Children's Reading List

Title: Buddy Unchained
Author: Daisy Bix
Illustrator: Joe Hyatt

Meet Buddy, a gentle dog who tells about his former life of neglect, abuse, and finally rescue. Through Buddy’s story, children experience what life is like for an abandoned pet and what the power of adoption, love and kindness can do for an animal. 

Title: The Forgotten Rabbit
Author: Nancy Furstinger
Illustrator: Nancy Lane

Follow the tale of Bella the rabbit as she makes a giant leap from neglected Easter bunny to cherished animal companion and best friend. A touching story focusing on the human-animal bond, pet care, responsibility and the commitment one makes when choosing a pet.

Title: Lucky
Author: Monica Engebretson
Illustrator: Melodee Strong

Lucky shares the story of a wild rainbow lorikeet who is captured and then purchased as a pet for a young boy. The boy’s excitement about his new pet wanes as he grows to understand what life in captivity might feel like for a wild animal, and he grapples with choosing between what he might want and what is best for the bird.

Title: Lola Gets a Cat
Author: Anna McQuinn
Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw

A great book for young readers, Lola teaches what a big responsibility it is to have a pet, from doing research beforehand to getting all of the supplies and then choosing the right pet to adopt. Lola also demonstrates the importance of treating our pets with kindness and patience.