Scrap Metal Swan
by Joanne Linden (Goodreads Author)

4 out of 5 stars

The people of the town gather to help clean up the river. They pull trash and old junk out of the water, recycling most of it. An artist takes some of the scrap metal for a special project; she will sculpt a beautiful statue of a swan from all the old bits of scrap metal! When the artist unveils the lovely swan, other artists get inspired to do the same. Soon the park has many lovely statues made from old repurposed junk. The river is clean, and the townspeople are proud of their new statue park.

Beneath the Trees: A Fine Summer
by Dav

5 out of 5 stars

An owl is disturbed by little animal children playing noisily in the pond. They are always shouting out, “Yeah!” when they score a point in their water-basketball game. They accidentally kick the ball through his open window and he is so annoyed that he refuses to give it back. That evening, when the animal children are all gone, the owl throws the ball out the window, and accidentally makes a basket! He is intrigued by the game, and starts to practice by himself at night. Will the kids ever find out?

Cats Cats Cats
by Stephane Lapuss’, Philippe

4 out of 5 stars

Cats are really silly. You give them food, they don’t want it. You give them toys, they play with the box. They eat a butterfly that tastes gross, but they still eat another one. They meow to be let out, but when you open the door, they won’t go out. Dogs don’t scare them, but a ladybug does. Cats are the most illogical animals! And the most adorable.

The Hotel for Bugs
by Suzy Senior

5 out of 5 stars

When the new hotel opens, all the bugs are ready to relax by the pool, eat the delicious buffet, and get a steam at the spa. But when a slug tries to book a room, the manager points out that it is a Hotel for Bugs, not slugs! One little bug guest protests, and says that all bugs are pretty weird and different, so they should be able to include a slug in their group. The manager realizes how silly she has been, and invites the slug to take the most luxurious room in the hotel!