Recommended Reading: Picture Books
Before You Were Mine
Category: Books with Resources, Picture Books
By Maribeth Boelts, 2007
Big Cat, Little Cat
Category: Books with Resources, Picture Books
By Elisha Cooper, 2018
Buddy Unchained
Category: Picture Books
By Bob Graham, 2001
Buddy Unchained is a deeply moving look at a dog abandoned and adopted. The story is simple yet of vast importance, and at the end we want nothing more than to make sure that all the Buddys of the world are loved and cared for like this patient, easy-to-please pup.
Bunny the Brave War Horse: Based on a True Story
Category: Books with Resources, Elementary Non-Fiction, Picture Books
By Elizabeth MacLeod, 2014
C’mere Boy
Category: Books with Resources, Picture Books
By Sharon Jennings, 2010
Dog wants his very own boy. Even though Mama warns him that a boy takes a lot of work, Dog is determined to find the perfect boy for him – and wonders if boy will be hard to train? This humorous story discusses responsible pet ownership - with a twist of perspective.
Call the Horse Lucky
Category: Picture Books
By Juanita Havill, 2010
When visiting her grandmother, Mel discovers a neglected horse. Moved by the sight of his sad, glazed eyes and protruding ribs, Mel initiates a rescue; the horse is transported to a rescue ranch, where Mel learns about horse care. When Lucky recovers and moves to a horse therapy ranch, Mel is thrilled that she can volunteer there and continue to bond with the horse she helped save.
Call the Horse Lucky
Category: Books with Resources, Featured Reading, Picture Books
By Juanita Havill, 2010
Chewy Louie
Category: Picture Books
By Howie Schneider, 2000
Puppies will be puppies and patience will be a necessity now that Chewy Louie has joined the household. He eats everything in sight: his bowl, toy trains, the dining-room table, the fence, and the back porch. Using exaggerated humour, this fun read is a goofy tale with lots of kid appeal.
Children of the Earth… Remember
Category: Picture Books
By Shim Schimmel, 1997
Accompanied by dramatic artwork, the letter from Mother Earth continues to lovingly tell the story of the one big family sharing our home planet. It’s a tender lesson of sharing and protecting our environment.
