Search Results: Returned 16 Results, Displaying Titles 1 - 16
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2017., Juvenile, NorthSouth Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Summary Note: A picture book tribute to the iconic Mexican artist reveals how the animals in her life and her personal struggles inspired many of her works of art and how her achievements raised awareness about her indigenous culture and the female form.
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2017., Preschool, NorthSouth Books, Inc. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form. Brown's story recounts Frida's beloved pets--two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn--and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal. -- Amazon.com.
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c2008., Sourcebooks, Inc. Call No: B Gardner Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Summary Note: A mother's account of how Dale, her autistic son, overcame his disability through his bond with a pet dog. Includes brief comments by Dale on the events described, an afterword, and a reading group guide.
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2007., Ballantine Books Call No: HI-INT B MON Edition: Ballantine Books trade pbk. ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A naturalist who spent months at a time living on her own among wild creatures in remote jungles, author Montgomery was more comfortable with animals than with people. So she gladly opened her heart to a sick piglet, with no inkling that this piglet would not only survive but flourish--and she soon found herself engaged with her small-town community in ways she had never dreamed possible. Unexpectedly, Christopher provided this traveler with something she had sought all her life: an anchor to family and home. This book celebrates Christopher Hogwood in all his glory, with his boundless zest for life and his large, loving heart, a great big Buddha master. Sy reveals what she and others learned from this generous soul who just so happened to be a pig--lessons about self-acceptance, the meaning of family, the value of community, and the pleasures of the sweet green Earth.--From publisher description.
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2007, c2006., Ballantine Books Call No: 636.4 MON Edition: Ballantine Books tr Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The author opens her heart to a sick piglet and finds that this creature provides her something she sought all of her life: an anchor to family, home, and community.
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2013., Primary, Albert Whitman & Co. Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A brief biography of Helen Keller that focuses on her relationship with her dogs, particularly one named Belle.
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c2007, Primary, H. Holt and Co Call No: B Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Learn about Ann and her life with all her pets.
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-- Treasury for children1992., Juvenile, St. Martin's Press Call No: 636 FARM ANIMALS HER Edition: REV. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: James Herriot's Treasury for Children collects all of the beloved veterinarian's delightful tales for young readers. From the springtime frolic of Oscar, Cat-About-Town to the yuletide warmth of The Christmas Day Kitten, these stories-radiantly illustrated by Peter Barrett and Ruth Brown-are perennial favorites, and this new complete edition will make a wonderful gift for all readers, great and small.
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-- Marley and meBy Grogan, John2009. Click to access digital title. Sample Summary Note: 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.
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c2009., Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap Call No: ER DRI Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Many of our presidents have had extraordinary pets including an alligator, tiger cubs, elephants, bald eagles, a hippo, a bear, a zebra, and a coyote. This easy reader, with photos and illustrations, will have stories about many of these animals including the Obama's dog.
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-- Weird, wacky, little, big, scary, strange animals that have lived in the White Housec2012., Charlesbridge Pub Call No: 973 MOB Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Fascinating and sometimes mysterious collection of presidential pets combined with fun poetry and facts about the US presidents.
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-- Weird, wacky, little, big, scary, strange animals that have lived in the White House.c2012., Pre-adolescent, Charlesbridge Pub. Call No: 176.48 Mob Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Fascinating and sometimes mysterious collection of presidential pets combined with fun poetry and facts about the US presidents.
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2004., Juvenile, Scholastic Press Call No: 636.088 7 09753 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Describes the various kinds of pets, including grizzly bears and alligators, kept at the White House by various presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush.
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2004., Juvenile, Scholastic Press Call No: 975.3 DAV Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Describes the various kinds of pets, including grizzly bears and alligators, kept at the White House by various presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush.
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Juvenile Call No: 973 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: White House insidersSummary Note: President Abraham Lincoln's son had a pet turkey named Jack. The Kennedy family kept ponies on the White House grounds. Warren G. Harding threw his dog a birthday party! Presidential pets have always been part of the First Family, from George Washington's horse Nelson to Bo, the Obamas' curly pup. While meeting many of these pets, readers get a unique look at past presidents as people, not just leaders. Colorful and historic photographs show the perks of being a presidential pet as well as the joy each brought to the First Family.