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I’ve always lost myself in the creative arts when faced with challenges in life — whether it was diving into theatre as a young boy or finding a home in the voice over world because casting director didn’t know what to do with my “look”…the arts have been there to give me a space to tinker. When Squirm packed his bags for the Rainbow Bridge, that loss was certainly a challenge with a capital “C”. And unfortunately, any of us that have pets will face that music at one point or another. Well, how do you process that hit to the heart? How about a children’s book where Squirm is the star?

Muri (Bad Dog) is a lively and heartwarming children’s story that captures the chaos, humor, and tenderness of welcoming a mischievous new pet into the family. Written by Patricia Karengesha with additional elements by Zimran Jacob, this tale follows Muri, a spirited black dog whose antics keep everyone on their toes.

Bentley, a joyous and vibrant dog, was left homeless suddenly, left alone to fend for himself. He had nearly given up hope on finding love again when a beautiful human appeared like an angel. She tried to rescue him but are her intentions what Bentley thinks, or is it entirely different? Will Bentley trust again? Will he give someone a chance to take care of him and provide him with love and a forever home?

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third grade class! When Mrs. Z's class is looking for an animal to "adopt," Thunder Nelson knows just the critter—the baby possum she just saved. But Thunder isn't ready for what happens when a wild animal goes to school! Mrs. Z’s class is...

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third grade class! Theo Chang is thrilled his family adopted a new cat, but the cat is less thrilled about his new home. Can Theo find a way to befriend the kitty before his family gives up and takes him back to the shelter? Theo Chang loves...

Rigatoni the Pasta Cat loves pasta, any kind of pasta: spaghetti, penne, fusilli, with pesto, in soup, in lasagne, any whichever way his owners, Ruth and Tina, will serve it. Then one day Ruth and Tina go away and leave George in charge. And the pasta is replaced with yucky cat food. Can Rigatoni find someone who understands what he really wants to eat?

Christmas is coming, and what Leo wants more than anything in the world is a pet hamster. And guess what? He gets one on Christmas morning! Leo names his new pet Hampstead, after an autocorrect mistake on his wish list. Everything is great, that is, until Leo realizes that Hampstead is down in the dumps. What can Leo do to cheer Hampstead up?

3 Plus Fury by Pamela Baker is a heartwarming children’s and family audiobook that celebrates loyalty, love, and the true meaning of family — all told through the eyes of Tony, a spirited German Shepherd with floppy ears and an even bigger heart. Tony’s life begins on a farm where kindness is scarce, but everything changes when he meets Mama Lita, a warm and caring woman who welcomes him into her home (and her kitchen).

Embark on an endearing journey of friendship, responsibility, and the unexpected joy of companionship in Penny Pangolin Wants a Pet. This charming tale, perfect for fans of Curious George and Berenstain Bears, introduces young listeners to the adorable Penny Pangolin, who longs for a pet to call her own.

Sam loved Dog and Dog loved Sam. They spoke without words. . . and dreamed big dreams side by side in the sunbeams. Sam thinks they will go on adventures together forever. Then the time comes for Dog to go over the Rainbow Bridge. By remembering their happy times together, Sam faces sadness but finds joy again – and understands that Dog’s love and friendship are gifts that last forever.

Super-clever Jack, the coolest dog in the world, gets to try different jobs a dog can do. After having had a pretty special job in Africa looking after orphaned chimps at a sanctuary, Jack-Jack heads for some varied work experience. Is he barking up the wrong tree as he experiments with being a search and rescue dog? Next he spends time at a police dog training academy, then trying to herd runaway sheep and finally as a therapy dog for humans in need of some cuddle time with a furry, four pawed friend.

Conheça a história da capivara mais famosa do Brasil: Robson. Na vida do Mike, NADA É NORMAL! Inclusive seu animal de estimação, que é uma CAPIVARA chamada Robson. E isso gera muitas dúvidas. Hora de descobrir tudo isso!

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Pepper is an adorable Cavapoo puppy who's found himself in a "no dogs allowed" building in New York City. Can Charles find him a home?

Lester and his friends decide to buy a watchdog, but the unusual pet man has some surprising alternative pets for them.

Albert the pet tortoise has a problem: trying to reach a tasty treat, he has ended up on his shell, upside down and stuck! Can the other garden creatures overcome their rivalry, team up and help him get back on his feet? Packed with comical, charming illustrations and vibrant colour, this timeless tale shows the power of working together, thinking creatively, and how even the smallest amount of assistance can make a very big difference.

If there's one thing Smiley, a young Pit bull, knows how to do, it's, well ... smile! She's had her infectious smile since she can remember, and it brings everyone around her—including herself!—joy.

A stumpy tail, mismatched paws, a long, drooly snout and the biggest dog heart that ever beat. In a celebration of what makes a pet unique, a little girl imagines how an odd assortment of parts combined to make the perfect dog.

ORVILLE & FRIENDS Crumble the Cookie Cartel by AvanteBooks is the first in our series of pet mystery-adventure stories. Led by Orville, a smart and resourceful Labrador retriever, along with his sidekicks Tinker the poodle, Tina the cat and a crow named Crow, these heroic pets—along with other helpful animal allies—work together to unravel mysteries and help those in need.

When fantasy meets reality, a young boy's dream of having a dragon for a pet takes him on an adventure that is sure to strike joy into every child's imagination. An unlikely match, the two experience what life could be like in a world not used to a combination like this. With no boundaries to stop them, they go out and seize the day, and learn what it's like having a dragon as a pet. Fun to follow, this rhyming adventure will take you far, far away from the companions of an ordinary pet store.

An adorable witch is anxious to get the perfect pet but learns to have patience when she brings home a mystery egg in this laugh-out-loud audiobook from New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry. Perfect for Halloween! Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet features sound design and special effects to...