This delightful picture book featuring two little pigs and the treasure that washes up on the beach will entertain waves of readers! Fergus and his little brother, Dink, love collecting the treasures that wash up on the beach, especially if it means that Fergus doesn't actually have to go in the water. One day, they spy the greatest find of all--an abandoned surfboard! When no one comes to claim it, they make it the star of their collection and name it "Dave." But when Dave gets cast back into the ocean, can Fergus find the courage to rescue him? Whimsically brought to life with Jennifer Sattler's bright, comedic style, young readers are sure to have a "swell" time with this story about bravery and brotherhood.

This delightful picture book featuring two little pigs and the treasure that washes up on the beach will entertain waves of readers! Fergus and his little brother, Dink, love collecting the treasures that wash up on the beach, especially if it means that Fergus doesn't actually have to go in the water. One day, they spy the greatest find of all--an abandoned surfboard! When no one comes to claim it, they make it the star of their collection and name it "Dave." But when Dave gets cast back into the ocean, can Fergus find the courage to rescue him? Whimsically brought to life with Jennifer Sattler's bright, comedic style, young readers are sure to have a "swell" time with this story about bravery and brotherhood.

Puppy love is in the air! Chick and Pug are the most dynamic duo around. That is until a new pug named Daisy comes along and sets her sights on the very handsome, very brave Wonder Pug. Chick agrees: every great hero needs a fair maiden by his side. Could Pug be Daisy's knight in shining armor? Maybe, if he ever wakes up from his nap . . . Brimming with the same humor and charm fans have come to love from Chick and Pug, readers will delight in their next adventure in this read-to-me eBook.

Our favorite porcine-brother duo is back in another kid-friendly seashore adventure. Fergus and Dink love playing at the beach.But when Dink wakes up from his nap in a crabby mood, it's up to big brother Fergus to pull him out of it. Does the little fella want to take a swim? Build a sand castle? Have a juice box? Aaargh! Only one thing will tame the tantrum:When Fergus invites Dink to play with his new pirate ship of sand, and gives him the starring role as pirate captain. Sometimes it feels right to squint your eyes and act like a scurvy dog of a pirate. And with a little brotherly love, you might even forget what was so terrible in the first place...

Hurricane Katrina took her mother and granmother. And even though Laurel Daneau has moves on to a new life--one that includes a new best friend, a spot on the cheerleading squad, and dating the co-captain of the football team--she can't get past the pain of that loss. Then her new boyfriend introduces her to meth, and Laurel is instantly seduced by its spell, the way it erases, even if only temporarily, her memories. Soon Laurel is completely hooked, a shell of her former self, desperate to be whole again, but lacking the strength to break free. But with the help of a new friend--and the loyalty of an old one--she is able to rewrite her own story and move on with her own life. Dreamlike in quality and weaving flashbacks to the hurricane in with Laurel's present-day struggles, this is a stunning novel that readers won't want to miss.

He's taller than the Chrysler Building. He drools more than a baby sucking on a piece of Jello. Dog people will revere him. Chick and Pug know him only as . . . The Dude. When the larger-than-life Dude ambles into Pug's territory and steals Squeaky Hamburger, Pug's most favorite chew toy, Chick is ready to take down the slobbering scoundrel. But that would require making Pug get up. . . . Will Chick save the day? Will Pug nap through all the best parts? One thing's for sure: The Dude has arrived. Stay tuned!

With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures. The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will—won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.