Little Gerbil cannot follow one of the all-important mottos of gerbil life: no matter how hard she tries, or how much she pretends, she cannot sleep curled nose to toes. She decides that she must tell the other gerbils the truth, and by... Read More

Images of diversity and feminine strength beautify these pages to create a realistic, uplifting narrative of family and work life in modern society. The repetition of daily activities, paired with the cute illustrations, helps make ideas... Read More

This poor little penguin yearns to soar above the clouds, but his inability to fly has left him deflated. His quirky tale shows how friends can help each other achieve their dreams. The crowd of carefully drawn animals—an elephant, a... Read More

A haunting account of two Asian writers jailed for their political views reveals the occasional power of stories to earn freedom for prisoners. The stamps in the title represent the letters from distant writers touched by the... Read More

In this book, biologist Rob Laidlaw introduces children to animals’ basic needs, and the realities of animal treatment behind the scenes of the entertainment industry. While it may be appealing to visit circuses or reptile shows, the... Read More