Poor Turtle Tom He had just been reunited with his friend; yet again, he was being taken away. Tom was placed in a glass bowl and put in the back of a truck. The other creatures in the truck were not happy to see a turtle in a bowl. Through the darkness, Turtle Tom could see thick claws and big jaws. Tom was headed to a strange and unusual place. He was alone and he was scared. Turtle Tom wondered where he would end up next. Turtle Tom arrives at the zoo. Does a turtle belong at the zoo? Tom sees a large door with the words ZOO on it. Turtle Tom wonders what is behind that door. Perhaps his...

When last we saw Turtle Tom he had met a new friend and was being introduced to all the fascinating creatures in the zoo. Turtle Tom was enjoying his trip through the zoo when he noticed an image on a door. It was a turtle Alas, Turtle Tom was about to meet other turtles. However, Turtle Tom missed his opportunity and ended up in the back of a smelly garbage truck instead. Oh Turtle Tom How do you get yourself into these predicaments? Turtle Tom's journey is not an easy one. It is hard for him to meet new friends and then have them gone in an instant. Nevertheless, Turtle Tom is determined...

Turtle Tom was in danger He had been washed up from the beach and was splashing around trying to figure out how to survive the tides that stole him. All of a sudden, a huge hawk with magnificent wings swooped down and carried Turtle Tom away. Was the hawk trying to help Turtle Tom or was he going to eat him? Turtle Tom is plunged into the deep sea. Yet, Turtle Tom makes an amazing discovery about himself...He can swim Tom sees many wonderful creatures swimming in the sea. Some are swimming alone and others are with large groups of family. Turtle Tom longs to be with his family. In the...

For Dexter Dufflebee, a day of exciting exploration and butterfly-chasing leads to a rather prickly situation when he gets stuck in a thorn bush He yells and howls and cries for help, until he hears a squeak. A valiant yet teeny-tiny voice replies, "There's no need to fear. Help is here. I'll get you clear." It's V. G. Mugurry, and he's only the size of Dexter's nose How could someone so very small rescue someone so very tall? From endearing, cheerful rhymes to brightly colored, full-of-life illustrations, Russ Towne's V. G. and Dexter Dufflebee teaches children that you can be a big help...

Ki-Gra Chipmunk dreams of doing something BIG and learns that the way he lives his life every day is the biggest thing of all. Children's author Russ Towne and Illustrator Josh McGill create magic once again in this delightful full-color fun to read and beautifully illustrated picture book.

Zach's friends had frogs to jump and race.

They held contests all over the place

to see how far they'd jump and go.

They really put on quite a show.

Zach wanted a frog so he could play

with the other boys and their frogs all day.

He looked for hours without finding a frog

but then he spotted a toad on a log...

...a most unusual purple toad with yellow stripes. Together they begin a great adventure and the poor toad finds itself on the back of the bucking-est bull that ever lived

From endearing,...

A lovable green giraffe named Clyde and his friend, Marty McDinkle, are enjoying the day in the shade of a Tickletoe Tree when they meet a very sad stranger. Her name is Hippita Hippo. She has always dreamed of flying. Every time she tries to fly, something has always gone terribly wrong. But Clyde has an idea that sends them all on a great adventure.

Enjoy this hilarious book filled with wonderful characters and messages for young children they may always remember.

You get three delightful books in one that tell the stories of Clyde the green giraffe and his friends, their adventures and lessons they learn along the way. This book is written in Russ Towne's fun-to-read style and features the wonderful full-color illustrations of Josh McGill.

In Clyde and I the book that started it all you'll meet one of the craziest, funniest, and most memorable and lovable characters you are ever likely to come across. His name is Clyde and he is a green giraffe. He's standing on his head In the rain Eating a blue banana

Find out why in...

Clyde and I is a delightful story of friendship starring the newest children's favorite, Clyde the Green Giraffe. Storyteller, Russ Towne, will leave your children charmed and inspired to give and get love, while learning the lesson of forming friendships of those who are very different from us. Brilliantly illustrated by Josh McGill, he has captured the story with vibrant lovable characters that leave you with a smile.

Enjoy the delightful story of Thomas and Rusty Bear, two most unusual friends who work together to save a sick mama bird and her three babies who are in danger. Once again, Russ Towne takes us on a colorful journey through the experience, adventures and joys of childhood. Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too shows children the power of persistence, compassion, working together, and the magic of imagination.