Books with author Janell Cannon

Knocked from her mother’s safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird’s nest. This adorable baby fruit bat’s world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats. “Delightful and informative but never didactic; a splendid debut.”--Kirkus Reviews

Verdi, Janell Cannon's bestselling picture book, has captured the affection of readers everywhere. Now the feisty yellow snake who doesn't want to grow up to be boring and green is available as a soft and flexible finger puppet-just the right size for little fingers! Although small in size, Verdi is BIG on fun. He's the perfect companion for story time, playtime-any time! Wrap him around your wrist and he's ready to go anywhere your imagination takes you.

Trupp, a young Fuzzhead, decides to venture into the world. With a cheeky raven for a companion, Trupp rambles through the city, going virtually unnoticed by humans-that is, until they are confronted by a homeless woman who sees Trupp for who he really is. Before Trupp can decide whether to stay or run away, this unusual woman realizes that he could use a little help. “Fans of Stellaluna, Cannon’s exceptional debut book, will approach her second with high expectations--and those will be met.”--Publishers Weekly