Priscilla Lamont – illustratör

Meet the Carters: Mr. and Mrs. Carter, 10-year-old daughter Keisha, five-year-old Razi, baby Paolo, and Grandma Alice. Together, they run Carters'' Urban Rescue, the place you call when you''ve got an animal where it shouldn''t be. In their first adventure, there''s a baby alligator at the city pool, which will seriously interfere with opening day, especially Keisha''s cannonball practice. So it''s up to the whole family to figure out what to do with the poor guy who has no business hanging around Michigan. Luckily for all of them, and thanks to some serious ingenuity from Keisha, the answer is closer than they ever could have imagined. Sue Stauffacher turns to her first series effort with Animal Rescue Team. With compelling plots based on actual events in her community, Sue has created a lovable cast of characters of boys and girls, young and old, who feel like people you''d meet at your neighborhood block party. Written in an accessible and engaging style meant to appeal to those independent readers looking to be excited and entertained, and with subplots about friendship, siblings, the environment, and animal conservation, along with plenty of humor, these will be a hit with teachers and librarians, and parents, as well as kids themselves.From the Hardcover edition.

Keisha and her family are just sitting down to Saturday-morning breakfast when the phone rings. Uh-oh! There seems to be a skunk at the community garden, and it''s dug a hole under the shed. At the same time, Mr. Sanders can''t deliver the mail to a certain house: crows keep dive-bombing him when he gets near the mailbox. Time for the Animal Rescue Team to spring into action! This time they''ve got two mysteries to solve: What could crows have against mail delivery? And what really dug that hole at the community garden--as Mama knows, it''s too big to have been dug by a skunk. Once again, it''ll take the whole team, along with help from some new friends, to sort out what, and who, is creating all this mayhem around town. Sue Stauffacher turns to her first series effort with Animal Rescue Team. With compelling plots based on actual events in her community, Sue has created a lovable cast of characters of boys and girls, kids and adults, who feel like people you''d meet at your neighborhood block party. Written in an accessible and engaging style meant to appeal to independent readers looking to be excited and entertained, and with subplots about friendship, siblings, the environment, and animal conservation, along with plenty of humor, these will be a hit with teachers and librarians, and parents, as well as kids themselves.From the Hardcover edition.

It’s autumn in Grand River, and as Keisha and her pals prepare for Halloween, a phone call comes in to Carters’ Urban Rescue: a deer has been spotted in the neighborhood . . . with a pumpkin on his head! The deer was enjoying the birdseed treat inside when, somehow, it got stuck. The Animal Rescue Team has a problem to solve: how do you get a pumpkin off a deer’s head when you can’t catch him? (And how can Keisha concentrate when the newest animal at Carters’ Urban Rescue is howling his way into her heart?)Whatever the dilemma, if it’s got fur or feathers, the Carters are the ones to call! Filled with adventure, lots of laughs, and plenty of critters, Sue Stauffacher’s Animal Rescue Team books are perfect for independent readers. Also available:Animal Rescue Team #1: Gator on the Loose!Animal Rescue Team #2: Special Delivery!From the Hardcover edition.

The squirrels at Mt. Mercy College are getting too friendly—they''re frightening the students, making the nuns jumpy . . . and they''re super messy. It''s time to call the Animal Rescue Team!  Meanwhile, Keisha''s got a problem of her own. The Grand River Steppers jump rope team has a chance to win first place in their school district this year, but Keisha''s so nervous, she keeps messing up! When she and Daddy go to the Veteran''s Facility to check out their squirrel situation, Keisha meets Sergeant Pinkham, who''s learning how to use his new prosthetic leg. Could Sarge be just the person to help Keisha stay calm, do well, and have fun at the competition?Perfect for independent readers, the Animal Rescue Team books offer adventurous and heartwarming stories with lots of laughs—and plenty of critters.From the Hardcover edition.

A soft and traditional nursery style, a padded cover with rounded corners and sweet, simple stories make this lovely new Bible the perfect gift for a young child. Contains fifteen important episodes from the Creation to the Resurrection and gentle, yet detailed and lively pictures on every page which provide a focus for a parent and child to share the book together. A wonderful introduction to the Bible. Includes a dedication page so the gifter can be remembered every time the book is opened. Also available: The Lion Book of Nursery Fables The Lion Book of Nursery Rhymes The Lion Book of Nursery Tales

The Pigwigs live happily in Hodge Podge Lodge. One morning, all their rubbish is blown away causing mishaps with their neighbours. Little Miss Pigwig has an idea that will help keep Hodge Podge Lodge and its surrounding environment tidy. An amusing story that teaches children about the importance of recycling and taking care of the environment.