Bücher von Dan Bailes

Marlon runs away from home in a new cozy cat mystery/adventure about finding your way, friendship and family.It was all so sudden. One day, Marlon is home with his family and friends. The next, he's out on his own. With a troubling secret he must unravel.The wide world is a big place for a little cat. How will he manage? What will he discover? This time, Marlon needs all the luck he can get!To survive, he must put his best paw forward, look trouble in the eye and bounce back when misfortune knocks him down.Can Marlon escape the clutches of two tough alley cats? Win the trust of a momma raccoon defending her kits? Pull off a daring rescue raid?And then...Can he unravel the mysteries of a jealous heart? And find his way back to family and friends?Full of wit and wisdom, this furry feline adventure is perfect for kids 6 - 10 and anyone who loves cats and a great tale!(JUV039050 Social Themes/Emotions & Feelings) (JUV039060 Social Themes/Friendship) (JUV039140 Social Themes/Self-esteem & Self-Reliance) (JUV002050 Animals/Cats) (JUV002070 Animals /Dogs) (JUV045000 Readers/Chapter Books) (JUV039220 Social Themes / Values & Virtues) (JUV039090 Social Themes / New Experience) (JUV013070 Family / Siblings) (JUV001000 Action & Adventure / General)(JUV039130 Social Themes / Runaways)

***** B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree & Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner *****A cozy cat adventure about friendship, courage and landing back on your paws.First impressions can be so, so wrong!Say you meet someone strange and very different... how do you respond? What do you do?If you're a curious cat named Marlon, do you offer the paw of friendship? Or scurry to a safe place and hide?Marlon is about to meet a dog... the first time ever! Yikes! Marlon gets scared and scampers away. But curiosity works overtime. And that dog is right next door! What does it want? Will it be friendly? Or bad for cats?Marlon frets and worries about the dog he calls the "scary something."Oh, Marlon... what's a cat to do?Trying to untangle his anxious feelings, Marlon goes to Momma Cat for answers. She's wise in the ways of the heart and shows him how to take charge and calm his fears. Feeling more confident and hoping to make a friend, Marlon summons his courage and strolls outside to face the unknown. Now what?Welcome to Book #2 of this award-winning series. Marlon and the Scary Something is a cozy cat adventure. Full of wit and wisdom, it's perfect for kids 6-9 and cat lovers everywhere! Dog lovers too! (JUV039050 Social Themes/Emotions & Feelings) (JUV039060 Social Themes/Friendship) (JUV039140 Social Themes/Self-esteem & Self-Reliance) (JUV002050 Animals/Cats) (JUV002070 Animals /Dogs) (JUV045000 Readers/Chapter Books) (JUV019000 Humorous Stories) (JUV039220 Social Themes / Values & Virtues) (JUV039090 Social Themes / New Experience)

Marlon is a feisty cat, Silky a sweet sparrow. Marlon just wants to be friends... but it won't be easy. You'll love this playful, twisty tale about cooling anger, building trust and gaining a friend. Can a cat and sparrow ever be friends? Marlon really likes Silky. But ... Cats think sparrows are just a tasty snack. Well that doesn't help. Sparrows say cats are "trouble on the double." What can Marlon do? Well, he won't give up until he finds a plan that works.Marlon is determined to find a way. But... He gets upset so easily... and frustration quickly leads to anger. Can Marlon soothe angry feelings and stay cool when things don't go his way? Will his quirky plans convince Silky she can trust him? Or will she just fly away? And... Can Marlon learn key social skills - tame his anger, learn to be self-reliant and mindful of Silky's feelings? Can Marlon find his way?Here's a delightful animal adventure full of surprises. ¿ Laugh at Marlon's marvelous mischief and silly schemes. ¿ Gain key skills to help manage frustration and calm angry feelings. ¿ Discover fun facts about Silky and sparrows, like how they can fly and why they love dust baths. ¿ Meet JJ and Ben, two spirited brothers soon to have adventures of their own.This playful, heartwarming chapter book offers practical skills for making friends, solving problems & managing anger. Marlon Finds a Way is perfect for young readers ages 6-9 and everyone who loves cats and a good story. Find out more at nicedogbooks.com.(JUV039050 Social Themes/Emotions) (JUV039060 Social Themes/Friendship) (JUV039140 Social Themes/Self-esteem & Self-Reliance) (JUV002050 Animals/Cats) (JUV019000 Humorous Stories)