. How could she bear to spend the long evenings by the fire all alone?A bittersweet tale of friends who will always be together.
Corbin the cat wishes it would snow, but feline friend Cy doesn't know a thing about the fluffy white stuff. Corbin tries to teach her feline friend all about snow, but will Mom mind the mess they make in the process? Snow Cats connects to Curious Cats from the Explore the World series.
This is a story of overcoming limitations and finding success. The story tells the tale of Tucker, an older and smaller snowplow who rescues two young kids who are trapped in the mountains after an avalanche separates them from their parents and the winter lodge. He's an older snowplow, but due to his small size and impressive determination he is able to traverse difficult terrain which newer and larger snow plows can't access. He must find the kids, Eliza and Graham, and bring them back to safety.
On November 12, 1912, a rescue team trekking across Antarctica's Great Ice Barrier finally found what they sought - the snow-covered tent of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott. Inside, they made a grim discovery: Scott's frozen body lay between the bodies of two fellow explorers. They had died just eleven miles from the depot of supplies which might have saved them. Why did Scott's meticulously laid plans finally end in disaster, while his rival, Norwegian Roald Amundsen, returned safely home with his crew after attaining the Pole only days before the British team? In a newly revised and updated version of her original book, Diana Preston, returns to Antarctica and explores why Scott's carefully planned expedition failed, ending in tragedy.
From tortoiseshells to tabby cats, feisty felines to curious kittens; whether they're up trees, under cars, or buried up to their necks, these cats are truly at their most majestic when they are in the snow. Including over one hundred beautiful photographs and entertaining captions, Cats in Snow is a unique and heart-warming insight into the life of our regal furry companions.
What is a cat's sinister mission on earth? Where do cats go at night? Why do dogs dislike cats so much? Find out the answers to all of these questions. and more, in this title packed full of cross-section illustrations revealing the astonishing truth about cats.
Gilly and the Snowcats is an exhilarating book for adventurers of all ages. Like the "Golden Compass," "Call of the Wild," and other classic coming of age tales, "Snowcats" captures the beauty and challenge of a young person finding her way in the world, while taking on one of the greatest races of all time, the Iditarod. You will be holding your breath until the end! The Iditarod dogsled race is a big deal in Gillian Wells' hometown of Anchorage, Alaska. Twelve-year-old Gilly knows the names of all the famous mushers and admires the women most of all. Gilly wants to join this brave group of women and complete the dogsled race herself. The only problem? She likes cats. Gilly's dad, an experienced Iditarod racer, is doubtful of Gilly's goal, but she wastes no time proving him wrong. After all, she already has two cats, Lola and Shadow, and after a few fateful encounters, is able to recruit seven more intrepid felines. Gilly's good fortune continues: her mom and dad will be away on vacation the very same time as the race! Though Gilly has luck and determination on her side, her journey will be challenging. Training her team of cats is only the first battle, and then there's Mean Zeke to contend with. Soon, Gilly encounters obstacles from the natural world and beyond. Can she and her team of felines manage, against all odds, to complete the race? It is an Iditarod finish like no other.
Cleo and her puppy friend Caspar are delighted to discover strange white flakes that are falling from the sky. Artist Caroline Mockford's bright illustrations recapture that amazing moment when a child first sets eyes on a world transformed by snow. AGES: 1-4 AUTHOR: Stella Blackstone wrote her first story when she was seven years old and has gone on writing ever since. In addition to the Bear series, Stella has written many titles for Barefoot Books, including One Moose, Twenty Mice and Walking through the Jungle. Stella lives in North Somerset, England, UK. Caroline Mockford is a mother of two children. She has a degree in fine art and has taught art to very young children, which has given her valuable insight into how children explore and learn through books. She works mainly in acrylics to achieve her trademark strong and bold colors. She lives with her family in Hawkesbury-Upton, England. SELLING POINTS: * Literacy Market: Simple vocabulary and rhyming text promote early reading. * Seasonal: Cleo's wintery adventures merchandise beautifully for the holiday season and into frosty January and February. * Cleo Series: The books in this series, featuring bright, engaging illustrations by artist Caroline Mockford, are prefect for reading as a set but can also stand alone. Colour throughout
