Books in Little Deer Books series

From farm animals to pets, birds to bugs, jungle creatures to life under the oceans, children will love to open up the pages of this great early learning board book to discover some of the amazing animals which inhabit our planet. Brightly illustrated with full-color photography, each animal is labeled with its name to help children develop word and picture association, and of course build their animal vocabulary. With matching and counting pages to have fun with, too, this is the ideal book for young animal lovers everywhere.

Tobi is a little dog living happily in New York City until his owner, Ted, leaves him on his family’s Vermont farm in a town bordering a beautiful lake where dogs roam free. As Tobi waits and pines by the roadway, he has no way of knowing whether Ted will return. Drawn into the vibrant life of the farm, how well can he adjust to the family’s idea of a dog’s role and place? While the family struggles with a devastating tragedy, he follows the farm dog Rex into mysteries of the night and ends up lost and alone. On a long odyssey through the back country and around the lake, trailing wondrous animals at his peril, Tobi encounters unforgettable people. This is a story of a dog and a family, enduring, forgiving, loving, during an idyllic time in the history of a town.“This beautifully observant story . . . has a compelling authenticity, encompassing eloquent ponderings about the bond between humans and dogs, canine devotion and forgiveness–and the awakening of ancestral memory. . . . Delivering suspenseful storytelling, colorful and believable characters, and a deeply moving tribute to canine loyalty, this tale should resonate with dog lovers of any age.” –Kirkus Reviews“This wonderful book features the adventures of a thoughtful little dog whose perceptive observations . . . are touching and poignant . . . suitable for all ages.” –I.P.Vt. Historical Society review“An utterly charming and inherently entertaining read from first page to last . . .that will linger fondly in the mind and memory long after the book itself has been finished and set back upon the shelf.” –Small Press Bookwatch“A wonderful story, especially for a person who loves animals.” –Reader Views Kids

All aboard for bathtime fun!Baby will enjoy splashing and playing with this bright, waterproof vinyl book that features adorable creatures that can be found in the ocean because under the sea is the place to be! Find a shark, octopus, turtle, and more as you build baby's vocabulary with every turn of the page. An easy-to-grip handle on the book features colorful rings that rattle and are fun to count and stack back and forth.

Tobi is a little dog living happily in New York City until his owner, Ted, leaves him on his family's Vermont farm in a town bordering a beautiful lake where dogs roam free. As Tobi waits and pines by the roadway, he has no way of knowing whether Ted will return. Drawn into the vibrant life of the farm, how well can he adjust to the family's idea of a dog's role and place? While the family struggles with a devastating tragedy, he follows the farm dog Rex into mysteries of the night and ends up lost and alone. On a long odyssey through the back country and around the lake, trailing wondrous animals at his peril, Tobi encounters unforgettable people. This is a story of a dog and a family, enduring, forgiving, loving, during an idyllic time in the history of a town.