Artie Bennett

A true story about the famed racehorse who lost every race but won everyone's heart. The love Zippy inspired, even when he lost, resonates with the contemporary message that whether you win or you lose-you are enough The bell rings and they're off Zippy the racehorse--descended from legends--is destined for glory, but when the other horses bolt from the gate . . . Zippy stands still. When people try to pet him . . . he bites their hats and escapes from his stall. What's an owner to do? Keep on trying After all, Zippy has become part of Felix's family--and a close friend of his little daughter. And after 100 straight losses, Zippy shows everyone that--win, lose, or draw--it takes guts to compete and that you can lose and lose and still be a winner.

Feet. They're everywhere We share them with bats, cats, rats, even gnats But not all feet are the same. Some are sticky, and some are stinky. Some can hear, and some can taste. There's a wondrous world of feet out there, especially animal feet. It gives one paws. Artie Bennett directs his gaze downward now to deliver the final word on feet. In well-crafted, hilarious verses that teem with facts and fun, Artie identifies the parts of the foot, the unique adaptations of assorted animal feet, the largest human feet ever, and much, much more. Mike Moran, acclaimed illustrator of Poopendous , puts his best foot forward with uproarious artwork that both enlightens and delights. Feet have never been in better hands There's even a two-page fact spread, "Feet Notes," for those eager to jump into this fascinating subject with both feet. What's Afoot is guaranteed to knock your socks off Artie and Mike collaborated earlier on Poopendous , about which the Huffington Post crowed, "It appears there is no topic Mr. Bennett can't make funny and educational." And the Bay Weekly said, "Bennett's rhymes and Mike Moran's colorful cartoonish illustrations make the book a joy for kids and adults."

Every kid has them, and every parent, or kid-caretaker, has had to deal with them - those meltdown-tantrum-pitching-a-fit moments Peter Panda has them - when it's time to leave the playground, when some other child has the book he wants, when Mama insists he eat some broccoli. When this happens: Uh-oh. Here it comes. Here comes that frown. Peter Panda melts dowwwnnn Presented with humor and understanding, Artie Bennett's bright and sprightly story offers a way for children to recognize their own behaviors. Parents and kids can talk about what they see on the pages and gain some insight on how to handle such incidents - including when Mama Panda has a little meltdown of her own