Owl and his friends gather up gifts of hope from the woodlands to help shine the light on the longest night of the year.

"Chip the dog warns other pups that cats are not their friends, among other nuggets of wisdom"--

Two shelter dogs await adoption in this early reader story about friendship, family, and home. Moose and Bear are two scrappy shelter dogs patiently waiting for the right owner to adopt them. They meet, become friends, and one day a Cathy decides to take them both home. Despite their luck, they must face the challenges of settling into their new home. Along the way, they learn about each other, and their friendship deepens. Told with humor and heart,...

"Anna Kellogg has always felt different. Growing up in Hartwood, New Jersey--where frequent disappearances are attributed to an urban-legend-like beast that dwells in the walled-in swamp at the center of town--can have that effect on people. But for Anna, it's more than that. Since she was a child, she's been plagued by episodes where she sees things others can't see. Feeling different is one thing, but actually being different is another. If it weren't...

"Dragonboy and his stuffed animal comrades embark on an adventure of discovery and find a new friend"--

In rhyming text, woodland animals wake up to the promise of spring and a new day.

"Through a video camera positioned on the monkey's head, readers can follow along from the monkey's point of view as it slides down a giraffe's neck, meets a lion by mistake, and shares a coconut with a friend! Go, Monkey, go! Dan Yaccarino's bright art and Margie Palatini's simple text create a dynamic world that beginning readers will want to visit over and over again!"-- Publisher's website

As Bear and his friends stroll through the forest, they find different kinds of bird's eggs and leave gifts for the soon-to-be chicks.

"While out for their walk, two animal friends encounter a sudden challenge. As they struggle to solve one of nature's dilemmas, they find it's a bit more difficult than they thought. Thanks to an old friend, however, help is just reachable after all. Children's book about friendship and problem solving. About counting on each other and taking care of each other even when things seem too difficult. Teaching kids how to get through meaningful moments...

Jasper Bunny spends a snowy Valentine's Day visiting his forest friends in hopes of finding the perfect gift for his beloved Lilly.