There is this place called the Cat Tree. It is a magical special place for cats to come and enjoy. All cats are welcome to the tree. Cats like young cats, old cats, mama cats with their kittens, fat cats, wild cats, house cats, homeless cats, and tom cats. There is always something going on under the tree. Some cats just come sit under the tree. Some come to sleep or just to take a nap. Some cats come to play. There are some cats that love to climb and sit in the tree, looking out to see what the world is around them. The tree gives them all shelter from the weather outside. When it is hot, it gives them shade and keeps them cool. When it rains, the tree keeps them dry. When it is cold and snowing, it keeps them all warm. The tree also keeps them all safe from harm, from the ones that would hurt them. The tree loves the cats to come and have a good time. As long as there are cats, the tree will always be there for them—the tree with open limbs and a wooden heart.

An angry cat who discovers the techno-mystical ability to raise mice from the dead... A starving kitten who discovers a secret hidden in the San Francisco bay... A witch's cat, a scientist's cat, and a cat who recognizes no owner... In this collection, follow the adventures of the beloved tabby cat Shreddy as he faces off with zombies, ghosts, gryphons, foolhardy dogs, and all sorts of household appliances. Then meet a series of cats whose stories will take you from heartbreak to joy, showing the magic in our own world through the reflection of a cat's eyes. Necromouser contains four all new stories and five Ursa Major nominated stories, including "Shreddy and the Carnivorous Plant." Contains the following stories by Mary Lowd: The Necromouser Shreddy and the Zomb-dogs Shreddy and the Silver Egg Shreddy and the Christmas Ghost Shreddy and the Dancing Dragon Shreddy and the Carnivorous Plant Songs of Fish and Flowers Katelynn the Mythic Mouser The Wharf Cat’s Mermaid Magtwilla and the Mouse Cold Tail and the Eyes All the Cats of the Rainbow In a Cat’s Eyes

Next Sunday the growing-up story of Stuart Lee Adams, who has responsibilities, dreams and plans far beyond his 16 years, and of his relationship with the folks (characters sure to capture your heart) of rural Double Creek community and the nearby town of Jirard City. Next Sunday's story line will appeal to young and not-so-young alike as most folks will relate to one or more of Stuart Lee's growing-up experiences first love, family, pets, friends, best friends, extra special folks, work, school, sports, the struggles of daily living and a few beyond normal' happenings. Next Sunday will awaken many good growing-up memories and perhaps a few not-so-good ones. You'll laugh you'll cry you'll feel good y'all sholy will. If you enjoy Next Sunday (I sho hope so) and want more of the folks and happenings of Double Creek, look for Forever, Maybe available soon.

The world of the Magic Westinheimer is growing by the moment. Laurel and her enchanted piano have accidently summoned a maniacal leprechaun named Mayhem. He steals her songbook which acts as a road map to magical realms and uses it to go on the ultimate crime spree that spans from the South American kingdom of gold, El Dorado, to the tombs of Ancient Egypt, to the distant future. Luckily, all of Laurel's friends are willing to help stop the leprechaun from his rampage. Tatanka is back, th

Whether you’re seeking movie gifts or something for the history buffs in your life, this comprehensive guide to animation and cartoons has it all. In this one-of-a-kind definitive history of American animated cartoons, renowned film critic and historian Leonard Maltin presents the most extensive filmography on cartoons ever compiled. In this revised and updated edition of Of Mice and Magic, Leonard Maltin not only recreates this whole glorious era from the silent days through the Hollywood golden age to Spielberg’s An American Tail, he traces the evolution of the art of animation and vividly portrays the key creative talents and their studios. This definitive history of American animated cartoons also brings Maltin’s many fans up to date on the work being done today at the Walt Disney and Warner Bros. studios, and other developments in the world of animation. Drawing on colorful interviews with many of the American cartoon industry’s principals, Maltin has come up with a gold mine of anecdotes and film history. Behind the scenes were genius animators and entrepreneurs such as Walt Disney, Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Mel Blanc, and a legion of others. In all, Maltin has put together a glorious celebration of a universally loved segment of Americana.

Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.

Clara Gooday, age 9, hears what she thinks is her Aunt Tilly’s tall tale about seeing the FunGkins. Things heat up when Clara meets two FunGkins and helps them get back the Magic Mushroom. The Jacks reward Clara and Aunt Tilly by shrinking them down to their size and whisking them off to the magical land of Mushroom Valley. There they see creatures never seen by any human and FunGkins who are from all nationalities and races living in harmony. Meanwhile, the skinny, seven-foot-tall, evil Mr. Mustashio has moved into the funeral home next door. Clara plans to watch every move he and his talking dog, Snodsty, make. Follow Clara in this tale of friendship, faith, and moral fiber.