These are the astonishing adventures of a kind-hearted doctor who talks to animals. As he travels to Africa, with some of his favorite pets, he must cure the monkeys of a terrible sickness.

"Billy is a grumpy boy who's not like the other kids. His mother takes him and his sister, Sara, to the animal shelter one Saturday in hope of cheering him up. But the pets he sees are too happy for his taste. Then he finds the grumpy pets..."--Provided by publisher.

A timeless American classic and one of the most beloved children's books ever written, Old Yeller is a Newbery Honor Book that explores the poignant and unforgettable bond between a boy and the stray dog who becomes his loyal friend. When his father sets out on a cattle drive toward Kansas for the summer, fourteen-year-old Travis Coates is left to take care of his family and their farm. Living in Texas Hill Country during the 1860s, Travis comes to...

A girl with anxiety disorder finds an unlikely friend, and emotional support animal, in the form of an adorable fainting goat. Twelve-year-old Marvel is afraid of absolutely everything, amusement park rides, food poisoning, earthquakes, and that big island of plastic floating through the ocean. She also obsesses about smaller worries like making friends, getting called on by the teacher, and walking home alone. Her parents and the school therapist...

A young girl explains how her dog was made using leftover parts that combined to create the perfect dog.

João nurses a penguin back to health after he discovers him on the beach covered in oil.

The baby likes the dog. The dog likes to be alone. But the baby loves to crawl... and follows the dog wherever he goes! Together they make for a captivating pair in this sweet, simple, and expressive story.

Sassy and Waldo have continued wear a trench coat and attend school because they love being near their boy, Stewart, and because they particularly love lunch when they get to eat meat instead of kibble; now that Stewart has (reluctantly) joined the Junior Office Supply Enthusiasts club they get to stay later--but because of the lack of snacks the two dogs start exploring the empty cafeteria and end up starting a sandwich club.

Perfect for fans of Catherine Hapka -- a heart-warming story about a girl who must find her voice, with lots of manatee and dolphin fun along the way! Becca Wong Walker may be so shy that most people at school think she doesn't speak at all, but why should she care? She has more important things to worry about. Missy, the manatee who visits the dock in Becca's backyard, and Becca's only friend, hasn't been seen for a long time. When Missy finally...

Artist Emma scolds her dog, Muse, for changing one of her paintings but when he leaves, so does her creativity until she finds a special way to bring him home.