Garbage Squirrel by Megan Deliberto tells the story of Gary, a lonely squirrel living in a zoo with no home and very little food. Gary sleeps in garbage cans, takes what he needs to survive, and scratches the other animals; he is seen as a...

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...

Sheena, the Allen family cat, has already developed a reputation as an adventurer, so when the family packs up and heads out on another trip, the wily cat does not hesitate to sneak onto the vehicle and join them. She quickly discovers how unforgiving the...

A Barnyard Christmas by Donna L. Martin is a fresh-off-the-farm take on The Night Before Christmas. You will not find any humans starring in this tale, but rather, pigs, sheep, and chickens are just a few of the characters. There’s even a border collie featured,...

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Do one thing every day that scares you,” which is good advice for the frightened big-voiced bird in Jasper the Brave by Lisa Mueller. Jasper is a young rooster with a huge problem: he’s secretly afraid of the dark. This is...

Anne Has an Alligator 2: The Campaign for Student Council by Margaret Bain is a charming and inventive story that highlights childhood struggles and successes. The story centers on Anne, an energetic young girl with a special companion, her loyal alligator, as she deals with...

Hedgehog's Halloween by Sara Louise Kelany is a lovely children's picture book about a grumpy hedgehog who is ready for his long winter retreat. It's late autumn, and Harry Hedgehog is about to hibernate. Yet what he doesn't know is that it's also time for Halloween. Thus,...

Ukulele ABC: Strumming with Awesome Animals by Susan Montgomery is a joyful alphabet adventure that blends rhythm and animals, tailor-made for young readers and beginning musicians alike. Each page introduces a couple of letters, each paired with an animal with a ukulele of their own....

Sammy’s Moonlight Garden is a soothing bedtime story written by Kira Wallette and illustrated by Kids Book Art. The story follows Sammy, a cute and curious dog, as she takes an evening stroll through a peaceful garden. During her walk, Sammy observes the bright moon...

Heidi Heisel's Gizmo Goes to Germany follows Gizmo, a lively young dog who attends Service Dog School but keeps getting in trouble for being late and distracted. His teacher, a strict and disciplined German Shepherd named Fritz, finally tells him that he is close to...