Think Like the D-Squad by Phil Weiss follows four real family dogs, Sully, Baz, Dash, and Phoebe, who spend their days solving everyday backyard mysteries together. Dash tells the story, and it's clear early on that something's bothering Sully. He's stopped bringing his found treasures...

Kindness can start with something small and take root in ways no one expects. In Pickled Chicken by E.K. Mockingham, a little chick is wandering through the pea patch when he spots something strange: a glowing pickle. Of course, he takes a bite. There’s a...

Zany Zoo Adventures with Cadie the Rescue Dog by Natalie McCurry follows Cadie, a rescued German Shepherd, on a special visit to the M.D. Zoo, a teaching zoo that normally welcomes school groups. With her mother beside her, Cadie meets zookeeper Miss Melissa, who guides...

At the Ragtag Hotel: Chaos in the Courtyard is a fabulous picture book for children and the second installment in the series by talented author Freya Novak. The story unfolds at the Ragtag Hotel. It is going to be a stormy night, and Dallas Dingo...

Pug and Puppy by Janina Kelly is about Paula, a cute little pug who really relies on her quiet routine and house rules. Her calm world disappears when a woman and an energetic Bernese puppy named Ben move into the chalet to stay. Ben has...

Karen Henrich’s book, Brave Like Me, brings young readers into the lives of four tight-knit woodland pals named Benny Bear, Remy Raccoon, Ruby Rabbit, and Mabel Mouse on a frosty winter morning. Suddenly, their quiet morning gets disrupted when a strange, dark figure pops up...

Susan Lyman’s Scrappy's Search for the Sweetest Treat in New York City follows Scrappy, a curious little terrier who loves his cozy home but can't stop thinking about the world outside, especially after seeing New York City on TV. When his family opens the front...

Stahno the Space Explorer (Discover the Magic of Artmaking) by Lan H. Reilly is a children's story that celebrates art and adventure. It is centered on Stahno, a Caspian seal who dreams of zooming across the stars to see other planets. With the help of...

Feathers, Treasures & Sandy Paws is an appealing trilogy by a handsome, blue-eyed border collie named Barney, obligingly typed by Shirley Lee Baldwin. It takes readers to the world of the port village of Hansford Landing and the varied adventures of young Jack Cooper and...

Herby Can Help by Kelly Gilligan is a picture book for young children. Herby, an Australian Stimson's python, was going about his day as usual when he came across a sign advertising a rodent catcher. He thought he would be perfect for the job, and...