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"The talented team that brought readers Patrick's Dinosaurs and What Happened to Patrick's Dinosaurs? have collaborated on a highly imaginative, humorous picture book interpretation of the early days of paleontology . . . not simply entertaining, but informative as well".--Publishers Weekly. Full co... More

Mother keeps her babies clean, and close, and safe from harm. Mothers are like that.Whether the mother is a pig, a duck, an opossum, or a human, she looks after her little ones. Carol Carrick's gentle portrayal of maternal love is paired with her son Paul Carrick's evocative illustrations in this te... More

In the second collaboration of the mother-and-son team that created Mothers Are Like That, two cubs are born to a polar bear. Mother bear teaches her cubs how to swim and hunt seals. But when the ice melts earlier than usual--the result of a changing climate--there is not enough food to keep her mil... More

One Saturday while visiting the zoo, Hans tells his brother Patrick all about dinosaurs--neglecting to mention that the great creatures no longer exist--and Patrick's imagination runs wild with thoughts of these towering and scary beasts. Includes an audio CD. Full color.One Saturday while visiting ... More

One Saturday while visiting the zoo, Hans tells his brother Patrick all about dinosaurs--neglecting to mention that the great creatures no longer exist--and Patrick's imagination runs wild with thoughts of these towering and scary beasts. Full-color illustrations throughout.One Saturday while visiti... More

"A fanciful explanation of the life and times of dinosaurs, as told by a boy to his older brother, this imaginative flight is a saurian delight".--School Library Journal.Fascinated with dinosaurs, Patrick imagines that at one time dinosaurs were great friends of people.... More

When his dog Ben tangles with a porcupine, Christopher fears for his pet's safety until he thinks of a way to pacify the porcupine.... More

After looking up information about dinosaurs on his computer, Patrick is awakened by a dinosaur who arrives in a spaceship to take Patrick to his planet for show and tell. Both longtime fans and first-time readers will adore this delightful new story about Patrick, featuring the work of a distinctiv... More

Little Heather misses her Mama whenever she goes off to work, especially on Valentine's Day. But caring for a little lamb named Valentine helps distract Heather from her sadness. Full-color illustrations.Paddy Bouma's soft watercolors highlight this unusual Valentine's Day story of a loving grandmot... More