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Father-Son Bonding
Short Story
by Valerie Allen
Amazon.com/dp/B09WTP8YZK

Father-Son Bonding reveals the love and compassion built over many years, which forms the bridge of caring from the past into the present--for humans and their pets!

September

Franky the Finicky Flamingo
Easy Reader
by Wanda Luthman
Amazon.com/dp/0998195820

Young kids love Franky, a beautiful pink flamingo but, he doesn't know the right food to eat. He tries food other birds like, but he doesn't enjoy any of them. Then, the unthinkable happens! His adored pink color begins to fade. What will Franky do now? Find out in Franky the Finicky Flamingo.

Those Lively Lizards
Easy Reader
by Marta Magellan
Amazon.com/dp/1561644269

Lizards live all over the world and come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. You'll find out if a lizard can change colors to match its surroundings, if a lizard's tail can really grow back, which lizard runs on water, whether boy and girl lizards look the same, why lizards stick out their tongues, and if they are endangered. Activities include a lizards crossword puzzle and a lizard puppet that sticks out his dewlap. (Whats a dewlap? You'll find out!)

Saving Gigy
Picture Book
by Iluta Sutra
Amazon.com/dp/1737410214

Gigy was an adorable English cocker spaniel puppy. She had everything a puppy could want--a devoted owner, plenty of toys, a big backyard and a special human friend. But, when circumstances required, the difficult decision was made to place Gigy with a new family, her heartbroken humans took on a tireless mission to ensure she was safe, loved, and cared for.
Saving Gigy is the inspirational true story of Gigy's humans willing to make certain she was adopted by the right family who understood how special she was and give her the attention, love, and care she needed. The author invites you to consider how a little more love and compassion in even the smallest situation can change our world for the better.

October

Happy Horrible Halloween
Short Story
by Valerie Allen
Amazon.com/dp/B0BNQDFG2V

Oh, the drama of it all! The classroom Halloween Party goes in the wrong direction for seven-year-old Aubree. Frustrated, overwhelmed, and indignant, chaos ensues. It should be baboons to zebras! Leave it to Grandma to get things in order and restore calm with her kind words and gentle ways.

The Hawaiian Bat
Middle Grades
by Marion Coste
Amazon.com/dp/082482797X

Shy and solitary, the Hawaiian hoary bat is so rare most people have never seen one. If you are in the right place (the edge of a forest) at the right time (around sunset), you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one heading out to hunt for beetles and moths, its favorite foods. These and other fascinating details about the Islands' only native land mammal and bats in general can be found in this book. The more we know about this mysterious and misunderstood animal, the greater our chances of protecting it and its fragile habitat.

Pets of Elsewhere:
Ghost Dog
Middle Grades
by Jaimie Engle
Amazon.com/dp/1732878692

Haunted by four-legged ghosts in St. Augustine, a 12-year-old must help vengeful shadow-pets find rest or watch them pick off his family one-by-one. Colten never wanted to leave Satellite Beach. After Dad retired from Space Force, his parents moved him and his sister to St. Augustine to open a bed and breakfast in a gorgeous Victorian house once owned by a world-renowned veterinarian. Only, Colten sees and hears things that don't make sense, and his sister almost dies-twice! Animal ghosts reaching out from the other side hint the doctor hid skeletons behind the closed Victorian closet doors, leaving Colten with two choices: help the pets from elsewhere or watch them kill his family.

Hayley the Halloween Cat
The Search for Bitty the Bat
Easy Reader
by Wanda Luthman
Amazon.com/dp/0998195820

Hayley, the Halloween Cat, and The Search for Bitty the Bat is about two friends preparing to celebrate Halloween only Bitty has gone missing. Hayley asks everyone if they know where her friend is hiding.
Pretty soon everyone has joined in the search. But Bitty has a wonderful surprise! Come join in the fun, character-filled hunt with Hayley.

November

The Ad Hoc Committee
Short Story
by Valerie Allen
Amazon.com/dp/B07TLDXGHW

Project negotiation by a woman, in a man's world, requires more than brains and talent. Even a dog
would agree!

Nene: The Hawaiian Goose
Middle Grades
by Marion Coste
Amazon.com/dp/0824813898

This book entertains and educates readers about the Hawaiian goose, an endangered species, and about the fragile ecology of Hawaii. In a fictionalized account of a year in the life of a Nene family, the author evokes a vivid picture of the environment, life cycle, and natural history of Hawaii's state bird.

Colorful illustrations enhance the words. The scientifically accurate information enables children to understand how this bird has been brought back from the brink of extinction and reestablished in the wild.

Friends of a Different Feather
Middle Grades
by Cindy Foley
Amazon.com/dp/B0CM19QYYP

Southern Lubbers destroying Bling. Kittens disappearing. What more could go wrong? Somehow, a pretty calico and a pesky parrot are involved. As usual, trouble leads to Farmer Hudson's barn. Anyone
who goes there knows the black cloud of disappearances that darken that place.
Can Clawed and his unusual group of friends come to the rescue in time, or will their differences create even more danger for all involved? When predator meets prey, it might be magic that saves the day.

The Calico Cat
Easy Reader
by Sarah Mamika
Amazon.com/dp/1612252559

Carmen - a rather mean, demanding calico cat is not happy at all when a new addition to the family arrives, and even more upset when a very active kitten joins the household. "What?!" thought Carmen.

"This is totally wrong. She definitely, no way, just doesn't belong!" A wonderfully illustrated story in rhymed text that shows the rewards achieved by treating pets with love and patience.

Dragonflies
Middle Grades
by Marta Magellan
Amazon.com/dp/1632332590

Dragonflies might be one of the most ancient of all insects--their ancestors were here before the dinosaurs. But what do we know about them? Why are they called dragonflies? What's up with those funny-looking eyes? Can they really fly backwards? What does it mean to be a bioindicator? The answers are inside, with photos of these beautiful insects and friendly cartoons.
Marta Magellan and Mauro Magellan are an author/illustrator team who started to work together after having published separately for many years. Marta Magellan's interest in wildlife and nature has led her to write many nonfiction books about animals for children.

The Tooting Rabbit: Christmas in the Big Apple
Picture Book
by Chez Wendling
Amazon.com/dp/B0DK4XWX6Q

Hold your nose and hop into a hilarious Christmas adventure as Toots the rabbit in back! An uproarious sequel to The Tooting Rabbit and the Enchanted Forest.
Toots is bringing his special brand of stinky shenanigans to the Big Apple as our gassy hero trades in forest frolics for city hijinks. Don't miss out on this gas-tastic tale that proves sometimes the best gifts come in small, furry, and smelly packages.
(Warning: May cause uncontrollable giggles and temporary nose-pinching)