**NOW THE WINNER OF THE 2022 BEST DIRECTOR OSCAR AND TWO 2022 BAFTA AWARDS**Discover Thomas Savage's dark poetic tale of a small town in early 20th century America. Phil and George are brothers, more than partners, joint owners of the biggest ranch in their Montana valley. Phil is the bright one, George the plodder. Phil is tall and angular; George is stocky and silent.Phil is a brilliant chess player, a voracious reader, an eloquent storyteller; George learns slowly, and devotes himself to the business. Phil is a vicious sadist, with a seething contempt for weakness to match his thirst for dominance; George has a gentle, loving soul. They sleep in the room they shared as boys, and so it has been for forty years.When George unexpectedly marries a young widow and brings her to live at the ranch, Phil begins an relentless campaign to destroy his brother's new wife. But he reckons without an unlikely protector. From its visceral first paragraph to its devastating twist of an ending, The P
A fabulously funny picture book, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the superstar illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog. Each night, a farmer's chickens get gobbled up by a cunning fox. When the farmer has finally had enough, he decides the culprit must be found - and tasks his loyal dog with catching the chicken thief.Poor Dog searches and waits to no avail. And when Dog asks for help, things just get worse! Pig falls asleep, Sheep is too scared...who will help Dog catch the thief, and how? Tuck into this hilarious tale, illustrated by the one and only Axel Scheffler, written by Chantal de Marolles. A joyful clash of wits to be enjoyed again and again.Every spread features gorgeous original artwork by Axel Scheffler with lots of enjoyable details for families to spot together Axel Scheffler is the illustrator of a whole host of beloved classic children's books such as Stick Man and Room on the Broom Featuring a lively translation of Chantal de Marolles' original text by Alison Green, author
Calling Paw Patrol fans and all dog lovers! Follow the real-life adventures of dogs with jobs as they help their communities and save the day.In this endearing read-aloud picture book, meet courageous
When her dog disappears into the gutter of the book, Bella calls for help. But when the helpers disappear too, Bella realizes it will take more than a tug on the leash to put things right. Cleverly us
When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can hardly wait to shove the entire thing in his beak. But . . . then a very sly and hungry duckling enters the scene and wants a bite. Who will be the more c
Calling Paw Patrol fans and all dog lovers: follow the real life adventures of dogs with jobs as they help their communities and save the day.In this endearing read-aloud picture book, readers meet co
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Boom! Bang! Guns fire! Cannons roar! George Washington is fighting in the American Revolution. He sees a dog lost on the battlefield. Whose dog is it? How will it find its master? Early readers will be surprised to find out what happens in this little-known true story about America’s first president.
Meet Hot Dog, the sausage dog, and his friends! There's Kev, the goofy cat, who's always dressed up in some silly costume, and Lizzie, the gutsy lizard, who eats bug burgers for breakfast! Together they're going on a mad adventure to help a baby bird find its missing mum! Hot Dog and his friends will go to any lengths, and dizzying heights, to find her! But can they handle dirty nappies and karate-chopping roosters along the way?
If you give a dog a donut, he?ll ask for some apple juice to go with it. When you give him the juice, he?ll drink it all up. Then, before you can say ?Woof? . . . Dog is off on a backyard adventur
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A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters from a dog as he seeks a forever home! The New York Times bestselling picture book that was featured on THE TODAY SHOW is now in paperback!Arfy is a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he’d make. His letters to prospective owners share that he’s house broken! He has his own squeaky bone! He can learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won’t anyone open their heart—and home—to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy.Troy Cummings’s hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication.“It’s an instant classic in our household.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas
