Peter Pebble tires of his forest life and rolls away to seek adventures. Peter learns that home is really a great place and he is forced to relentlessly overcome obstacles trying to get home. A fun read

When Peter's pebble collection comes to life, he has an adventure beyond his wildest dreams.

Sick of the hardships of orphanage life in the early 1900's Pennsylvania, Tommy, his best friend Toby and his make believe friend Peter strike out on an unexpected adventure through lands of enchantment. Tommy finds out the experiences they encounter along the way are not always fun, some can be deadly. Together they encounter dragons and unicorns, save a dying wizard with a secret they didn't know they possessed, and standing strong against a number of enemies. When they return home again they are rewarded for all their efforts by stumbling into a treasure they didn't know existed.

'Peter and the Pebble' is the charming tale of a young boy who befriends a beautiful pebble that he finds outside of his house. As a result of this chance encounter, Peter subsequently goes through an emotional journey, accompanied by the reader, from wonder and excitement to sudden and unexpected despair, and then ultimately to overwhelming joy. The story is told with a simple narrative and concludes by delivering a positive and uplifting message that will be treasured for years to come by both children and adults alike. Suitable for ages 3 - 8

In 9th century China, a little girl sends a small jade pebble to travel with her father along the Silk Road. The pebble passes from his hand all the way to the Republic of Venice, the end of the Silk Road, where a boy cherishes it and sees the value of this gift from a girl at the end of the road. A Neal Porter Book

This is a book about the simple pleasure of pebble spotting. Clarence Ellis is a charming, knowledgeable and witty guide to everything you didn't know there was to know about pebbles. He ruminates on what a pebble actually is, before showing us how they are formed, advising on the best pebble-spotting grounds in the UK, helping to identify individual stones, and giving tips on the necessary kit. You'll know your chert from your schist, your onyx from your agate, and will be on your guard for artificial intruders before you know it. Understanding the humble pebble makes a trip to the beach, lake-side or river bank simply that little bit more fascinating.