Santa is remodeling the old reindeer clubhouse. But where can all the reindeer stay during construction? Santa needs help! Dancer, Prancer, and Rudolph are all going to a spa in Finland. Now boB, a happy-go-lucky, ambitionless reindeer who doesnt have a care in the world, is the last one who needs a home. Unfortunately boB has a few unusual habits that make him hard to placelike snoring loudly, making a mess with his toys, and sneezing all over the towels. Will the unusual reindeer ever find a welcoming spot to lay his furry head? In this delightful childrens book, Santa asks for help finding a home for a quirky reindeer with silly habits. And Santa is frantic to find him a foster home. Will YOU help Santa?

The winsome tale of Bob opens this board book of seven Boynton Christmas stories. Using the delightful tabs, little children can choose the story they want to hear. Stories include: Bob * Merry Christmas Party * The Star * A Big Box * Eight Wishes * Wake Up! * Christmas Lullaby Guided by the colorful picture tabs, every perfectly silly selection is just right for snuggling by, all December long. And highly approved by Bob. I have a tiny reindeer. He says his name is Bob. He like to entertain me. He says it is his job.

"The Rainbird Tales" is a fascinating journey through northern nature and seasons for people from all walks of life. In old legends the rainbird is a provider of rain for animals and plants, a generous and helpful nature spirit. Today, the bird also collects exciting stories during her travels around the world. The author wrote the fables out of love for nature and interest in human behavior. The stories tell about country animals, their dreams and fears, about their struggle for freedom, fame, love and belonging. Many of the characters of the book have their counterparts in real life. The fables spiced up with warm humor and illustrations are full of unexpected twists and turns during the animals' eventful adventures in the mysterious northern nature. Take a deep breath and dive into the colorful world of "The Rainbird Tales" where cows can fly and dogs sing tango.

This is an innovative and collaborative life history of one of Alaska’s pioneering wildlife biologists. David R. Klein has been a leader in promoting habitat studies across wildlife research in Alaska, and this is his first-hand account of how science and biological fieldwork has been carried out in Alaska in the last sixty years. This book tells the stories of how Klein did his science and the inspiration behind the research, while exposing the thinking that underlies particular scientific theories. In addition, this book shows the evolution of Alaska’s wildlife management regimes from territorial days to statehood to the era of big oil. The first portion of the book is comprised of stories from Klein’s life collected during oral history interviews, while the latter section contains essays written by Klein about philosophical topics of importance to him, such as eco-philosophy, the definition of wilderness, and the morality of hunting. Many of Klein’s graduate students have gone on to become successful wildlife managers themselves, in Alaska and around the globe. Through The Making of an Ecologist, Klein’s outlook, philosophy, and approach toward sustainability, wildlife management, and conservation can now inspire even more readers to ensure the survival of our fragile planet in an ever-changing global society.

Much like The Stories Behind The Best-Loved Songs Of Christmas, The Stories Behind The Great Traditions of Christmas and More Stories Behind The Best Loved Songs of Christmas this new Collins Christmas book will fill a void in the book world. With a look at these secular classics, people who love the music of the season will finally have a source that gives the stories behind the creation of these wonderful songs, the way they found their way into the hands of those who made them famous and the reason they climb the charts.The Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas is really a guide or a map that connects Christmas past with Christmas present. It will be a time machine that connect the past to the present and makes the experience of hearing Christmas classics even more special. Completed with thoughts of those who penned these classics, along with the artists, such as Brenda Lee, who made them famous, this will be a book that is sure to generate fan interest.