Howden, Sarah

"Emma the dog leaves the vet with a giant plastic lampshade on her head. . . . One thing is clear--the cone is not good, and the only thing left to do is sulk. When Emma's human tries to cheer her up with a game of fetch, Emma discovers that the cone miraculously catches every ball she fumbles! Emma realizes the cone has other surprising advantages too, from serving as a helmet during her hallway hurtles to helping her dig at triple-speed. Best of all, the cone plays a pivotal role in Emma's master plan to scare off the sneaky neighborhood squirrel, Keith. Eventually, the cone comes off and Emma is free, but the important lesson she learned from her cone days remains: cone or no cone, it's Emma's inventive spirit that make her the Best. Dog. Ever"--Provided by publisher.

"One day, Jeremy woke up at the vet's... and there was a cone. Jeremy was an ordinary cat--nimble and quick. But now an awkward plastic cone blocks his view and bungles his cat senses. Life as he knows it is over. Or is it? Just as he has given up hope, a happy accident shows the disgruntled cat that all is not lost. And in fact, life might be even more delightful--and delicious--if he embraces his new powers as...Cone Cat!"--Provided by publisher.

"During a special Girl Scouts trip, Darlene gets to camp out on the front lawn of the White House! But will she find the courage to show Michelle Obama her knot-tying skills?"--Back cover.

"An allegorical tale of greed, ignorance and the social cost of self-importance all wrapped up into the world inside and out of a runaway train, its passengers and a cow that is loose on the tracks"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents the life of the African-American dancer, describing her childhood, her ballet training, and her work with the American Ballet Theatre"--OCLC.

"An action-packed collection of twelve tales about . . . [basketball] superstars, NBA legends, and the best basketball games of all time"--Back cover.