Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. An old man makes an unwise decision when he brings too many cats home to his wife, who asked him to bring home just one. A Newbery Honor Book.

Synopsis: A heartwarming story about learning to love cats (and friends) of all stripes!When Natalia Flores finds a lost cat with a litter of newborn kittens, she is desperate to keep one of them. Whether or not her mami says yes to a new pet, the rest of the kitties will need homes -- and Natalia has the purrfect plan.With help from her friend Reuben, Natalia starts an anonymous online account to find each cat the right owner. But as her classmates apply…

Synopsis: Our reluctant hero Snarvey Gooper is back. This time he's scared because his cat has to go to the vet for the first time. Snarvey imagines all the horrible things that will happen there, but fortunately, everything turns out all right. As a matter of fact, the vet has exciting news for Snarvey. Kids will love the surprise ending while they take solace in knowing that they're not the only ones who are afraid sometimes.

Synopsis: True stories about man's most heroic best friends! In this book, you'll learn about the awesome dogs that are trained to save lives and brave the most dangerous situations. From tracking dogs to space dogs, police dogs to mountain rescue dogs, guide dogs to guard dogs-find out how these furry pets are trained for their special missions and how they carry them out. In My Dog is a Hero, readers will get a history of help dogs, meet the most…

Synopsis: This little horse is just five weeks old. Watch it grow up in this exciting new book!

Synopsis: This book describes pigs and how they are raised on a farm.

Synopsis: ¡Una novela gráfica para jóvenes de escuela intermedia sobre el paso de la infancia a la adultez, que presenta a una niña con alergias severas que solo quiere encontrar la mascota perfecta! Maggie es la rara de la familia. Sus padres están ocupados preparándose para la llegada de un nuevo bebé, y sus hermanitos son gemelos y viven en su propio mundo. A Maggie le encantan los animales y cree que lo que necesita es tener su propio cachorrito, pero…

Synopsis: "Some dogs were born to lend a helping hand (or paw!). Zeus, a chocolate lab puppy, is one of them. With his courage, smarts, and strength his purpose seems clear: He'll become a water rescue dog! But becoming a water rescue dog is no easy task. Under the watchful eye of dog trainer Marco and his young son, Kimo, Zeus must learn how to track down lost hikers and pets, attempt daring ocean rescues, and even jump out of helicopters. Does Zeus…

Synopsis: One fine day, from out of town--and without any warning at all--a magic hat appears in the sky. It tumbles and bounces through the air and makes magic wherever it lands. Everyone is delighted as, one by one, the townspeople are transformed into giant playful animals. And then a wizard arrives. . . . With irresistible rhyming language and bright, whimsical illustrations, this perfect read-aloud by internationally acclaimed author Mem Fox will…

Synopsis: Celebrated author Angela Cervantes returns to the fan favorite animal shelter featured in Gaby, Lost and Found, with a heartfeltnovel about friendship and finding your voice.Can Lety find her voice before it's too late? Lety Mu oz's first language is Spanish, and she likes to take her time putting her words together. She loves volunteering at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter because the dogs and cats there don't care if she can't always find the…

Synopsis: Introduce your child to the magical world of reading! Intended for first-time readers, this Level 1 storybook from the Start to Read! series, helps make reading easy. It has beginning vocabulary, many basic sight words, and a short sentence or two on each page. I Want a Pet is a story about picking out a pet and how a little girl holds firm to what she wants and doesn t want in a pet. You ll find that the repetition, short sentences and…

Synopsis: In this irresistibly funny book, the author reveals a cat's secret thoughts about his canine competition. The cat asks: Why a dog? Dogs are bad! Dogs do stuff that makes me mad... But in the end, even the cat has to admit that dogs make wonderful pets, too!