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Book Review: More Animal Friends
Series by Janette Oke - Teaching Values to Young Readers


Pordy's Prickly Problem


A Cote of Many Colors


Who's New at the Zoo?

by Janette Oke
Published by Bethany House
Ages 6-10


5 apple rating!

These delightful books feature precocious young animals who learn valuable life lessons. Each book features easy-to read chapters and charming illustrations. Books are available at your Christian bookstore or online.

Pordy's Prickly Problem is about a young porcupine who is afraid of everything in her home, the big forest. She learns to explore, search for food and keep an eye out for other hungry animals. Then one day, her mother is in danger, can Pordy overcome her fears to rescue her mother?

In A Cote of Many Colors Mark and Timmie help their landlord who suddenly becomes ill and can't care for his prize-winning homing pigeons. Will their dream of having their own pet come true?

Who's New at the Zoo? introduces Barnaby, the youngest gorilla at the zoo. But another baby gorilla is coming and Barnaby worries that he won't be so special anymore. What will Barnaby do when the new baby steals his spotlight?

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