How many of us root for the underdog? We want that person or team or, in this case literally the dog, that doesn’t seem to have a chance to be the one that succeeds or wins or finds a home. Hogan’s Hope by Connie Bombaci...

How do animals adapt to their habitat and seasonal changes? After reading this book, you’ll be an expert on how animals survive in cold weather or hot weather. Every school library should have Animal Adaptations: How We Live in Our Habitat on the shelf. This...

The little pup was not having a good adventure. She was in the Animal Shelter and all her puppy brothers and sisters had disappeared. Instead of being in a cozy house, the little pup was in a concrete run. A lot of noise made her...

The Frog With A Frown by Todd G. Sorrell is a children’s story that addresses problems of self-esteem that children and young adults face every day. The frog, feeling poorly about his self-image, is sad all the time because he feels that he’s not worthy...

Boo the hamster lives in a cage on a shelf in a classroom full of children. He loves the attention he receives and he loves watching the children in all their activities. He feels safe and loved in his little home. One day, the teacher...

When You Feel Better: A Get Well Soon Gift Book is a beautiful little picture book by Misty Black. It’s designed to be given as a gift to someone sick and is filled with comforting images of serene skies, happy friendships, and promises of fun...

One Sheep, Two Sheep, Three Sheep Dance by Christina Young is a delightful children’s picture book. Follow twelve silly sheep as they go throughout their day filled with dance, play, eating, and bedtime. One Sheep, Two Sheep, Three Sheep Dance is written in a steady,...

Phillip M. Feelgood opens the letter he received which is stamped 'URGENT' and postmarked 'HOLLYWOOD' and which is addressed to all his friends. The letter says that in Hollywood the stories have become stale and wants them to send good stories in time for their...

“The sturdy horse was Boetie, Brother, or Vonk, undying Flame, the flame of hope.” Woltemade (“well made by God”) was his master, a dairy farmer. The two were connected, a man and a horse. When the storms off the coast of Cape Town raged ferociously,...

“Anthony wants to learn about Alabama’s state symbols as he travels throughout the “Dixie State,” as Alabama is known.” Anthony Armadillo Arrives in Alabama: For Its Bicentennial is a fun story about Anthony, a curious little armadillo who wants to learn all about the state...