Books with title Lulu the One and Only

Before Shrek made it big on the silver screen, there was William Steig’s SHREK!, a book about an ordinary ogre who leaves his swampy childhood home to go out and see the world. Ordinarily, that is, if a foul and hideous being who ends up marrying the most stunningly ugly princess on the surface of the planet is what you consider ordinary. SHREK! can be found in this collection of six modern picture-book classics by Steig, along with stories concerning creatures ordinary and extraordinary—from Irene, a brave and loving little girl who must battle a howling blizzard, to Spinky, a boy who is so completely annoyed by his family that he no longer has any use for the human race. Gathered together for the first time, these entertaining stories will delight fans of Steig, both old and new.

Stone Barrington is back and better than ever in the astonishing new thriller from New York Times bestseller Stuart Woods. Stone Barrington has returned to Paris to attend to some business concerns, and finds himself embroiled in high-stakes trouble on both sides of the pond. An old enemy is still in hot pursuit, and this time he might have a powerful local resource on his side: a gentleman with his own ax to grind against Stone. And back in the United States, the swirling rumor mill threatens to derail a project of vital importance not just to Stone but to the nation. Though Stone is no stranger to peril, never before has he faced threats from so many directions at once. . . .

Over the years, my husband and I have rescued a lot of dogs but there will never, ever be another Rufus. Rufus was one of a kind. He was a big clown of a dog with a bigger than life personality. Rufus had a big heart and loved everyone. You couldn't be sad when you were around Rufus. Rufus would cover you in Ruffy Kisses and his goofball antics made everyone laugh! There are so many stories I could tell you about Rufus. Here are a few of my favorite ones.

One and Only is the first book in a series, to be published by Our Hour Books, called Love-A-Bye Books. These books are all based around the idea that you can never tell a child too often, too early, or in too many ways that they are loved, wanted, and of value. Each volume is a single poem that uses simple language, sing-songy rhymes, and simple soothing imagery. Each volume is also illustrated with bold graphics and easy to read text. Love-A-Bye books are written to mimic the repetitive nature of traditional lullabies, providing the perfect last story before bedtime, or a quick read whenever a little one needs comfort.