Teddy bears are going missing throughout Quidi Vidi village, and everyone is unhappy. Where could they be?  Mr. Beagle has a nose for mystery, and once again he is on the case. Will he uncover the bears' whereabouts and get them back to their owners?  Lori Doody's quirky canine detective is back in the fourth instalment of her charming picture-book mystery series that celebrates community and kindness, and solving puzzles.

Puffin Circus 1 2 3, how many puffins do you see? One of the collective nouns for a group of puffins is "a circus"-how could picture book maker Lori Doody resist?  With its bright and whimsical illustrations and playful text, this charming book is sure to please little ones and their grown-ups, as they count the assembled (and very talented) puffins in Doody's delightful circus. 

Spring seems like the perfect time for something new, so Jennifer decides to adopt a pet. When she comes upon a stray pup, she happily takes her home. But this pup knows a trick or two, and has some very unexpected friends. Acclaimed picture book maker Lori Doody is back with a charming and quirky story about finding the perfect pet and making it welcome.

Agnes's neighbours think her penchant for vegetable gardening a bit odd. Why, she never seems to sit down to a fish pie or a bit of roast beef. But when the dread pirate Captain Brisket arrives on her ship the Carnivore and begins causing mayhem, it is Agnes who saves her garden and the day. A quirky and slant celebration of vegetables!

Lana the llama lives in the farmyard with all of her sheep friends. She loves being part of their flock, but she knows that she doesn't fit in-her legs and neck are much too long, and her `baa' is very baaad. Lana does her best to look like the other sheep, until one day a bully arrives, and Lana has to stand up for herself and her friends.

Someone is snatching snacks on Signal Hill! Can Mr. Beagle suss out who? While taking a hike up Signal Hill, Mr. Beagle soon realizes that people's picnics are being plundered! Who could the culprit be? With his nose for clues and a handy pair of binoculars, he solves the puzzle, and finds a way to encourage community and collaboration. Lori Doody's quirky canine detective is back with another fun and charming picture-book mystery-the third in her on-going Mr. Beagle series.

An island off the coast of another island is home to a small community; life is rich with joy and challenges, and the people who live there love their island home. One day they learn that the government will move them off the island, to new homes with modern conveniences like electricity. Life will be simpler, but will it be better? In gentle and spare prose, and with her unique folk-art illustrations, Lori Doody tells the story of resettlement in Newfoundland-it is a deeply personal tale, but it is also the story of anyone who must leave a loved home to start anew and who carries their old home still in their heart."

When he decides to visit his cousin Georgie, Mr. Beagle is not looking for a new mystery to solve-but he finds one nonetheless. Books have been going missing in the neighborhood, and not just any books...storybooks. Of course, Mr. Beagle's keen nose and sharp eyes help him find the answer. In this delightful picture book, Lori Doody has her quirky canine sleuth solve a new puzzle and celebrates the importance of stories in the lives of us all.

Catalina has an almost purrrfect life, although sometimes she is sad and sometimes she is a little bit lonely. Then one day her owners come home with not one, not two, but three puppies. Now she isn't lonely-she's cranky! What's a cat to do? It takes a while, but Catalina comes to see that perhaps puppies aren't so bad after all. In this charming picture book, Lori Doody explores the importance of accepting change, adapting to an expanding family situation and making friends. With its playful language and retro-style illustrations, this delightful story will appeal to cat-lovers of every age.

In this utterly charming picture book, Lori Doody tells the story of Kate, a little girl very eager for the fun of summer to begin, but whose plans for bonfires and picnics are squelched by relentless rain, drizzle, and fog. In simple language and with bright, playful illustrations, Doody captures perfectly the achingly long pause that Newfoundlanders know so well as they await the capelin (small food fish) whose arrival is said to signal the return of summer and good weather to the island's shores. Young listeners will have fun finding capelin, or the creatures that eat them, hidden in some of the illustrations. Capelin Weather is an engaging introduction to Newfoundland for other young readers-with whales, icebergs, and those beautiful silvery capelin that cause such a stir when they arrive on the beaches. A wonderful celebration of Newfoundland weather, for those who live under it and for those who live away. This book will be an instant hit for Newfoundlanders at home and abroad, and will resonate with any reader who knows what it's like to long for summer's warmth.

Lori Doody is back with another charming and quirky picture book-this time about a flamingo, blown off course. The town where she's so unexpectedly landed looks very nice, and might be a good place to settle down, but she isn't quite sure she'll fit in. She tries to find a flock of her own; unfortunately, all her looking comes to nothing. But the people in the town are keen to keep their flamingo friend. What better way to make her feel at home than to paint the town pink. Inspired by the story of two flamingos that were sighted in Newfoundland years ago, Lori Doody has crafted a charming and gentle tale about being a stranger in a new place, needing to belong, and ultimately being welcomed in the warmest of ways. Young readers and listeners will have great fun looking for flamingos tucked into the illustrations, and watching as the town and the townsfolk gradually make their feathered friend one of the family. The book includes a brief list of flamingo facts, as well.