Chowder

From New York Times bestselling author Peter Brown comes a hilarious and heartwarming story that introduces a uniquely endearing character: a weird but loveable bulldog who learns to make friends by being true to his quirks. As hard as he tries, Chowder has never managed to fit in with the other neighborhood dogs. While the neighborhood dogs are content to fetch newspapers and take walks, Chowder spends his days on the computer, dancing with his headphones, and using his favorite toy of all, his telescope. But being different makes Chowder lonely. When a petting zoo opens, Chowder is determined to make friends with the zoo animals. And with a strong kick and a flying leap, Chowder finally finds a place where he can be comfortable being his silly, slobbery self.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Mr. Tiger Goes Wild and Children Make Terrible Pets comes another adventure starring everyone's favorite underdog. When Chowder goes off to the Fabu Pooch Boot Camp, as usual he just doesn't fit in. Chowder tries his best, but his attempts to make himself more fabulous all fall flat. When the First Annual Fabu Pooch Pageant is announced, Chowder anxiously tries to think of a way to stand out. After all, the prize is a one-year supply of Snarf Snacks! Some pups practice their pearly grins, other hounds get massages to relax. One pooch even gets permed! But Chowder finds his calling when he discovers a trampoline. He leaps, he flips, he bounces, and he wows the crowd! Perfect for fans of Chowder and for new readers alike.

Offers recipes for a variety of chowders, including New England clam, Manhattan red, corn, and Nantucket Veal chowders.

Chowder the puppy is living his best life on the McHopern farm with his siblings and his other animal friends. Although the wise old potbelly pig Mr. Wiggles has repeatedly warned little Chowder to make good choices, he never listens and often makes decisions that come with unwelcome consequences. But little does the tiny pup know that his scariest and most dangerous choice is about to come. When Chowder decides to wiggle through a hole in the farmyard fence one night, he is immediately greeted by a mean coyote who grabs him and runs off into the darkness. Will anyone hear Chowder’s cries for help, and will he ever learn to listen to his elders? In this children’s tale with a valuable message, a puppy living on a farm learns the importance of making good choices and listening to his wise animal friends.

"Stews, Chilies and Chowders" has over 120 hearty recipes to tempt every member of the family. Dinner can be a fast and easy chowder that takes only 5 minutes to prepare or a tender, savoury stew that sits leisurely bubbling over the course of the afternoon. Ragouts, goulashes, vegetarian dishes and thick, rich soups are also featured. Don't forget a wonderful selection of complementary recipes for fresh homemade bread, croutons and pickles to round out your meal. For a quick dinner solution, a warm and filling lunch, or a convenient, no-fuss potluck dish, enjoy the variety of recipes that "Stews, Chilies and Chowders" has to offer.

From Rhode Island to Maine—80 locally inspired seafood recipes that honor the coastal traditions of America’s northeast. Few dishes conjure as much New England nostalgia as clam chowder. But the northeast coast of America can stir up even more creative soups and stews than this traditional favorite. From forgotten classics like clam chowder’s Portuguese-influenced cousin, and fresh new flavors like Autumn Monkfish Stew, Malty Mussels Soup, and seasonal clam boils, this comprehensive cookbook embraces the locavore movement and sustainable seafood to expand our soup horizons. Complete with easy recipes for seafood broths and stocks, 33 native fish and shellfish profiles, and advice on how to befriend your local fisherman, New England Soups from the Sea will have readers feeling confident in their seafood knowledge and how to invent their own soups from New England’s ocean bounty. Paired with bright photography and the welcoming voice of a local New Englander, food writer Craig Fear boils all the charm of a seaside town into delicious, warming flavors.