One day, a mouse named Mattison decides to venture out of his home for a walk. While on his way, Mattison begins hearing odd sounds, leading him to believe that someone is following him. Soon, he starts counting the animals he suspects are following him,...

The Cactus Dance/La Danza del Cactus by April Lesher and Gabriela Vega is an eye-catching, colorful book with a sweet but simple plot that will appeal to children of all ages. It follows a giant Saguaro cactus that starts the story by swaying and relaxing...

Grumpy Lost and Found in Naples is an educational children's book by Susan Marie Chapman, with illustrations by Natalia Loseva, and is the second installment in the Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure series. The story follows the adventures of Grumpy the iguana and...

In Freddy's Colorful Journey: Learning Colors by Allie Compeau we learn that Bo Bear has lost his crayons. He’s very sad. Freddy Fox sets out to find the crayons so that Bo Bear can continue to draw his colorful pictures. Riley Rabbit sees a red...

Dogs are excellent companions for young children because they are playful animals that offer affection and loyalty. Young readers can learn about the activities of these pets in Hound on a Scrounge. The main character is Buddy, a friendly little dog, who is expressive and...

Under the twinkling stars, one orca dives into the sea while another leaps into the air. These orcas live in a family pod called K, one of the three Southern Resident orcas of the Salish Sea. Sequim and Lea, the two oldest females in the...

Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada are dog lovers. In The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and About, they explain the importance of welcoming a dog into your family. Most people understand the importance of socialization for children. However, Jennie and Giselle emphasize the...

“I dream of a better world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned.” When Science Goes Bad: as Chicken Man, Pickle Man, and the Rat of Justice is a chicken’s adventure by Joseph Lupton. Chicken Man is delighted to meet the...

Awesome Adventures With Cadie the Rescue Dog by Natalie McCurry, illustrated by Chris Schwink, is a picture book about a German Shepherd's adventures and her new life with a forever home after being adopted from a high-kill shelter in Texas. Cadie is now enjoying herself...

Tavey’s First Hunt by Daniel Boyd is a must-read for a child's growing library! Tavey is an eight-year-old boy who joins his father on his first hunting trip. What starts as Tavey’s first experience turns out to be so much more. Starting with target shooting...