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The Blue Cat of Castle Town (A Newbery Honor Book)

In this charming and timeless fantasy, a little blue kitten in Connecticut disobeys his mother and listlens to the Song of the River…a song of Bright Enchantment, of beauty, peace, and contentment. Wishing to share the song, the little cat ventures out into the world, where he meets historical figures in Castle Town. But try as he might, he finds it more difficult than he ever dreamed. This edition is charmingly illustrated by Janice Holland

The Third Cat Story Megapack

Damien Broderick

Our third offering of kitty delights and delectables features 25 cat stories, 2 nonfiction compilations of cat anecdotes, and 9 poems–but the emphasis overall is decidedly more modern than in our previous cat Megapacks. Heading the list this time are: Mary A. Turzillo, who contributes 8 tales and poems; A. R. Morlan, author of 6 stories; Michael Hemmingson, who's penned 3 moving poems; Damien Broderick, writer of 2 otherworldly cat tales; Kathryn Ptacek, contributor of 2 fantasies; Douglas Menville, who provides a couple of kitty poems; and pieces by Darrell Schweitzer, David C. Smith, and Marilyn «Mattie» Brahen–not to mention Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, Bram Stoker, and Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. So, settle back in your chair, your couch, and your bed, cat-lovers everywhere, and enjoy this new anthology of frisky feline tales! "The Cheshire-Cat," by Lewis Carroll "All in the Golden Afternoon," by Marilyn «Mattie» Brahen "Fat Cat," by Robert Reginald "Alex," by Mary A. Turzillo "The Cat-Tracker Lady of Asad Alley," by A. R. Morlan "A Limp Dead Cat in My Arms," by Michael Hemmingson "The Ruined Queen of Harvest World," by Damien Broderick "Stories of Cat Sagacity," by W. H. G. Kingston "Mau," by Douglas Menville "Cat in the Box," by A. R. Morlan "Purple," by Mary A. Turzillo "Ebenezer Wheezer (c1972-1990)," by Douglas Menville "Concerning the 'Pretty Lady'," by Helen M. Winslow "The Boys," by Kathryn Ptacek "Reverence for Cats," by Mark Twain "'…And Mongo Was His Name-O'," by A. R. Morlan "Tommy's Cat," by David C. Smith "Tatiana," by Mary A. Turzillo "Lin Jee," by Mary A. Turzillo "The Squaw," by Bram Stoker "How the Former Pets Survive or Die," by Michael Hemmingson "Cat Burglar," by Kathryn Ptacek "Puss in Boots: Two Versions," by Charles Perrault and Dinah Maria Mulock "No Heaven Will Not Ever Heaven Be…," by A. R. Morlan "The Queen's Cat," by Peggy Bacon "Chocolate Kittens from Mars," by Mary A. Turzillo "Cats Can Colonize Mars," by Mary A. Turzillo "Cat Anecdotes," edited by Adam White "The Adventure of the Hanoverian Vampires," by Darrell Schweitzer "The Beancounter's Cat," by Damien Broderick "A Little Pinch Is All You Need," by A. R. Morlan "They Always Die," by Michael Hemmingson "Scout," by Mary A. Turzillo "The Cat," by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman "The Hunter's Mothers," by Mary A. Turzillo "Hunger," by A. R. Morlan "Ryah's Guest," by Robert Reginald And don't forget to search this ebook store for «Wildside Megapack» to see more entries in the series, covering mysteries, westerns, science fiction, adventure – and much, much more!

The Second Cat Megapack

George Zebrowski

Cats have beguiled writers for as long as fiction has existed. Our second anthology of cat stories includes feline fantasies, science fiction, mysteries, mythology, westerns, romances, memoirs, horror, and some pieces that just defy description—27 stories, 2 poems, and a play! Included are: INTRODUCTION: ALL CATS ARE GRAY…, by Robert Reginald THE CATS OF ULTHAR, by H. P. Lovecraft THE CAT WITH THE TULIP FACE, by A. R. Morlan THE STORY OF THE FAITHFUL CAT, by Lord Redesdale ZUT, by Guy Wetmore Carryl THE MOUNTAIN CAGE, by Pamela Sargent MADAME JOLICŒUR'S CAT, by Thomas A. Janvier THE CAT THAT WALKED BY HIMSELF, by Rudyard Kipling THE WOMAN WHO HATED CATS, by Margaret St. John Bathe GIPSY, by Booth Tarkington THE CAT WHO CHANGED INTO A WOMAN, by Eugène Scribe, Translated by Frank J. Morlock (play) A CARGO OF CAT, by Ambrose Bierce THE HUNTER CATS OF CONNORLOA, by Helen Hunt Jackson WHITE COMMA, by A. R. Morlan (poem) NINE LIVES, by E. Nesbit THE BLACK CAT OF THE OLD MANOR HOUSE, by Elliott O’Donnell MONCRIF’S CATS: FIRST LETTER, by François-Augustin Paradis de Moncrif, Translated by Reginald Bretnor CAT, by Reginald Bretnor EPITAPH OF A CAT, by Joachim du Bellay, Translated by R. N. Curry (poem) TRAPS, by Jack Dann and George Zebrowski THE BLACK CAT’S EYES, by Benjamin F. Ferrill TO A CAT, by Algernon Charles Swinburne (poem) SHIREEN AND HER FRIENDS: PAGES FROM THE LIFE OF A PERSIAN CAT, by Gordon Stables CAT ON A HOT TAR ROOF, by Gary Lovisi CATS AND CANDY, by Mark Twain CRY FROM A FAR PLANET, by Tom Godwin CAT THIEF, by Ernest Dudley LEGEND OF THE CAT, by Mary Rocker-Gramlich and Charles Allen Gramlich CAT BURGLAR, by Robert Reginald CALVIN, by Charles Dudley Warner And don't forget to search this ebook store for «Wildside Megapack» to see all the entries in the series, covering fantasy, science fiction, mysteries, westerns, author collections…and much, much more!

The Cat MEGAPACK ®

Andrew Lang

This volume includes 25 wonderful, wondrous stories and two poems about cats, by major authors old and new. Included are: INTRODUCTION: …IN THE DARK, by Robert Reginald SEVEN SAW MURDER, by G. T. Fleming-Roberts THE CATS, by H. P. Lovecraft (poem) THE HEMINGWAY KITTENS, by A. R. Morlan THE CAT AND THE BIRDS, by Aesop THE BEAST FROM THE ABYSS, by Robert E. Howard OUT OF PLACE, by Pamela Sargent THE FOX AND THE CAT, by the Brothers Grimm THE BLACK CAT, by Edgar Allan Poe THE CAT AND MOUSE IN PARTNERSHIP, by Andrew Lang NIPPER…NIP…NIP, by Robert Reginald TOBERMORY, by Saki (H. H. Munro) THE CAT, by E. F. Benson A PSYCHICAL INVASION, by Algernon Blackwood UNIVERSES, by A. R. Morlan (poem) THE VAMPIRE CAT OF NABESHIMA, by Lord Redesdale THE WOMAN AND THE CAT, by Marcel Prevost DICK BAKER'S CAT, by Mark Twain BEAST OF THE TARN, by John Russell Fearn MRS. MILLIGAN'S CAT, by Gary Lovisi A REVOLT OF THE GODS, by Ambrose Bierce MONTY'S FRIEND, by William Livingston Alden THE HEADLESS CAT, by Elliott O’Donnell ALL CATS ARE GRAY, by Andre Norton THE SLUM CAT, by Ernest Thompson Seton MY FATHER, THE CAT, by Henry Slesar THE BALLET OF THE CATS, by Sydney J. Bounds LETTERS FROM A CAT, by Helen Hunt Jackson And don't forget to search this ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see all the volumes in this ongoing series, including volumes of science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns, adventure, mystery – and much, much more!

The Tasty Treat

Tracey Hecht

NOCTURNALS GROW & READ EARLY READER BOOKS The Nocturnals was launched to critical acclaim in 2016 with the first book in the middle grade series The Mysterious Abductions , a Kids' Indie Next List Pick. The Grow & Read book program was developed under the supervision of reading specialists to develop kids’ reading skills while emphasizing the delight of story-telling. The first Early Reader, The Moonlight Meeting , was published in September 2017. The early reader books are professionally leveled with instructional alignments created for schools. The Tasty Treat is Lexile Level 380L and Fountas and Pinnell Level L. Previous books in the series range between 380L and 520L and the Fountas and Pinnell levels range between L and P. Appropriate for PreK through 3rd graders. Paper over board is being published for Libraries. PARTNERSHIPS NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY In partnership with the New York Public Library, Tracey created a Read Aloud Writing Program in ten schools around New York City for the launch of The Mysterious Abductions . Since that time, she has conducted this program in over 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. WYNDHAM GRAND HOTELS Wyndham Grand Hotels used Tracey Hecht and The Mysterious Abductions to launch a nationwide family program called Reconnected, a Family Experience, which reminds families to slow down and enjoy their time together. The program was further expanded to include a giveaway of the book in phone-free zones on the properties. RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION Fabled Films Press launched a partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to bring The Nocturnals program to broadcast media centers within pediatric hospitals for children and their families in Washington D.C., Nashville and Charlotte. NATIONAL EDUCATION AND LIBRARY PROGRAMS All School Read The Spring Hill Independent School District in Longview, TX chose The Nocturnals:The Mysterious Abductions for an All School Read at their Intermediate School for 500 third through fifth grade students and completed the program with Virtual Visits from author Tracey Hecht. Previously, Hunting Ridge Elementary School in Palatine, IL chose The Nocturnals for their All School Read. Every staff member and child in the school (K-6) received a copy of book 1: The Mysterious Abductions with Kindergarten special education and ESL students receiving The Nocturnals Early Reader: The Moonlight Meeting. The program is perfectly aligned with Tracey’s ongoing efforts to get more schools and families reading aloud together. VIRTUAL VISITS Tracey Hecht's Virtual Read Aloud Writing Workshop for The Nocturnals explains how she develops her animal characters based on animal physiologies, and how storylines are developed, written, work-shopped, and read out-loud as part of the manuscript development. The virtual program is presented using a video chat platform such as Skype, Google Hangout or FaceTime. Tracey created the program with the New York Public Library for the launch of <emThe Mysterious Abductions[/i]. Since that time, she has conducted this program in over 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. EXCEPTIONAL TURNKEY BOOKSTORE EVENT KIT & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM The Grow & Read Program was developed with free online printable storytime activities, including sight word games, coloring pages, animal mask crafts, story and character maps, and more. SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) activities are also available to go along with the stories including The Nocturnals Kindness Game and Kooky Kinkajou SEL activities that include Listening ears and an imagination river. The activities help strengthen emerging readers’ understanding of the books while instilling confidence and a lifelong interest in reading. Every Grow & Read book includes a Nocturnals Fun Facts section which contains an animal glossary.

The Chestnut Challenge

Tracey Hecht

NOCTURNALS GROW & READ EARLY READER BOOKS The Nocturnals was launched to critical acclaim in 2016 with the first book in the middle grade series The Mysterious Abductions , a Kids' Indie Next List Pick. The Grow & Read book program was developed under the supervision of reading specialists to develop kids’ reading skills while emphasizing the delight of story-telling. The first Early Reader, The Moonlight Meeting , was published in September 2017. The early reader books are professionally leveled with instructional alignments created for schools. The Chestnut Challenge is Lexile Level 520L and Fountas and Pinnell Level N. Previous books in the series range between 380L and 520L and the Fountas and Pinnell levels range between L and P. Appropriate for PreK through 3rd graders. Paper over board is being published for Libraries. PARTNERSHIPS NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY In partnership with the New York Public Library, Tracey created a Read Aloud Writing Program in ten schools around New York City for the launch of The Mysterious Abductions . Since that time, she has conducted this program in over 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. WYNDHAM GRAND HOTELS Wyndham Grand Hotels used Tracey Hecht and The Mysterious Abductions to launch a nationwide family program called Reconnected, a Family Experience, which reminds families to slow down and enjoy their time together. The program was further expanded to include a giveaway of the book in phone-free zones on the properties. RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION Fabled Films Press launched a partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to bring The Nocturnals program to broadcast media centers within pediatric hospitals for children and their families in Washington D.C., Nashville and Charlotte. NATIONAL EDUCATION AND LIBRARY PROGRAMS All School Read The Spring Hill Independent School District in Longview, TX chose The Nocturnals:The Mysterious Abductions for an All School Read at their Intermediate School for 500 third through fifth grade students and completed the program with Virtual Visits from author Tracey Hecht. Previously, Hunting Ridge Elementary School in Palatine, IL chose The Nocturnals for their All School Read. Every staff member and child in the school (K-6) received a copy of book 1: The Mysterious Abductions with Kindergarten special education and ESL students receiving The Nocturnals Early Reader: The Moonlight Meeting. The program is perfectly aligned with Tracey’s ongoing efforts to get more schools and families reading aloud together. VIRTUAL VISITS Tracey Hecht's Virtual Read Aloud Writing Workshop for The Nocturnals explains how she develops her animal characters based on animal physiologies, and how storylines are developed, written, work-shopped, and read out-loud as part of the manuscript development. The virtual program is presented using a video chat platform such as Skype, Google Hangout or FaceTime. Tracey created the program with the New York Public Library for the launch of <emThe Mysterious Abductions[/i]. Since that time, she has conducted this program in over 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. EXCEPTIONAL TURNKEY BOOKSTORE EVENT KIT & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM The Grow & Read Program was developed with free online printable storytime activities, including sight word games, coloring pages, animal mask crafts, story and character maps, and more. SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) activities are also available to go along with the stories including The Nocturnals Kindness Game and Kooky Kinkajou SEL activities that include Listening ears and an imagination river. The activities help strengthen emerging readers’ understanding of the books while instilling confidence and a lifelong interest in reading. Every Grow & Read book includes a Nocturnals Fun Facts section which contains an animal glossary.

The Moonlight Meeting

Tracey Hecht

NOCTURNALS GROW & READ EARLY READER BOOKS The Nocturnals was launched to critical acclaim in 2016 with the first book in the middle grade series The Mysterious Abductions , a Kids' Indie Next List Pick. The Grow & Read book program was developed under the supervision of reading specialists to develop kids’ reading skills while emphasizing the delight of story-telling. The first Early Reader, The Moonlight Meeting , was published in September 2017. The early reader books are professionally leveled with instructional alignments created for schools. The Moonlight Meeting is Lexile Level 480L and Fountas and Pinnell Level L. Previous books in the series range between 380L and 520L and the Fountas and Pinnell levels range between L and P. Appropriate for PreK through 3rd graders. Paper over board is being published for Libraries. PARTNERSHIPS NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY In partnership with the New York Public Library, Tracey created a Read Aloud Writing Program in ten schools around New York City for the launch of The Mysterious Abductions . Since that time, she has conducted this program in over 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. WYNDHAM GRAND HOTELS Wyndham Grand Hotels used Tracey Hecht and The Mysterious Abductions to launch a nationwide family program called Reconnected, a Family Experience, which reminds families to slow down and enjoy their time together. The program was further expanded to include a giveaway of the book in phone-free zones on the properties. RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION Fabled Films Press launched a partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to bring The Nocturnals program to broadcast media centers within pediatric hospitals for children and their families in Washington D.C., Nashville and Charlotte. NATIONAL EDUCATION AND LIBRARY PROGRAMS All School Read The Spring Hill Independent School District in Longview, TX chose The Nocturnals:The Mysterious Abductions for an All School Read at their Intermediate School for 500 third through fifth grade students and completed the program with Virtual Visits from author Tracey Hecht. Previously, Hunting Ridge Elementary School in Palatine, IL chose The Nocturnals for their All School Read. Every staff member and child in the school (K-6) received a copy of book 1: The Mysterious Abductions with Kindergarten special education and ESL students receiving The Nocturnals Early Reader: The Moonlight Meeting. The program is perfectly aligned with Tracey’s ongoing efforts to get more schools and families reading aloud together. VIRTUAL VISITS Tracey Hecht's Virtual Read Aloud Writing Workshop for The Nocturnals explains how she develops her animal characters based on animal physiologies, and how storylines are developed, written, work-shopped, and read out-loud as part of the manuscript development. The virtual program is presented using a video chat platform such as Skype, Google Hangout or FaceTime. Tracey created the program with the New York Public Library for the launch of <emThe Mysterious Abductions[/i]. Since that time, she has conducted this program in over 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. EXCEPTIONAL TURNKEY BOOKSTORE EVENT KIT & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM The Grow & Read Program was developed with free online printable storytime activities, including sight word games, coloring pages, animal mask crafts, story and character maps, and more. SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) activities are also available to go along with the stories including The Nocturnals Kindness Game and Kooky Kinkajou SEL activities that include Listening ears and an imagination river. The activities help strengthen emerging readers’ understanding of the books while instilling confidence and a lifelong interest in reading. Every Grow & Read book includes a Nocturnals Fun Facts section which contains an animal glossary.

The Kooky Kinkajou

Tracey Hecht

NOCTURNALS GROW & READ EARLY READER BOOKS The Nocturnals was launched to critical acclaim in 2016 with the first book in the middle grade series The Mysterious Abductions , a Kids' Indie Next List Pick. The Grow & Read book program was developed under the supervision of reading specialists to develop kids’ reading skills while emphasizing the delight of story-telling. The first Early Reader, The Moonlight Meeting , was published in September 2017. The early reader books are professionally leveled with instructional alignments created for schools. The Kooky Kinkajou is Lexile Level 500L and Fountas and Pinnell Level L. Previous books in the series range between 380L and 520L and the Fountas and Pinnell levels range between L and P. Appropriate for PreK through 3rd graders. Paper over board is being published for Libraries. PARTNERSHIPS NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY In partnership with the New York Public Library, Tracey created a Read Aloud Writing Program in ten schools around New York City for the launch of The Mysterious Abductions . Since that time, she has conducted this program in over 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. WYNDHAM GRAND HOTELS Wyndham Grand Hotels used Tracey Hecht and The Mysterious Abductions to launch a nationwide family program called Reconnected, a Family Experience, which reminds families to slow down and enjoy their time together. The program was further expanded to include a giveaway of the book in phone-free zones on the properties. RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION Fabled Films Press launched a partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to bring The Nocturnals program to broadcast media centers within pediatric hospitals for children and their families in Washington D.C., Nashville and Charlotte. NATIONAL EDUCATION AND LIBRARY PROGRAMS All School Read The Spring Hill Independent School District in Longview, TX chose The Nocturnals:The Mysterious Abductions for an All School Read at their Intermediate School for 500 third through fifth grade students and completed the program with Virtual Visits from author Tracey Hecht. Previously, Hunting Ridge Elementary School in Palatine, IL chose The Nocturnals for their All School Read. Every staff member and child in the school (K-6) received a copy of book 1: The Mysterious Abductions with Kindergarten special education and ESL students receiving The Nocturnals Early Reader: The Moonlight Meeting. The program is perfectly aligned with Tracey’s ongoing efforts to get more schools and families reading aloud together. VIRTUAL VISITS Tracey Hecht's Virtual Read Aloud Writing Workshop for The Nocturnals explains how she develops her animal characters based on animal physiologies, and how storylines are developed, written, work-shopped, and read out-loud as part of the manuscript development. The virtual program is presented using a video chat platform such as Skype, Google Hangout or FaceTime. Tracey created the program with the New York Public Library for the launch of <emThe Mysterious Abductions[/i]. Since that time, she has conducted this program in over 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. EXCEPTIONAL TURNKEY BOOKSTORE EVENT KIT & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM The Grow & Read Program was developed with free online printable storytime activities, including sight word games, coloring pages, animal mask crafts, story and character maps, and more. SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) activities are also available to go along with the stories including The Nocturnals Kindness Game and Kooky Kinkajou SEL activities that include Listening ears and an imagination river. The activities help strengthen emerging readers’ understanding of the books while instilling confidence and a lifelong interest in reading. Every Grow & Read book includes a Nocturnals Fun Facts section which contains an animal glossary.

The Best Burp

Tracey Hecht

NOCTURNALS GROW & READ EARLY READER BOOKS The Nocturnals was launched to critical acclaim in 2016 with the first book in the middle grade series The Mysterious Abductions , a Kids' Indie Next List Pick. The Grow & Read book program was developed under the supervision of reading specialists to develop kids’ reading skills while emphasizing the delight of story-telling. The first Early Reader, The Moonlight Meeting , was published in September 2017. The early reader books are professionally leveled with instructional alignments created for schools. The Best Burp is Lexile Level 380L and Fountas and Pinnell Level K. Previous books in the series range between 380L and 520L and the Fountas and Pinnell levels range between L and P. Appropriate for PreK through 3rd graders. Paper over board is being published for Libraries. PARTNERSHIPS NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY In partnership with the New York Public Library, Tracey created a Read Aloud Writing Program in ten schools around New York City for the launch of The Mysterious Abductions . Since that time, she has conducted this program in over 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. WYNDHAM GRAND HOTELS Wyndham Grand Hotels used Tracey Hecht and The Mysterious Abductions to launch a nationwide family program called Reconnected, a Family Experience, which reminds families to slow down and enjoy their time together. The program was further expanded to include a giveaway of the book in phone-free zones on the properties. RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION Fabled Films Press launched a partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to bring The Nocturnals program to broadcast media centers within pediatric hospitals for children and their families in Washington D.C., Nashville and Charlotte. NATIONAL EDUCATION AND LIBRARY PROGRAMS All School Read The Spring Hill Independent School District in Longview, TX chose The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions for an All School Read at their Intermediate School for 500 third through fifth grade students and completed the program with Virtual Visits from author Tracey Hecht. Previously, Hunting Ridge Elementary School in Palatine, IL chose The Nocturnals for their All School Read. Every staff member and child in the school (K-6) received a copy of book 1: The Mysterious Abductions with Kindergarten special education and ESL students receiving The Nocturnals Early Reader: The Moonlight Meeting . The program is perfectly aligned with Tracey’s ongoing efforts to get more schools and families reading aloud together. VIRTUAL VISITS Tracey Hecht's Virtual Read Aloud Writing Workshop for The Nocturnals explains how she develops her animal characters based on animal physiologies, and how storylines are developed, written, work-shopped, and read out-loud as part of the manuscript development. The virtual program is presented using a video chat platform such as Skype, Google Hangout or FaceTime. Tracey created the program with the New York Public Library for the launch of The Mysterious Abductions . Since that time, she has conducted this program in over 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country. EXCEPTIONAL TURNKEY BOOKSTORE EVENT KIT & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM The Grow & Read Program was developed with free online printable storytime activities, including sight word games, coloring pages, animal mask crafts, story and character maps, and more. SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) activities are also available to go along with the stories including The Nocturnals Kindness Game and Kooky Kinkajou SEL activities that include Listening ears and an imagination river. The activities help strengthen emerging readers’ understanding of the books while instilling confidence and a lifelong interest in reading. Every Grow & Read book includes a Nocturnals Fun Facts section which contains an animal glossary.

Животные. 200 картинок

С. С. Пирожник

В книге «Животные» содержится 200 картинок, на которых представлен удивительный мир животных нашей планеты: домашние питомцы и дикие звери, рептилии и водные обитатели, птицы и насекомые. Для дошкольного возраста.