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LILY AND THE OCTOPUS By Steven Rowley

A man is reminded of how it feels to love fiercely, to fight for a loved one, and to work through the pain of letting go as he becomes gradually aware of his devoted bond with his aging canine companion.

H IS FOR HAWK By Helen Macdonald

An award-winning best-seller from the UK recounts how the author, an experienced falconer grieving the sudden death of her father, endeavored to train for the first time a dangerous goshawk predator as part of her personal recovery.

THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES

By Hiro Arikawa

An ode to kindness, sacrifice, and the power of small things traces the experiences of adventurous Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they embark on a road trip across Japan to visit three old friends.

HOW DOGS WORK By Daniel Tatarsky & David Humphries

When your dog looks at you with those big, expressive puppy-dog eyes, do you ever wonder what’s going on in their fur-covered heads? This dog book for adults will help you gain invaluable canine insight through quirky illustrations and infographics.

BURNING RIDGE By Margaret Mizushima

Investigating the discovery of a shallow grave on Colorado’s scenic Redstone Ridge, officer Mattie Cobb; her K-9 partner, Robo; and local veterinarian Cole Walker discover additional remains before realizing that the killer is targeting Mattie.

SOME PETS By Angela DiTerlizzi

Come one, come all, to the pet show! With dogs and cats, horses and chickens, hamsters and chinchillas—and many, many more!—this book celebrates animal companions of all shapes and sizes. Who will take home the coveted Best in Show ribbon? Join the fun to find out!

LENDING A PAW By Laurie Cass

This lighthearted mystery series finds bookmobile-driving librarian Minnie Hamilton and her rescue cat, Eddie, investigating the murder of a local resident. When tracking down the killer takes more research time than the cops can expend, of course a curious, impatient librarian and her cat must investigate.

CODY HARMON, KING OF PETS By Claudia Mills

Cody Harmon loves animals--he even has nine pets--so when the school holds a pet show fundraiser, it should be his time to shine. There’s a ten-dollar entrance fee per pet, though, and Cody can’t pay it for all nine pets. Can he figure out a way to lend out his pets so that everyone in the class (and every pet) gets to participate in the show?

TINY BUT MIGHTY By Hannah Shaw

Kitten season is here. If you’re looking for ways to help, the “Kitten Lady” provides expert guidelines for caring for vulnerable newborn kittens, shares stories of remarkable rescues while discussing topics ranging from feline overpopulation to animal welfare.

NOT THAT PET! By Smriti Pasadam-Halls

Mabel’s family is letting her pick what kind of pet to get, and she is determined to find the very BEST one. None of the pets she tries out seems like the right fit. Readers will love following through several comical reveals until Mabel meets her furry match (not what you might guess!).