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While wintering at Valley Forge, the Continental Army, under the leadership of General George Washington, is greatly weakened by the bitter cold, lack of supplies, disease, treachery, and starvation. Young Will, who plays the fife, and his faithful Coonhound companion Clay, struggle alongside those managing to survive in ragged clothing and miserable conditions. Only by leaning on each other are they able to endure the harsh days and shivering nights that test all of their strength and determination vital in their quest for liberty.

Cassius, an eight-year-old pitbull, has been stuck in the shelter for quite some time. It becomes his mission to rally all the other “special needs” animals together to change adopters' minds and find loving homes for himself and his friends. This time, the Paws 'n Claws Adoption Day turns into a life lesson for all. Cassius keeps his friends positive and their heads held high, proving that looking different is not a bad thing - in fact, being yourself is the best way to be.

The Allen family loves their many pets, and they’re excited to adopt just one more - Henry, the bull-terrier. But why are dangerous men after him? He’s not telling, and the other pets must find out before someone in the family gets hurt: Why is Henry angry about being adopted? Can a dachshund actually concentrate for more than two minutes? What do Henry’s stalkers really want? Can a cat’s natural stubbornness foil a dastardly scheme of kidnapping and robbery?

Goldy the Puppy is having a birthday and she is going to the puppy spa! Will she get curly pigtails, colorful bows, or a unicorn braid? Or will brother and sister realize they love Goldy, just the way she is? With Goldy’s party quickly approaching, brother and sister give her a birthday spa day. When they can’t decide what to do with Goldy's soft fluffy fur, they imagine her with fun, new puppy hairstyles. What will they choose for Goldy’s new do? Will the golden doggie get a new look, after all?

A mystery is afoot. Where have all the lost socks gone? Brother can’t understand why he has so many mismatched socks. No matter where he looks, he can’t find two that are the same. And now he’s sure his favorite stripy footwear must be getting gobbled up by a hungry sock-monster! Brother teams up with Sister to check inside the hamper and under the bed. But there are no missing spotted stockings to be seen. But wait, there’s their little pup sneaking around with a big grin on her face! Does the golden doggie know where the footloose footwarmers can be found?

This is another of Hermie's escapades in the series, The Adventures of a Miniature Schnauzer. This time Hermie is trying to win the affections of his doggy girlfriend, Wilma the Cockapoo. Boycie, the black Cockapoo tries to stand in their way!

Brother and sister are excited to go to the park. Every bright, sunny day is fun, but today’s adventure will be even more special. Will this puppy think so too? Bright sunny days, playing with friends at the park, tasty treats. These are some of every puppy’s favorite things. Armed with a treat bag and a bunch of new doggie friends to meet, brother and sister head to the park. This time they have brought Goldy and they are ready to get down to work. Could she be in for a big surprise?

Can Little Silky prove that small dogs are just as important as big dogs? And who exactly is stealing hats and jewellery in the town of Scruffville? Follow Little Silky's exciting quest to catch the Scruffville Thief, and learn important life lessons along the way!

Even if Nico-the-Mosquito didn't remind Spencer every day at school that he's a big, fat loser, there's no way Spencer could forget. For starters, there's the big game he blew for the whole team last Saturday. Darn his stupid leg that can't grow muscle! It's hard to make even the easiest tackle on the planet when you run like a three-legged dog. He'll never be a football star like his big brother, Chase. Not in a million years. And since the only kids who matter at school are the athletes, Spencer's more than just a loser - he's a nobody. His skinny leg has seen to that.

Six-year-old Lily hates the constant bullying she suffers daily at school. When her parents finally agree to pull her out and give home school a try, Lily's over the moon. But Daddy has another surprise in store for her: a trip to the local animal shelter. When Rosie meets Lily, the pair become inseparable. But Lily soon learns that's there's more to Rosie than meets the eye. Her special brand of magic not only marks the beginning of a lifelong friendship, but ultimately saves the day in more ways than one.

Welcome to the Hermie and Father collection of short stories. Before you drift off into the strange world of Hermie and Father, I would like to introduce us. I am Father, a patient man, but sometimes pushed to the limit by Hermie’s little ways. Hermie is my little miniature Schnauzer, who has a mind of his own. He is the cutest little dog, but has very strong opinions of what should be done, and when!

Welcome to the Hermie and Father collection of short stories. I am Father, a patient man, but sometimes pushed to the limit by Hermie’s little ways. Hermie is my little miniature schnauzer who has a mind of his own. He is the cutest little dog but has very strong opinions of what should be done and when! As you will see from the stories, I have not got much control over him, and I think he knows it, the little monkey. We will now leave you to drift away into Hermie and Father’s strange world....

After a bicycle accident makes Bailey's daddy nervous about the road and cars, Bailey’s daddy decides to try to train him to be a service dog to help him through some hard times. In this story, Bailey gets more and more curious about the world around him as he grows up. Bailey’s daddy tries to train Bailey to sit quietly in noisy places and how to be friendly to all the new people he meets, including a baby! Bailey enjoys learning his new manners mostly when he can help his daddy relax.

When a visitor appears in the garden, will Coco listen to Honey’s wise words or accept the squirrel's challenge to a race? Featuring the delightfully cute duo of Honey and Coco the dachshunds, this book will help your child understand the importance of friendship and trust.

Меня зовут фокс Микки, я первая собака в мире, умеющая писать. Правда пальцы на лапах у меня не загибаются, но я беру карандаш в рот - и пишу. Сначала буквы были похожи на раздавленных дождевых червяков. Но фоксы гораздо прилежнее девочек. Теперь я пишу не хуже Зины. Зина - это моя хозяйка.

How can one dog...be stubbornly lazy, but persistently adventurous? Charm the world, but drive loved ones up the wall? Be such a beautiful mess? By being unique. By being Solo. Join Solo and his family in this collection of stories, for kids eight to 88, about all the trouble the best dog in the world can cause! Soon to be an animated series!

Penny n’ Pals is the tale of new beginnings as a child and his mother pick out a new puppy Penny. The story details the family enduring new puppy tribulations in the form of both humor and fear as Penny begins her life in a new home. Penny n’ Pals defines the underlying teaching that you can’t make it in the world of San Francisco without a loving family to guide you through life's lessons.

The exciting story of Big Johnny Glaze, the best dogboy in all of Chihuahua, and his greatest adventure trying to catch El Noche Negro, the most feared of all of the wild chihuahuas.

Bert the Dog and the Mystery Spill is a classic children's who-done-it story. Bert the dog is loving his life with the boy Devon until his world is rocked when mom ruins all the fun. Follow Bert's mysterious journey to uncover the truth.

At the dawn of civilization, a wolf dog befriends an old hunter and revives his alpha powers among his human tribe. Together with the animal’s pack, they discover a new way of life — a shared odyssey of survival and trust that grows into the most successful partnership the Earth has ever known, changing dogs and humans forever.