Have you heard an owl hoot at night? Have you ever wanted to see the owl and perhaps even sing along with it? Rudy is a cardinal who loves the sound of the owl’s hoot. In Dolores Frazer’s Rudy and the Owl, Rudy’s not sure...

In Rohan and Nyra and Big Sister’s Bet, by Anthony C. Delauney, Rohan’s big sister Nyra teaches him an important lesson about finances. Nyra bets Rohan that she will give him a dollar every time he catches the football she throws to him, but she...

Rowdy Ronnie: Special Edition Rabbit Care Book is written by Shermaine Perry-Knights. Ryan wanted a pet so she went to the pet store to check out the rabbits. She had wanted one for a long time and selected the calmest bunny in the pen and...

High in the early morning sky, Rodowell soars beside birds and planes, all while performing swirls. Along her descent, she swings on a branch and lands between two sidewalk cracks where an unused can of beans can be seen. As Rodowell picks up the can,...

My daughter is a social worker in the foster/adoption field, and Room in the Nest by Holly Marlow does a great job of explaining how that system functions. Every child in foster care has their own story. There are many reasons a child may end...

Rocky and Roxanne Roadrunner (Nature/Nurture Series) by Pam Robbins gives us a sneak peek into the life of a pair of roadrunners, their family, and their part in keeping the balance of nature. The story follows one of the most amazing birds in the Southwest...

Children should take every opportunity to make new friends. Sometimes even adults can be afraid to meet new people, but having friends helps us feel a sense of belonging and provides security. Rasmoose the Christmas Moose is an entertaining story that will show children how...

Erin Kant Barnard's funny friends Dino and Rhino are back in a new adventure. Rhino and Dino in Juice! centers around some refreshing 100% juice. Dino and Rhino are at the park having a picnic. Dino is playing hard on all the playground equipment until...

Rooty the Rutabaga: A Story About Vegetables, Inclusion and Seeing the Sunny Side of Life by Steven Megson follows the adventures of a fun-loving group of vegetables in their garden who love to play in the sun. Everyone likes spending time together, laughing and enjoying...

Eight inches of snow fell on the Callahan Farm overnight. Rosie the truck wanted to play with her friends in it. Unfortunately, they expected a storm the following night, and Farmer Jack enlisted the help of everyone to prepare for it. Rosie wasn’t happy, but...