In this cozy reimagining of a Sherlock Holmes mystery, two owls—Whoodini and his colleague, Cahoots—soar around the farm hunting for clues when a mysterious bird crashes into a tree. The illustrations are a delight, the paintings... Read More

A piercing novel about death, grief, and the lengths people will go to escape them, Ella Baxter’s "New Animal" is not for the faint of heart. Amelia, a cosmetic mortician with her family’s mortuary business, is a clinical woman who... Read More

Black-and-white characters are layered over bright backgrounds in this playful picture book about a badger navigating an existential crisis. “Who am I?” Badger asks. “Am I black and white, or white and black?” From skunks to... Read More

A girl recovering from illness longs to participate in her tribal powwow in this vibrant picture book about acceptance and hope. Delicate feathers and fringe adorn brilliant gold, pink, and turquoise ensembles as River’s friends and... Read More

Evincing a carpe diem attitude, "Under the Great Elm" is a globe-trotting memoir. Rich Flanders’s memoir "Under the Great Elm" is about a life of adventure and love—as well as a healthy dose of luck. Opening with his childhood and... Read More

Emotive, whimsical illustrations reminiscent of children’s drawings enliven this story about the power of friendship. Britta is convinced that her two favorite trees, Apple and Magnolia, are best friends—even if no one but Nana... Read More

"Handpicked Humorous Creatures" is a short collection of prose and poetry that draws humor from personal interactions with animals. From standard household pets to bats and squirrels, Tamara A. Coleman’s "Handpicked Humorous Creatures"... Read More

When a flamboyance of flamingos moves into the neighborhood, the other neighbors are disturbed by their bright colors, long necks, and food trucks. From a “squadron of pelicans” to a “band of jays,” the birds decide to take a... Read More