Everyone knows a bird dog leads with its nose. Everyone but J.C. After all, what's a pup supposed to think when he's welcomed to his new home by a cat who thwacks him on the nose with his claws, a dog who bites him on the nose and a mad mamma bird who attacks the sorest part of his body with her beak. J.C. can't help thinking there must be a better way.

In this sequel to "Bub Moose," Bub, Snow, and all their woodland friends have more funny adventures in their forest home. Illustrations.

This award-winning Archway paperback is being reissued in Minstrel this month to reach Bill Wallace's wider audience of middle grade readers. A starving stray is looking for food in Ricky's backyard, but Ricky is terrified because he was once bitten by a rabid dog. But when he realizes that the pup could starve, Ricky overcomes his fear and makes a special new friend.

Young Gray gets a chance to prove himself when a family of mockingbirds fliessouth, leaving the youngest bird, Flea, behind. Gray devises a daring plan toinstill bravery in Flea.

Abandoned by his family, Freddie, the canine narrator, is alone on the streets until he meets up with Spike, a watchdog who's not mean enough to satisfy his junkyard-owner master. The two new friends soon face a new danger when their past comes back to threaten them. Illustrations.

Don't miss how a lovable new puppy melts Kristine’s anger caused by losing the family’s horse.