Books with title The Secret Life of Squirrels

Welcome to Clare Crespo's world of demented and delightful culinary creations, where what you see is definitely not what you get. Illustrated with vivid and slyly hilarious photographs, The Secret Life of Food introduces parents and children to forty-six unbelievable recipes that turn familiar, easy-to-make dishes into wondrous imitations of plants, animals, common household objects, and even human body parts (the ultimate Halloween gross-out!). A hip gift book perfect for young families, The Secret Life of Food shows these and many more whimsical, ingeniously disguised creations. Parents will have as much fun as their children making these playful dishes, or simply leafing through this charming, disarming collection.

Sue Monk Kidd's ravishing debut novel has stolen the hearts of reviewers and readers alike with its strong, assured voice. Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily's fierce-hearted "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insults three of the town's fiercest racists, Lily decides they should both escape to Tiburon, South Carolina—a town that holds the secret to her mother's past. There they are taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters who introduce Lily to a mesmerizing world of bees, honey, and the Black Madonna who presides over their household. This is a remarkable story about divine female power and the transforming power of love—a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come.

Welcome to Clare Crespo's world of demented and delightful culinary creations, where what you see is definitely not what you get. Illustrated with vivid and slyly hilarious photographs, The Secret Life of Food introduces parents and children to forty-six unbelievable recipes that turn familiar, easy-to-make dishes into wondrous imitations of plants, animals, common household objects, and even human body parts (the ultimate Halloween gross-out!). A hip gift book perfect for young families, The Secret Life of Food shows these and many more whimsical, ingeniously disguised creations. Parents will have as much fun as their children making these playful dishes, or simply leafing through this charming, disarming collection.

The timelessness of Bridge to Terabithia meets the wonder of Big Fish in this bittersweet, magical story, perfect for fans of Barbara O’Connor, Lisa Graff, and Dan Gemeinhart. When Sam’s dad dies in a car accident, Sam is shuttled off to the dusty town of Holler, Oklahoma, to live with a long-lost aunt. There he encounters a mysterious mangy cat who leads him to an unassuming tree that turns out to be a portal—a passage through which Sam can revisit his old life for a few minutes at a time. Sam’s visits to the bayou become stranger and stranger. Pa’s old stories unfold around him in beautiful but sinister detail, and Pa is not quite himself. Still, Sam is desperate to find a way for them to stay together—no matter what it takes.

Do you believe in magic? Do you believe a bond between a pet and an owner can be magical? You may, if you read this story; Mr. and Mrs. Woodward spent their working years renovating and rebuilding an old homestead in the mountain community of Cedar Valley while they raised their kids and worked toward retirement. Finally the day came when they were able to move to the homestead they named Harmony Hollow.Mr. Woodward became the depot master for the small local railroad and Mrs. Woodward took care of the many lost or abandoned cats that came to live in their animal sanctuary. Being lifetime animal lovers, this had always been their dream and the only worry hanging over their relatively tranquil lives was Mrs. Woodward's slowly deteriorating health. They had three dogs and a whole brother hood of cats lead by "Danny", a large orange and white Persian cat and his best friend, "Oscar", a solid black Persian. Together they all shared adventures with their brother and sister cats in and around the town, leading up to the most amazing journey any cat or dog ever took. When Mrs. Woodward becomes fatally ill, the oldest cat of the family, Bonnie, an old Irish cat, advised Danny and Oscar that, even though she was very sick, there was a way for the family of cats and dogs to work together to save their mistress's life. All the animals adored their human "mom" so they were anxious to help her get well. Bonnie explained that they would have to go on a quest, away from the safety of their homestead, incorporating the help of a specially selected team of their feline and canine friends, to interpret the signs, follow the signs and ultimately they must find the magic to save Mrs. Woodward. Told through the eyes of the animals, the quest is sometimes troubling, sometimes exciting, and sometimes just plain confusing but together they forge on to find the answers they need, the answers to be found only in the Secret of the Ninth Life.