Animal Island

Imaginative, meaningful rhyming animal stories. The ideal book for parents, grandparents, children, and millennials. Linguistic, witty inventiveness on the order of Jabberwocky and the Owl and the Pussycat to tickle the mind and imagination of children and adults of all ages. Somewhere between the North and South Poles, you will find furry and feathered friends who are wacky, whimsical, and wise. And just like people, some of these very special critters are a wee bit confused.

Chase, a young honest employee of Lily’s, is accused of Murder. Convinced of his innocence Lily and Judy rush to investigate. Cute dogs, crazy neighbors, and the restaurant business prove to complicate the endeavor. How can the two sleuths keep their friend from spending the rest of his life in prison? Budding romances and some deliciously simple meals make this mystery all the more appetizing.

An icy wind blows over the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence as a tiny harp seal pup is born. When her mother swims away to join the adult seal herd, Seal Pup must quickly learn to care for herself in the harsh, wintry landscape. Appropriate for ages: 3-9.

The Earth-Watchers travel to an island paradise in the Bahamas to help a loyal friend restore a damaged exotic coral reef. But to their surprise, the adventurers stumble on lost secrets!

Ariana wakes up on a strange and beautiful island that is full of meerkats. It's a tropical paradise full of weird and wonderful creatures, but there are hidden dangers there she has yet to discover. How did she get there? How will she get back home again? She has a great adventure while trying to answer these questions.

Zoe, who is now older and smarter than before, is enjoying summertime with her friends and family on the white sands of her beach. However, a big holiday is approaching, and the risk of being trampled on by the multitude of humans that will populate the beach in the coming days forces Zoe, Mom, Paco, Juan, Ned, and Sofia into a four-day reclusion.

Join the family--Father Mouse, a lover of cheese; Mother Mouse, a singer of lullabies; Max Mouse, a collector of stamps; and Millie and Maizy Mouse, sweet little babies--as they search for the perfect home. What adventures will they have? Where will they live? What dangers will they encounter? With vibrant illustrations and a charming story, A Mouse Tail on Mackinac Island will capture both your heart and imagination.

Welcome to "The Bear's Island," a captivating collection of short stories that will whisk young readers away on a magical journey through the enchanting world of Bear's Island. In this delightful book, children will be introduced to the lovable characters of Big Bear, Mama Bear, and their curious cub, Little Bear, as they embark on a series of heartwarming adventures filled with friendship, discovery, and the wonders of nature.

On Isle Royale, a unique national park more than fifty miles from the Michigan shore and about fifteen miles from Minnesota, a thrilling drama is unfolding between wolves and moose, the island’s ultimate predator and prey. For over sixty years, in what has been known as the longest study of predator and prey in the world, scientists have studied the wolves and moose of Isle Royale and the island’s ecology to observe and investigate wildlife populations.

Charles Darwin first visited the Galápagos Islands almost 200 years ago, only to discover a land filled with plants and animals that could not be found anywhere else on Earth. How did they come to inhabit the islands? How long will they remain? Thoroughly researched, this historical and scientific book tells the epic saga of the life of an island - its birth in fire, its rise to greatness, its decline, and, finally, the emergence of life on new islands.

In pursuit of freedom, a band of Rowdies and their leader set sail to an island inhabited by a seemingly hostile Skog.

Pat is an adorable little sea otter. She likes turning up her toes and floating in the sea, chasing fish, and asking a hundred and one questions. One day, Pat makes friends with another otter, Bobby. The two enjoy playing and exploring together, until their lives are unexpectedly turned upside down when they get caught up in a storm and washed ashore on an island.

Bernie’s Escape from Ong Island is an exciting adventure starring Bernie, a beloved puggle (half-pug, half-beagle, 100 percent awesome) from Austin, Texas. Bernie and his human, Sammy, are taken on a journey to an exotic trash wasteland where their lives are turned upside down. Will Bernie, Sammy, and their new friends find a way home? Will they ever be free of the island and its polluted pitfalls?

What is rubbish today is treasure tomorrow. Join Captain Spoons, Mug, Jug, Brew, Skittle and friends on Rubbish Island: wander through its warren of underwater rooms, including a toothbrush library and a hospital for sick fish, climb its terraces overlooking the sea and scale Rubbish Mountain. Prize-winning author Sally Gardner takes the Tindims on their first ocean adventure to show keen young ecologists how to help protect our planet for the future. A new series that empowers young listeners to get creative with their rubbish and save the planet.

The story begins in a beautiful garden, where Wormy, a small and shy worm, spends his days underground, feeling lonely and afraid of the world outside. However, everything changes when he meets Robin, a curious and adventurous bird who is fascinated by the little worm's underground world.

The sneaky Snake has an attitude of entitlement and selfishness. He encounters Faith, the butterfly from the first book (The Complaining Caterpillar), and decides to change his life. Along with that, he gets a new name and attitude.

When Dusty's mother dies, she is alone and scared. The young pup learns, as we all most, that death is a part of life. Out of nowhere, Winston strolls into her life. Quickly, Dusty learns that she is not alone as she thrills to the antics of her brave new friend. Again, the puppy finds life is worth living in spite of the severe loss earlier experienced. Together, Dusty and Winston live life to the fullest as they experience death, bullying, betrayal, fear, God, and friends. Packed with "life lessons", this little book is larger than life.

The pirate ship’s first mate, Rotten Tooth, sees Pete and his friends more as an annoyance than pirates in training. As the ship heads toward Snake Island, Pete has an idea to earn some respect - if the kids can find the hidden treasure before the grown-ups, then they’ll have to be taken seriously!