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Five fun cozy mystery books with pet-sitter Polly Parrett. Doggone Christmas: "Control that dog or I'll shoot him." Those are the words that spur Polly Parrett to action in this riveting and hilarious cozy mystery. A cute Christmas murder mystery about pets and a special dog, you'll instantly be drawn into the story. The Christmas Kitten: Polly Parrett finds herself in the midst of another cozy murder mystery. This time it involves two little girls, a wicked stepmother, and a missing father. Oh, and Christmas is almost here. Bird Brain: Polly Parrett meets Polly parrot. Together, can they solve a murder mystery? Polly finds herself having to cope with a moody macaw, a volatile new resident at her mother's halfway house for veterans, and oh yeah, a dead body. Seeing Red: Why did the dog get so angry? And just who is Heather Haggerty? Mallowapple's most famous pet-sitter is in the thick of it again. She can't seem to get away from dead bodies. It's as if murder - or murderers - follow her around. The Christmas Puppy: What do bulldog puppies and garden gnomes have to do with a dead Santa Claus? Once again intrepid pet-sitter, Polly Parrett, finds herself in the thick of a murder investigation in this fun cozy mystery.

“I knew myself, at the first breath of this new life, to be more wicked, tenfold more wicked . . . and the thought, in that moment, braced and delighted me like wine.” An indescribably evil madman lurks beneath the prim and proper façade of Victorian London causing Mr. Utterson to vow, “If he shall be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek!” You may think you know the story of Jekyll and Hyde, but as the layers of mystery are peeled off one by one, the shadowy gothic suspense will keep you riveted to the end. This science fiction thriller has permeated the English language as the term “Jekyll and Hyde” became synonymous with dual personality. Find out why in the story that came to Stevenson in a feverish nightmare and has inspired writers and artists for well over a century. Unabridged 1886 edition.Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh in 1850. Suffering from chronic lung disease, he travelled the world in search of health and happiness, finally settling with his wife and family in Samoa. In addition to this book, he is noted for the adventure novel, Treasure Island, the poetry collection, A Child’s Garden of Verses, and numerous essays, short stories and travel books. Keynote Classics™ offer a better way to read classic literature, whether for enjoyment or for a class. They include an Introductory Key to give you helpful information that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the novel. Traditional literature introductions include in-depth analysis describing plot, themes, and literary devices, and inevitably give away the story before you’ve had a chance to enjoy it relying your own perception and understanding. Keynote Classics™ Introductory Keys are different. No-spoiler study guides don’t give away plot, themes, or symbolism, and they don’t do literary analysis for you. They simply point out general ideas and things to pay attention to that help you find your own interpretations. Includes brief historical context about the author and the time and place the novel was written to help you gain important perspective before reading it. Provides 10 suggested topics for discussion and/or essays. Teachers recommend that you read actively and engage with the text to help you draw on your own knowledge and experience to get at the meat of a novel. Keynote Classics paperbacks provide extra wide margins for jotting down your thoughts, connections, and interpretations while you read. Printed with chlorine-free ink and acid-free paper made from 30% post-consumer waste recycled material supplied by a Forest Stewardship Council-certified provider. Buy this unabridged edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s landmark novel, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, from Keynote Classics today!

These fun rhyming stories introduce young readers to delightful food characters with goofy personalities, real feelings, passions, and fears, who always disagree with each other about who will feed a hungry little girl first. Each turn of the page reveals a mouthwatering food and its importance. Eager and picky eaters alike will enjoy the wordplay and outrageous situations created by the edgy characters. Silly humor will appeal to young readers wanting something a little different.For all who relish slightly funny stories with some adventure and a whole lot of fun!

Off-kilter fun for book lovers! Be aware! This story could make you hungry! Do you ever wonder what’s really happening inside the fridge? What food does when it spots a hungry girl by the fridge? Does it run, hide, or fight? A funny and endearing look at how the fridge and its occupants behave when a little girl opens the door.This delightful story is a perfect tool for helping children understand all kinds of food. It may also inspire them to try new food that they’ve never had before. A feast for young readers’ eyes, and they’ll want to mimic the food’s upbeat attitude!

2014 Readers Favorite International Award Winner"The Little Girl Praying on the Hill" is a bittersweet story based on the emotional childhood memories of a young girl determined to understand the purpose for her existence. Growing up in a poor village of the post-World War II era in a country where half the men drink themselves to death by the age of forty, the confused child questions God. The beauty of nature around her animates her and paints the perfect combination of colors, but life in her rundown village, sinking in mud after each rainfall, is a strong contrast. She exists between two worlds: her beautiful imagination and the harsh realities of life. The picture of majestic nature does not fit with the picture that God created for the people he loves. Why did he divide this world so unevenly? Why did he drop her in the wrong place? Her emotions rise to unreachable heights and sink to devastating lows. The gripping beauty of his creation mesmerizes her young mind, but only for a moment before her memories of specific events make her doubt God's intentions.

2013 Honored for Excellence by the Mom's Choice Awards2014 Readers' Favorite International Award Winner2014 Children's Literature Independently Published Principals' Award Finalist2016 4th Annual Beverly Hills International Book Award Winner2018 Literary Classic Gold Award Winner Age 6-8The story of a young girl, left friendless because she could not speak a new language, will touch your heart. It will take your child into the imaginary world of a little girl who moved to America from a different country. Unable to speak English, the lonely girl could not find friends. She lived in an old house with a small garden, where three blooming trees and the mysterious wind became her first imaginary friends. The garden friends developed a wonderful friendship with the lonely girl, and helped her overcome her fears and worries. Through the story, they taught her how to make real friends and helped her cope with difficult moments while adapting to new surroundings. Unforgettable characters will open a beautiful imaginary world to young readers, inviting them to share the fears, tears and joys of a little girl. The story will teach the true meaning of friendship while showing readers the beauty of nature. This book will open an unknown imaginary world through the eyes of a child...

A playful arrangement of all types of food gives this yummy story a different look at how to make healthy choices, which are mostly stored inside the fridge. This delicious book shows veggies and fruit so juicy and alive, children will wish they could jump off the page right into their mouth. Even vegetable haters will find it hard to resist the vibrantly colored illustrations, which make each food look scrumptious and tempting. Serve this splendidly illustrated book to all who relish a good, healthy feast! It can be fun!

Grab your boots and hold on to your hat, because you are in for an exciting trip! The new series of Carlo the Mouse has been born. Too Many Rules for One Little Mouse is the first in a series of books on Carlo's adventures. Each book will give readers an entertaining look into the life of a little mouse born inside a hospital's walls. Clever, curious, and very impatient, Carlo the mouse dreams of the world outside the hospital. His parents teach him how to follow the rules and how to survive on his own, but Carlo's insatiable desire for adventure constantly gets him in trouble. Will the little adventurer manage to survive when he leaves home? You'll find out in Mrs.D.'s next books on Carlo the mouse. Let your imagination soar in this full series of Carlo's adventures!

This story revolves around Christmastimeand a family who once adopted a lost kitten, naming it Nyda. Nyda has now grownold and has settled into a calm, uneventful life with her new family-until theday before Christmas, when the family's older daughter brings two playfulkittens, Mickey and Jack, home for the holidays. The two kittens from the bigcity are a change for the family, and for Nyda. The old cat likes her settledlife and is not happy about the new arrivals. She's also very protective of herbelongings. The city kittens annoy her, and the old cat grumbles about the newadditions to the family- until she hears a story one night that makes her feelbad. The kittens aren't the soft or spoiled brats she had thought they were ...

Honored for Excellence by the Mom's Choice Awards.2015 Readers Favorite International Award Winner. Recommended for home and school libraries and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval. A thought-provoking tale of the journey of a royal palm born on a tiny island surrounded by mysterious waters. This tender story explores the world of someone wrapped up in herself. Protected by her cousins, the short plain palms, the royal palm grew up beautiful, but very self-centered. Dreaming about life outside the island, she did not bother with her friends, who lived as one big family. Immersed in her own beauty, she only cared for herself, until one day a hurricane struck the tiny island. Then the royal palm discovered the true meaning of family and real friendship. Inspiring story with valuable lessons to be learned and shared.

Honored for Excellence by the Mom's Choice Awards.2015 Readers Favorite International Award Winner. Recommended for home and school libraries and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.An enlightening story about a little girl named Nika who didn't want to take care of her clothes and toys. One hazy morning when Nika opened her closet, she discovered that it was empty. Her clothes had disappeared! What had happened to her shirts and pants? Where did her favorite dresses, coats, and socks go? Why did they leave her with just her pajamas on this misty morning? Will they come back? Taking a closer look at her room, Nika starts thinking about her attitude toward her clothes and toys. "How easy it is to lose something you love so much." She learns an important lesson at the end of this story. Watch your children have a blast reading this story while learning valuable lessons.

Mom's Choice Award Winner Readers' Favorite International Award WinnerAge 6-8This story revolves around Christmastime and a family who once adopted a lost kitten, naming it Nyda. Nyda has now grown old and has settled into a calm, uneventful life with her new family--until the day before Christmas, when the family's older daughter brings two playful kittens, Mickey and Jack, home for the holidays. The two kittens from the big city are a change for the family, and for Nyda. The old cat likes her settled life and is not happy about the new arrivals. She's also very protective of her belongings. The city kittens annoy her, and the old cat grumbles about the new additions to the family--until she hears a story one night that makes her feel bad. The kittens aren't the soft or spoiled brats she had thought they were ...