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Inside in: X-Rays of Nature’s Hidden World by Jan Paul Schutten, illus. by Arie Van ‘t Riet, trans. by Laura Watkinson (Oct. 12, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-679-6), provides a look at creatures and their natural habitats using x-ray techniques and photographs. Ages 2–7.
How Beautiful by Antonella Capetti, illus. by Melissa Castrillon (Nov. 2, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-853-0). A curious caterpillar searches for the true meaning of the word
beautiful. Ages 4–8.
Little Narwhal, Not Alone by Tiffany Stone, illus. by Ashlyn Anstee (Oct. 12, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-620-8). In a tale inspired by real events, a lost narwhal in search of other narwhals finds a pod of beluga whales instead. Ages 4–8.
Entries poured in, with dogs, cats, guinea pigs and rabbits all being nominated. It was then up to our readers to vote for the winning pet – and much-loved canine Ted can now be named as ‘top dog.’ The Chinese Shar-Pei’s owner, Stacey Murney, wins the £300 prize after he received the most votes. Stacey, who is mum to 12-year-old son Ashton, revealed how her pampered pet is lovingly known as ‘Tripaw Ted,’ due to his missing leg. “We got Ted when he was an eight-week-old puppy,” she said. “He lost a leg after he was run over by a van in October, so it is quite a recent event.
Kenneth Hall, 88, of Clovenfords, completed hundreds of miles on his rowing machine to help a hospital in Chad, Africa. Photo: Helen Barrington AN 88-YEAR-OLD Borders man has completed hundreds of miles on his rowing machine to help a hospital in Africa. Ex-teacher Kenneth Hall, who lives in Clovenfords, carried out the exercise between April 23-25 for this year’s virtual Kiltwalk. He has raised thousands of pounds to help fund a digital X-ray system for the Bardai Hospital in northern Chad. Mr Hall told the
Border Telegraph he is “feeling very happy”, adding: “People have been very generous.” Before taking on the challenge, Mr Hall managed to raise £12,300 with the help of friends, family, fellow church-goers and the Hunter Foundation.