The story of a moose who was too hospitable for his own good "is told in verses which march in double-quick time. The pictures are scenes of happy confusion."--The New York Times.  

This classic Seuss title stars a happy-looking quadruped from the shores of Lake Winna-Bango who has the most amazing antlers and the kindest disposition. Alas! Everyone, but everyone, takes advantage of his generosity, and before long he has three-quarters of the animal kingdom nesting in the convenient perches atop his head. ("They asked in a fox, who jumped in from the trees, / They asked in some mice and they asked in some fleas.") You might think someone would take pity, but nobody seems to like an oddball, and all Thidwick gets for his trouble is complaints and contempt. Unable to cross the lake when winter threatens, he looks all set to starve--and then things get even worse. He is saved from certain death just in time, swims the lake, and joins the herd again. One reason this Seuss is so good: it has a moral, but the moral isn't pressed too far and the exuberant linguistic fun isn't subservient to it. (Ages 4 to 8) --Richard Farr

It's Christmastime at the Best Little Bakery in Texas

The annual Fredericksburg Christmas parade marks the beginning of the Texas Hill Country's holiday season, which means the Pastry Queen is kicking into high gear at her Rather Sweet Bakery and Café. As party invitations pile up in the mailbox, Rebecca Rather is up to her elbows in sticky meringue, creamy chocolate, and a sleigh full of savory treats to meet the entertaining needs of her neighbors.

In The Pastry Queen Christmas, Rebecca shares nearly 100 traditional recipes reflecting her made-with-love-from-scratch philosophy and the tastes of small-town Texas. Show-off desserts such as Chocolate Cookie Crusted Eggnog Cheesecake, Sticky Toffee Pudding with Brandy Butterscotch Sauce, and Warm Pear Ginger Upside-Down Cake with Amaretto Whipped Cream are the perfect toppers to a family-style feast of Texas Spice-Rubbed Roast Pork, Baked Apple Pear Chutney, Brown Sugar Bacon, and No-Peeking Popovers. Still hungry the next morning? No problem-this country girl does an impressive breakfast, too: Bite-Sized Sticky Buns, Sweet Potato Scones, Cast-Iron Skillet Potatoes, and Mexican Ranch Chilaquiles ought to fill you up.

And if you're still looking for excuses to entertain this season, you'll find ooey-gooey baked goods wrapped up as gifts, homemade craft and décor ideas to make your home sparkle, and holiday-worthy menus guaranteed to make your gathering a Texas-sized success. Tree-trimming, cookie decorating, and Santas running down Main Street . . . Christmastime is here.

Horton Hears a Who!
Horton the Elephant hears a cry for help from a speck of dust and tries to protect the tiny creatures who live on it from the other animals. When his friends accuse him of imagining things Horton persuades the Whos to make as much noise as possible to prove they do indeed exist. Academy Award®-winner Dustin Hoffman's masterful narration, along with original music and sound effects, brings to life the heartwarming tale of Horton the elephant.

Horton Hatches the Egg
Horton is persuaded to sit on an egg whiles its mother, Maysie, takes a break. What Horton doesn't know is that Maysie is setting off for a permanent vacation in Palm Springs. He waits, and waits some more, through a freezing winter and a spring filled with insults from his friends. When the egg finally hatches everyone is in for a surprise.

Thidwick, The Big-Hearted Moose
This classic Seuss take features Thidwick, a happy-looking moose from Lake Winna-Bango with incredible antlers and a kind heart. Everyone takes advantage of his generosity and soon he has most of the other animals nesting on the top of his head. Will anyone take pity on him, or will he be able to cross the lake to rejoin the herd before winter?

Hardcover with full color throughout. 32 pages, measuring 11 x 8.5 inches (horizontal format).

Mother and daughter Jan and Rachel Helson know that kids with BIG HEARTS can make a BIG DIFFERENCE!

In their book PHILANTHROPY . . . A Big Word for Big-Hearted People, Jan and Rachel share inspiring real-life stories of young, Big-Hearted People (BHP), all of whom have done amazing philanthropic work. In this fun-filled and emotional exploration of the word "PHILANTHROPY" and the trail-blazing kids who bring the word to life, young readers are encouraged to make philanthropy a part of their lives at an early age. The message: It is never too soon to combine your talents and your compassion to become a philanthropist — and a BHP forever!

A quick note: A portion of the proceeds from each book purchase will go to support Blessings in a Backpack, an organization fighting child hunger and improving educational success. Blessings in a Backpack is a unique program designed for children of families that qualify for the federal free and reduced meal program. Blessings provides those children with food for the weekends, at home, transported in a reusable backpack. Jan and Rachel are committed to supporting this organization, and by buying this book you have joined other BHP in doing so as well. Thank you!

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Title: The big-hearted barista: as some of the most passionate individuals in the trade, the barista is renowned for his her professionalism and artistry in espresso preparation. Sherri Johns recounts their dedication to the profession, techniques and trade secrets that illustrate how the big-hearted bartisti make up the core of our small coffee community.(Specialty news)
Author: Sherri Johns
Publication: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 179 Issue: 4 Page: 118(3)

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Big-Hearted Bella Finds a Friend
is a delightful story of how a tiny miniature horse name Bella comes to find a very special friend and realizes that being different is really not different at all.

Bella and her friend Lilly are real miniature horses that reside at the Triple H Miniature Horse Rescue in Mandan, ND. Bella was born on May 12, 2010 just 15 inches tall and weighing only 9 pounds! The average miniature horse foal is 18 to 22 pounds and up to 21 inches.

100% of the proceeds from the sale
of Bella s book will benefit the
Triple H Miniature Horse Rescue,
a 501c(3) not for profit charity.

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Title: Big-hearted brokers bring home bacon.
Author: Maggie Hawryluk
Publication: Real Estate Weekly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 28, 2007
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Volume: 54 Issue: 13 Page: 29(2)

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Sometimes the lives of ordinary people can be extraordinary. Sometimes a couple can find a love that is so pure and so true that it can outshine any fictional love story. Charlie and Kate found such a love, and the strength of that love carried them through the best and the worst of times. But they're not famous, so why would you want to read about them? Why? Because it will make you value every second of your own life, no matter how boring and mundane it may appear. This is a book with universal appeal, and even if you've never read anything more demanding than a Haynes manual or the instructions on the back of a Pot Noodle, you should try reading it. It's funnier than a visit to the dentist and sadder than a man wearing sock and sandals. Read this story and you might discover how a firm handshake and a decent pair of shoes can make you irresistible to women. Read this story and you might stop rummaging in the cupboard for Mr. Kipling and go out and find Mr. Right instead. Read this story of life and death and love and laughter.

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Title: Class act as big-hearted developer puts kids first.(PROFILE IN CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN: Wilbur Breslin, President, Breslin Realty Development Corp.)
Publication: Real Estate Weekly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 11, 2005
Publisher: Hagedorn Publication
Volume: 51 Issue: 39 Page: 32(1)

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