story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the Ameri…
George is going to visit a new kind of zoo where the animals all roam free. Some of those animals look like a lot of fun—so much fun that a curious monkey can’t resist joining them. Giraffes and flamingos are close enough to touch, but George befriends a baby rhino who seems a little sad. Who better to lure her from her hiding place than George? And just in time for her special birthday par…
Crash, bang, clump! went the giant, as he danced. The naughtiest ever fairy has had enough of the noisy giant. Perhaps one of her naughtiest spells could solve the problem? But the naughty plan has one giant flaw!
The Inheritance Games ended with a bombshell, and now heiress Avery Grambs has to pick up the pieces and find the man who might hold the answers to all of her questions—including why Tobias Hawthorne left his entire fortune to Avery, a virtual stranger, rather than to his own daughters or grandsons. Thanks to a DNA test, Avery knows she’s not a Hawthorne by blood, but clues pile up hint…
n this busy world we all need to find the odd moment to destress, look after ourselves, chill out. But often it`s hard to do so without some gentle cajoling, a little advice from a friendly pal, some encouraging and sage words on how to unwind and take your mind off the stresses and strains of modern living. Which is where Shaun the sheep, best friend of Wallace and Gromit, comes in. Many peopl…