Books with title Fur and Feathers

Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside a clear blue lake, two flocks of birds began to fear each other because of their differences. The fear grew, and soon the birds became enemies, hoarding great quantities of weapons to protect themselves--until panic struck and the chance for peace seemed lost forever.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 4/3/2000Pages: 36Reading Level: Age 6 and Up

In the magical forest of Songland, all of the animals live in love and understanding until a mean bear moves in and snatches the resident bluebird, upsetting the peaceful community. When Songland's biggest animals fail to scare him away, two brave mice step up in an attempt to save the day. Do they have what it takes to protect Songland? Written by a father for his children, Ben and Feathers is a heartfelt tale filled with anticipation, wonder and ultimately triumph, proving that sometimes, with a little creativity, our heroes can appear in the unlikeliest of sizes.

There’s a ghost in the Maze!Born covered in black feathers, abandoned as a baby in the slums of the Maze, Poe has lived his entire eleven-year-old life hidden away under the protection of his adoptive father, Gabriel. He spends his days secretly helping the Mice, bands of orphans who roam the slums, but there is a whisper of an altogether more sinister figure in the shadows, making street children disappear. When Bianca, an overprotected girl from the wealthy City beyond the Wall, escapes into the Maze in search of adventure, their worlds collide. As danger looms on all sides, a friendship grows between the city girl and the boy covered in feathers . . . a friendship that may just be enough to bring Bianca home, and lead Poe to his destiny. Jorge Corona (DC’s We Are Robin) weaves a heartwarming tale of danger, friendship, and wild adventure in Feathers.

Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s LiteratureView our feature on Jacqueline Woodson's Feathers.“Hope is the thing with feathers” starts the poem Frannie is reading in school. Frannie hasn’t thought much about hope. There are so many other things to think about. Each day, her friend Samantha seems a bit more “holy.” There is a new boy in class everyone is calling the Jesus Boy. And although the new boy looks like a white kid, he says he’s not white. Who is he?During a winter full of surprises, good and bad, Frannie starts seeing a lot of things in a new light—her brother Sean’s deafness, her mother’s fear, the class bully’s anger, her best friend’s faith and her own desire for “the thing with feathers.”Jacqueline Woodson once again takes readers on a journey into a young girl’s heart and reveals the pain and the joy of learning to look beneath the surface.

Fins, Fur, and Feathers is the story of four quirky animals as they adjust to new developments in their household. The book's narration rotates between the pets, allowing the reader an often humorous glimpse into the thoughts of the four friends. Bella the dog enthusiastically attempts to solve the Mystery of her owner's changing behavior, while Archibald the tabby cat dreams only of having access to the computer. Corky the parakeet wishes for a mate, while the goldfish, Madam Gold Biscuit, secretly provides psychic guidance to the entire family. Join this oddball crew as they adjust to big changes ahead in the house, as their human owners, Janet and Dana, prepare a surprise of their own! The understated, respectful treatment of this two-mom family will be celebrated by readers interested in diversity. And animal lovers of all ages will enjoy the delightfully unique voices of each animal narrator. A wonderful read-aloud!

Frannie doesn't know what to make of the poem she's reading in school. She hasn’t thought much about hope. There are so many other things to think about. Each day, her friend Samantha seems a bit more “holy.” There is a new boy in class everyone is calling the Jesus Boy. And although the new boy looks like a white kid, he says he’s not white. Who is he?During a winter full of surprises, good and bad, Frannie starts seeing a lot of things in a new light - her brother Sean’s deafness, her mother’s fear, the class bully’s anger, her best friend’s faith and her own desire for “the thing with feathers.”Newbery Honor-winning author Jacqueline Woodson once again takes listeners on a journey into a young girl’s heart and reveals the pain and the joy of learning to look beneath the surface.

What's To Love: Created, written, and illustrated by incredible breakout talent and Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award winner Jorge Corona (We Are Robin, Teen Titans Go!), Feathers is a tale of danger, friendship, and adventure that really tugged on our heartstrings. We're so excited to bring Corona's first original series to readers in a beautiful collected hardcover edition. What It Is: Born covered in black feathers, abandoned as a baby in the slums of the Maze, Poe has lived his entire 11-year-old life hidden away under the protection of his adoptive father, Gabriel. He spends his days secretly helping the Mice, bands of orphans who roam the slums, but there is a whisper of an altogether more sinister figure in the shadows, making street children disappear. When Bianca, an over-protected girl from the wealthy City beyond the Wall, escapes into the Maze in search of adventure, their worlds collide. Collects the complete six-issue limited series plus never-before-seen artwork. "A truly engaging all-ages story...The series has all the hallmarks of a classic Disney or Grimm fairy tale, complete with sinister villains, mysterious legends and an overwhelming sense of adventure throughout."-- Big Comic Page