human-animal relationships

"For an 11-year-old, Yuzu's got a lot on her plate. When her mom gets sick, Yuzu goes to live with her uncle who runs the local animal hospital. She used to be scared of animals, but now she knows each patient is a fluffy friend in the making! This time, Yuzu learns about hardworking service dogs, rabbit care, the wonderful world of adoption, and the power pets have to bring families together"--.

"While walking her collie, Jasmine hears a whinny from one of the fields on her family's farm. A tiny, injured foal is all alone, so Jasmine decides it's up to her to help him regain his health. With two fluffy rabbits to take care of--and an animal-hating great-aunt visiting--Jasmine and her best friend, Tom, have their work cut out for them. But when their search for the foal's owner leads to a possible horse thief, Jasmine and Tom will need to use their smarts to return the foal to his proper home. From author Helen Peters and illustrator Ellie Snowdon, this latest book in the Jasmine Green Rescues series provides a world of heart and a touch of mystery to horse-loving young readers"--Provided by the publisher.

When their friend Jack cannot join them, Bub the pug and his human, Bella, vow to bring him souvenirs from their road trip, and despite some bumps along the way, Bub calls their trip a big success.

"Fun picture book is a humorous and heart-warming ode to our furry four-legged friends!"--.

"Caitlin is excited to meet an adorable puppy, Winston, at the animal rescue center where she volunteers, and the two bond right away--but what will happen when Winston is adopted?"--Provided by publisher.

"Star the Elephant and his herd are searching for a new home. But when Star is separated from his family, he must journey alone into the great unknown. He'll come face to face with giant spiders, the vast ocean beyond his island, and strange humans. Can Star find his way back to his family?"--Provided by publisher.

"When Pa Peachey comes home in a happy-go-lucky mood--and singing!--the family is concerned. Pa has never not been grumpy after work! But when Ma and siblings Ava and Ollie learn that Pa has gotten a new job--which means moving to an appealing new house--they are all pretty quick to get on board. Even McTavish the dog is excited to make a canine pal in the new park nearby. Only the youngest sibling, Betty, remains out of sorts--nervous about changing schools, making friends, and leaving behind the house where she and McTavish grew up. But McTavish, with his special canine senses--and his vow, as a 'rescue dog,' to save the family whenever need arises--knows how to help Betty regain her confidence and feel at home again. With tenderness and gentle humor, the Peachey family returns in McTavish on the Move, the fourth book in Meg Rosoff's charming series about beloved dog McTavish and his family"--Provided by the publisher.

Peggy the pug's family have adopted an adorable little bunny, just in time for Easter. Peggy used to be top dog, but now she has to share their attention with this long-eared newcomer. Jealous of the new pet, Peggy decides that she must become a rabbit to compete. Can every-bunny learn to get along and realize that there's more than enough love to go around?.

A collection of comic strips featuring Garfield, with his Texas-sized appetite and wise-cracking jokes.

Lonely Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she enjoys caring for injured animals, but her budding friendship with Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature, emboldens Oriol, an aspiring writer, to open up and create a world of words for herself.