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Two curious young grizzly bears go on A very long swim, far from their usual home in the Great Bear Rainforest. They crunch tart red cranberries in the bog then dig for crabs on the beach. They wander through backyards and feast on plums. Then they sniff something even more delicious— mmm , barbecued salmon. But a village full of people is no place for grizzly bears, no matter how sweet the plums or how tasty that salmon smells. Time for a helicopter ride home! The Great Grizzlies Go Home tells the story of the bears’ adventurous journey, ending in their safe relocation back to the mainland. Featuring detailed watercolour paintings, engaging text and a concluding section with bear safety tips, the book will capture the imagination of readers young and old.

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Hens for Friends, about a young boy’s fun relationship with Margaret the chicken, is based on the reality of a family keeping a few laying hens. The topic encourages empathy and critical thinking skills. Delightful 24 full-color realistic, amusing illustrations by award-winning Amelia Hansen.Backyard chickens have become a newsworthy topic, in urban as well as suburban and rural areas.Caring for backyard chickens ties into the growing nation-wide concerns of everyday people about the safety of their food, how farm animals are treated, and the resulting DIY food movement. Insider knowledge: chickens are affectionate, intelligent, and have distinctive personalities. Easy-to-digest information about the benefits and the obligations of responsible stewardship of backyard hens.Perfect for bookstores to cohost a reading with a local animal humane group, backyard chicken group, or chicken sanctuary, or for animal loving bookstores.The wildly popular film Chicken Run and perennial favorites like The Little Red Hen speak to the appeal of chickens for young readers and viewers.Hens for Friends, unlike other children’s picture books about chickens, has a sweet sensibility about the joy of a loving relationship with an unusual companion animal. The back page of the book lists resources for adults.

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With its compelling color illustrations and evocative descriptions, The Forgotten Rabbit tells the tale of Bella the rabbit as she makes a giant leap from neglected Easter bunny to cherished animal companion. A baby rabbit is chosen as an Easter present, but is soon forgotten by the family’s children as they pursue other activities. Her cage is moved outside, and she is rarely tended. As winter comes, she grows weak with hunger and curls into herself to disappear. Then, one night a girl called Rosalita takes her out of her cage, telling her that she has a new home, one in which she will never again be forgotten. Enjoying love, care, and a new name—Bella—she takes to the fun of agility lessons. Bella wins first prize in a rabbit agility contest—jumping with joy into the always-loving arms of Rosalita. Written so that children five and up can immediately grasp the point, this children’s picture book gives honest but charming insights into the proper care of a rabbit as a companion animal. The story is suspenseful, moving, and, in the end, joyful. The active language will delight children while helping them build vocabulary skills. Nancy Furstinger is the author of nearly one hundred books, including another Gryphon Press title, Maggie’s Second Chance. Nancy Lane has illustrated twenty-seven books in twenty-five years, including the Gryphon Press titles A Home for Dakota, Call the Horse Lucky, and KoKoCat, Inside and Out.

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There is a spirited dialogue–argument– between those who believe cats should be kept inside only and those who allow their cats to roam. This is a great subject. MIlions of cat owners look for «cat» titles" to add to their collection. Cat owners are extremely interested in this discussion, as are bird advocates, who argue that house cat predation is the chief cause of songbird decline Written so that young children as well as adults can immediately grasp the impact on a cat of living outside a home. The author has written 13 previous children's titles about animal issues and speaks frequently to children, teachers, and librarians The author is on the Faculty, Institute of Children’s Literature, W. Redding, CT. and has AN MFA Creative Writing for Children, Vermont College, Montpelier, VT.

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A patterned and vibrant alphabet book of creatures old, new and legendary, from artist Karen Allen.

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Ellie Eckles is determined to have a monkey for her 6th birthday!<br />But will it be as she imagined, or a disaster?<br /> <br />A picture book in rhyme.

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Fluffy wanted a perfect new friend, a new best friend who was just right.'<br /> <br />Fluffy leaves home because Zac and Zoe have brought home a new kitten. She goes looking for a friend, but no-one she meets seems right – until she meets a butterfly who teaches her a few things about friendship.

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