The Secret Chicken Society

Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? To Buy This Book! By Judy Cox, Illustrated by Amanda Haley Holiday House, $5.99, 88 pages Daniel loves animals. When Fuzzy (the third grade class pet tarantula) escapes from her tank, Daniel is the first student to volunteer for the...

Canary in the Coal Mine

    A Small But Brave Bird By Madelyn Rosenberg Holiday House, $17.95, 140 pages His bravery, courage, social skills and ability to persevere more than makes up for his small size. We are talking about “Bitty,” a coal mine canary on a mission in Madelyn...