"Back in Reykjavik after a vacation in London, Emil Halldorsson is waiting for a call from a beautiful girl, Greta, that he met on the plane ride home, and he's just put on a pot of coffee when an unexpected visitor knocks on the door. Peeking through a window, Emil spies an erstwhile friend - Havard Knutsson, his one-time roommate and current resident of a Swedish mental institution - on his doorstep, and he panics, taking refuge under his bed and hoping the frightful nuisance will simply go away." "Havard won't be so easily put off, however, and he breaks into Emil's apartment and decides to wait for his return - Emil couldn't have gone far; the pot of coffee is still warming on the stove. While Emil hides under his bed, increasingly unable to show himself with each passing moment, Havard discovers the booze, and he ends up hosting a bizarre party for Emil's friends, and Greta." "An alternately dark and hilarious story of cowardice, comeuppance, and assumed identity, the breezy and straightforward style of The Pets belies its narrative depth, and disguises a complexity that grows with every page."--BOOK JACKET.

A small boy imagines all the wild pets he could get, from an enormous bear to a fiery dragon! He decides they'd be so much better than his sister's boring little guinea pig. But maybe even the smallest of pets can be surprisingly fun, too . . .

"PETSTM (Primary Education Thinking Skills) is a systematized enrichment and diagnostic thinking skills program. Lessons are presented in convergent analysis, divergent synthesis, visual/spatial thinking, and evaluation, suitable for grades K-3. The program aligns to the higher levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. PETSTM 1, the red book, introduces the six thinking specialists of Crystal Pond Woods: Dudley the Detective, the convergent/deductive thinker, Isabel the Inventor, the divergent/inventive thinker, Sybil the Scientist, the convergent/analytical thinker, Yolanda the Yarnspinner, the divergent/creative thinker, Max the Magician, the visual/spatial thinker, Jordan the Judge, the evaluative thinker. Included in the 24 lessons are encounters with the animal characters who are engaged in problem-solving scenarios calling for their types of thinking -- four lessons involving each character (two whole class lessons to help identify talented learners with accompanying reproducible activities, and two small group lessons for identified students and accompanying reproducible activities). PETSTM helps build behavioral portfolios for talented learners that support a differentiated approach to their education, integrates flexibly into any existing primary curriculum, and offers opportunities for learners with different strengths to shine"--Amazon.com.

Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present The Secret Life of Pets, a comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is perfect for boys and girls ages 4 to 6!

A lift-the-flap book that lets little ones pet the pets! This interactive novelty board book encourages readers to help and play with different pets by lifting the sturdy flaps on each spread. Scratch the dog’s ear, help the hamster’s wheel spin around, and feed the hungry fish in this inventive and engaging book that teaches little ones how to be good pet owners.

The Things I Love About ...' series shares simple examples of creating positive thinking about everyday situations our children experience. In this gorgeous new title in the bestselling series, Trace explores the subject of pets and how they bring love and enjoyment to our lives.

Increasingly, medicine is recognizing the special relationship between pets and people as one of the most powerful weapons in fighting disease, treating chronic conditions, and coping with troubling times. In fact, many doctors are routinely "prescribing" pets for their patients. The Healing Power of Pets explores these phenomena in greater detail, combining revolutionary scientific discoveries with deeply moving, personal stories of the unique bond between pets and their owners. The stories are of people who have learned how to triumph over chronic pain, paralyzing phobias, sedentary lifestyles, and life-threatening conditions -- showing us that the best medicine might be that furry tail-wagging pet at your side.

You know him as a superstar who has befriended both pet and human alike, traded quips with celebrities, and reinterpreted classic songs like "Spinning Wheel" and "If You Leave Me Now." But you've never seen the Pets.com Sock Puppet like this. The first official book on the biggest spokespuppet in the world contains exclusive full-color photos not found anywhere else -- complete with captions in the Sock Puppet's own words! For fans who have been anxiously awaiting a candid look at their favorite pooch, the wait is over.... The Pets.com Sock Puppet has appeared on "Good Morning America, Regis and Kathi Lee, Access Hollywood" and "Nightline," as well as covered in media outlets such as Entertainment Weekly, Time and People magazines. The Pets.com Sock Puppet is a pop culture phenom, with his likeness appearing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, as well as in countless billboards, television commercials, and print advertisements. Pets.com is the #1 pet site on the Internet, and has strategic partnerships with Amazon, Disney and Safeway. 61% of American households own one or more pets.

Illustrated throughout with 1200 sumptuous color photographs, this expertly written manual provides all the information you need to buy and care for your pet with complete confidence.

We love our pets, don't we? A Book for Sad Pets is a beautifully illustrated encapsulation of just how fraught and emotional bond we have with our pets can get... but is it just about our pets? In just a few pages, with a few words, and a handful of illustrations, newcomer Kristen Tipping will take you on an emotional roller coaster and examines the promises of loyalty we make so casually. A perfect present for the pet owner in your life... or for your unrequited love.