The True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper
Fred and Helen Martini always longed for a baby of their own, but they never expected to end up raising dozens of wild animals! When Fred, a zookeeper at the Bronx Zoo, brings home a tiny, helpless lion cub, Helen immediately knows what to do. She feeds little MacArthur from a bottle and coos him to sleep in a cozy crib. Before long, MacArthur is not the only wild cat taking up residence in their home. The couple begins raising tigers and other lion cubs right in their own bathtub until they are strong enough to return to the zoo. This beautiful, true story follows Helen's journey to becoming the very first female zookeeper and nursery keeper at the Bronx Zoo. It is a heartwarming tale of dedication, care, and a very special kind of family.
6-8 Years
50 Pages
Tom Mouse is tired of his quiet life and dreams of seeing the world. When a traveling hobo cat tells him exciting stories about distant places, Tom knows exactly what he must do. He bravely packs up and sneaks aboard a massive train headed straight for the busy city of Chicago. The world feels very big, scary, and beautiful all at once for such a small mouse. But Tom is not alone for long. While hiding in a sleeper car, he is discovered by a kind old woman with a pocketful of surprises. Instead of chasing him away, she becomes his unexpected travel buddy. You will love joining Tom on his wonderful journey as he discovers that the best part of traveling is the new friends you make along the way.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
When a young girl's beloved little brother is suddenly stolen away by wicked trolls, the grown ups are too frightened to go after him. But she knows she cannot just leave him behind. Armed with only a few simple items and a small wooden toy horse, she sets off into the freezing, snowy mountains to bring him back. As the journey grows darker and colder, something wonderful happens. Her little wooden toy magically transforms into a real, magnificent red mare! With the brave mare's help, the girl must sneak into the dangerous High House of the trolls to save her brother. You will be spellbound by this beautiful and exciting fairy tale about the power of love, courage, and a little bit of magic.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
