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Molly B. Golly has all the typical ups and downs, glees and disappointments of any nine-year-old girl doing everyday, little-girl things. She also has a vivid imagination and I-can-do-it perseverance that propel her and her magic pink and purple wheelchair through daily life's joys. With loving parents and messy Baby Brother who crows "Maw-yee" in approval as she spins and twirls, Molly B. Golly's life is magic indeed. A great read for little girls everywhere, in and out of wheelchairs. A portion of the annual proceeds from the sale of this book will go to The Spina Bifida Association to further research and education.

Life is ever changing and so is Spicy’s world. Now she shares her home with sisters Tinker and Bella, plus a boy cat named Junior. Yeah, a Boy! Not only does Junior stir up mixed emotions among the girls, he considers himself to be a Mighty Hunter—and he’s out to catch his Trophy Prey.For all of you who have ever been called a scaredy cat, well, maybe that’s a good thing. But Spicy learns about a new way to be scared. Being embarrassed. It was awful. Until she learned to laugh at herself.And have you ever tried to teach someone else something? Bella has. She taught Mother a big lesson: Not to chase cats! Later, Spicy teaches her MiMa an exciting new game called This Door That Door. And Tinker? Well, Tinker tries to teach Junior to be her assistant. She’s Daddy’s fashion consultant, you know, and is used to working alone. So how does her new Junior Assistant work out? To tell the truth, we’re all still reeling from that experience.We hope you enjoy Spicy’s stories.

Spicy continues to keep her pen pal Rainey entertained with stories and poems of her life with four feline housemates. In Love and Purrs, Spicy uses poetry to describe a fun visit she had with her human friend Lyla, who loves cats, and when they all hid, except Spicy, of course, Lyla and Mother went looking for them. Where were they hiding? Spicy also shares memories of her Auntie Kiki, a beautiful Siamese, and has set to rhyme the story of a zany afternoon when playtime went haywire for Kiki and her mama. Spicy has stories about games she plays, Tinker's career (Can you believe that?), and the time she wanted a pet of her own. Spicy hopes these events in her life will help you to appreciate the great moments in your own life and to build special memories with your family and friends. Rainey sends her love. Enjoy!

Life is ever changing and so is Spicy’s world. Now she shares her home with sisters Tinker and Bella, plus a boy cat named Junior. Yeah, a Boy! Not only does Junior stir up mixed emotions among the girls, he considers himself to be a Mighty Hunter—and he’s out to catch his Trophy Prey.For all of you who have ever been called a scaredy cat, well, maybe that’s a good thing. But Spicy learns about a new way to be scared. Being embarrassed. It was awful. Until she learned to laugh at herself.And have you ever tried to teach someone else something? Bella has. She taught Mother a big lesson: Not to chase cats! Later, Spicy teaches her MiMa an exciting new game called This Door That Door. And Tinker? Well, Tinker tries to teach Junior to be her assistant. She’s Daddy’s fashion consultant, you know, and is used to working alone. So how does her new Junior Assistant work out? To tell the truth, we’re all still reeling from that experience.We hope you enjoy Spicy’s stories.

Gus, Scruffy, Clara and Friends is a collection of five fun stories about animal friends. Gus the goose and his friends, Gertrude, Gladys, Gwen, Gary, and Gordon are geese who live in a public park where children play. Scruffy the cat was born as an outdoors cat who found a home with people who love and take care of him. Clara the crabby cow is unhappy about her routine life of giving milk and eating grass until she finds a little girl who loves her. In today's world, Grandparents travel great distances to visit their children and grandchildren. After their arrival and a round of 'hugs' and 'kisses' it isn't long before the grandchildren plead, "Grandma or Grandpa, tell us a story." Most grandparents resort to telling stories that the children have already heard many times before. Author Gidge Dreher has come up with a new twist - developing stories while traveling. Geese standing on playground equipment, a misplaced and forgotten soccer ball in a field, a scruffy cat entertaining his caretaker, and a cow gyrating in a peculiar fashion coupled with a vivid childhood imagination and mysterious intrigue becomes beautiful children's story.

The Curry Comb Caper is the first in a series of Double D Horse Farm Mysteries written by Debra Carr and illustrated by Stephen Carr. Boomer and Piper are the great detectives of the horse farm and have just discovered a missing curry comb. Boomer is all of 12 pounds and 12 inches tall, but he believes he is ten feet tall. He takes his position on the top step everyday and overlooks his kingdom. He is a Peek-A-Poo/Shih tzu cross and is master of all he surveys. Piper is a Quarter Horse. When Piper was born, Boomer helped in the delivery, and he feels a kinship to the Quarter Horse colt. They have been friends since birth. When Piper hadn't even figured out how to work his legs yet, Boomer was on the job. A wonderful book for young people, the book upholds solid Christian values while telling a great story!

Penelope's Blackberry Adventure portrays a simple life in America that is vanishing for some and has never been experienced by others. She lives on a farm with lots of trees, bushes, rolling hills, and meadows; she knows the joy of walking up hills and looking over the land below where she glimpses the local wildlife. Though she is at peace with her rural life on a farm, she dreams that through work and education, she will, eventually, have greater experiences and adventures.