A little white terrier is wandering the streets on a dark and rainy night. He has no name, no home, and nobody to love him. While searching for food and a warm place to sleep, he is constantly chased away. Finally, he arrives at the doorstep of a kind young couple named Fred and Lucy. They bring the wet pup inside, give him a warm bath, and feed him a delicious bowl of vanilla rice pudding. You will feel your heart warm as the couple realizes they simply cannot take the sweet dog to the pound. This is a gentle and comforting story about a lonely animal finally finding a permanent home and a name of his own.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
McDuff is a spunky little terrier who loves his comfortable life with Fred and Lucy. But one day, he spots a rabbit in the neighbor's yard and simply cannot resist the urge to chase it. He runs far away from his safe garden and soon realizes he is completely lost. After wandering around, he is found by a kind woman named Mrs. Higgins who drives him into town in the sidecar of her motorcycle. You will be on the edge of your seat as McDuff sniffs the air, searching for the familiar smells and sounds of his own home. It is a thrilling and highly detailed adventure that perfectly captures a beloved dog's journey back to his family.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
By
Hans Christian Andersen, Michael Morpurgo, and Amy Ehrlich
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Pictures by
Brad Sneed, Elsa Beskow, Michael Foreman, Susan Jeffers, and Lin Utzon
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Translated by
Susannah Mary Paull
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Collected by
Kimberley Reynolds
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With
Deborah Morse, L. Spencer Humphrey, Kyowon Co., Catherine Babok, and Stacy Peterson
Enter a massive world through the eyes of a hero who is no bigger than your thumb. Born from a beautiful flower, Thumbelina is tiny, delicate, and completely unprepared for the dangers lurking outside her window. When she is suddenly kidnapped by a giant, ugly toad who wants her as a bride, her quiet life is turned upside down. As you travel alongside her, you will navigate rushing rivers on lily pads, survive freezing winters underground, and meet a cast of fascinating animal friends and foes. From a helpful field mouse to a grumpy mole, every creature she encounters brings a new challenge to her journey. But Thumbelina never gives up hope of finding a place where she truly belongs. Join this tiny girl on her grand adventure and discover how bravery, kindness, and a warm heart can help you overcome the most giant obstacles in your path.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
