Susan Rich Brooke – författare

Deep within the forest, the fiercest animals can growl…but not the owl. And if that’s not bad enough, he can’t howl or honk or roar or bark, either! As the owl tries to join the woodland chorus, he discovers his own special song in this charming and funny story of individuality and self-acceptance. Parents and children will enjoy sharing this comical, lyrical tale that encourages being "WHOOO" you are.

Beneath the starry sky, everyone goes to sleep except the sheep. Is she too excited? Too afraid? Or just plain not tired? The little sheep won''t sleep for all kinds of reasons, which will resonate with anyone who has or ever was a child! As the sheep tries to stay awake, she learns to calm her body and thoughts in this sweetly silly tale that subtly teaches self-soothing and mindfulness.

Poodles in pumps! Huskies in high-tops! All over the city, best-dressed beasties and their besties are putting their best paws forward and stepping out in style. From shopping to sailing to splashing to skating, there’s a perfect shoe for everything they do!

When Little Dumpling accidentally rolls away from her family''s tent at a Dumpling Fest, she is surprised to discover that there are lots of different ways to be a dumpling! As she tries to find her way back to her home, she meets and makes friends with dumplings from all over the world, taking delight in their similarities and differences, and developing a new taste...for adventure! Young children will love this delicious tale of discovery, diversity, and dumplings.

When the music starts playing, everyone can dance...except the ants. They can lift, build, and dig, so why can''t they twirl, dip, and jig? As the ants try to dance, they discover they are better together in this toe-tapping tale that shows the value of cooperation and teamwork. Readers will laugh (and dance) along with this whimsically illustrated story that encourages creative problem-solving and inspires even the littlest among us to pursue big dreams.

Flip it! It''s 2-books-in-1! Start with a humorous, illustrated factual fiction story about a sloth who decides to leave home and explore the world beyond the rainforest. Then, flip the book over for photos and fun facts about nature''s slowest mammal!