Y’know, I had to dig through my old bookshelf to confirm, but 'Leander the Gander' is indeed by Robert McClung. His stuff has this cozy, educational feel—like if a nature documentary and a bedtime story had a baby. The book follows Leander’s life cycle, mixing drama (predators! migration!) with gentle humor. McClung’s other works follow similar themes, often starring animals you wouldn’t expect as heroes (spiders, snakes—the underdogs of the animal kingdom).
It’s not flashy by today’s standards, but there’s something timeless about his approach. Found my copy at a garage sale, and the pages smell like nostalgia.
Oh, I adore forgotten children’s books! Robert McClung penned 'Leander the Gander,' and his stuff is like a warm hug from the past. He had this knack for making animals feel like full characters without losing their real-life quirks. 'Leander' isn’t just some generic goose—he’s got personality, struggles, and triumphs. McClung wrote a bunch of similar titles, often focusing on wildlife, which makes sense since he was super into ecology before it was trendy.
Funny thing: I once gifted a copy to my niece, and she was obsessed with the idea of a 'gander' (she kept giggling at the word). It’s cool how books like this can spark curiosity about nature. McClung’s work might feel dated to some, but there’s a sincerity to it that modern flashy books sometimes miss.
Man, I stumbled upon 'Leander the Gander' years ago while browsing a dusty old bookstore, and it instantly charmed me with its whimsical illustrations. The author is Robert McClung, a naturalist who wrote a ton of children's books blending science and storytelling. His work has this nostalgic, mid-20th-century vibe—think gentle adventures with animals as protagonists. 'Leander' is about, well, a gander (male goose) navigating life, and it’s got that classic educational yet fun tone. McClung’s stuff isn’t as mainstream now, but it’s a sweet throwback for collectors or folks into vintage kids' lit.
What’s cool is how McClung’s background in biology sneaks into his writing. The details about animal behavior feel authentic, not just cutesy. If you like 'Leander,' check out his other books like 'Samson the Last of the Judges'—same energy, different critter. It’s wild how these older stories still hold up if you appreciate simplicity and heart.
Robert McClung! His name might not ring bells today, but his books were staples in school libraries decades ago. 'Leander the Gander' is one of those charming animal tales that teach without lecturing—Leander’s adventures subtly weave in facts about geese. McClung’s writing style is straightforward but vivid; you can practically hear the pond water splashing as you read. It’s a shame his work isn’t more widely reprinted, because the blend of storytelling and science holds up.
I first discovered McClung through 'Buzztail,' his book about a rattlesnake, which was oddly gripping. His ability to make 'unlikable' animals sympathetic is low-key genius. If you’re into vintage kids’ books or want something nostalgic to share with younger readers, 'Leander' is a hidden gem. Plus, the illustrations are downright adorable—very '50s pastoral vibes.
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After seven years of bloodbath, the most decorated soldier returns to the capital.“Whatever was taken from me, I will take back a thousand fold!”
***This is the third book in the series***
I lost the girl, the love of my life.
I lost my family.
Now I’m lost.
I thought after the war for Riocht, life would get back to normal.
I was so very, very wrong.
Kellen, now King of the werewolves, thought after Lamia and Mathias claimed the throne and became the King and Queen of shifters, life would go on as normal. That he would rule his kingdom and search for his own mate and live happily ever after.
There was still so much to do. He still hadn’t completely taken control of his position as King, leaving his father’s Beta and Delta in charge. Kingdoms and packs still needed to be repaired; he still needed to be officially crowned.
And he still needed to grieve the death of his parents.
Kellen wakes up to find himself on a boat, going to Goddess knows where and the last thing he remembers is saying goodbye to Lamia and heading home with Mike.
When he finds himself in a strange land, sold to a bloody thirsty Alpha and his deranged Luna, for their packs entertainment, his title, means nothing. A man who cares only for three things; the games, the money, and blood; the more shed the better.
While Lamia and Mike search for him on the wrong continent Kellen is thrust into the Gladiator games. Kellen fights for his survival and the lives of many, including one beautiful girl who has captured his heart and has been promised to another as their chosen mate.
Can Kellen survive the Gladiator games when the odds are stacked against him, save the people and claim the mate the moon goddess promised him?
**This is book 3 in The Delta's Daughter series**
Marilyn is a young mute mermaid who was forcibly taken out of the sea. She stays in a pool alongside other mermaids where they are displayed for werewolves to buy for sexual pleasure. She is determined not to be a possession of any wolf. But then, her determination is shaken when she met him.
Who is he?
Balin, the cold-hearted Alpha of the Bold Bite Pack. He suddenly develops a soft spot for a mermaid at first sight, making him take her home.
What happens when he realizes that the mermaid he took home is his mate?
Why was he unable to recognize her as his mate?
Will members of his pack let a sea creature become their Luna?
Seven Classic Faery Tales are given a very adult makeover.
You are entering a world of myth, magic, and Immortals.
Throw in the humans for the added spice of erotica and violence.
Mix together and you have dark adult faery tales ........
Do not read if easily offended!
Olivia Morgan never believed in monsters, but the woods outside her hometown seem to disagree.
Haunted by dreams she’s never been able to explain, Olivia’s life takes a sharp turn one Halloween night when she discovers a black wolf caged beneath silver bars.
But when the wolf shifts into Ezekiel—a warm-hearted Alpha with an infuriating smile—Olivia’s reality fractures.
Upon freeing him, she finds out he's her fated mate and se's bound to him and a world of wolves and Lycans she never knew existed.
Her senses heighten, shadows stalk her every step, and Ezekiel insists she’s no longer safe among humans.
When her estranged grandfather, Roman, Alpha Ezekiel's Beta, appears with answers Olivia never asked for, she learns she’s not just anyone—she’s the daughter of a prince and part of a royal Lycan bloodline.
Torn between the familiar world she’s known and the legacy pulling her deeper into Silver Lake’s supernatural web, Olivia is faced with enemies she can’t yet understand.
Malakai, the feared adversary of her family, seems to know more about her past than anyone, and his motives feel far more complicated than simple vengeance.
As Olivia unlocks her dormant powers and unearths secrets about her parents’ deaths, she realizes nothing is as it seems.
And when an ancient curse sweeps through Silver Lake, threatening everyone she’s come to care for, Olivia must decide: run from the destiny she never asked for or stand and fight.
Exiled from Faerie. Hunted by her own. Torn between fate and freedom.
Lena tried to kill her royal fiance and she would’ve succeeded, if not for the magic that branded her a traitor and cast her out of Faerie. Now banished to Earth, she hides in plain sight as a healer at a quiet supernatural clinic, determined to live a low-profile, no-romance life.
But when the local wolf pack starts circling, and one rugged, maddeningly patient shifter makes her magic sing, Lena’s vow to stay detached begins to fray.
Then she’s taken.
Kidnapped by a shadowy organization bent on hybridizing the supernatural factions, Lena is forced to heal their tortured test subjects to keep them alive. One of them, blood tainted and power-warped, calls to her magic just as deeply as the wolf did. And he’s not alone either. His brother, bound to the resistance and searching for his missing twin, shares that same impossible pull.
Three mates. One fractured destiny.
With enemies on all sides; an unrelenting Order, a Fae court that wants her silenced, and a ticking clock on the lives of those she's sworn to protect; Lena must decide: hide, run... or become the weapon no one saw coming.