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Kristen Seymour When you love animals as much as we do, you find yourself drawn to animal-related items in every walk of life, and that includes reading material. These are a few of the animal books that I've been recommending to friends. "100 Heartbeats: the Race to Save the Earth's Most Endangered Species," by Jeff Corwin We won't lie -- this isn't the easiest read you'll find, but then again, it's never easy to read about animals suffering the effects of climate change. However, Corwin is careful to not only write about the animals facing possible extinction, but also write about what's being done to help them. He includes success stories from years past to show that there is hope and ...
Whether you're looking for gifts for the holidays or seeking inspiration for an everyday read, here are several great books for kids who love animals. Amazon.com "Nothing But a Dog," (ages 4–8) This book by Bobbie Katz was originally published in the early 1970s by the Feminist Press. It was considered forward-thinking because the female main character's hobbies included tree climbing and working with tools. Almost 40 years later, the storyline feels delightfully current and the new illustrations from Jane Manning are charming. Of course, the story's main question remains: When you want a dog, will anything else do? Amazon.com "One More Acorn," (ages 3+) Though Don Freeman, the ...
Sparkles, the Fire Safety Dog. Dayna Hilton Dalmatians and firefighting have gone hand in paw since the days of horse-drawn fire carriages. (The breed gets along extraordinarily well with horses, forming a tight bond). And while a wagging tail, cute spots and friendly face go a long way in making people happy, one Dalmatian has gone above and beyond the call of duty -- Sparkles, the Fire Safety Dog. Sparkles was rescued from a home along with 62 other dogs and soon found his calling after being adopted by firefighter Dayna Hilton, who joined the fire service in August 2000 and currently serves as the Fire and Life Safety Educator for Johnson County RFD #1 in Clarksville, Arkansas. She ...