Books with title Nobody's House

Abby Lovitt has always been more at ease with horses than with people. Her father insists they call all the mares "Jewel" and all the geldings "George" and warns Abby not to get attached: the horses are there to be sold. But with all the stress at school (the Big Four have turned against Abby and her friends) and home (her brother Danny is gone-for good, it seems-and now Daddy won't speak his name), Abby seeks refuge with the Georges and the Jewels. But there's one gelding on her family's farm that gives her no end of trouble: the horse who won't meet her gaze, the horse who bucks her right off every chance he gets, the horse her father makes her ride and train, every day. She calls him the Ornery George.

It is practically inevitable that at some point parents will require the services of a babysitter. For many children, however, having a babysitter can be a bit frightening and overwhelming. Rather than face reluctant or uncooperative children at the last moment, parents can prepare their kids for a babysitter well in advance. This story is an entertaining and playful means of doing so.In this book, a spoiled kitten named Sterling is traumatized over having his first babysitter. He rather melodramatically announces his concerns to a group of friends that he has invited over for a day of swimming and playing in his backyard.Jasmine, Petunia and Rooter pause from their outdoor activities to discuss Sterling's dilemma with him. The trio of bear cubs assure Sterling that he has no cause for alarm.They take turns sharing details about their own experiences with babysitters in order to provide Sterling with peace of mind. By the time the trio has finished talking, Sterling is actually looking forward to having a babysitter!Reading this book to young children and having older children read it themselves will prove beneficial to any parent. By tackling the topic of a first babysitter within the context of an amusing story, parents will be able to educate their children about what to expect and to reassure them that there is no reason for concern. Their kids may actually even look forward to having a babysitter!The story will be enjoyable for children ages 2 to 10. Read it at bedtime, naptime or any time!