Recommended Reading: Picture Books
Hey Little Rockabye: A Lullaby for Pet Adoption
Category: Picture Books
By Buffy Sainte-Marie, 2020
In this picture book that celebrates pet adoption, a puppy is looking for a new home. Will the girl who finds him convince her parents to let her keep the little dog? Buffy Sainte-Marie advocates “putting the songs to work” and, like her other lyrics, Hey Little Rockabye conveys an important message about finding love and acceptance.
How to Heal a Broken Wing
Category: Picture Books
By Bob Graham, 2008
In a city full of hurried people, a young boy notices an injured bird on the ground. With the help of his family, he gently wraps the hurt bird, in a blanket, and takes it home to heal. This uplifting story highlights the power of compassion.
Ivan: The Remarkable True story of a Shopping Mall Gorilla
Category: Non-Fiction, Picture Books
By Katherine Applegate & G. Brian Karas, 2014
Captured as a baby, Ivan was brought to a mall to attract shoppers. Gradually, public pressure built until a better way of life for Ivan was found at Zoo Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact. This is his true story!
JJ The American Street Dog and How He Came to Live in Our House
Category: Picture Books
By Diane Rose-Solomon, 2012