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Best hauntings book yet!
Mandy goes on a trip with her parents and James (I'm sorry, but I hate James!) And while she is there she sees a wolf in the windo. How odd, there have been no wolfs in that part of the country for over 100 years! Mandy tells her parents and they ar like "I'm sorry Mandy, your mind must be tricking you." So he rand James go outside to look around. There ar eno footprints or marks in the snow where the wolf had been. How odd... But Mandy is sure she saw somthing! Who was this wolf? Why was he there? Does he have anything to do with the two wolfs that the people from town are trying to kill?

Read this great book to find out!

How Animals Survive The Cold
Helps teach about migration and hibernation in an easy to read format. What better time to read What Do Animals Do in Winter? than at the start of the season. Even though we reside in California and my son has not experienced snow this is still a good subject to explore. The first half of the book goes into detail on which animals hibernate and how they go about doing this. We learn they travel most usually south for the winter and return come spring. They come back the time things start to grow and the colors start to change plus the weather is getting warmer.

This book gives great descriptions on how the animals combat the cold, where they travel to and how they change from the seasons. This would make a great addition for winter reading for kids that are interested in animals, nature and to learn about why animals behave certain ways. My son is a beginning reader and the pages are brief with short sentences on many for him to tackle in a topic he enjoys. This would also make a good gift for a teacher or to share with the classroom as a winter project.

The Best Books All in One Hardcover!
I loved each one of these books individually and so did my daughter. So much so that our paperbacks got torn and tattered from so much use. Now they are all together in this one hardcover! We love the photography and stories by Phoebe and Judy Dunn featuring different farm animals, often humorous.

Three cheers for Baglio!
Vacation has arrived, and while Mandy Hope, and her best friend, James Hunter, are sad to have to say goodbye to the beloved animals of Welford; they're thrilled to have the opportunity to visit the beautiful city of London, and tour the Millennium Dome for the first time. Deciding to take some time off from their burgeoning veterinary practice, Mandy's adoptive parents - Dr. Emily and Dr. Adam - decide to spring for a little vacation, as well; and, with the company of some of Welford's most delightful residents, plan to make the trip a family affair, and attend by Mandy's side. James is heartbroken to leave his badly-behaved Labrador, Blackie, behind; however, after just a short time in London, he forgets all about Blackie, and sets his mind on learning more about the tiny brown Labrador pup that he and Mandy spotted entering the Palace of Queen Elizabeth herself! London is a much more hustling and bustling location than Welford, and Mandy and James are frightened that the little pup may not make it back to safety without finding himself injured by some careless driver. But catching the pup proves harder than expected, and the two friends are encouraged to put the pup out of their minds, and enjoy their vacation before it's over. Taking that wonderful advice, Mandy and James become wrapped up in sightseeing with their new friend Casey Baxter, a girl of their age who has traveled here all the way from New York City. Casey is just as much of an animal lover as Mandy and James, and together, the three see the sights, and taste all the delicious foods found in London. But Mandy and James are finding it hard to forget the little pup who captured their heart on day one; so when they see him strolling about St. James's Park, they know that capturing him, and taking him to safety is a must. Aptly named Bruno, their new furry friend begins to thrive at the local SPCA, where he's showered with love and affection, and safe from speeding cars. With the ordeal over, Mandy and James are excited to begin truly enjoying their vacation, but when they spot Bruno racing through traffic a few days later, they can't figure out what exactly is going on. The friends were so convinced that Bruno was in safe hands at the SPCA, and was getting the medical care that he truly needed, but now he's out and about, and in severe danger. Mandy, James, and Casey can't figure out what exactly is going on; and why Bruno suddenly has a new personality - one that is much more carefree, and calm; as opposed to skittish, and crazy. The three friends set out to solve the mystery of the runaway pup immediately; hoping to reunite him with his owner - wherever he or she is. But in the midst of all this doggy drama, the trio is attempting to figure out what is stressing out a beautiful parrot named Sinbad, who happens to live in the quaint bed-and-breakfast where the Welford group is staying. Mandy resolves that rescuing the pup and saving Sinbad from an untimely death are two of the most important things that she must do. And, if she's lucky, maybe she'll have time to fit in a little shopping before her London trip quickly slips out of her grasp, and she finds herself back home in Welford.

London has always been a place that I would love to visit; so having the opportunity to see it through the eyes of two of my favorite characters in fiction - Mandy Hope and James Hunter - was a delightful experience that will most certainly please avid ANIMAL ARK readers. Mandy Hope is her typical, lovable self; striving to save anyone and everyone in her path, who happens to need help at the moment. She is selfless and kind, and always on the lookout for a new animal to save - no matter where she finds herself. James's character is quite similar. Even though he's on the trip of a lifetime to London, he does what he can to assist Mandy in rescuing the boisterous Bruno, and the stressed out Sinbad. James's incessant ramblings of information found within his London guidebook is quite humorous, and adds a little history and interesting facts to the story - providing readers with some behind-the-scenes info about London, as well as the various attractions they offer tourists. As with many of the previous ANIMAL ARK books, James's Labrador, Blackie, isn't present to contribute any trouble or mischief to the tale; however, the lovable Bruno manages to do that himself. The tiny brown Labrador is such a humorous, funny character, who creates trouble no matter where he goes - whether he's splashing through public fountains, or stealing hot dogs from picnics and vendors. Bruno isn't the only interesting new character to enter the story. Sinbad is also enjoyable, with his constant chatter; and the self-mutilating condition that he has, caused by stress, is very interesting to learn about. While each of the animal characters contribute a lot to PUP AT THE PALACE, characters such as New Yorker Casey, and SPCA worker Penny lend fun, informational, kind voices to the story. Ben M. Baglio has managed to weave another delightful ANIMAL ARK tale that is impossible to put down, and will be loved by animal lovers both young and old. Three cheers for Baglio!

Erika Sorocco
Freelance Reviewer