Brock is a brilliant, stubborn parrot who has finally escaped the boring pet store. Unfortunately, his new human owner is completely insufferable. For starters, the guy keeps asking for his name, even though Brock clearly says his own name every time. Who wants to be named Poly, anyway? Their relationship gets off to a very rocky start, filled with hilarious misunderstandings and clashing personalities. But as the days go by, this grumpy bird and his new owner might just learn to appreciate each other. Written in a funny diary format, this entertaining story explores the ups and downs of pet ownership from the animal's perspective. It is a wonderful, humorous read about building an unlikely friendship and discovering that the best companions are sometimes the most unexpected ones.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Oliver the tortoise and his human, Ike, have been best friends for a very long time. In fact, they are both exactly eighty years old! They share a perfect, quiet life together, enjoying the slow pace of the garden, drinking cool water from the hose, and eating sweet slices of honeydew melon. But one day, Ike stops coming to the garden. Confused and missing his best friend, Oliver decides to embark on a long, slow journey across ten gardens to ask his mother why his human has disappeared. This deeply touching story gently explores the complicated feelings of loss and grief through the innocent eyes of a beloved pet. It is a warm, beautiful reminder to cherish the time we spend with our friends, family, and furry or shell-covered companions.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
It is Christmas Eve, and Spark Elf has the most stressful job at the North Pole. He has to keep Santa Claus completely on schedule. With his trusty stopwatch and a highly organized plan, Spark must guide the sleigh around the entire globe in exactly twenty-four hours. Everything is running smoothly until the crew gets distracted by cuddly dogs, extra cookies, and a delay in Brazil. When they finally make it back to the North Pole, they discover a massive problem hidden inside the empty toy bag. It is a stowaway family dog! Since Santa is supposed to give presents instead of taking them, the team must launch a hilarious rescue mission. This fast-paced holiday adventure gives young readers a fresh, behind-the-scenes look at the magic and chaos of Santa's biggest night.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Seymour the hamster is absolutely convinced that he is the luckiest pet in the entire world. He has a bottomless bowl of delicious seeds, a cozy mountain of wood shavings, and his very own exercise wheel. Why would he ever want to leave? His life inside the cage is completely perfect, until Pearl the family cat starts whispering about the amazing goodies waiting out in the sunroom. Tricked by the sneaky feline, Seymour decides to venture past his metal bars to see what he has been missing. But he quickly discovers that the great outdoors is far more dangerous than he imagined! This incredibly funny diary-style story teaches a hilarious lesson about appreciating what you have and the true comfort of a safe home.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Day One. I swam around my bowl. Day Two. I swam around my bowl. Twice. Life is perfectly simple and wonderfully quiet for this solitary goldfish. He loves having his glass bowl entirely to himself. But without warning, his peaceful home is suddenly invaded! First comes a hyperactive bubbler, then a slime-eating snail, two romantic guppies, and a remarkably grumpy crab. As his personal space quickly disappears, the frustrated goldfish just wants his quiet life back. However, when he is temporarily moved out of the bowl for cleaning, he has plenty of time to realize that swimming alone is actually quite boring. This hilarious diary-style story is a fantastic exploration of adapting to change and discovering the chaotic joy of making new friends.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
