Pudgy Possum met a strange creature at the pear tree one evening. It looked like a possum that had quills stuck on its back. Pudgy introduced himself and the stranger said his name was Peter. There were plenty of pears for them to eat and...

Pink and Purple Bob was a small dog who loved pink and purple and would wait all day, not playing, just so he could see some pink and purple things. He would sit on the windowsill to spot his favorite colors. He even looked for...

Nicky is a very special puppy. He’s different. Well, only physically he’s different. He doesn’t have a paw on one of his rear legs. But that doesn’t hold him back. He’s still full of energy and lots of love. Only thing is, his mommy’s breeder...

Peter and the Whimper Whineys by Sherrill S Cannon is a story with a moral presented in a way designed to affect young listeners in a subtle manner, and it seems likely that concentration on such fascinating “food for thought” will work. Every other page...

Have you ever wondered how turtles got their hard shells? If you follow Pagong’s story, you’ll find out both how and why. Pagong lived with his parents in an old tree by a pond. Food was getting scarce, so Pagong suggested they move beyond the...

Having the courage to leave the nest – quite literally – is at the heart of this charming chapter book for young readers, written by Nicola Ridgeway and James Manning, and artfully illustrated by Irena Urosevic. Peter is a three-month-old young eagle – a gangly...

Making music is an exciting adventure. For one pink pig, it’s very exciting. This pink pig plays all kinds of instruments and not just the most recognizable instruments like the piano, the trumpet, and the drums. The pink pig plays all kinds of different instruments...

Professor Watkins is an inventor. A genius, really. He’s created a wonderful device. It’s a collar that, when he wears it, he can understand and communicate with his dogs. I have to admit, there are times when I wish I had one so I could...

Polly, Stubby, and Al by Donahue B. Silvis is a sweet story about one mischievous crow and the family that loves him. The family begins with a happy couple, their two lovely daughters, and their two well-behaved pets. Everyone is set in their routines. Then...

If you like Franklin and Arthur children’s books, you’ll love the children’s story Punk the Skunk Learns to Say Sorry. Children, their parents, and their teachers will enjoy this wonderful tale. With adorable animal pictures, children will want to read this book. Punk the Skunk...