Pat Miller

Emma Cooper and her family live on a farm in Missouri. She works outside with her dad attempting to take the place of a brother who died tragically at a young age. She has one good friend, Simon, who decided to leave home to see the country leaving Emma with a broken heart. When she is fifteen she is kidnapped by Russell who is wealthy, owns a huge estate, and who hires a man to keep a close watch on Emma to make sure she doesn't try to escape. After...

Many pet owners consider vet visits to be quite stressful and traumatic, but there is an emerging alternative that can dramatically improve those experiences for everyone. Cooperative care is based on the concept of providing as much information as possible to help all parties involved understand how to recognize stress in their animal clients, how to offset that stress using force-free training and management methods, provide a calming physical environment,...

It's almost Groundhog Day! Everyone knows that Groundhog has an important job to do every February 2, but this year he's not feeling well. Dr. Owl diagnoses him with the flu and orders two days of bed rest. But, how will people know the weather forecast if Groundhog is down in his hole in bed? Then Groundhog has in idea-he can hire a substitute! Maybe Squirrel can be the substitute, or Eagle, or Bear. But, at the substitute auditions, Groundhog realizes...

Ethan has a new stepmother. He misses his mom, but discovers that a stepmom can be special too. This title focuses on sight words, decoding, and compare/contrast.

In 1843, 14-year old Hanson Gregory left his family home in Rockport, Maine and set sail as a cabin boy on the schooner Achorn, looking for high stakes adventure on the high seas. Little did he know that a boat load of hungry sailors, coupled with his knack for creative problem-solving, would yield one of the world's most prized pastries. At long last, here's the hole truth about the invention of the doughnut!--

Celebrate food and family with this heartwarming Thanksgiving picture book. We will share the risen bread. / Our made-with-love Thanksgiving spread. / Grateful to be warm and fed. / We will share the bread. In this spirited ode to the holiday, set at the turn of the twentieth century, a large family works together to make their special meal. Mama prepares the turkey, Daddy tends the fire, Sister kneads, and Brother bastes. Everyone—from...

A child imagines ways to connect with their grandmother who lives far way.

A complete dog training, puppy raising, problem solving, and basic health guide. Written as a series of columns in "Whole Dog Journal", Positive Perspectives gives you information on day-to-day living with dogs in small easily understood "bites". Find out how to prevent problems before they occur, train without force with fun and treats, learn about the newest vaccination schedules and much more to live happily with your dog. For puppy as well as...

A new sibling book with humor, heart, and a dash of the scientific process sure to delight young readers. Is Stella's new baby brother a duck? All the evidence seems to be pointing in that direction, but Stella knows that scientists can't just wing it. Further research is definitely required. This sweet and silly book is just ducky for new siblings, fledgling scientists and anyone who loves a good laugh. • Read-aloud books for children and siblings •...

Students create a vegetable garden on their school's rooftop.