Helen Plum Library

A child takes cues from their cat, learning from its playfulness and curiosity

"A tribute to all types of service dogs that perform important jobs, from providing emotional support to helping disabled people, gives thanks to every human's best friend" --

While Frostpaw takes refuge in ShadowClan as Splashtail seizes control of her home, Nightheart returns to ThunderClan and to a complicated reunion with his mate Sunbeam whose efforts to fit in as ThunderClan's newest member are hampered by her treacherous mother

"After a fire leaves the forest smoldering, a determined marmot and her resourceful bird friend set off on a rescue mission in this beautifully illustrated, wordless story. They clear away fallen branches and scorched bushes. They rake and dig and plant new seedlings in the earth. With determination and ingenuity, as the seasons pass, they care for the little trees by making sure they have enough water, protect their branches from the wind and snow,...

"Run! is an easy-to-follow yet joyfully tricky story for preschool to grade-two readers, with language arts, reading, counting, and character education curriculum tie-ins. It offers ample opportunity for interaction in spotting visual cues in a light and humorous mystery and in naming animals and their wacky hiding techniques throughout a jungle game of hide-and-seek--all the while subverting expectations and imparting the valuable lesson that things...