Books in The Bear Books series

Limpy the Toad has a vision. A world where cane toads and humans play mudslides together. And help each other with the shopping. And share their slug sauce and maggot moisturizer. But how does a young cane toad discover the ancient secret of living in peace with humans? In his third adventure, Limpy will travel all the way to South America's Amazon rain forest to find out.

"Lyle had now come exactly half-way around the world from where he had begun his adventure. He was also exactly half-way through the magic Book of Geography which a ghostly pirate-bear had given to him when his adventure began. Although Lyle loved his pirate life, he had begun to yearn for the family and friends and love that he had left behind. He knew that a single step in any direction would take him closer to home. Should he go back the way he had come, or should he go forward, in spite of the unknown perils it might conceal? As he pondered his choices he suddenly realised that if he went back the way he had come, he would never escape the magic of the Geography Book. The only way that he could ever get home was by going ahead and finishing the story. He then knew that the Magic Book was meant to teach us that we can all make our own Life-stories simply by making our own choices as to what we really care about. .....Now all he had to do was to get Home!" "Bearly Geography (Pt2); Homeward Bound!" brings to a conclusion The Bear Books Series that began with "The Bear Facts" and included "The Legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate", "Bearly Geography (Pt1); Westward Ho!" and "Bearly Poetry A. E. Housman". The books all deal with the issue of the moral choices that we all must make, how the actions of others can affect us, and their consequences. All the books are in full page colour and (except the first, "The Bear Facts", which was meant for a younger audience) written entirely in verse.

The newest in John Prater�s charming series of Baby Bear Books brings Grandbear and his playful grandson, Baby Bear together again in another delightful story for pre-schoolers. Grandbear is busy doing the laundry while Baby Bear plays with a cardboard box. The little bear�s imagination transforms the box into a train—and soon, Grandbear lets him climb into the laundry basket for the next in a series of exciting rides. Finally, Grandbear lifts Baby Bear high into the air, then down on his big shoulders, for the best ride of them all. The large, full-color illustrations on every page add to the appeal of these enduring storybook friends. (Ages: Infant�4)

A perfect middle-grade adventure for the same fans as Alex Rider readers.Tim Malt; his parents; his dog, Grk; and his friends Natascha and Max Raffifi have just arrived in India. They are all set to see the famous sights and watch Max compete in a tennis tournament. But after meeting a boy named Krishnan, they learn about the Blue Rat Gang, a group that enslaves children. Krishnan needs help to rescue his sister from a cruel life of forced labor, and Tim and Grk are up to the challenge. Racing against time, Tim and Grk are chased through dark alleys only to find themselves face-to-face with the infamous leader inside the Blue Rats’ headquarters. Can they foil his evil plans before it’s too late?Praise for the Grk books:“Pure adventure fun.”—Kirkus Reviews“Crackles with Doder’s crisp prose and absurdist sensibility . . . [a] wildly engaging story.”—Time Out NY Kids