Display: Cryptozoology

By Marc Aronson and Adrienne Mayor, illustrated by Chris Muller

“The Griffin and the Dinosaur” details the early years and subsequent significant scientific discoveries of Adrienne Mayor, who linked mythological tales with the fossils of dinosaurs and helped start the new scientific process that uncovers the real animals behind mythological creatures.

Questionable Creatures: A Bestiary

By Pauline Baynes

Baynes writes and illustrates a delightful modern version of the bestiaries of the Middle Ages, which includes all manner of mythological creature.

Imaginary Menagerie: a Book of Curious Creatures

By Julie Larios

A book of beautiful illustrations and lush poetry, “Imaginary Menagerie” brings life to the cryptids and mythological beasts of days past. Readers will enjoy the imagery Larios uses to describe these exciting creatures.

Behind the Legend: Bigfoot

By Erin Peabody, illustrated by Victor Rivas

Erin Peabody cracks open the legend of Bigfoot by taking a deeper look at the stories and sightings. Filled with fun illustrations and facts, this book will delight readers.

Bigfoot is Missing!

By J. Patrick Lewis and Kenn Nesbitt

Poetry, about Bigfoot? You bet! Lewis and Nesbitt take readers on an adventure all about the tricky Bigfoot through informative poems and other fun formats.

Behind the Legend: Unicorns

By Erin Peabody, illustrated by Jomike Tejido

In “Behind the Legend”, Peabody examines and myth-busts the story of the Unicorn, and adds all sorts of fun historical information that will fascinate readers.

Tales of the Cryptids: Mysterious Creatures

By Halls, Spears, and Young

Halls, Spears, and Young explain the world of cryptozoology, including some of the different hoaxes, legends, and mysteries yet to be solved.

Here There be Monsters: the Legendary Kraken and the GiantSquid

By HP Newquist

Newquist compares the history of the mythological Kraken with the biological details of the very mysterious giant squid, an animal that has fascinated and confused humans for a long time—although not as long as they’ve been fascinated by the Kraken!

The Legend of the Loch Ness Monster

By Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Troupe’s book is a fun, vividly illustrated history of our favorite cryptid, Nessie!

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Review: The Mixed-Up Owl

The Mixed-Up Owl Written by Marzena Sowa Illustrated by Joanna Lorno New York : Hippo Park, 2025. Picture Book. When Owl can't sleep at night, he heads off to see if any forest animals can help him understand why, and even more so, how to fix it! Unfortunately, all the animals Owl runs into at night are asleep and all the animals he meets during the day are too rude or too busy to answer him. Will Owl give up or will a chance meeting with a grumpy hedgehog provide all the solutions Owl was looking for? The premise of an owl trying to stay awake during the day because all the other animals around him do is very fun. Kids who know that owls are nocturnal will get a kick out of Owl's confusion and be quick to try to tell him what's going on. Readers who don't know many facts about owls (or nocturnal animals in general) will get a brief introduction to the different ways animals sleep. The illustrations are charming, especially cute Owl and his expressive body langua...

Five Fives: Friendship

Friendship is such an important part of life! I love to have my friends to celebrate life's victories with. When I am having a rough time, I also rely on the strength of my friends. Picture books are a great way to talk to kids about friendships. With a new school year just around the corner, I think talking with kids about friendship and how to be a good friend is so important. These five books have friendships in them that might help facilitate discussions with your people! Love Grows Here By Amy Adele New York : Magic Cat Publishing, 2025. Picture Book. In this sweet story, there is a lovely garden that an elderly couple tends to with joy in their heart. When the woman is sent to the hospital for an extended stay, the animals that love the garden worry it won't be the same. But through grit and determination and teamwork, they work together and do what friends do best: take care of each other! The illustrations are absolutely amazing and will have kids enthralled with all of...

Display: Be A World Traveller

Real Castles Around the World Written by Kaitlyn Duling Vero Beach, Florida : Rourke Educational Media, 2025. Informational. 48 pages Take a trip around the world as you read about the most impressive castles ever built! Explore fierce fortresses, castles that have inspired stories, uniquely colorful castles, and the history behind them all as you Travel to Real Castles Around the World! Part of the Travel to Children s Book Series, this 48-page nonfiction book explores castles both past and present, the kings that inhabited them, and knights that fought to protect them! Lower the drawbridge, cross the moat, and travel to real castles from all around the world as you learn about our magical history with fun-filled facts and vibrant photos. History Book Features: Before- and after-reading activities. Extension activity. Glossary About Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to...

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