Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Minnesota

Noah and the Animals

Steve Smallman

Michigan

When little Lola gets a pair of Super Pants for Christmas she is so excited! When her daddy gets a matching costume, he knows he's in for a long day. "I'm a pretty good superhero!" cries Lola. "But my daddy is the best of all!"

Super Pants!

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Land Walkers

Dinosaur World

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New York

How Dogs Become Themselves

“What Mr. Rogers was to children, Alexandra Horowitz is to dogs: a wise and patient observer who seeks to intimately know a creature... Her chapters, packed with close observations about canine cognition and behavior, are mini-mood lifters." —NPR, Maureen Corrigan on Fresh Air What is it like to be a puppy? Author of the classic Inside of a Dog, Alexandra Horowitz tries to find out, spending a year scrutinizing her puppy’s daily existence and poring over the science of early dog development Few of us meet our dogs at Day One. The dog who will, eventually, become an integral part of our family, our constant companion and best friend, is born without us into a family of her own. A puppy's critical early development into the dog we come to know is usually missed entirely. Dog researcher Alexandra Horowitz aimed to change that with her family's new pup, Quiddity (Quid). In this scientific memoir, she charts Quid's growth from wee grub to boisterous sprite, from her birth to her first birthday. Horowitz follows Quid's first weeks with her mother and ten roly-poly littermates, and then each week after the puppy joins her household of three humans, two large dogs, and a wary cat. She documents the social and cognitive milestones that so many of us miss in our puppies' lives, when caught up in the housetraining and behavioral training that easily overwhelms the first months of a dog's life with a new family. In focusing on training a dog to behave, we mostly miss the radical development of a puppy into themselves—through the equivalent of infancy, childhood, young adolescence, and teenager-hood. By slowing down to observe Quid from week to week, The Year of the Puppy makes new sense of a dog's behavior in a way that is missed when the focus is only on training. Horowitz keeps a lens on the puppy's point of view—how they (begin to) see and smell the world, make meaning of it, and become an individual personality. She's there when the puppies first open their eyes, first start to recognize one another and learn about cats, sheep, and people; she sees them from their first play bows to puberty. Horowitz also draws from the ample research in the fields of dog and human development to draw analogies between a dog's first year and the growing child—and to note where they diverge. The Year of the Puppy is indispensable for anyone navigating their way through the frustrating, amusing, and ultimately delightful first year of a puppy’s life.

The Year of the Puppy

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While this book is actually a weekly engagement calendar from 2005, the color photographs (there are about 30 of them) are amazing and I thought a dachshund owner would love them.  

Spiral bound for easy removal of pages or to fold back to a favorite photo and prop to display 

Maryland

Dachshunds

#hardcover #childrens #rdkids #animals #groundhog #bedtimestories 

Georgia

An active little groundhog refuses to go to sleep, despite the advice of several animal visitors, until finally the cricket tries something that works. Includes facts about groundhog behavior.

Go to Sleep, Little Groundhog

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John Grogan

Ohio

Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material.

Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.

John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.

Marley grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good -- Marley was expelled.

But just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley remained a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

Marley & Me is John Grogan's funny, unforgettable tribute to this wonderful, wildly neurotic Lab and the meaning he brought to their lives.

Marley and Me

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great book for tween/teen as well. tons of color photos, tips …  Book is in like new condition with the exception of name written on the first page. see last picture.  

Your Happy Healthy Pet

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Alert and active (especially in the evening), hamsters are fascinating and fun. Your hamster will probably fit in the palm of your hand and with gentle, regular handling will quickly begin to love playtime. Hamsters are easy to tame and care for. This guide helps you do it right with advice on: * Types of hamsters and characteristics to look for * Selecting and "furnishing" a home for your hamster * Proper care and handling * Keeping your pet stimulated and healthy * Having fun with your curious little critter

Hamster

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Brandon Mull

West Virginia

As a dark force engulfs the land, the fate of Erdas has fallen on the shoulders of four young strangers who each have forged a rare bond with their spirit beasts--a bond that gives great powers to all of them.

Wild Born

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Amelia Hepworth

Show a child just how strong your love is every minute of the day! Features a "To" and "From" personalization page, making this sweet offering an ideal gift for baby showers, birthdays, and new parents. The sun rises, and a bear and cub begin their day together. They splash in the water, climb mountains, watch the colorful lights in the shimmering sky, and play with friends. They show their love for each other by touching noses, chasing each other, and, of course, hugging and snuggling before bed. A sweet, gentle rhyme, perfect for sharing with a special little one that also includes a “To” and "From” personalization page in the front of the book, making this heartwarming book an ideal gift.

I Love You to the Moon and Back

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Nick Eliopulos

Tui T. Sutherland

This is a New BOok suitable to give as Gift

California

A bind-up of the Book of Shane stories that offers a glimpse at one of the most compelling -- and dangerous -- villains of the New York Times bestselling Spirit Animals series.Friend and traitor. Conqueror and king. Hero and villain.Shane is just a boy, but in order to free his people, he's resolved to do whatever -- to become whomever -- his mission requires. Throughout their journey to save the world, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have faced this dangerous foe again and again. But none have learned the truth of the boy who nearly changed the course of history forever.Now that truth is revealed. With an introduction by Tui T. Sutherland, the New York Times bestselling author of Spirit Animals: Against the Tide and the Wings of Fire series, this collection sheds a light on the past, present, and future of the boy who would be conqueror -- and the role Shane has yet to play in the dangers still to come.

The Book of Shane

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Alice Schertle

Pennsylvania

A bit of muck is no match for the friendly Little Blue Truck! This bestselling board book now includes a free downloadable party kit.

Little Blue Truck

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From the best green spaces to go fetch, to the most stylish cafes and hotels that welcome guests on four legs, this guide tells you all you need to know to have a tail-wagging time in New York City. With beautiful photography, handy maps and plenty of insider's tips, it lets you in on where to eat, drink, walk, visit and stay, alongside profiles of some of New York's most interesting dog owners. Whether you're looking for weekend get-aways or doggy day-trips, find out just how much more fun the city can be when you've got your pooch in tow.

Dog Friendly New York

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Black Beauty

Kate Egan

Karey Kirkpatrick

E. B. White

Wilbur the pig has been sent to live on Zuckerman's farm. The barn is a big, scary place, but a very kind spider named Charlotte befriends him. Then life on the farm doesn't seem so bad—until Wilbur discovers a terrible secret. He won't live to see another spring. Charlotte promises to come up with a brilliant plan. Will she be able to save Wilbur before it's too late?

Charlotte's Web

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Sallie Ketcham

This is a retelling of a Christmas legend in which a robin is rewarded for its help warming the baby Jesus.

The Christmas Bird

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#hardcover #animals #nonfiction #children 

New Mexico

Life and Death in the Food Chain

Extreme From gravity defying athletes to the crime fighting properties of superglue science is behind all things extreme This action packed series presents incredible facts and stories behind how things work and why they happen Science has never been so extreme

Extreme Lunch!

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Texas

The first middle-grade novel from YA superstar Amy Sarig (A. S.) King is a boy-meets-animal story like no other.The first middle-grade novel from Printz Honor-winning author Amy Sarig (A. S.) King!Washington Post Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book for KidsA Texas Bluebonnet Master List selectionObe Devlin has problems. His family's farmland has been taken over by developers. His best friend Tommy has abandoned him. And he keeps getting nosebleeds, because of that thing he doesn't like to talk about. So Obe hangs out at the nearby creek, in the last wild patch left, picking up trash and looking for animal tracks.One day, he sees a creature that looks kind of like a large dog. And as he watches it, he realizes it eats plastic. Only plastic. Water bottles, shopping bags... No one has seen a creature like this before. The animal--Marvin Gardens--becomes Obe's best friend and biggest secret. But to keep him safe from the developers and Tommy and his friends, Obe must make a decision that might change everything.

Me and Marvin Gardens (Scholastic Gold)

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Louisiana

All about Land Hermit Crabs

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Guide to the Horses of the World 

Ken Midkiff

Wendell Berry

How Corporate Farming Has Endangered America's Food Supply

Sierra Club Director Ken Midkiff delves into the murky world of American meatproduction.

The Meat You Eat

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Shamu and the Adventurous Seal Pup

#hardcover #cesarmillan #dogtraining #pettraining #pet #dogs #animals #raisingpets #dogwhisperer 

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Grace Baranowski

Noah and the Animals

Steve Smallman

Super Pants!

Igloo

Dinosaur World

Alexandra Horowitz

The Year of the Puppy

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Dachshunds

Claude Clement; Catherine Nouvelle (Illustrator)

Go to Sleep, Little Groundhog

John Grogan

Marley and Me

Betsy Sikora Siino

Hamster

Brandon Mull

Wild Born

Amelia Hepworth

I Love You to the Moon and Back

Nick Eliopulos; Tui T. Sutherland

The Book of Shane

Alice Schertle

Little Blue Truck

Winnie Au; Marta Roca

Dog Friendly New York

Anna Sewell

Black Beauty

Kate Egan; Karey Kirkpatrick; E. B. White

Charlotte's Web

Sallie Ketcham

The Christmas Bird

Ross Piper

Extreme Lunch!

Amy Sarig King

Me and Marvin Gardens (Scholastic Gold)

Brandon Mull

Wild Born

Mervin F. Roberts

All about Land Hermit Crabs

Caroline Silver

Guide to the Horses of the World

Ken Midkiff; Wendell Berry

The Meat You Eat

Mark Schulman

Shamu and the Adventurous Seal Pup

Cesar Millan; Melissa Jo Peltier

A Member of the Family