There is this place called the Cat Tree. It is a magical special place for cats to come and enjoy. All cats are welcome to the tree. Cats like young cats, old cats, mama cats with their kittens, fat cats, wild cats, house cats, homeless cats, and tom cats. There is always something going on under the tree. Some cats just come sit under the tree. Some come to sleep or just to take a nap. Some cats come to play. There are some cats that love to climb and sit in the tree, looking out to see what the world is around them. The tree gives them all shelter from the weather outside. When it is hot, it gives them shade and keeps them cool. When it rains, the tree keeps them dry. When it is cold and snowing, it keeps them all warm. The tree also keeps them all safe from harm, from the ones that would hurt them. The tree loves the cats to come and have a good time. As long as there are cats, the tree will always be there for them—the tree with open limbs and a wooden heart.

An angry cat who discovers the techno-mystical ability to raise mice from the dead... A starving kitten who discovers a secret hidden in the San Francisco bay... A witch's cat, a scientist's cat, and a cat who recognizes no owner... In this collection, follow the adventures of the beloved tabby cat Shreddy as he faces off with zombies, ghosts, gryphons, foolhardy dogs, and all sorts of household appliances. Then meet a series of cats whose stories will take you from heartbreak to joy, showing the magic in our own world through the reflection of a cat's eyes. Necromouser contains four all new stories and five Ursa Major nominated stories, including "Shreddy and the Carnivorous Plant." Contains the following stories by Mary Lowd: The Necromouser Shreddy and the Zomb-dogs Shreddy and the Silver Egg Shreddy and the Christmas Ghost Shreddy and the Dancing Dragon Shreddy and the Carnivorous Plant Songs of Fish and Flowers Katelynn the Mythic Mouser The Wharf Cat’s Mermaid Magtwilla and the Mouse Cold Tail and the Eyes All the Cats of the Rainbow In a Cat’s Eyes

Next Sunday the growing-up story of Stuart Lee Adams, who has responsibilities, dreams and plans far beyond his 16 years, and of his relationship with the folks (characters sure to capture your heart) of rural Double Creek community and the nearby town of Jirard City. Next Sunday's story line will appeal to young and not-so-young alike as most folks will relate to one or more of Stuart Lee's growing-up experiences first love, family, pets, friends, best friends, extra special folks, work, school, sports, the struggles of daily living and a few beyond normal' happenings. Next Sunday will awaken many good growing-up memories and perhaps a few not-so-good ones. You'll laugh you'll cry you'll feel good y'all sholy will. If you enjoy Next Sunday (I sho hope so) and want more of the folks and happenings of Double Creek, look for Forever, Maybe available soon.

The world of the Magic Westinheimer is growing by the moment. Laurel and her enchanted piano have accidently summoned a maniacal leprechaun named Mayhem. He steals her songbook which acts as a road map to magical realms and uses it to go on the ultimate crime spree that spans from the South American kingdom of gold, El Dorado, to the tombs of Ancient Egypt, to the distant future. Luckily, all of Laurel's friends are willing to help stop the leprechaun from his rampage. Tatanka is back, th

Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.

The cat has symbolized a host of concepts: good and evil, light and darkness, religion and black magic. This intriguing book traces the history of these fascinating creatures — from vampire and clairvoyant cats to cats in heraldry, as sacrificial objects, and idols of secret sects. Includes 50 black-and-white illustrations.

Clara Gooday, age 9, hears what she thinks is her Aunt Tilly’s tall tale about seeing the FunGkins. Things heat up when Clara meets two FunGkins and helps them get back the Magic Mushroom. The Jacks reward Clara and Aunt Tilly by shrinking them down to their size and whisking them off to the magical land of Mushroom Valley. There they see creatures never seen by any human and FunGkins who are from all nationalities and races living in harmony. Meanwhile, the skinny, seven-foot-tall, evil Mr. Mustashio has moved into the funeral home next door. Clara plans to watch every move he and his talking dog, Snodsty, make. Follow Clara in this tale of friendship, faith, and moral fiber.

They were destined to save the world from an ancient evil. Talos is a magic wielder, born into the mage guild of firecrafters. As an agent of the Overworld Police, he has come from a secret land to protect Earth from magicians intent on enslaving humanity. Mila has always had the gift of healing. But this very modern woman never realized that her skill was born of an ancient magic that only firecraft can fully unlock. Together, Tal and Mila discover that the source of their powers is in unity. Love's shining light might burn them alive protecting the magic of the world, but if the Tree of Life dies, and all the magic in the world is extinguished ... will it matter? Magic's Design is an "intricately detailed and densely complex fantasy romance" (Booklist) from USA Today bestselling author Cat Adams. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

For fans of Warriors and Wings of Fire comes a magical adventure story about a street cat who's mistaken for a wizard’s familiar. “Whether furry, flippered or feathered you’ll be taking a closer look at your family pet.” —Michael Buckley, author of The Sisters Grimm and NERDS When Aldwyn, a young alley cat on the run, ducks into a mysterious pet shop, he doesn’t expect his life to change. But that’s exactly what happens when Jack, a young wizard in training, picks Aldwyn to be his magical familiar. Finally off the tough streets, Aldwyn thinks he’s got it made. He just has to convince the other familiars—the know-it-all blue jay Skylar and the friendly tree frog Gilbert—that he’s the telekinetic cat he claims to be. But when Jack and two other wizards in training are captured by the evil queen, Aldwyn will have to use all of his street smarts, a few good friends, and a nose for adventure to save the day! This delightful Indie Next pick is beloved by hundreds of thousands of readers and was named to nine state award lists. Don’t miss any of the exciting books in the Familiars series: Secrets of the Crown, Circle of Heroes, and Palace of Dreams.

Want to identify fiction books that boys in grades three through nine will find irresistible? This guide reveals dozens of worthwhile recommendations in categories ranging from adventure stories and sports novels to horror, humorous, and science fiction books. In Get Those Guys Reading!: Fiction and Series Books that Boys Will Love, authors Kathleen A. Baxter and Marcia A. Kochel provide compelling and current reading suggestions for younger boys—information that educators, librarians, and parents alike are desperate for. Comprising titles that are almost all well-reviewed in at least one major professional journal, or that are such big hits with kids that they've received the "stamp of approval" from the most important reviewers, this book will be invaluable to anyone whose goal is to help boys develop a healthy enthusiasm for reading. It includes chapters on adventure books; animal stories; graphic novels; historical fiction; humorous books; mystery, horror, and suspense titles; science fiction and fantasy; and sports novels. Within each chapter, the selections are further divided into books for younger readers (grades 3–6) and titles for older boys in grades 5–8. Elementary and middle school librarians and teachers, public librarians, Title One teachers, and parents of boys in grades 3–9 will all benefit greatly from having this book at hand.