Shelby Simone is crazy about horses. When her parents move to Old Quarry Lake, she finally begins horse-riding lessons and makes friends with Rose, Katherine, and Agate, who share her passion. In Shelby's Season of Surprise by Marty Kay Jones, each girl faces a different...

The Broken Fence by James J. Antonio follows a young boy named Mark. Every weekend, he goes to his grandparents’ horse farm, where a broken fence leads to a series of life-changing events. Mark gets used to the routine of helping his grandfather care for...

Who's a Good Duck? by Barbara Belzer Adams is a heartwarming and entertaining story for children, based on a true story about a unique friendship between a woman and a duck named Steve, who cannot fly due to an injured wing. They share a special...

Tey Van Jaarsveld teaches young readers about love and empathy in Duke and Leia. Leia is a big, sweet dog. But one day, her owner had to say goodbye to her for a while to perform his military service. He leaves her in the care...

Anne initially believed that winning a seat on the student council at her new school would open doors for her to make more friends and for people to accept her and her pet alligator with all their quirks. Her expectations did not quite go according...

A little blue monkey makes himself comfortable in the jungle, a place he has come to call his home. He has no memory of being part of a family, and as he has grown older, he has slowly learned to enjoy his own company. All...

Footprints in the Snow by Alison Bellringer is a children’s adventure that follows a boy named Mack and his friend, Katrina. They decide to take a shortcut through the forest after leaving a friend’s party. What a big mistake. They encounter a mountain lion that...

Do you live with allergies and the fear that something you eat, or even touch, might make you very sick? In Candace Laskowski’s You Are Super, Penny! My Food Allergen Service Dog, a little boy shares his story about living with serious, life-threatening allergies. But...

Willow is a very excitable puppy. In Leisa Fail’s Willow’s Journey, Willow is too full of energy for the families who try to bring her into their homes. At three months of age, Willow has lived in three different homes. Will she ever find her...

Turtle Crossing by Malve von Hassell is a children’s tale about a turtle named Oliver. He lives a quiet, comfortable life with his parents. Oliver enjoys listening to his dad telling stories and watching his mom drag a basket with her foot. He also loves...