Books with author Richard Cowdrey

The New York Times bestselling author of the Sandman Slim series delivers a wonderful stand-alone dark fantasy in which a young girl is caught between the worlds of the living and the dead.After her father's funeral, Zoe moved to the big city with her mother to start over. But change always brings trials, and life in the city is not so easy. Money is tight, and Zoe's only escape, as has always been the case, is in her dreams—a world apart from her troubled real life where she can spend time with her closest companion: her lost brother, Valentine.But something or someone has entered their dreamworld uninvited. And a chance encounter at a used record store, where the vinyl holds not music but lost souls, has opened up a portal to the world of the restless dead. It's here that the shop's strange proprietor offers Zoe the chance to commune with her dead father. The price? A lock of hair. Then a tooth. Then . . .

Marley has two new friends in the house—the new kittens, Lucky and Yow-Yow! As the king of the castle, Marley enjoys showing the kittens a few life lessons. Marley shows the kittens where to wait for Cassie to come home from school and where not to sniff, like Baby Louie's diaper! The kittens show Marley a few things, too, like how to pounce and how to scratch. But when Marley is scared by a thunderstorm, he may find that he doesn't know everything just yet. Will the kittens have one more important lesson to show their pal Marley?

One April morning when the air was soft and sweet, a boy and his sister went outside to gather eggs.“Easter’s coming,” the sister said. “Let’s pretend we’re hunting Easter eggs.”“What are Easter eggs?” the boy asked.When Thomas’s older sister Lucy falls ill, Thomas goes to live with the Sonnemans in their candy shop. He gets to eat peppermint sticks, fill candy jars, and weigh chocolate on the tippy scales, but he misses Lucy. When Easter comes, Mrs. Sonneman gives Thomas his first chocolate egg and Thomas learns the true meaning behind Easter eggs, the empty tomb, and the hope found in Jesus.This classic story of faith, love, and wonder is sure to be a treasured reminder of the miracle of Easter.

Join everyone’s favorite hippo, Fiona, and all her loveable animal friends for their first heartwarming Christmas adventure through the zoo to find the answer to the question, “What’s Christmas?” This fun and whimsical book, with Christmas lights on the cover, is the perfect read-aloud for fans of Fiona (and hippos) everywhere!A follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo picture book comes A Very Fiona Christmas!It’s Fiona the hippo’s very first Christmas, and the zoo is sparkling with holiday spirit. When the adorable little hippo asks her friends, “What’s Christmas?” they set out to show her all the wonders and excitement of the season. With each new experience Fiona lets out a snort, wiggles her ears, and asks, “Is THIS Christmas?”Amidst the snow, twinkling lights, mistletoe, and stockings, Fiona ends up meeting a new friend at the zoo who helps her discover the true meaning of the holiday: love. Snuggle up with your little ones and join Fiona and her adorable animal friends for a heartwarming holiday romp through the zoo.A Very Fiona Christmas:Stars the one and only Fiona the hippo, the worldwide internet sensation and star of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, who through her spunk and fighting spirit overcame all odds when she was born six weeks prematureFeatures battery-operated Christmas lights on the cover and adorable art by Richard Cowdrey, illustrator of the New York Times bestseller Fiona the HippoIs Fiona’s first Christmas adventure and the perfect holiday book for children and Fiona fans of any age

With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it’s no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to join in. Anticipating his very first snowfall and Santa’s arrival, Marley jumps in to help his family in every way he can. But while Marley may have good intentions, it’s not long before he tears down the twinkle lights, attacks a paper chain of snowflakes, and mistakes the Christmas tree for . . . well . . . his very own indoor bathroom. Will Marley’s rowdiness ruin Christmas, or will he find a way to share some holiday magic with his family? Packed with hilarious Marley bad-boy antics, this follow-up to the #1 bestselling Bad Dog, Marley! delivers a heartfelt holiday story.

The beloved story of a deer in the forest reaches a new generation of readers with a fresh new look.Bambi’s life in the woods begins happily. There are forest animals to play with and Bambi’s twin cousins, Gobo and beautiful Faline. But winter comes, and Bambi learns that the woods hold danger—and things he doesn't understand. The first snowfall makes food hard to find. Bambi’s father, a handsome stag, roams the forest, but leaves Bambi and his mother alone. Then there is Man. He comes to the forest with weapons that can wound an animal. Bambi is scared that Man will hurt him and the ones he loves. But Man can’t keep Bambi from growing into a great stag himself, and becoming the Prince of the Forest. Repackaged with a vibrant, fresh cover for the first time in two decades, this timeless tale of a young deer’s woodland life is an ideal collectible.

Mommy, Daddy, Cassie, and Baby Louie welcome Marley, their new Labrador pup, into their family. But Marley doesn't stay a tiny puppy for long. He grows and grows, and the bigger Marley gets, the bigger trouble he gets into. Big, bad-boy trouble. Whether it's chewing Mommy's reading glasses or swallowing Daddy's paycheck, Marley is a dog like no other. He tries to be a good dog, honest he does, but everything he tries ends up bad. Then one day Marley goes too far. Will this family have to find a new home for their big, crazy, pure-hearted dog?Inspired by John Grogan's bestselling memoir, Marley & Me, this heartwarming story shows that loving someone, flaws and all, can reap huge rewards.

Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Richard Kadrey creates a wonderful, stand-alone dark fantasyAfter her father's funeral, Zoe moved to the big city with her mother to start over. But change always brings trials, and life in the city is not so easy. Money is tight, and Zoe's only escape, as has always been the case, is in her dreams—a world apart from her troubled real life where she can spend time with her closest companion: her lost brother, Valentine.But something or someone has entered their dreamworld uninvited. And a chance encounter at a used record store, where the vinyl holds not music but lost souls, has opened up a portal to the world of the restless dead. It's here that the shop's strange proprietor offers Zoe the chance to commune with her dead father. The price? A lock of hair. Then a tooth. Then . . .

Woof! Woof! Woof! Marley barks at tricycles. Marley barks at trucks. Marley barks at mailmen . . . neighbors . . . even other dogs! His job is to let his family know when important things happen. But after all his barking, when something really important happens, will Marley’s family still pay attention?Beginning readers will enjoy Marley’s hilarious antics in Marley: The Dog Who Cried Woof, the perfect addition to the I Can Read! series inspired by John Grogan’s bestselling picture books.