The Uninvited Guest by Jane Kopper Hilleary is a great learning tool for younger readers. Mrs. Bardot is having a party at her house in Barkanubia, and all her guests are dressed in their finery, enjoying the delicious food. Suddenly, an uninvited guest appears through...

The Unhappy Quokka by Jane Kopper Hilleary is a fun kids’ story about an animal that lives in the land of kangaroos and koalas. The quokkas live on an island, and they are the happiest animals in the world. People come from all over to...

Techno’s Tail of Pawsitivity by Beth Dokolasa is a sweet story about a black and white cat named Techno who is shy, unsure of himself, and filled with negative thoughts. This impacts his life in several ways, none of them good. Things change when a...

Four youngsters wanted to plant a vegetable garden, but there were so many possible threats. The first boy wanted to plant carrots, but the hungry rabbits would eat them. The first girl wanted to plant tomatoes, but the hungry squirrels would eat them. The second...

It was late one night when two hedgehogs found a bowl filled with kibble, which Harry Hedgehog began to nibble on. However, Hazel Hedgehog is concerned about the coming winter and tells Harry that they should be foraging for proper food, such as bugs and...

In The Adventures of Moly, the Time Traveling Dog: Journey to Pompeii by David Alyn Gordon, readers meet Moly, a sweet and curious therapy dog who loves helping children and spending time with her owner, Ferrara. When he prepares her for her latest mission at...

Pamela Kleibrink Thompson’s The Horse Who Wanted to Fly tells the inspirational story of a horse named Charlie who lives an ordinary life on an ordinary farm. But he believes that he can fly! However, all the naysayers keep telling him, “Horses don’t fly. So...

The Horses of Saddlers Ranch: Cloud by Alison Bellringer is a heartfelt and beautifully written story about friendship, trust, and the quiet lessons that come from caring for animals. Set on a working ranch in Kentucky, it follows three best friends, Coral, Tilly, and Lexie,...

Is it possible for one small act of kindness to make a big difference? Alison Bellringer’s The Wolf Cub tells the gentle, heartfelt tale of Lewis, a shy young boy living in a quiet village. His closest companions are the forest animals that live nearby,...

The Skunk Who Dared to Swim by Elaine W. Kaufman is a delightful and meaningful children’s picture book that combines adventure with a gentle environmental message. Its main character is Sammi the Skunk, a brave little creature living in a world getting hotter each day....