Animals


Stone Fox

Jennifer Minicus | 17 May 2012
Ten-year-old Willy is determined to care for his ailing grandfather.

Book Reviews

Video Review: Best New Books for 4 to 8 Year Olds

Clare Cannon | 08 May 2012
Check out this stunning mix of new books for young children.

The Yearling

Jennifer Minicus | 20 April 2012
I have a weakness for coming of age stories.

Summer of the Monkeys

Jennifer Minicus | 06 March 2012
More laughs than

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh

Tim Golden | 27 February 2012
A gentle story highlighting the love of a mother for her children.

Big Red

Jennifer Minicus | 17 February 2012
A classic story about a boy and his dog.

The Magician’s House Quartet Series

Tim Golden | 15 December 2011
William, Mary and Alice spend their holidays at Golden House.

Francis Woke Up Early

Leticia Velasquez | 23 November 2011
A delightful Christmas gift for young children.

The Cat’s Pajamas

Jennifer Minicus | 28 September 2011
A delightful book of idioms.

Dark Emperor & Other Poems of the Night

Jennifer Minicus | 09 September 2011
This delightful book of poems is a "must have" for classrooms and librairies.

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Jennifer Minicus | 25 May 2011
Even a sick day can be fun when you spend it with friends.

The Enormous Egg

Jennifer Minicus | 16 May 2011
Every boy knows that dinosaurs are related to birds, but who would expect one to hatch from a chicken's egg?

Interrupting Chicken

Jennifer Minicus | 18 March 2011
This picture book won a Caldecott Award in 2010.

Castaways of the Flying Dutchman Series

Maryana Garcia | 11 March 2011
A mute boy's adventures begin when he stows away on the infamous Flying Dutchman.

The Land of Elyon Series

Jennifer Minicus | 20 February 2011
Fantasy and allegory fans alike will enjoy Patrick Carman's simple story about a land of talking animals and giants.

The Missing Link Trilogy

Tim Golden | 15 February 2011
The sci-fi series involves genetic manipulation of both animals and humans.

The Fire Within

Tim Golden | 08 February 2011
Lightweight and quirky, this book is good for children who enjoy animal fantasy stories.

Redwall

Jennifer Minicus | 21 October 2010
Plenty of action and simple dialogue explain the popularity of this series.

A Nest for Celeste

Jennifer Minicus | 03 September 2010
A mouse encounters many challenges as she searches for a new home.

Where the Red Fern Grows

Jennifer Minicus | 27 August 2010
This touching story is a must read for anyone who likes stories about boys and dogs.

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