Meet Joy the horse in the story Unbridled Joy by Beth Stewart. Joy dislikes the saddle but a bridle is even worse. Joy's owner, Mr. Rangle, puts the bridle around Joy's head and tightens it to go for a ride. Though Joy sways his head,...

Author and photographer Doris Dumrauf has created a backyard oasis and chosen plants and water treatments to attract a variety of birds, dragonflies, frogs, and more. Her stunning, full-color photos provide the visual evidence of visitors to her backyard. Now, she shares her secrets to...

Bright, full-color photos of beautiful birds adorn the pages of this non-fiction children’s picture book. Common Backyard Birds is a photo album of common birds that you could see in your own backyard. Author and photographer Doris Dumrauf provides sharp, interesting photos and a description...

“My trouble began when I started seeing...DOUBLE!!” Dedicated to her own twins, Hailey and Matilda, Tracy Murdock’s Zoe in Double Trouble is about a dog named Zoe－a “Princess Pup”－who is used to having her mommy all to herself. She recounts the day when everything changed...

To the Africa's Bravest Creatures series, Patricia Furstenberg adds Book 3, Jock of the Bushveld: Africa’s Best Loved Dog Hero. This is a heartwarming true story of a runt puppy born in South Africa that was given a second chance by a man named Sir...

Not a Purse by Stephanie Dreyer is an informative book for children, parents, and teachers. In a rhythmic way, the author shows how animals have characteristics like humans. For example, foxes like to play, pigs are good swimmers and crocodiles cry. The author presents many...

The cover of Ten Swishy Fish (Bite-Size Books for Beginning Readers) by Bernice Seward is a hook in itself with huge-eyeballed fish swishing here and there. No fish on a hook here but certainly the reader is hooked. The rhyme and rhythm of the story...

Charlene may be a champion show jumper, but she comes from racing stock and she understands the pressures placed on race horses as they train and prepare, then run the big race. While staying at the racing stable, Charlene hears about Tiger Lily who has...

Movie! Movie! A Dog. Two Parrots. And A Festival is a children’s animal story book written by Scott Ferrell. Gaston, Little Gregorie and Birdie were the best of friends who loved their home with its flower garden and fruit-filled orchard. Gaston was a dog who...

Petunia Skunk grabbed the strongest bottle of perfume she owned and sprayed and sprayed before going to school. Petunia stunk like a skunk and her tail had a mind of its own. It would always raise and spray whenever she felt any type of strong...