human-animal relationship

"A little boy overcomes a common childhood fear and makes a new friend"--Back cover.

Contains a collection of comic strips about the adventures of a housecat named Linney as it deals with humans, animals, and other woes.

"Thunder wants to be a good dog, but she's having a ruff time. She loves to bark and dig and chase furballs -- even if it gets her in trouble with her favorite human, Sage. Will Thunder's inner Wolf push her to pick the bark side, or will Thunder choose to be a loyal pet instead?"--Back cover.

Rhyming text and bright illustrations humorously depict what the narrator's dog would do if it had thumbs. Includes a page for drawing.

"It's Dash's first day at the hospital, and her confidence is wavering. She wonders whether she has what it takes to be a good facility dog. Then Dash and handler Navya meet Francisco, a ten-year-old diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and Dash's training kicks in. Can Dash help Fransisco cope with pokes, shots, and other parts of his diabetes treatment?"--Back cover.

"Newly-adopted cat Nyao has a secret he can never reveal: he's actually a human boy named Nao. And worse, he used to be classmates with his new owner, Chika! He's getting used to his new daily diet of belly rubs and treats--is it enough to tempt him away from ever trying to return to his human body?"--Back cover.

"Life in feline form is really growing on Nyao, who finds his behavior growing increasingly cat-like. He's grown close to Chika, whether it's comforting her during tough times or simply lounging in sunbeams beside her. It's not how he thought his first time living with a girl would go, but hey, a cat's gotta improvise"--Back cover.

A renowned primatologist argues that ethical behavior witnessed in animals is the evolutionary and biological origin of human fairness and explains that morality has more to do with natural instincts than with religion.

"A moving account of raising, then freeing, an orphaned screech owl, whose lasting friendship with the author illuminates humanity's relationship with the world. When ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they'd rescued, she'd be a temporary presence. But Alfie's feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. As Alfie grew and gained strength, she became a part of the family, joining a menagerie of dogs and chickens and making a home for herself in the backyard. Carl and Patricia began to realize that the healing was mutual; Alfie had been braided into their world, and was now pulling them into hers"--Provided by publisher.

When strange sounds start coming from deep in the rain forest on Isla Verde's island home of Sol, everyone thinks it's a monster. Isla begins to investigate with help of her best gecko friend, Fitz, and some new animal friends.