Books with author Lib Stephen

Have you ever looked at your dog and wondered what it is really thinking? Or asked yourself if your entire life has been a dream? Prepare to exercise your mind as you investigate these big ideas and more on the roller-coaster ride of reason and ridiculous that is philosophy. Cool illustrations, brainteasers, and quirky quotations add to the simple and fun question-and-answer format, introducting readers to life's important questions.

So just who is “Man’s Best Friend” anyway? Not cats, surely? They sharpen their claws on our furniture. They wail like banshees in the depths of night. They kill off our songbirds and expect us to be grateful when they bring half-dead mice into the family home. And worst of all, they leave their poop the length and breadth of my little patch of lawn. And what do we do in return? We print posters of them, looking cute as they sit in hand-woven baskets. We make them the subject of poetry collections and sing their praises in alarmingly popular musicals. Well, the time has come to redress the balance. And despite being renowned as one of the slowest moving mammals on the planet, Young Sloth reckons he might just be the beast to do it. He’s known a few dogs in his time, and he’s heard tell of quite a few more. And with the help of a thesaurus, his trusty rhyming dictionary and three close canine associates - Ulysses, Minty and Little Albert - he’s about to share their stories with you…Young Sloth’s Book of Consequential (Under) Dogs is one kennel’s attempt to reassert their pet power, as the four main characters decide to stage their own show, in best “let’s do it right here in the barn” tradition. As Ulysses reasons, "Every dog has got a tale to tell", and the venture is declared to be "of the canines, for the canines and by the canines”.Numerous other characters appear, including: a golden retriever who had to find his “fetch”; a French poodle, who joined the foreign legion to forget; a Russian wolfhound, who bemoans the mistreatment of space-dog Laika; a theatrical red setter, bemoaning how his years as an understudy can go so unrewarded; and a discontented stray, who insists that his rejection by Man means that Man must take some responsibility for his rebellious temperament. The tumult of stories also includes a meditation on the chasing of squirrels, advice on not barking at postmen, consideration of the packs various enemies – including cats and fleas - and a passing brush with fame, as newshounds and cameras arrive to report on this “impromptu cabaret”. However, as they relate the stories of their lives and times, the pack’s unity is threatened by friction and division, as different generations, breeds and temperaments rub up awkwardly against one another.Meanwhile, the puppyish basset hound, Little Albert, grows increasingly evasive and uncomfortable at his inability to contribute to the embattled proceedings. While he longs to find his own voice, the pace and pressure of events conspire to push him further from this goal. Can this particular kennel club hold it together for long enough to complete their project; can Albert find a way to bring harmony and hope, where there seems only to be discord and despair; and will the dreaded feline population continue to get the last laugh? Only time – and Young Sloth’s rusty old typewriter – will tell.Young Sloth's Book of Consequential (Under) Dogs combines prose with 32 original poems, and can be dipped into for the verse, or read cover to cover, as a continuous narrative. A perfect gift for animal lovers, poetry enthusiasts, underdogs of every breed, or the just-plain-curious. You might even let your cat have a surreptitious glance at it - after all, it pays to keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

So just who is “Man’s Best Friend” anyway? Not cats, surely? They sharpen their claws on our furniture. They wail like banshees in the depths of night. They kill off our songbirds and expect us to be grateful when they bring half-dead mice into the family home. And worst of all, they leave their poop the length and breadth of my little patch of lawn. And what do we do in return? We print posters of them, looking cute as they sit in hand-woven baskets. We make them the subject of poetry collections and sing their praises in alarmingly popular musicals. Well, the time has come to redress the balance. And despite being renowned as one of the slowest moving mammals on the planet, Young Sloth reckons he might just be the beast to do it. He’s known a few dogs in his time, and he’s heard tell of quite a few more. And with the help of a thesaurus, his trusty rhyming dictionary and three close canine associates - Ulysses, Minty and Little Albert - he’s about to share their stories with you…Young Sloth’s Book of Consequential (Under) Dogs is one kennel’s attempt to reassert their pet power, as the four main characters decide to stage their own show, in best “let’s do it right here in the barn” tradition. As Ulysses reasons, "Every dog has got a tale to tell", and the venture is declared to be "of the canines, for the canines and by the canines”. Numerous other characters appear, including: a golden retriever who had to find his “fetch”; a French poodle, who joined the foreign legion to forget; a Russian wolfhound, who bemoans the mistreatment of space-dog Laika; a theatrical red setter, bemoaning how his years as an understudy can go so unrewarded; and a discontented stray, who insists that his rejection by Man means that Man must take some responsibility for his rebellious temperament. The tumult of stories also includes a meditation on the chasing of squirrels, advice on not barking at postmen, consideration of the packs various enemies – including cats and fleas - and a passing brush with fame, as newshounds and cameras arrive to report on this “impromptu cabaret”. However, as they relate the stories of their lives and times, the pack’s unity is threatened by friction and division, as different generations, breeds and temperaments rub up awkwardly against one another.Meanwhile, the puppyish basset hound, Little Albert, grows increasingly evasive and uncomfortable at his inability to contribute to the embattled proceedings. While he longs to find his own voice, the pace and pressure of events conspire to push him further from this goal. Can this particular kennel club hold it together for long enough to complete their project; can Albert find a way to bring harmony and hope, where there seems only to be discord and despair; and will the dreaded feline population continue to get the last laugh? Only time – and Young Sloth’s rusty old typewriter – will tell.Young Sloth's Book of Consequential (Under) Dogs combines prose with 32 original poems, and can be dipped into for the verse, or read cover to cover, as a continuous narrative. A perfect gift for animal lovers, poetry enthusiasts, underdogs of every breed, or the just-plain-curious. You might even let your cat have a surreptitious glance at it - after all, it pays to keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

Cute Animals contains over 50 cute animal coloring pages to color and enjoy. This coloring book incorporates a variety of detailed designs and creates hours of coloring fun for the older color enthusiast! Featuring a variety of illustrations that are ready to color, this coloring book for older kids is sure to satisfy anyone who likes to color. Coloring Book For kids & Toddler Cute Animals will entertain even the most capable colorist.8.5 x 8.5 coloring book50 detailed cute Wild animal coloring pages for girlsOne-sided coloring page helps to prevent bleed-through from markersHigh-quality images

Cute Animals contains over 50 cute animal coloring pages to color and enjoy. This coloring book incorporates a variety of detailed designs and creates hours of coloring fun for the older color enthusiast! Featuring a variety of illustrations that are ready to color, this coloring book for older kids is sure to satisfy anyone who likes to color. Coloring Book For kids & Toddler Cute Animals will entertain even the most capable colorist.8.5 x 8.5 coloring book50 detailed cute Wild animal coloring pages for girlsOne-sided coloring page helps to prevent bleed-through from markersHigh-quality images