To provide homeless animals with a second chance at life and companionship in a no-kill shelter. Our organization goes beyond shelter walls and is committed to:
An enthusiastic group of animal lovers saw a need for a no-kill safe haven for cats, and Second Chance Animal Rescue was formed to fill a huge void in Littleton and the surrounding area. This 501(c)3 organization was created by caring individuals with over 100 years of combined service in the animal rescue field.
Melissa & Doug is on sale for the ENTIRE month of July!
Melissa & Doug surprised us with a summer sale! All Melissa & Doug products are 20% off for the entire month of July! With SO much to choose from, we wanted to highlight 10 of the most popular products we sell here at Little Village.
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This Magnetic Wooden Alphabet set of magnetic uppercase and lowercase letters offers a colorful jumble of possibilities! The set features 52 brightly colored magnetic letters in a handy wooden case for easy storage and on-the-go play. Ideal for letter recognition, matching, and stenciling, these must-have letters spell "learning fun"! This alphabet learning set provides parents and older kids with multiple opportunities for engaging children in exciting learning activities. Have kids place the uppercase letters on a magnetic surface as you slowly sing the alphabet song. Once the letters are lined up, sing the song together as you point to the letters. Kids can also close their eyes while you switch a few of the letters, then ask kids where they belong. This alphabet learning magnet set is made from high-quality materials and assembled with precise manufacturing standards, ensuring sturdy construction that holds up against frequent use. The Melissa & Doug Wooden Alphabet Magnets set makes a delightful and educational gift for kids ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free play.
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This wooden play food set is perfect for young chefs looking to explore a little mealtime fun--without the mess! It includes eight pieces of wooden food that can be sliced into 27 sections, a cutting board, and a wooden knife. Cutting the food makes a satisfying "crunch"--and provides a playful introduction to concepts of "whole," "part," and fractions.
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Engage little ones with this Melissa & Doug Pounding Bench that's beautifully constructed from high-quality, solid wood and child-safe materials. The classic little pounding bench features eight brightly colored pegs that play "peekaboo" as they go up and down. The pegs are non-removable and take turns showing their smiles while your toddler has fun using the sturdy, durable mallet. The toy is entertaining for kids while they get to practice naming the different colors of the pegs. It also helps promote eye-hand coordination, cause and effect, and fine motor skills. The wooden pounding bench makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers ages two and older for hands-on, screen-free play. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called "the gold standard in early childhood play." Today, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.
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This peel-and-press sticker craft gives kids everything they need to easily create a spectacular piece of "stained glass" art. Just hold up the sheet of colored stickers to the clear frame, peel them off one at a time, and stick them on. Grooves and outlines on the frame make it easy to fit each sticker--featuring realistic textures like bubbles or swirls--into just the right spot. Use the included cord and suction cup to hang the finished artwork in a sunny window to see the charming mermaid shimmer to life. Young artists will be enchanted by the results and proud to show them off!
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Budding young chefs can hone their craft in this beautifully designed, charcoal-colored modern play kitchen! The easy to assemble chef's kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer with innovative working ice maker that dispenses two included "ice cubes," an oven and stovetop with dials that turn, microwave with turning plate, sink with moving faucet and handle, grocery check list, movable hooks, and ample shelving and storage for easy cleanup. Detailed, illustrated instructions make this kitchen simple to put together. Assembled, it stands approximately 3.5 feet (1 meter) long and more than three feet (0.9 meters) high, roomy enough for multiple kids to play at once. Sturdy, top-quality wooden construction means it will stand up to years of creative make-believe meal-making!
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Catch some laughs and learning with this wooden magnetic play set--complete with working wind-up reel! The 10 magnetic fish are numbered and patterned to enrich matching, sorting, and counting activities, and two wooden rods make collecting them a blast! Kids can use the spinner to play as a game, or just have fun collecting the pieces over and over again. Either way, there's plenty of fun in this sea!
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All aboard for some railroad adventures with this sturdy, colorful train rug! Durably made to look great for countless playtimes to come, the woven rug with a skid-proof backing comes with three connectable wooden train cars and features details like tracks, a train station, switching yard, roads, railroad crossings, and more to accommodate all kinds of vehicles, play people, and more! With this rug, there are lots of ways to learn and play.
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Explore the best of Scratch Art! This all-inclusive kit includes supplies for 16 stunning artworks with a variety of backgrounds. The Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Deluxe Combo Set includes Scratch Art boards and papers feature exciting colors and patterns hidden beneath a matte coating, and using the wooden stylus, kids can reveal them with a simple scratch. It’s a great introduction to scratch art and is easy to use. The set includes 16 assorted Scratch Art boards and sheets (four multicolor, four white-coated multicolor, four Light Catcher, four silver holographic), plus two wooden stylus tools and three easel frames. This Melissa & Doug arts and crafts set provides multiple ways to play. Parents and older kids can use it to help younger children explore their creativity. Ask them to make a sign to hang on the door, or let kids challenge themselves to draw a picture with their eyes closed or without lifting the stylus tool from the page. The Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Deluxe Combo Set makes a great gift for ages four to 104, for hands-on, screen-free play.
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Wheel them back to get new skills speeding ahead! The “rev up” mechanism inside each of these four cars and trucks makes it easy for babies and toddlers to get big acceleration with just a little input: Pull back one of the soft vehicles--then release to see it zoom off across the floor! The action of grasping and pulling back is great for fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination; the activity of “driving” and collecting (pull, release, crawl) benefits large muscle groups and coordination, too. Get even more “miles per gallon” with a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, illustrated characters, and everyday themes to inspire conversations, cognitive connections, and imaginative play! These soft fabric vehicles are bound to be popular at playtime, but with four exciting vehicles there are enough to share. And parents and caregivers will be grateful for the removable wipe-clean wheelie insert and washable fabric surface! Melissa & Doug K's Kids toys nurture early childhood development in three key skill areas: physical, cognitive, and social. With interactive designs and multisensory features, K's Kids promotes constructive play and effortless learning, keeping interest high and new skills flourishing throughout the baby and toddler years!
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Have fun on the farm with this extra-thick wooden puzzle. It includes seven easy-grasp, chunky farm animals plus a chunky barn. Each piece has a full-color, matching picture underneath. The barn and animal pieces stand upright for pretend play. Encourages hand-eye, fine motor and creative expression skills.
New Releases | July 2nd, 2024
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Adult Fiction
The Last Ranger - Peter Heller
The Librarianist - Patrick DeWitt
More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop - Satoshi Yagisawa
The Cliffs - Courtney J. Sullivan
The Lion Women of Tehran - Marjan Kamali
The God of the Woods - Liz Moore
Evenings and Weekends - Oisin McKenna
The Townsend Family Recipe for Disaster - Shauna Robinson
The Connellys of County Down - Tracey Lange
Board Books
The Littlest Pumpkin - Brandi Dougherty
Current Events & Politics
The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to... - Corey Brettschneider
Graphic Novels
Pizza Face: A Graphic Novel - Rex Ogle
Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (a Narwhal and Jelly Book #9) - Ben Clanton
History
Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed - Maureen Callahan
Just the Facts
What Is a Presidential Election?: 2024 Edition - Douglas Yacka, Who HQ
Local Interest
The Sugar Rush: A Memoir of Wild Dreams, Budding Bromance, and Making Maple Syrup - Peter Gregg
Manga & Adult Graphic Novels
All-Star Superman: DC Compact Comics Edition - Grant Morrison
One Piece Volume 106 - Eiichiro Oda
Middle Readers
Bad Guys 19 : [The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast] - Aaron Blabey
Shark Night - R.L. Stine
P.S. Longer Letter Later - Paula Danziger, Ann M. Martin
My First Readers
Marvel's Spider-Man Bugs Out! Level 1 - Daka Hermon
Totally Turtles! Level 4 - Ginjer L. Clarke
Peppa Pig Movie NightLevel 1 - Scholastic
My Little Pony: Misty's Tale Level 1 - Hasbro
Mystery & Thriller
All the Demons Are Here: A Thriller - Jake Tapper
Absolute Power - David Baladacci
Breaking the Dark: A Jessica Jones Marvel Crime Novel - Lisa Jewell
The Girl in the Eagle's Talons: A Lisbeth Salander Novel - Karin Smirnoff
Picture Books
How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat? - Jane Yolen
Millie Fleur's Poison Garden - Christy Mandin
Under the Table - Allan Ahlberg
Romance
The Undermining of Twyla and Frank - Megan Bannen
The Love of My Afterlife - Kirsty Greenwood
The Match - Sarah Adams
Dishonestly Yours - Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
What's in a Kiss? - Lauren Kate
Science & Nature
The Pumpkin Seed's Secret: A Life Cycle Poem - Hannah Barnaby
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Ravensong: A Green Creek Novel - TJ Klune
The Gilded Crown - Marianne Gordon
Social Sciences
Reinventing Love: How the Patriarchy Sabotages Heterosexual Relations - Mona Chollet
Young Adult
First Test Graphic Novel: (A Graphic Novel) - Tamora Pierce
Break to You - Neal Shusterman, Debra Young, Michele Knowlden
Obsidian [Lux 1] - Jennifer L. Armentrout
49 Miles Alone - Natalie D. Richards
Illustrated Girl [Chronicles of Lucitopia 1] - Josephine Angelini
Reckless : [The Powerless Trilogy 2] - Lauren Roberts
Age 16 - Rosena Fung
Double Staff Pick! | A Court of Thorns and Roses
We have yet another double staff pick! That means it MUST be good! Right? Alyssa and Justine have a different favorite title in the Court of Thorns and Roses series. What's your favorite?
"A 5 book series filled with “Tamy Tantrums” and enemies to lovers. Come and sip some Suriel tea and dive into Prythian." - Alyssa
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The sexy, action-packed first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from Sarah J. Maas.
When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.
At least, he's not a beast all the time.
As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin-and his world-forever.
From bestselling author Sarah J. Maas comes a seductive, breathtaking book that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read.
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The seductive and stunning #1 New York Times bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas's spellbinding A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she's now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people.
As her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre's hollowness and nightmares consume her. She finds herself split into two different people: one who upholds her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court, and one who lives out her life in the Spring Court with Tamlin. While Feyre navigates a dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms. She might just be the key to stopping it, but only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future--and the future of a world in turmoil.
Bestselling author Sarah J. Maas's masterful storytelling brings this second book in her dazzling, sexy, action-packed series to new heights.
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DescripThe epic third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas.
Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit. One slip could bring doom not only for Feyre, but for everything-and everyone-she holds dear.
As war bears down upon them all, Feyre endeavors to take her place amongst the High Fae of the land, balancing her struggle to master her powers-both magical and political-and her love for her court and family. Amidst these struggles, Feyre and Rhysand must decide whom to trust amongst the cunning and lethal High Lords, and hunt for allies in unexpected places.
In this thrilling third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Sarah J. Maas, the fate of Feyre's world is at stake as armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy it.tion text goes here
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A tender addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin and upcoming books.
Feyre, Rhysand, and their friends are still busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly altered world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything. But Winter Solstice is finally approaching, and with it, the joy of a hard-earned reprieve.
Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, her concern for those dearest to her deepens. They have more wounds than she anticipated-scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.
Bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin with the later books in the series, A Court of Frost and Starlight explores the far-reaching effects of a devastating war and the fierce love between friends. -
Sarah J. Maas's sexy, richly imagined series continues with the journey of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta.
Nesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can't seem to move past the horrors of the war with Hybern and all she lost in it.
The one person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred warrior whose position in Rhysand and Feyre's Night Court keeps him constantly in Nesta's orbit. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. The fire between them is undeniable, and only burns hotter as they are forced into close quarters with each other.
Meanwhile, the treacherous human queens who returned to the Continent during the last war have forged a dangerous new alliance, threatening the fragile peace that has settled over the realms. And the key to halting them might very well rely on Cassian and Nesta facing their haunting pasts.
Against the sweeping backdrop of a world seared by war and plagued with uncertainty, Nesta and Cassian battle monsters from within and without as they search for acceptance-and healing-in each other's arms.
New Releases | June 25th, 2024
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Adult Fiction
Wellness - Nathan Hill
Husbands & Lovers - Beatriz Williams
Bear - Julia Phillips
Resurrection - Danielle Steele
Honey - Isabel Banta
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin
Pearce Oysters - Joselyn Takacs
The Year of What If - Phaedra Patrick
How the Light Gets in - Joyce Maynard
Adult Science
Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life - Ferris Jabr
Biography
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir - Matthew Perry
John Quincy Adams: A Man for the Whole People - Randall Woods
Board Books
Hello, Crayons!: And Other School Friends - Hannah Eliot
Calendars
Peanuts 2025 Wall Calendar
Peanuts 12-Month 2025 Weekly/Monthly Planner Calendar
Peanuts 2025 Day-To-Day Calendar
Chapter Books
Adventures of Sophie Mouse 21 : [Lightning Bug Light Show] - Poppy Green
Cookbooks
Bright Cooking: Recipes for the Modern Palate - Camille Becerra
Currrent Events & Politics
Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps - Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor
The Case of Lizzie Borden and Other Writings: Tales of a Newspaper Woman - Elizabeth Garver Jordan
Fun & Games
Hike It: An Introduction to Camping, Hiking, and Backpacking Through the U.S.A. - Iron Tazz
Homestead
The Garden Against Time: In Search of a Common Paradise - Olivia Yaing
Horror
Dead Eleven - Jimmy Juliano
Fairy Tale - Stephen King
Incidents Around the House - Josh Malerman
Manga & Adult Graphic Novels
The Penguin Vol. 1: The Prodigal Bird - Tom King
Mystery & Thriller
Pitch Dark - Paul Doiron
Blowback: James Patterson's Best Thriller in Years - James Patterson, Brendan DuBois
Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition - Agatha Christie
The Secret: A Jack Reacher Novel - Lee Child, Andrew Child
Picture Books
The Yellow Bus - Loren Long
The Digger and the Dark - Joseph Kuefler
The Boy Who Found His Voice - Tyler Gordon
Romance
If We Ever Meet Again - Ana Huang
If the Sun Never Sets - Ana Huang
Filthy Rich Fae - Geneva Lee
White Hot Kiss: The Dark Elements - Jennifer L. Armentrout
A Novel Love Story - Ashley Poston
The Curse of SIns - Kate Dramis
Glow - Raven Kennedy
What Did You Do? - Jeneane O'Riley
The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand
Taking Initiative - Elle M. Stewart
The Hunter's Gambit - Ciel Pierlot
Science & Nature
Owls in Our Yard!: The Story of Alfie - Carl Safina
Bang: The Wild Wonders of Earth's Phenomena - Jennifer N. R. Smith
City of Leafcutter Ants: A Sustainable Society of Millions - Amy Hevron
Science Fiction & Fantasy
The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England - Brandon Sanderson
Spinner Rack Books
Bluey: Grannies and Other Stories: 4 Stories in 1 Book. Hooray!
True Crime
When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders - Howard Blum
The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession - Michael Finkel
Young Adult
You've Reached Sam - Dustin Thao
Children of Anguish and Anarchy : [Legacy of Orisha 3] - Tomi Adeyemi
Two Sides to Every Murder - Danielle Valentine
Sleep Like Death - Kalynn Bayron
New Releases | June 18th, 2024
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Adult Fiction
- Roman Stories - Jhumpa Lahiri
- Holding Pattern - Jenny Xie
- Caledonian Road - Andrew O'Hagan
- Talking at Night - Claire Daverley
- The Glass Maker - Tracy Chevalier
- The Same as it Ever Was - Claire Lombardo
- Sandwich - Catherine Newman
- Parade - Rachel Cusk
- Little Rot - Akwaeke Emezi
Biography
- On Call - Anthony Fauci
Board Books
- Hello Hello Shapes - Wenzel
Body, Mind & Spirit
- A History of Witchcraft - Jeffrey B. Russel, Brooks Alexander
Children's Classics
- A Little Princess - Frances Hodgson Burnett
Current Events & Politics
- When the Clock Broke - John Ganz
Horror
- Middle of the Night - Riley Sager
- How to Make a Horror Movie and Survive - Craig Dilouie
- Camp Damascus - Chuck Tingle
Humor
- Well, This Is Me - Asher Perlman
Mystery & Thriller
- The Midnight Feast - Lucy Foley
- Everyone Here is Lying - Shari Lapena
- Judgment Prey - John Sandford
Picture Books
- Help Wanted One Rooster - Julie Falatko, Andrea Stegmaier
- What Love Looks Like - Laura Obuobi, Anna Cunha
- A Big Day for Bike - Emily Jenkins, Brian Karas
- Once Upon a Friend - Dan Gemeinhart, Shinyeon Moon
- The Girl and the Mermaid - Hollie Hughes, Sarah Massini
Romance
- Love Unwritten - Lauren Asher
- The Art of Catching Feelings - Alicia Thompson
Science Fiction & Fantasy
- The Carnivale of Curiosities - Amiee Gibbs
Travel
- Lonely Planet Canada 16
Young Adult
- Something More - Jackie Khalilieh