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The stompysaurus / by Bright, Rachel.; Chatterton, Chris.;
A reassuring tale about coping with overwhelming feelings of frustration, from Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton, creators of the bestselling The Worrysaurus and The Hugasaurus! One morning, Stompysaurus wakes from a happy dream, feeling excited for the new day, until things start to go a bit wrong. His brother's being a tease, his breakfast isn't his usual favorite and NOTHING is going right. His STOMPS and ROARS start rising inside him until they EXPLODE! But a tricky start doesn't have to mean a stompy finish. Can Stompysaurus find a new way of looking at things and turn his day around? The perfect picture book to help children learn to overcome feelings of anger and annoyance when it seems like everything is going wrong.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Picture books.; Dinosaurs; Quarreling; Mood (Psychology); Anger; Friendship; Reconciliation;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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We solve murders / by Osman, Richard,1970-author.;
Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him at home. His days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy's job now. Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. Working in private security, every day is dangerous. She's currently on a remote island protecting mega-bestselling author Rosie D'Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise. So she sends an SOS to the only person she trusts ... As a thrilling race around the world begins, can Amy and Steve outrun and outsmart a killer?
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Novels.; Daughters-in-law; Fathers-in-law; Murder; Private security services;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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The book woman of Troublesome Creek / by Richardson, Kim Michele,author.;
"Cussy Mary Carter is the last of her kind, her skin the color of a blue damselfly in these dusty hills. But that doesn't mean she's got nothing to offer. As a member of the Pack Horse Library Project, Cussy delivers books to the hill folk of Troublesome, hoping to spread learning in these desperate times. But not everyone is so keen on Cussy's family or the Library Project, and the hardscrabble Kentuckians are quick to blame a Blue for any trouble in their small town. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's determination to bring a little bit of hope to the darkly hollers"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Packhorse librarians; Traveling libraries;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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Phoebe and her unicorn. another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure / by Simpson, Dana,1977-;
Being best friends with a unicorn is truly incredible, as 10-year-old Phoebe Howell knows from experience. But what would it be like to actually trade places with a magical unicorn for a day? As it turns out, it's much harder than it looks! Phoebe's botched muffin spell turns the sky plaid. And things aren't any easier for Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, who has no idea how to hold a pencil. In this new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics, the friends also meet a three-eyed flying creature named Glorpie and encounter an enigmatic ghost. With magic, discoveries, and even a bit of drama, there's never a dull moment in Unicorn for a Day.
Subjects: Fantasy comics.; Comics (Graphic works); Graphic novels.; Phoebe (Fictitious character from Simpson); Unicorns; Magic; Supernatural; Friendship; Cartoons and comics.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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We solve murders [text (large print)] / by Osman, Richard,1970-author.;
Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him at home. His days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy's job now. Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. Working in private security, every day is dangerous. She's currently on a remote island protecting mega-bestselling author Rosie D'Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise. So she sends an SOS to the only person she trusts ... As a thrilling race around the world begins, can Amy and Steve outrun and outsmart a killer?
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Large print books.; Novels.; Daughters-in-law; Fathers-in-law; Murder; Private security services;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The 143-story treehouse / by Griffiths, Andy,1961-; Denton, Terry.; Griffiths, Andy,1961-143-storey treehouse.;
"Andy and Terry live in a 143-story treehouse. (It used to be a 130-story treehouse, but they built another thirteen stories.) Andy's been a bit stressed out lately, so Terry decides the perfect way to relax would be to head up to their new camping ground level for a much-needed vacation. But it turns out to be not quite as relaxing as planned. Terry forgets to pack the tent and the food, their attempt at fishing ends in disaster, the spooky campfire stories are a little too spooky and then, to make matters worse, all of Andy's fellow campers start mysteriously disappearing. Can Andy brave the dark, dark woods and rescue them in time to finish writing their next book?"--From publisher.LSC
Subjects: Tree houses; Imagination; Camping;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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I am a courageous cub / by Chaim, Shoshana.; Smith, Lori Joy,1973-;
The follow up to I Am a Peaceful Goldfish! When we are feeling scared or discouraged, moving our bodies--and a bit of imagination--can foster confidence and courage. In this simple yet powerful story, two children discover how to feel calm and courageous by striking poses, pretending they are courageous cubs, mighty mountains, speedy, sure dragonflies, and even shooting stars! From former kindergarten and physical education teacher Shoshana Chaim, this second book in the "I Am Mindful" series shares: Engaging techniques that build bravery and self-confidence. A reminder that it's okay to feel nervous! I Am a Courageous Cub teaches kids how to be mindful, giving them control over their minds and bodies--an essential, easy-to-learn life skill.
Subjects: Picture books.; Mindfulness (Psychology); Exercise; Courage; Self-confidence; Emotions;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A honey for the beekeeper / by Crespo, Nina,1967-author.;
"Brooke Bishop thrives on adventure, from skiing slopes to sailing yachts -- anything to avoid her family's bee farm. But when Brooke and her estranged sister inherit the farm, she's stuck there until her sister can buy her out. And then Brooke meets country singer Gable Kincaid -- and she finds herself wondering if wanderlust is a bit overrated ... Seeking refuge from fame and a painful past, Gable finds Brooke is just the balm he needs. As their budding attraction blossoms, the music industry he's trying to avoid threatens to reclaim Gable. And Brooke would rather head out of town than feel the sting of that loss. As they're pulled down separate paths, will Brooke and Gable discover that, sometimes, home is a place found in each other?"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Beekeepers; Family-owned business enterprises; Man-woman relationships; Musicians;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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To hell and gone / by West, Charles,author.;
"As a widower with three young boys, Duncan Hunter dreamed of a new life for his sons in the heart of Washington Territory. But the journey was doomed from the start. Before reaching Hell Gate, their wagon train was attacked by Blackfoot Indians. Most of the pioneers were viciously murdered. But Hunter's son Cody survived--taken in by Crow Indians and raised as one of their own. They called the boy Crazy Wolf. This is his story ... From hunting and tracking on the American frontier to leading patrols on covert missions for the U.S. Army, Cody Hunter would become one of the most valued scouts in the nation. But a part of him would always be Crazy Wolf--a man of two worlds, as wild and free as the land itself. And every bit as dangerous."--Back cover.
Subjects: Western fiction.; Novels.; Orphans; Scouts (Reconnaissance); Crow;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Jerk. by McKay, Tom,film director.; Theobald, Karl,actor.; Ridley, Lee,actor.; Rooney, Sharon,actor.; Pye, Shaun,actor.; Renkow, Tim,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Karl Theobald, Lee Ridley, Sharon Rooney, Shaun Pye, Tim RenkowOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2019.Tim has cerebral palsy, which means that people judge him, and his crumpled tissue of a body. But usually they judge him wrongly. Because what they don't realise is that inside that severely disabled, fragile body is a bit of an asshole. Tim knows he makes people uncomfortable - he does it on purpose. He knows his cerebral palsy means he can get away with saying and doing what others can't. Like faking it as a refugee, making a disabled nemesis and offending his new colleagues at a greeting cards company, Tim becomes the master of his own downfall and it's left to his friends Idris, and Ruth, his indifferent care worker, to get him out of all the disastrous situations he gets himself into.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy.;
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