We see them in the backyard, digging through trash. But what doing we really know about bears? (Here’s a hint…Goldilocks was all wrong.) Bears are so much interesting than our stories about them. Backyard Bears takes us into the lives of city bears. What a great pick for reluctant readers!

Ever been to a city park? Possums, crows, dogs. You’d expect to see them. But a coyote pup? How did he get there? Trouble finds himself there after his curiosity and impulsivity take him away from the wilds and into a world he knows nothing about.

A Dog’s Way Home by Bobbie Pyron Adventure. Danger. Sadness. Everyone will face these someday. That’s why I connected with A Dog’s Way Home. Abby and