Did you know that May is Be Kind to Animals Month? It’s a great time to take a moment to appreciate all the creatures, great and small, that we share our incredible planet with. Naturally, a great way to build compassion for and understanding of the Earth’s fauna is to crack into a book! Big … Continue reading Captivating Critter Reads for Be Kind to Animals Month
Happy National Audubon Day! Today, we’re celebrating the birds and the bugs of the world, as well as the important part they play in ecosystems big and small. Honoring ornithologist and painter John James Audubon, Audubon Day is dedicated to promoting bird conservation efforts. In turn, this includes the protection of insects and larvae, their … Continue reading Buzzing About the Birds and the Bugs on National Audubon Day!
Who doesn’t love a creature feature? There’s always something to love about an animal story for middle grade readers, whether it’s starring a loyal pet, fascinating wildlife, or beasts of fantasy and myth. These are some of our favorite middle grade animal tales from the last few months; what are some of yours? Glory Be … Continue reading Wildly Good Animal Tales for Middle Grade Readers
Hello, friends! Our book today is Animals, written by Maud Poulain, illustrated by Peggy Nille, and translated by Wendeline A. Hardenberg, part of The Pop-Up Guide series by Twirl Books. Separated into biomes such as rain forest, backyard, desert, mountains, and so on, readers are introduced to dozens of animal species from all over the … Continue reading Animals (Maud Poulain)
Hello, friends! Our book today is the stunning tale of The Moonlight Zoo, written by Maudie Powell-Tuck and illustrated by Karl James Mountford, a nighttime journey through a magical menagerie. Young Eva gazes out her window at the high moon, unable to sleep; her cat Luna has been missing for two days, and she is … Continue reading The Moonlight Zoo (Maudie Powell-Tuck)
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