Abstract/Sommario: Raised on a ranch in northern California, Jody is well-schooled in the hard work and demands of a rancher's life. He is used to the way of horses, too; but nothing has prepared him for the special connection he will forge with Gabilan, the hot-tempered pony his father gives him. With Billy Buck, the hired hand, Jody tends and trains his horse, restlessly anticipating the moment he will sit high upon Gabilan's saddle. But when Gabilan falls ill, Jody discovers there are still lessons he ...; [Leggi tutto...] Raised on a ranch in northern California, Jody is well-schooled in the hard work and demands of a rancher's life. He is used to the way of horses, too; but nothing has prepared him for the special connection he will forge with Gabilan, the hot-tempered pony his father gives him. With Billy Buck, the hired hand, Jody tends and trains his horse, restlessly anticipating the moment he will sit high upon Gabilan's saddle. But when Gabilan falls ill, Jody discovers there are still lessons he must learn about the ways of nature and, particularly, the ways of man.

Abstract/Sommario: Two famous detectives track down two equally famous jewel thieves at a wedding party aboard the steamboat Sally.

Abstract/Sommario: Some animals like to sleep a lot in the winter and wake up now and then for a meal. They should sleep in their own houses. Two little red squirrels, Rowan and Sorrel, sat in front of a blazing fire of pine cones one winter's evening...

Abstract/Sommario: Toffee, the terrier puppy, spread his map on the table and put a paw on it. "This is where we will start tomorrow morning", he said...his sister, Trix, looked over his shoulder. "It doesn't look far", she said...

Abstract/Sommario: In this unique picture book, Tomie introduces some of the most common types of clouds, as well as the myths and legends inspired by their shapes. Simple, whimsical illustrations show the variations in shape and color that herald changes in the weather.

Abstract/Sommario: Seven-year-old Ramona Quimby's world is turned upside-down when her father unexpectedly loses his job. Things grow tense in the Quimby house, but Ramona resolves to help in any way she can—even downsizing her Christmas list. But with bills piling up and her parents constantly stressed, Ramona wonders if life will ever go back to normal.

Abstract/Sommario: Meet Snuffle, dog detective, in the exciting case of the kidnapped kitten. Here is another story you will enjoy by the author of 'The Wombles'.

Abstract/Sommario: After a hard day of play, a boy is called inside for dinner, but sent away to wash up first. He happens upon a Marvelous Mud Washing Machine in the forest behind his home, enters in one end, completes a series of steps to get clean, and comes out on the other end a shiny, clean child.