Animal Friendships

Aurelia George was prepared to let the world believe she was dead. Tangled in the arms of her mountain men and bound only by the rules they make, the twice disgraced pop star had found her happily ever after. Or so she thought. The only thing surprising about learning her uncle wants her dead is...

Living in foster homes for the last six years, David now has trouble making friends and keeping up in school. More than anything in the world, he just wants something to call his own. He thinks he's found that something when he hatches an owl named King Arthur with the help of his "girl genius" friend, Mab. But when it looks like King Arthur must be set free, David learns a powerful lesson. The real "good stuff" in life isn't something he can own.

Eleven-year-old Remy loves Seagate, the island where her grandmother had a house and where her family spends every summer vacation. But this year’s different. Remy misses her dog, Danish, who recently passed away. The usual Seagate traditions don’t feel the same - and neither does her relationship with her two best friends, Micayla and Bennett. Micayla’s family is moving to Seagate year-round, and she’s spending more time with the year-round kids.

One morning, his usual walk takes a heartwarming turn when he discovers a lost, shivering puppy in the bushes. Bob hears the puppy’s soft whimpering and decides not just to help but to embark on a quest to find the little one’s home.

This delightful bilingual picture book is about finding just the right food—and just the right friend.

A seal becomes a Navy SEAL in this children's adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestselling Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven. As Skipper the seal embarks on Navy SEAL training, he and his hardworking friends learn much...

What would you do with a second chance at your first time? Following a bad breakup, Willow Lewis tackles a re-do list with the help of her brother’s best friend in this sweet and sexy new romance from USA Today bestselling author Denise Williams. Willow experienced all her big firsts with her...

Another heartwarming Japanese bestseller about a cat in the afterlife who must deliver messages to five people on earth in order to see his beloved owner again . . . if only he can manage to not disrupt the balance of the universe. After a long life with a loving human family, tabby cat Fuuta...

"This book! It stole my heart, broke my heart, and warmed my heart. Chase and Finnegan have the kind of friendship we all need." —Barbara O'Connor, New York Times bestselling author of Wish From the Newbery Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Rover's Story comes the...

In Five Years meets a millennial The Joy Luck Club in the adult debut from the author of YA Reese Pick Throwback— a funny and fresh love story of a woman thrown a curveball by fate, and the family secret that will make her question everything. She knows what her happily ever after looks like...

From Eileen Garvin, nationally bestselling author of The Music of Bees and Crow Talk, a heartwarming new story that returns to the vibrant world of beekeeping in a small Oregon town Beekeeper Jake Stevenson should be celebrating. His fledgling honey farm has been inundated with orders. Instead...

They’ve only just returned, and now they’re in danger . . . Join an epic race to save the rare white mammoth that might just save the world. ?For fans of The Last Bear, Fireborn and Greenwild. 'Action-packed with a mammoth heart' - Abi Elphinstone After millennia, mammoths have returned...

THE FIRST IN A HIGH-ENERGY, HILARIOUS AND HIGHLY-ILLUSTATED YOUNG-FICTION SERIES FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR (AND EVERYDAY POSTMAN) BEN DAVIS, PERFECT FOR FANS OF BUNNY VS MONKEY. Postman Planet has a big secret. ?LOOK AWAY NOW IF YOU CAN’T KEEP SECRETS. ?Although he PRETENDS to be the best...

The Girl Who Danced with Wolves is a heartwarming and adventurous tale about Luna, a courageous young girl who discovers a hidden wolf pack in the ancient Whispering Woods. Through silent understanding and shared experiences, Luna forms an unbreakable bond with the wolves, learning their ways and facing the challenges that threaten their wild home. It's a story of friendship, belonging, and the wild heart that beats within us all.

These friends will face new challenges that will test their skills, ingenuity, and resolve. How they deal with the danger posed by an intruder may surprise you. They will take chances to help and protect one another that gets them into and out of trouble. Because of their actions, you will gain insight into their depth of friendship, bravery, and inclusion. As you will learn, nothing stays the same, so come be a part of the adventure. This story is best shared and discussed. Talk about what you would do under these circumstances. Then, ask yourself, can one person make a difference?

What makes you purr?Of all the questions in the world, this is the most important. It is also the great leveler. Because no matter whether you are a playful kitten or a sedentary senior, a scrawny alley Tom or a sleek-coated uptown girl, whatever your circumstances, you just want to be happy...

In Paw Hugs!, children are whisked into a cozy world where furry friends from all walks of life come together to show how powerful a simple hug can be. Whether it’s a bear’s big squeeze, a kitten’s soft nuzzle, or a puppy’s playful cuddle, every hug is a celebration of love and connection.

Marla is a new mother looking for a place to “pump,” Sana is a first-year resident looking for a place to “pray.” Neil is a good-looking Instagrammer with lots of admirers, while Pixie is an ambitious resident with almost no admirers. Lastly, the elusive and secretive Jiang, their Chief Resident. Together, they encounter strange, annoying, occasionally abusive attendings, as well as obnoxious and ridiculous clinical staff and situations. They each face struggles in their personal lives, family, friendship, and love.

To some kids, Amelia's life sounds like the ultimate fantasy. She and her brothers are homeschooled by their adventurous parents, and the family travels around the country in an RV, scaling mountains, rappelling down canyons, and skiing down double black diamond slopes.There's just one problem - Amelia didn't inherit the family's daredevil gene. She's terrified of heights and would give anything to be reading instead of careening down a mountain. She's also desperate for the chance to attend a regular school and make real friends.

Buster's in big trouble. He's been dragged to Dog Court for breaking one of the most sacred of all dog rules: Never ever talk to a human, or let a human know how smart you really are. But he swears he had a good reason! The boy he's been taking care of, Tonio, needed his help in a big way. You see, Tonio is afraid all the time - afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing, afraid of making a fool of himself or (even worse) hurting someone else's feelings.