Animal Joy

Jane is a perpetually single computer programmer who has fallen in love with the equally nerdy Matt, her office colleague. She wants to settle down with him until she finds him at a bachelorette party...moonlighting as a stripper. Hurt, she retreats into a shell, as she doesn't know who the "real" Matt is. He tries to get back in her good graces but she resists. Can she accept his double life?

Whiskers, Wiggles, and Floppy Ears: The Joy of Pet Rabbits is an essential guide for both potential rabbit owners and seasoned bunny enthusiasts. This comprehensive handbook is packed with practical advice, expert insights, and delightful anecdotes that capture the joy of life with these endearing creatures.

Join Pete the Platypus on a heartwarming journey as he swaps his devices and social media for a paddle and a community in "Pete the Platypus Discovers the Joys of Pickleball." In this story, Pete discovers an exciting new game called pickleball, experiencing the joy of playing and sharing laughs with friends and family.

A lively blend of memoir, natural history, and mindfulness, Zooburbia is an inspirational collection of stories of the wildlife with whom we coexist. In Zooburbia, urban naturalist Tai Moses explores the "extraordinary, unruly, half-wild realm where human and animal lives overlap."

Gracie loves snorkeling! She loves it so much, she convinces her parents to let her plan a family vacation to Roatán, Honduras, where they can all snorkel together. She even makes a new friend there. Now, if only her irritating little brother would leave her alone, everything would be perfect. Then Gracie hurts her leg, and all her carefully made plans start to come apart. Worse still, she learns the reef itself is in serious danger. Gracie wants to help the reef . . . but she’s just a kid. What can she do to make a difference? Fortunately, her new friend has a few ideas!

Executive and talent coach Robb Hiller wants to lift your spirits, help you find your passion, and come alongside you as you discover your natural, God-given talents. In his newest book, Running with Joy, Robb shares the inspiration he’s found in his dog, Bentley, and how his lovable Labrador naturally runs on joy. Through heartwarming stories about Bentley, Robb Hiller will help you learn how to run on instinct, use your natural talents, and lean into the happiness that has been yours all along.

Katerina and Luka, two majestic, mated white storks, are in flight when … BANG! Katerina suddenly falls from the sky, wounded by a hunter. Nearby, a farmer and his granddaughter rush to her rescue, determined to nurse her back to health with Luka by her side. However, when Katerina feels the coming cold, she must urge her beloved Luka to migrate, despite knowing he faces a difficult journey alone—and she is left hoping for his springtime return …

In the follow-up to his New York Times best seller Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist Peter Zheutlin offers a heartwarming and often humorous new look into the world of rescue dogs. Sharing lessons from his own experiences adopting Labs with large personalities as well as stories and advice from dozens of families and rescue advocates, Zheutlin reveals the surprising and inspiring life lessons rescue dogs can teach us.

Learning is fun and captivating with the Lucky Ladybug™ series, Lessons from the Heart. Lucky Ladybug™ introduces her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly and Toodaloo Turtle in this second book of the series. Together, they teach important lessons, including a song about each lesson and activity; learn about school, happiness, sharing, giving, finding yourself, patience, musical instruments, singing, drama, reading, friendship, dancing, teamwork, relaxing, fun, cooking, nutrition, alphabet, numbers, caring, time, confidence, achievement and more.

Author Janet S. Dumas became drawn to cat advocacy after her visceral reaction to a chilling expose in the newspaper about the thousands of animals being gassed to death each year by the City of San Antonio, Texas. She knew she had to take action, thus beginning her adventures into the world of trap-neuter-return and caring for cats near her, both feral and domestic. Janet shares her experiences as a feral cat colony caretaker, how she came to understand the individual cats, and the relationships they built together.

Little boy Devon visits the Zoo with his friends Qi, the wise panda bear, and his hungry, not-so-wise mutt, Picco. The Panda and Picco get in trouble and Devon enlists Hot Trot and his army of strays to save them. Violence doesn't pay, and the strays are locked up as 'mean' dogs. A new friendship, a smart first grade girl and her classmates, will help Devon liberate all his furry friends from their scary plight through smarts and artistic talent. The story extols values such friendship, learning, peaceful solutions, at the expense of violence and vanity.

Let your child listen to this fun story of animals associated with each letter of the alphabet. This is a fun story that has an ending with twist!

This book takes us on a fun and adventurous journey of a young Aries who found his animal guides in learning to be a leader.

A talking chicken! Josh knows it sounds ridiculous, but that's just what Semolina is. And she's not just a talking chicken...she's a spirited, sarcastic, sassy talking chicken. And with Josh's mom in the hospital about to give birth to his sister, Josh needs Semolina more than ever, even if she will only talk in front of him. But when Semolina tells him a fox is sneaking into the hen house at night, can Josh get his dad to believe in Semolina before it's too late?

In Lithuanian: Two very different creatures learn about the give-and-take of friendship in this warm and funny story set in the desert. Snake is elegant and calm and a little self-centered; Lizard is exuberant and irrepressible. With its wisdom, acceptance, and good humor, Friends: Snake and Lizard captures the essence of friendship.

Fat Cat Sam is brave! So brave, in fact, that he’s outgrown his nightlight. But what about bear and blankie? Are they as brave as Sam? Maybe they still need the light on - even if Sam doesn’t. This book is part of the Fat Cat Sam series. Sam is lovable as they come, although slightly short on virtue - he is a cat, after all! All of the Fat Cat Sam books feature easy-to-listen silly stories in bouncing rhyme.

Nana the Happy Face Spider's Happy, Sad, Happy Day! is a fantastic story about emotions told through the eyes of species unique to Hawaii. This tale centers around Nana, who is celebrating her birthday. She is HAPPY about her big day, cake, and friends. She wakes up filled with excitement, but soon realizes no one is around and her joy turns to sadness. Fortunately, as the day progresses, this momentary lapse of joy turns to happiness once again.

This is a story about a brave and loyal dog, based on a family's true journey to understand life changes. Children learn to view pets as an extension of the family. Children further learn that pets can become important advocates for change through assistive abilities such as language. The children who listen to this book will realize that family dogs are intelligent, social, and capable of expressing many human-like qualities.

Algernon is an anteater, but he is a very ingenious one.... He not only loves ants but especially chocolate covered ones. So, to find a supply of his new favorite food, he learns to read, to stand up tall, and to consequently join the circus! This children's book is delightful, with a refreshing commentary describing Algernon's thoughts and his precocious stream-of-consciousness asides.... Meet Algernon the Anteater...you'll love him!

It's time for the bunnies to go to the bathhouse. Mommy and Daddy are taking their children for an evening wash. A fun short story with rhymes of how the Bunny family spends its evenings before bedtime.