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ABC Zooborns
Author: Andrew Bleiman, Chris Eastland
"Calling all animal enthusiasts! It's time to scamper through the alphabet with a herd of irresistible zoo babies. Featuring adorable animal photos, a zippy text, and a fact-filled glossary, this just might be the cutest ABC book ever to hit the shelves!" Ages 3-6
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Akimbo and the Elephants
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Poachers are killing the elephants on the African game reserve! Can young Akimbo stop these dangerous criminals in time? Ages 6-8
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Animals Welcome: A Life of Reading, Writing and Rescue
Author: Peg Kehret
A proprietor from a Washington State wildlife sanctuary shares true stories about some of the most remarkable animals she has worked with, including a mother cat and kittens who were shot with a pellet gun, a bear who was targeted by a poacher and Pete, the feline "co-author" of three of her books. Ages 9-12
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Babe: The Gallant Pig
Author: Dick King-Smith
Babe is a piglet destined for eventual butchering, but when he arrives at the farmyard, he is adopted by an old sheep dog, and discovers a special secret to success. Ages 9-12
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Because of Winn-Dixie
Author: Kate DiCamillo
Ten-year-old Opal has trouble making friends in her new town, until a big, ugly dog at the Winn-Dixie store comes crashing into a grocery display and into her life, changing everything. Ages 9-12
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Call Me Gorgeous
Author: Giles Milton
The color pencil and cut paper illustrations will captivate young readers of this picture book about a highly irregular animal.
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Cat Who Went to Heaven
Author: Elizabeth Coatsworth
A little cat comes to the home of a poor Japanese artist and, by humility and devotion, brings him a miracle. Ages 9-12
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Cheshire Cheese cat : a Dickens of a tale
Author: Carmen Agra Deedy & Randall Wright ; drawings by Barry Moser
A community of mice and a cheese-loving cat form an unlikely alliance at London's Cheshire Cheese, an inn where Charles Dickens finds inspiration and Queen Victoria makes an unexpected appearance. Ages: 8-12
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Chester
Author: Melanie Watt
As the author/illustrator attempts to create a picture book about a mouse in a house, her rotund feline Chester sends the mouse packing and attempts to rewrite the story with his handy red marker. Ages 5 and under
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Diary of a Killer Cat
Author: Anne Fine
Tuffy the pet cat tries to defend himself against accusations of terrifying other animals and murdering the neighbor's rabbit. Ages 6-8
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Dog lost
Author: Ingrid Lee
After living happily in a warm home with an eleven-year-old boy, a pit bull terrier is forced to survive on the streets, where its brave deeds surprise many residents who dislike or fear pit bulls. Ages 9-12
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Dog’s Life: the Autobiography of a Stray
Author: Ann M. Martin
A stray puppy struggles to make her way in the world, through both good times and bad. Ages 9-12
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Five Lives of Our Cat Zook
Author: Joanne Rocklin
As ten-year-old Oona and younger brother Fred conspire to break their sick cat Zook out of the veterinary clinic, Oona tells the story of Zook's previous lives. Ages 9-12
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Gentle Ben
Author: Walt Morey
Thirteen-year-old Mark forms a unique bond with a brown bear he meets in rugged Alaska territory. Ages 9-12
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Grand Escape
Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Although Marco and Polo enjoy the good life as Mr. and Mrs. Neal's house cats, they yearn to visit the dangerous but exciting outside world. Ages 9-12
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Hachiko Waits
Author: Leslie Newman
Professor Ueno's loyal Akita, Hachiko, waits for him at the train station every afternoon, and even after the professor has a fatal heart attack while at work, Hachiko faithfully continues to await his return until the day the dog dies. Based on a true story. Ages: 9-12
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Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet
Author: Cynthia Rylant
Although Henry's cousin Annie likes his dog Mudge, when she gets her own pet she decides that a bunny will be perfect for her. Ages 5-8
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Home for Dixie: the true story of a rescued puppy
Author: Emma Jackson
This book describes the excitement of meeting a rescued dog, Dixie, and the process a family goes through as they adopt her. The narrative points out that decisions about getting a pet should be carefully made, briefly mentions caretaking responsibilities, and highlights the plight of abandoned dogs.
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Hoot
Author: Carl Hiaasen
Three middle-school students fight to save the endangered burrowing owls living on the construction site of Mother Paula’s All-American Pancake House. Ages 9-12
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Houndsley and Catina and the quiet time
Author: James Howe
Houndsley loves the quiet of the first snow of winter, but Catina does not enjoy being snowed in. With pretending, books, games, creativity, and some time to dream, Houndsley helps Catina let go of her worries and enjoy the snowy day. Ages 5 and under
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Kate and Pippin: An Unlikely Love Story
Author: Martin Springett
Photographs and simple text reveal the true story of a fawn which, abandoned by her mother and brought to live on a farm, is raised by Kate, a Great Dane which has never had puppies of her own. Ages 5-12
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Lion Boy
Author: Zizou Corder
A boy with the ability to speak the language of cats sets out from London to seek his kidnapped parents and finds himself on a Paris-bound circus ship learning to train lions. Will he find his parents? Can he save the circus lions from their evil trainer? Ages 9-12
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Little Dog Lost: The True Story of a Brave Dog Named Baltic
Author: Monica Carmesi
In this true story, a little dog finds himself flowing down a river on a piece of ice and is washed out to sea before he can be rescued. Ages: 5 - 9 Call number: E636.7 CAR
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Lost and found: three dog stories
Author: Jim LaMarche
Three stories about being lost, being found, finding home, and, most importantly, about the dogs that help us find the way. Ages 5-8
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Luck
Author: Jean Craighead George
In a Texas marsh, a girl untangles a young sandhill crane from a plastic six-pack holder. In beautiful illustrations, the story follows this young sandhill crane on his journey from northern Canada to the Platte River. This book is a fabulous introduction to a remarkable birds' Ages 6-8
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Lucy Rescued
Author: Harriett Ziefert
When Lucy is first adopted from a shelter she seems like the perfect puppy, but soon nothing can make her stop howling--not even a visit to a dog psychologist--until her new owner discovers that Lucy needs a stuffed friend. Ages 3-5
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Lulu Walks the Dogs
Author: Judith Viorst
Lulu needs help from a boy named Fleischman if she is to earn money walking her neighbors' dogs, and she finds out that if she wants her business venture to succeed, she has to be nice. Ages 9-12
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Mama: a true story in which a baby hippo loses his mama during a tsunami...
Author: Jeanette Winter
As the year comes to a close, take a quiet moment to reflect. This amazing book tackles the tragedy of the 2004 Asian Tsunami by presenting a true story of hope, friendship and compassion. Partner this book with Owen and Mzee: the true story of a remarkable friendship by Isabella Hatkoff to see photographs of the real-life Owen and Mzee. Ages 5 and under
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Mercy Watson Fights Crime
Author: Kate DiCamillo
Mercy Watson the pig inadvertently catches a would-be thief in her efforts to track down buttered-toast. Ages 6-8
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Monkey and Me
Author: Emily Gravett
A little girl and her toy monkey love imitating different animals, everything from jumping like kangaroos to waddling like penguins! Open this book and play along with them. Ages 2-5 E GRAVETT
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Mouse Family Robinson
Author: Dick King-Smith
After a close call with the cat who stalks the hallways, a family of wild mice, including adventurous, young Beaumont and elderly Uncle Brown, emigrates to a more mouse-friendly house down the block. Ages: 6-10
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Mr Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish
Author: Cynthia Rylant
After Mr. Putter buys three goldfish and takes them home, he discovers that his cat Tabby has a serious problem with them. Ages: 5-8
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Nate the Great and the Big Sniff
Author: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Mitchell Sharmat
Three stories about being lost, being found, finding home, and, most importantly, about the dogs that help us find the way. Ages 6-10
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Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle
Author: Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson, Mary Nethery
Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, became part of Dennis's human "pack" until duty required the Marines to relocate a full 70 miles away--without him. So began an incredible journey that would take Nubs on a mission that would touch the hearts of people all over the world. Ages 6-8
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Owly: Flying Lessons
Author: Andy Runton
Owly and Wormy become friends with a family of bluebirds when they give them flying lessons. Their story is told with many cartoon-like pictures and few words. Ages 6-8
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Ragweed
Author: Avi
Ragweed, a young country mouse, leaves his family and travels to the big city, where he finds excitement and danger, and sees cats for the first time. Ages 9-12
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Ribsy
Author: Beverly Cleary
Separated from his owner, Henry Huggins, in a shopping center parking lot, an ordinary city dog begins a string of bewildering adventures. Ages 9-12
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Roly Poly Pangolin
Author: Anna Dewdney
Bold and colorful illustrations tell the story of Roly Poly. This young pangolin is afraid of new things but learns everything is more fun when you have a friend.
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Shelter Dog Blues
Author: Jamie White
A collarless Martha lands in an animal shelter and makes new animal friends on whose behalf she organizes a dog show to help them find families.
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Shiloh
Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to mistreat his dogs. Ages 9-12
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Skippyjon Jones
Author: Judy Schachner
Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese cat with an overactive imagination who would rather be El Skippito, his Zorro-like alter ego. Ages 5 and under
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Socks
Author: Beverly Cleary
The happy home life of Socks the cat is disrupted by the addition of a new baby to the household. Ages 9-12
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Starlight
Author: Kristin Earhart illustrated by Dan Andreasen
Haley has difficulty training her foal, Starlight, to come when she calls, and finally one night when Starlight escapes, Haley's hard work pays off. Ages 5-8
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Stink and the great guinea pig express
Author: Megan McDonald
Stink Moody, friends Webster and Sophie, and Mrs. Birdwistle visit tourist attractions in Virginia as they try to give away 101 guinea pigs rescued from a laboratory, although Stink is very reluctant to give away his favorite, Astro. Ages 6-9
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Story of a seagull and the cat who taught her to
Author: Luis Sepúlveda
A seagull, dying from the effects of an oil spill, entrusts her egg to Zorba the cat. Zorba promises to care for the egg until it hatches, then teach the chick to fly. But what does a cat know about learning how to fly? Ages 9-12
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Stranger Next Door
Author: Peg Kehret
A clever cat's heroism helps two twelve-year-old boys become friends after their families, one of which is in a witness protection program, move to neighboring houses in Hilltop, Washington. Ages 9-12
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Tango: A Tale of an Island Dog
Author: Eileen Beha
Swept overboard and lost at sea while sailing with his wealthy owners, a Yorkshire terrier named Tango from New York City washes up in a village on Prince Edward Island. When no one comes to find him, Tango sets out alone for home. Along the way he meets a mysterious fox, a brokenhearted widow and a runaway girl searching for home and love, too
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The Great Cat Conspiracy
Author: Katie Davies
When their naughty cat disappears while being disciplined for bringing home the head of the vicar's most expensive koi carp, three siblings suspect a kidnapping and start an investigation. Ages 6-10
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Three Terrible Trins
Author: Dick King-Smith
Within the walls and under the floorboards of Orchard Farmhouse live three mischievous mouse brothers (a.k.a. the trins) who create constant commotion, whether they are baiting the cats or stealing the farmer’s glass eye.
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War Horse
Author: Michael Morpurgo
Joey the horse recalls his experiences growing up on an English farm, his struggle for survival as a cavalry horse during World War I, and his reunion with his beloved master. Ages: 9-12 and up
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White Elephant
Author: Sid Fleischman
Run-Run’s beloved old elephant, Walking Mountain, accidentally sprays water on a passing prince. The prince’s punishment is to send them a gift that is also a curse! This trickster tale set in old Siam stars a resourceful orphan and will please readers from the ages of 8 to 11. Ages 9-12
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White Fur Flying
Author: Patricia MacLachlan
Zoe’s family rescues dogs in need. There is always a new dog to be saved and loved. Fur covers everything. Zoe’s house is never silent. But a new family has moved in next door and Phillip, the boy, has stopped speaking. He doesn’t even want to try. Zoe knows that saving dogs and saving boys are different jobs, but she learns that some parts are the same. Both take attention and care, understanding and time. And maybe just a bit of white fur flying. An ideal book for young readers, reluctant readers, and animal lovers. Ages 7-9 J MACLACHLAN
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Winter's Tail : How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again
Author: Juliana, Isabella and Craig Hatkoff
The rescue and rehabilitation of a young Atlantic bottlenose dolphin who received an artificial tail after being badly injured when caught in a crab trap. Ages 6-8
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World’s Greatest Elephant
Author: Ralph Helfer
Born on the same day in the same German town, Bram and his elephant, Modoc, grew up side by side. Their circus act brought them wide fame, but their incredible bond would also lead to a series of adventures with danger at every turn. Ages 9-12
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Young Fredle
Author: Cynthia Voigt ; with illustrated by Louise Yates
Fredle, a young mouse cast out of his home, faces dangers and predators in the outside world. As he struggles to survive and return to his family, he discoveries allies and comes to learns the meaning of freedom.
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