Best Selling Books by Sara Swan Miller

These strong birds of prey have long been a symbol of wisdom. This book examines several species of owls and explores how the birdsu0092 unusual talons and softly feathered wings make them such superb hunters.

Did you ever wonder why your dog sleeps so much? Perhaps your dog is bored. Maybe it’s raining and your dog can’t go outside. On days like this, you can always read a book. But most dogs can’t read, even the smart ones. There is something really nice you can do for your dog, however. Sara Swan Miller and True Kelley have joined forces to create three new and funny dog adventures. Read your dog the stories in this book—and always remember to pet your dog while you read!

A cat hears three stories about a dull rainy day, a yummy bug, and a good day destroying things around the house.

Describes the physical traits, lifestyle, and behavior of cows, with an emphasis on dairy cows and their role in providing humans with milk.

A little girl packs her bag for a trip.

Here kitty, kitty! Would you like to hear a story? Here is a chance to cozy up with your cat and treat her to three new stories written just for felines. If your cat likes to wake up early—very early—then she’ll think this book is the cat’s meow. Sara Swan Miller and True Kelley, author and illustrator of Three Stories You Can Read to Your Cat, have again joined forces to create three new and hilarious adventures that will have readers everywhere happily purring. So do your cat a favor and read her this book. Just remember to pet your pet while you read!

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and life cycle of wolves, as well as the dangers that they face.

At least 30,000 people kill themselves in the United States alone, most leaving behind shocked siblings. Yet, too often, the grief and bewilderment of surviving siblings is simply ignored, leaving the bereaved siblings feeling even more abandoned. The accounts of siblings'' experiences in this book are based on interviews with more than thirty people from all over the United States, as well as the author''s own experience of losing a sister to suicide. Just as sibling relationships are varied and complex, so the feelings and experiences of sibling suicide survivors run a long and complex gamut from deep grief, to anger, to guilt, to relief. Often these feelings are intermixed. The survivors are often bewildered by the complexity of their feelings, including reactions that may seem shameful or inappropriate. These moving accounts will help other sibling survivors of sibling suicide see that they are not alone. No matter what their feeilngs and reactions are, there are others who have shared them.

Describes the physical traits, lifestyle, and behavior of sheep and their role in providing humans with wool and meat.

What is there to do when the power fails and you can''t watch your favorite TV show? Plenty! This will be a rainy day that Chris, Erin--and even their dog, Fred--will never forget, as the whole family contributes to an action-packed afternoon that culminates in an impressive theatrical creation. Readers will be inspired to sing and dance, draw and build, as they enjoy this surprising and funny story of a better-than-TV day!

These proud birds have captured the imaginations of millions. This interesting volume introduces young readers to several different species of eagles, offers information about aeries and eaglets, and describes efforts to save the worldu0092s eagles.

These large marine mammals are perfectly adapted to living in the Arctic. Your readers will learn all about walruses, from what they eat and how they raise their young to where they live and how they interact with human beings.

These playful water acrobats are sure to entrance young readers. Students will learn about the different kinds of otters and will get a chance to find out what these cute, curious animals are like as pups.

These marine giants are perfectly adapted to living in the Arctic. Readers will learn all about the whales of the Arctic, from what they eat and how they raise their young to where they live and how they interact with human beings.

Sloths move so slowly that they often have algae growing on their fur! Students will be captivated by these unusual mammals that live in the treetops of Central and South America.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Is your teddy bear awfully quiet? Does he just sit on your bed and stare at the wall? Maybe he is bored. When you’re bored, you can read a book, but Teddy can’t. Or can he? . . . Maybe you should read this story out loud to your teddy bear. He may blush, though, because you’ll find out about all the things he does when you leave for school. Just make sure to hug your furry friend when you’re done reading—even teddy bears make mistakes! Sara Swan Miller and True Kelly, author and illustrator of Three Stories You Can Read to Your Cat and Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog, have done it again with three comical new stories—this time about teddy bears. Who knew that teddy bears are just as adventurous as cats and dogs?

These majestic hunters are perfectly adapted to living in the Arctic. Readers will learn all about polar bears, from what they eat and how they raise their young to where they live and how they interact with human beings.

To Pippin and Merry, summer seems ruined. No Camp Rabbitbone this year, which means no fun, no friends, no swimming in the catnip pool. The two cats have nearly resigned themselves to long, hot months in their Manhattan apartment when the free-roaming Macgraw appears at their window with an exciting plan: Let’s go to the country! The three cats soon find themselves on an adventure into the wilderness, where the nights are dark and food doesn’t magically appear in their bowls. After a few funny mishaps, the cats learn to feed themselves so well they decide to start a restaurant. Enlisting help from two rhyming raccoons, the cats launched the Rabbitbone Restaurant. With dishes such as the Mole Bowl and Mouse Paw à la Macgraw, the restaurant is sure to delight its furry customers. Not a fan of mole or mouse or snake? Don’t worry! There are tons of tasty recipes for you humans in here too. So come on down to the Rabbitbone Restaurant, where everybody is welcome and you can dine in style tonight! Sara Swan Miller is also the author of this book''s prequel, OH, CATS OF CAMP RABBITBONE .