Judy Brown

Laura expects her new baby brother to be just like any other infant: crying, sleeping, and entirely helpless. But when George is only four weeks old, he does something absolutely impossible. He looks right at Laura and speaks to her in complete, perfectly formed sentences. Even more shocking, he sounds exactly like a distinguished, highly educated grown-up trapped in a tiny baby's body. Realizing that adults would completely panic if they found out, Laura decides she must keep George's incredible ability a massive secret. For the next year, the two siblings share private conversations and navigate a series of hilarious, close-call situations as George tries to hide his genius from their clueless parents. But as George's first birthday party approaches, he decides it is finally time to make a grand public debut. This incredibly funny, fast-paced story explores the wild chaos of family life and the hilarious bond between a clever sister and her unnervingly polite baby brother.

Takoda the tiger cub has stumbled upon a rundown, abandoned mall and has a magnificent vision: he wants to turn it into a spectacular new zoo! But building a zoo is a massive job, and Takoda cannot do it alone. Soon, a capable crew of animals arrives to lend a helping paw. Rhinos, lemurs, and even crocodiles eagerly pitch in, creating burrows, carving out playgrounds, and building twisting waterslides. Everyone has an important job to do, except for ten tiny bugs who feel completely left out. Are the bugs too small to make a difference, or will this brand-new zoo be a place where absolutely everyone counts? This joyful story is filled with bouncing rhymes and celebrates teamwork, counting, and the power of inclusion.

A quiet day at the zoo turns into an incredible adventure when librarian Molly McGrew accidentally drives her bookmobile right into the animal enclosures! Instead of panicking, Molly decides to introduce the beasts and birds to the wonderful world of reading. She carefully matches every single animal with the absolute perfect book. The tall giraffes get extra-long stories, the tiny crickets receive miniature books, and the playful otters are handed waterproof editions of their favorite wizard tales. Soon, the entire zoo is completely obsessed with reading, leaving their usual spots to get lost in amazing stories. This joyful, rhyming celebration of literacy will leave readers of all species completely wild about the magic of a good book.

The freezing winter weather has kept all the children away from the zoo, leaving the animals feeling incredibly bored, listless, and grumpy. But two little friends—a tiny hippo and a baby kangaroo—refuse to let the winter doldrums ruin their fun. They decide it is the perfect time to stage a spectacular musical! With some hip-hopping and toe-tapping, the duo quickly gets the rest of the zoo moving to the beat. Soon, baboons are dancing in groups, raccoons are waltzing in pairs, and the seals are barking out classic tunes. Working together, the entire animal community pools their unique talents to create an unforgettable show. This joyful, toe-tapping story celebrates the power of creativity, friendship, and chasing away the winter blues with a good song.