Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories

Book SynopsisPete the Cat meets a super-cool caterpillar in the first Pete the Cat Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean.Pete thinks he found a new best friend. But when his caterpillar goes missing, Pete has to find out what happened to his new friend. Pete is in for one wild surprise at the end!Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar is a Level I Can Read book, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean, and is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

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Book SynopsisThis groovy series from New York Times bestselling team James and Kimberly Dean introduces Pete the Cat before he was Pete the Cat...when he was little Pete the Kitty! Pete the Kitty is super excited to visit his friend Grumpy Toad’s house for a playdate!

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Book SynopsisAn accidental-friendship story packed with humor from author-illustrator Eric BarclaySheep is an expert at protecting sheep—or so she thinks until one happy afternoon when she bumps into a very hairy someone on the farm.“Who are you?” she asks.“I’m the sheep dog!” the someone says.Trade Review“The illustrations [are] humorous and energetic” — Kirkus Reviews “...one needn’t feel sheepish about enjoying this.” — Kirkus Reviews “[I]llustrations by Barclay leave plenty of room for giggle-inducing word choices...as a sweet friendship burgeons.” — Publishers Weekly “Barclay’s quick-witted text is as endearing as his pastel pencil and Photoshop illustrations, which feature an expressive, free-spirited sheep alongside a deeply caring, albeit stoic sheep dog.” — School Library Journal “Sheep’s antics are memorably adorable and funny.” — School Library Journal “A winning read-aloud to celebrate the merits of true friendship.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisIt's a brand-new picture book adventure with Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep that's perfect for kids who love animals, laughter, and screwball comedy!Meet Sheep: Sheep loves styling her full and fluffy wool—but when it grows too full and too fluffy, it covers her eyes, and that's when she trips over things—ouch!Trade Review"Fun throughout, with a nifty role reversal at the end." — Booklist Online

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Book SynopsisDogs in space! Share this book with middle graders who enjoy stories about dogs, space adventures, or action adventure stories—or all three!Lopside is a Barkonaut, a specially trained dog who assists human astronauts on missions in space. He and the crew aboard the spaceship Laika are en route to set up an outpost on a distant planet.When the mission takes a disastrous turn, the Barkonauts on board suddenly find themselves completely alone on their severely damaged ship.Survival seems impossible. But these dogs are Barkonauts—and Barkonauts always complete their mission.SOS. Ship damaged. Human crew missing.We are the dogs. We are alone.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A page-turning novel of friendship, family, and standing up for what’s right.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Cog is a gem of a robot, and his robotic observations are comedic gold. Readers will be charmed by this sci-fi tale of free choice, hot dogs, and fun word problems.” — Booklist “Van Eekhout brings considerable heart and wisdom to this coming-of-age tale. A thought-provoking tale for younger readers about hubris and what it means to be human.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for Voyage of the Dogs: “Fast-moving, funny, and suspenseful. A deep-space furry adventure with heart and humor.” — Kirkus Reviews “Who’s a good boy? Lopside and the canine crew of the starship Laika! This dogs in space romp will make you sit up and beg for more.” — Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee “A crackling page-turner about courage and wonder, full of warmth and heart and characters who jump off the page. It’s my favorite book of the year.” — Rae Carson, New York Times bestselling author of the Girl of Fire & Thorns series “Dogs in space? Who knew we needed that? But Greg van Eekhout proves we did! Voyage of the Dogs is a delight, and kids are going to love it.” — Spencer Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of Woof “Dog-lovers and space enthusiasts will gravitate to Van Eekhout’s riveting book.” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“The messages of inclusion and acceptance are welcome…An enjoyable addition to noisy storytimes.” — Kirkus Reviews “This readaloud swiftly become[s] a read-along, and little ones will quickly join in with the various animal sounds…a final comic punch will leave listeners giggling and wanting more.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Book SynopsisA tender ode from parent to child, reminding them that they are unconditionally loved—with stunning artwork from the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower and Beyond the Pond. From the small buzzing bumblebee to the expansive and distant stars, the universe is full of marvels. But nothing is quite as awe-inspiring as a parent’s love. Set against the beauty of the natural world, Bigger Than a Bumblebee is a love letter from parent to child, affirming that no matter where they fit in this world, they are cherished.A beautiful hardcover gift for baby showers, birthdays, and other special family occasions.

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Book SynopsisSplat underestimates his little sister Flo’s ability to ace Plank’s obstacle course in this hilarious I Can Read story from the New York Times bestselling author Rob Scotton.Splat the Cat never wanted to hang out with his little sister, Flo. After all, she was into ballet. But his opinion changes when Flo dominates Plank’s obstacle course. Whoa! Her strength, her balance, her speed! Will Splat be able to catch up? And will Splat sign up for ballet?Splat the Cat and Obstacle Course is a Guided Reading Level K and a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

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Book Synopsisbook featuring beloved picture book character Little Penguin, star of Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups—a laugh-out-loud romp!For new readers who are fans of Mo Willems’s Elephant and Piggie series and Adam Rubin’s Dragons Love Tacos.A polar bear is coming to visit!Trade Review“A humorous look at the powerful effect of preconceived notions.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for LITTLE PENGUIN STAYS AWAKE: “A meritorious and entertaining participatory tale.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for LITTLE PENGUIN AND THE LOLLIPOP: “A worthy and attractive story of going the extra yard to say you are sorry.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for LITTLE PENGUIN GETS THE HICCUPS: “Heart-meltingly adorable…[a] rollicking hiccup tale.” — Booklist Praise for LITTLE PENGUIN GETS THE HICCUPS: “Children will love the audience participation and the chance to get noisy during storytime.” — School Library Journal Praise for SAMSON: “Not your usual fish tale!...Young readers will be hooked.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for SAMSON: “A tasty morsel.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisLittle Penguin solves his first mystery in this hilarious new I Can Read!Trade ReviewPraise for LITTLE PENGUIN'S NEW FRIEND: “A humorous look at the powerful effect of preconceived notions.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for LITTLE PENGUIN STAYS AWAKE: “A meritorious and entertaining participatory tale.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for LITTLE PENGUIN AND THE LOLLIPOP: “A worthy and attractive story of going the extra yard to say you are sorry.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for LITTLE PENGUIN GETS THE HICCUPS: “Heart-meltingly adorable…[a] rollicking hiccup tale.” — ALA Booklist Praise for LITTLE PENGUIN GETS THE HICCUPS: “Children will love the audience participation and the chance to get noisy during storytime.” — School Library Journal Praise for SAMSON: “Not your usual fish tale!...Young readers will be hooked.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for SAMSON: “A tasty morsel.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe beloved character Harry the Dirty Dog returns in this brand-new Level One I Can Read! A fun story to share with all dog fans, as well as families and classrooms.Harry, the mischievous little white dog with black spots, isn’t happy when the children blame him for a squirrel’s bad behavior. When he tries to explain what happened, he only makes it worse. Can Harry find a way out of trouble?Harry''s Squirrel Trouble is a Level One I Can Read and Guided Reading Level J, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Created in the style of Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham, this is an irresistible I Can Read story featuring a classic children’s book character—perfect for young dog lovers and fa

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Big Nate and Dog Man!Two appetizing Stick Dog books by the hilarious Tom Watson in one delectable box! Stick Dog and the gang are hungrier than ever and will do almost anything to get their paws on hamburgers, hot dogs, and more. Join them in not only one—but two—awesome adventures. This box set includes Stick Dog and Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog. Discover the two books that started Stick Dog’s food escapades!

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Book SynopsisFrom Jennifer Li Shotz, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Max, comes the second action-packed installment of the Hero series. This time, the retired search-and-rescue dog is called to action during a hurricane. This edition is a paper-over-board hardcover.When a dangerous hurricane strikes town and Jack and his puppy, Scout, go missing, retired search-and-rescue dog Hero is the only one who can track them down.Hero and his human, Ben, set off into the woods, but when the storm surges out of control, the group is suddenly trapped with no way out. Now it’s up to Hero to get everyone home safe and sound. Together, Hero and Ben fight for their lives—but can Hero battle his way past alligators, mudslides, and raging floods?Join Hero for another epic adventure and discover what a dog will do to save his best friend.Can’t get enough superhero dog stories? Check out Jennife

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Energy, humor, and flawless design… Definitely worth getting.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestseller!From StacyPlays, creator of the mega-popular YouTube series Dogcraft, comes a thrilling illustrated novel about a girl raised by a pack of wolves and her quest to protect their shared forest home.Trade Review“Filled with thunderous action and chilling danger, this first entry in the Wild Rescuers series reads like an episode from Hinojosa’s (aka StacyPlays) YouTube series, Dogcraft…. With a fast pace likely to appeal to gamers, this series starter will leave readers anxiously awaiting the next installment.” — Booklist “Readers will quickly find themselves absorbed in the story with its intriguing characters and varied plot threads. This series will appeal to fans of animal fiction and budding environmentalists.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Gentle, fully fleshed characters . . . are lovingly drawn in this long tale of healing . . . her [Lydia's] poignant tale is engaging and uplifting. An almost-orphan and a rescue dog share lots of heart in a winsome coming-of-age story. " — Kirkus Reviews "What stands out is the narrative’s essential kindness, as Lydia heals and rediscovers the meaning of home and family." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Beautifully woven story lines and characters mesh together as Lydia, Guffer, the goats, and her family all start to heal from the inside out. Connor . . . has an innate ability to broach difficult subjects with gentleness, and the myriad strong female characters will be embraced by readers seeking heroines to cheer for." — School Library Journal (starred review) "A dreamy, introspective story [that] explores grief and family. Lydia’s journey is nicely paralleled in the travails of the rescue dog also recently added to the household, and the apt comparisons are sure to spark plenty of discussion. Recommended for children’s collections where realistic fiction is in demand." — Booklist “A small masterpiece. Every page offers something to cherish—a new thought, a wry chuckle, a tender sigh of sorrow or joy. Lydia’s story is comforting yet never comfortable. Leslie Connor is a writing goddess!” — Tricia Springstubb, author of Moonpenny Island and Every Single Second “Connor gives us a resilient heroine as well as insightful commentary on love and joy, in addition to the inherent injustices of life; a heroine whose internal strength and subtle emotional growth will engage readers and encourage them to delve into larger questions.” — Padma Venkatraman, author of The Bridge Home, the 2019 Middle School Global Read Aloud “A sensitive, heart-forward look at the way families take care of each other, the way dogs take care of their families, and the way love takes care of us all. Authentic and artful, A Home for Goddesses and Dogs is easy to sink in and impossible to forget.” — Corey Ann Haydu, author of Rules for Stealing Stars and Eventown “Leslie Connor is one of my FAVORITE middle grade authors and yet again, she finds a way with her words straight to your heart and somehow leaves you crying with a smile on your face. Please do yourself a [favor] and read this, share this, and then read it again< .”< — Nichole Cousins, booksellers at White Birch Books (North Conway, NH) “I cried such happy tears at the end. The women and dogs in this story are so wonderful, I want to live in their home, spend time with them, love them. This is a story of a young girl living with her aunt and her aunt's wife on a farm in Vermont. During the winter, with dogs and so much love. Perfect.”? — Julie (RBB Staff)

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Book SynopsisIf he returns at all. Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world, while dedicated fans will be thrilled to discover the new adventures that unfold after the events of A Vision of Shadows.

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Book SynopsisThe #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues! . Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world, while dedicated fans will be thrilled to discover the new adventures that unfold after the events of A Vision of Shadows.

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Book SynopsisTo ensure their future and protect their past, StarClan, the Dark Forest, and all five Clans must band together to turn back the tide of darkness—before the impostor’s fury destroys them all.Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series unfolds after the events of A Vision of Shadows.

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller!“A charming tale that shows how love can move even the grumpiest among us. A welcome addition to both the ever-popular Carle collection as well as books for Valentine’s Day.” —School Library JournalFrom the World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new book starring the Grouchy Ladybug, a favorite character for over 40 years!Perfect for fans of Love from the Hungry Caterpillar, this reminds us that that hugs and kisses truly make the world go ''round and that we all need love, even when we’re grouchy.With Eric Carle’s signature bright collage illustrations featuring an array of charming animals, this is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, or any time you want to share love with someone special. With its universal message of friendship, this little gift book is perfect for all ages.Hugs and Kisses for the

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Book SynopsisStep into the action as the U.S. Marines and the Dobermans of World War II fight to recapture the island of Guam from Japanese troops.

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Book SynopsisJoin the mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he bakes his own cookies in his little mouse house.This padded board book has a soft, padded cover and rounded edges, perfect to share with the smallest readers, who will enjoy the simple introduction to reading.

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Book Synopsisis a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.Read about more of Otter’s adventures in I Am Otter, Otter in Space, Otter Goes to School, Otter Loves Halloween!, Otter Loves Easter!, Otter: Oh No, Bath Time!, Otter: The Best Job Ever!, Otter: Hello, Sea Friends!;Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR I AM OTTER: “A bright and hilarious escapade about an otter who, bored while her owner’s at work, opens a toast restaurant. Hysterical.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) PRAISE FOR I AM OTTER: “Garton’s debut picture book does a bang-up job of introducing Otter. There’s a lovely dimensionality and sense of physical comedy in Garton’s digitally created artwork. Combined with Otter’s winning brand of self-importance, it’s plenty to propel her into future adventures.” — Publishers Weekly PRAISE FOR I AM OTTER: “This fully realized picture book captures warmth, imagination, and playfulness in the character of Otter.” — School Library Journal PRAISE FOR OTTER IN SPACE: “From “mishun control” to launch and liftoff, Garton’s bright, shiny digital illustrations are full of sparkle and humor. Lively, giggle-producing proof that imaginative play is just as good as getting to the moon.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) PRAISE FOR OTTER IN SPACE: “Another “Aw”-inspiring adventure with Otter.” — School Library Journal PRAISE FOR OTTER GOES TO SCHOOL: “Garton’s Otter is adorably roly-poly and just realistic enough to differentiate her from her stuffed pupils, and her droll expressions are spot-on. What adventure will Otter have next?” — Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR OTTER GOES TO SCHOOL: “As in Otter’s previous books, Garton’s wry sense of humor and richly detailed artwork generate a steady stream of laughs.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisOn her next adventure, Otter—the irrepressible character sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama—tries to choose the perfect pet for her and Teddy.Otter: What Pet Is Best? is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.Read about more of Otter’s adventures in I Am Otter, Otter in Space, Otter Goes to School, Otter Loves Halloween!, Otter Loves Easter!, Otter: Oh No, Bath Time!, Otter: The Best Job Ever!, Otter: Hello, Sea Friends!; Otter: Let’s Go Swimming!; and Otter: I Love Books.

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Book SynopsisAn amusing, hilarious, epic adventure quickly ensues to deliver a little girl's Christmas gift before midnight.Bruce Hale's fun rhythmic text makes it the perfect holiday read-aloud to get into the Christmas spirit, and paired with Stephanie Laberis's humorous art, everyone from toddlers to scrooges will be laughing along.Trade ReviewHow do children’s letters to Santa reach their destination? Via Peppermint Post, of course! — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisFather-daughter duo Jeremy and Hermione Tankard are pleased to introduce the first book in a rib-tickling, heartfelt full-color graphic novel series perfect for fans of Bird & Squirrel!Yorick is a skeleton who was just dug up after a few hundred years of sleep.Trade Review“The Tankards’ debut collaboration is a delightfully quirky and lively introduction to Shakespearean conventions and iambic pentameter. Fun, forsooth.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[A] joyous, cross-generational read-aloud. A true comedy.” — Booklist “Hermione’s droll text is slyly matched with Jeremy’s fast-paced, emotive art, often with an inside-comics flair. It’s tragedy and comedy combined, and that — plus flashes of merriment — captures the spirit of Yorick and his adorable companion.” — The New York Times Book Review

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