In this series, readers are introduced to some delightful and incredibly relatable animal characters, as well as many important values such as sharing, responsibility, and self-reliance. These thoroughly appealing stories encourage readers to make personal and social connections as they witness the modeling of positive and negative behavior, and the consequences of both. Informative and fun facts in the back matter allow readers to learn more about these amazing animals, and make further connections to the real world. Fictional stories engage learners, while nonfiction text features support literacy growth.