Mona McNeil is used to getting unique birthday gifts from her uncle Matthew, who works in the circus. But for her eighth birthday, he delivers something far beyond juggling balls or stilts: a real baby lion cub named Kiki. Kiki's mother was unable to care for her, and Uncle Matthew knows Mona and her grandparents have the perfect farm to help the tiny cub survive. At first, Kiki is just like a playfully clumsy kitten. She tumbles, purrs, and loves to cuddle. But as the weeks pass, Kiki grows larger, stronger, and much wilder. Mona soon faces a difficult realization. Her beloved pet is a wild animal at heart, and she needs a home where she can truly roam free. This heartwarming origin story reveals how a young girl's unforgettable summer with a growing lion cub inspired her lifelong mission to help animals in need, leading to the creation of the beloved Rainbow Street Animal Shelter.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
82 Pages
Sam desperately wants a pet of her own to celebrate her birthday. There is only one problem: her parents have made it completely clear that their apartment is simply too small for a cat or a dog. Hoping for a compromise, Sam visits the Rainbow Street Animal Shelter to look at the smaller animals. She immediately falls in love with Henry, a fluffy black guinea pig who seems like the absolute perfect fit for her family. But while Sam is busy bonding with Henry, she notices something remarkable happening nearby. Her little brother, who usually struggles with his schoolwork, is happily and fluently reading aloud to Nelly, the shelter dog. Nelly sits patiently, listening to every word. Seeing this gives Sam a brilliant idea to help her brother gain confidence. She begins to wonder if there is any possible way a gentle dog like Nelly might be allowed to visit a kindergarten classroom.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
130 Pages
