Animal Reads

Children sometimes feel the task of learning to read is overwhelming, but the winning combination of rhyme here provide a perfect way to present the subject in a comical, engaging, and nonjudgmental way. Both practical and engaging, this story shows dinosaurs getting into all sorts of reading-related trouble! But of course, in the end, the dinosaurs learn how to carefully handle their books, read out loud, and read a lot!

For anyone who ever loved All Creatures Great and Small, Annie England Noblin’s newest novel—about a big city vet transplanted to a small Wisconsin town—is pure delight as we meet aging alpacas, stump-tailed cats, goats in tutus, a vagabond border collie named Kevin, and the people who think they own them. And through it all, Goldie McKenzie, DVM, navigating the small town of Blue Dog, Wisconsin.

Fancy Nancy is back! And when her family decides to get a dog, she's certain she can be fancier than ever. After all, a papillon - a small, delicate, fluffy dog - is the ultimate accessory. But her family wants a large, plain dog. How unglamorous! With Fancy Nancy's trademark humor and warmth, Nancy discovers that real fanciness does not depend simply on appearance but more on a genuine joie de vivre, which is a fancy phrase for having lots of fun.

Rudyard Kipling's classic story of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, is brought to life in this brand new retelling. Follow Mowgli as he embarks on a series of incredible adventures and meets a cast of unforgettable characters along the way, such as Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Shere Khan the tiger. This classic story has been retold and adapted for ages 6+.

Black bears, grizzly bears, and spirit bears all make their home in the Great Bear Rainforest.

Julia has many friends in the forest by her house. She climbs trees with Scotty the squirrel, plays hide-and-seek with Abigail the groundhog, and has farting contests with Frieda the skunk. Julia dreams of meeting a bear, a bear she could play with and hug. But no bear has ever shown its snout. One day, inspired by a book she’s reading, Julia brings honey (the perfect bear snack) into the woods. The next day, she tries bringing blueberries. But to her great surprise, it’s not just sweet smells that can attract a bear!

Domestic dog Buck is happy spending his days eating and sleeping in the Californian sunshine. That is until he is kidnapped, and is forced to work in the frozen north of Alaska as a sled dog. Here he must resist returning to a wild state and fight for his life. An atmospheric story of adventure and survival, this adaptation is perfect for children aged 6+.

Septuagenarian librarian Cleo Watkins believes in gracious manners, sweet tea, and justice - library justice. For over 40 years, Cleo has tried every trick in the book to get delinquent patron Dixie Huddleston to return the most overdue volume in Catalpa Springs, Georgia. When Dixie says she’ll finally relinquish the book, Cleo is shocked. She’s even more startled by the reason: superstitious Dixie says she’s seen the signs - she’s about to die and is setting her affairs in order.

Miranda Waters has always loved Seashell Island, while her brother and sister escaped it as soon as they were old enough. So when Miranda is left in charge of her parents' Lighthouse B&B for the summer, the last thing she expects is her wayward siblings showing up at the door, seeking sanctuary. It's been years since they've all lived under the same roof. Now, they're facing a whole summer together - and a crisis for the B&B and Seashell Island.

Born prematurely, at only 29 pounds, Fiona was not expected to live. But her spunk and determination (along with lots of love and support from her caregivers at the zoo) helped her thrive and become a happy, healthy hippopotamus. With every challenge she faced, Fiona let out a snort, wiggled her ears, and said, "I've got this." And she did!

“Wallace & Wendy the Wandering Walruses” is a clever tool designed for early readers, blending the elements of alphabet books, children’s rhyming stories, and dyslexia-friendly content.

Sally, the silly sloth, learns the importance of being true to herself as she discovers the value of authenticity and acceptance at the Simon Said School of Sloth Tree Swinging.

Violet, the velvet vulture, valued for her vibrant wings, ventures on vast voyages, facing various ventures and vexations, until she forms a vibrant village with her newfound friends, victorious in their shared vision.

“Moe the Magnetic Monkey” is a clever tool designed for early readers, blending the elements of alphabet books, children’s rhyming stories, and dyslexia-friendly content.

Tiny Taylor, the talkative turtle, confidently embraces her talkative nature to spread kindness despite occasional teasing, becoming a respected figure among her fellow turtles.

Piper, the proud prize-winning pig, faces isolation when her deceit is revealed, but a kind gesture teaches her the value of friendship.

Dive into the world of alliteration, and turn your beginner reader’s experience into a playful and challenging exercise that optimizes the use of the letter “N”.

Dive into the world of alliteration, and turn your beginner listener's experience into a playful and challenging exercise that optimizes the use of the letter “O”.

“Xavier the Fox with his Yak and Zebra Friends” is a clever tool designed for early readers, blending the elements of alphabet books, children’s rhyming stories, and dyslexia-friendly content.

Experience the delightful adventure of a Build-a-Bear Workshop and make a magical best friend in this audiobook about a love that will last fur-ever! It's a universal friendship story meets magical workshop experience.