Animal Emotions

"When our pets aren't with us anymore, an Invisible Leash connects our hearts to each other. Forever." That's what Zack's friend Emily tells him after his dog dies. Zack doesn't believe it. He only believes in what he can see. But on an enlightening journey through their neighborhood—and through his grief—he comes to feel the comforting tug of the Invisible Leash. And it feels like love. Bestselling author Patrice Karst's gentle story uses the same bonding technique from her classic book The Invisible String to help listeners through the experience of the loss of a beloved animal

When gobbling grapes, gargling garlic, and going to a gala don't cheer Gordon's grumpy goose, little Grace Grady saves the day!

For all the love and attention we give dogs, much of what they do remains mysterious. Just think about different behaviors you see at a dog park. We have a good understanding of what it means when dogs wag their tails, but what about when they sniff and roll on a stinky spot? What goes on in dogs' heads and hearts-and how much can we know and understand? Canine Confidential has the answers. Written by Marc Bekoff, it not only brilliantly opens up the world of dog behavior, but also helps us understand how we can make our dogs' lives the best they can possibly be.

Ollie stomps behind Gossie and Gertie, but something is missing. Gossie and Gertie wear shiny boots. Ollie wants boots too! The two yellow goslings each share one boot. But will Ollie like hopping in them? Author and illustrator Olivier Dunrea has received rave reviews for his endearing series about these lovable baby geese. Linda Stephens’ charming narration highlights the lessons of sharing and independence.

Marco the shark gets shivery every time he thinks of the dentist. Dr. Gums is the biggest and scariest shark in the sea. What will Marco do when he gets a toothache?

Number one New York Times best seller James Dean puts a groovy spin to the classic children’s song “The Ants Go Marching" with everyone's favorite cool cat. Join Pete the cat as he rocks out to this classic tune with a super cool twist. Your child, or even your classroom of children, is sure to want to march along with Pete, one, two, three!

New York Times number one best seller! New York Times best-selling author James Dean takes us on a St. Patrick's Day adventure with Pete the cat as Pete discovers how lucky he actually is! It's St. Patrick's Day, and it's also the grand opening of Pete the cat's leprechaun catching business. Pete gears up to trap a leprechaun for his friends! But catching a leprechaun is never easy - especially if it’s Clover, who's full of tricks. Will luck be on Pete’s side? Or will Pete learn luck is actually something earned?

New York Times best-selling author and illustrator James Dean shows us how much fun reading can be in Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library. It's Pete the cat's first time at the library. He gets a fun tour of library and even reads a few super cool stories while he's there. Without even leaving the library, Pete goes on so many groovy adventures. All Pete needs is a little imagination - and of course, his library card! A great introduction to the library from everyone's favorite groovy cat.

Ivan is an easygoing gorilla who has spent his life performing for the crowds at the Exit 8 shopping mall. He rarely misses life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly thinks about it at all. But everything changes when a baby elephant called Ruby arrives and Ivan realises he must find a new life for them both.

Ever since Cosmo became a big brother to Max 10 years ago, he's known what his job was: to protect his boy and make him happy. Through many good years marked by tennis balls and pilfered turkey, torn-up toilet paper, and fragrant goose poop, Cosmo has doggedly kept his vow. Until recently, his biggest problems were the evil tutu-wearing sheepdog he met on Halloween and the arthritis in his own joints. But now, with Dad-scented blankets appearing on the couch and arguing voices getting louder, Cosmo senses a tougher challenge ahead.

After some unusual activity, Pete the Cat must go undercover as Secret Agent Meow in Pete the Cat: Secret Agent by New York Times best-selling creators Kimberly and James Dean.

Welcome back to Deckawoo Drive for a sixth endearing installment in the companion series to Kate DiCamillo's New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books. Frank Endicott is a worrier. He worries about lions, submarines, black holes, leprosy, and armadillos. He lists his worries alphabetically in a notebook and suffers vivid nightmares that even a certain neighborhood pig can't dispatch. When he accompanies Eugenia Lincoln on an errand to duplicate a key at her favorite dark and dusty thrift shop, Frank earns fresh cause for alarm.

When there's trouble in town, it’s up to Pete the cat's alter ego, Super Pete, to save the day! With his cool jet, nifty goggles, and slick slingshot, Super Pete is ready to take down any bad guys.

In Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House, Pete invites all of his friends over to spend time in his tree house. When they climb up, they realize the tree house is not big enough to fit everyone! They all work together to build the coolest tree house ever.

Twelve-year-old Grace is desperate for a puppy. All she wants is someone to love - and to love her back. Someone who’ll make her new stepfather’s house feel like home. Christmas morning, Grace springs out of bed hopeful that her dreams are about to come true. But the present that awaits her isn’t soft and furry. It’s not a puppy at all - it’s a pig.

Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson reveals startling evidence that barnyard creatures have complex feelings too, among them, love, loyalty, friendship, sadness, grief, and sorrow. Weaving history, literature, science, and his own vivid experiences observing pigs, cows, sheep, goats, and chickens, Masson bears witness to the emotions and intelligence of these remarkable animals, each unique with distinct qualities.

Pete the cat helps out at the supermarket in this Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times best-selling creators Kimberly and James Dean. Along with his dad and brother, Pete the cat heads off to the supermarket. But what happens when Dad loses the grocery list before they even get there? It’s up to Pete and Bob to help remind Dad what was on their list! Pete the Cat's Trip to the Supermarket is a Level I Can Read book, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

When things don't go Roger's way, he gets crabby. However, Roger thinks he has found a solution to being such a crabby pants.

The year is 1349 in human time. A death ship drifts helplessly into a port of Tailandia, and death spreads throughout the land thereafter. Big Bertha, a tiny, bossy cat previously led an idyllic life with her dumb companions on Farmer Sven’s farm until the dreaded sickness strikes down the farm. The animals form a fellowship and under the leadership of Big Bertha, abandon the farm and their land to escape the sickness. Their harrowing journey is endless and perilous, incidents piling upon incidents in a desperate struggle for survival. Meeting many characters, both human and animal, it ...

With the irony of a streetwise philosopher, the warmth of a furry hug, and the timeless wisdom of those who watch in silence, Felipe — the King of the House invites us into his world. This unforgettable tale isn't just for kids — it's for grown-ups, daydreamers, and every creature with a heart. Felipe is here to stay. On your shelf, on your favorite chair... and in your memory. Read it once, and you’ll never see cats the same way again.