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Books of the month

For adults

Cover: My Animals and Other Animals, by Bill Bailey.

My animals and other animals: a memoir of sorts by Bill Bailey

From Rocky the Lakeland Terrier to an eclectic household of birds, dogs, frogs, chameleons and an armadillo, Bill Bailey shares a warm, witty and wonderfully eccentric account of the animals that enrich his life and ours.

For young adults

Cover: Animal Heroes by Ben Holt.

Animal heroes: true stories of extraordinary animals by Ben Holt

No matter how cute and cuddly our animal companions are, there are always occasions when they remind us that they’re still in touch with their natural instincts. Read extraordinary true tales of bravery across the natural world, from domestic pets to wild animals, proving that when it comes to facing danger there’s more to them than meets the eye.

For children

Cover: The Wild Ones by Steve Cole

The Wild Ones by Steve Cole

When the people suddenly vanish, Scamp and his group of pet friends must brave a ruined city filled with dangerous beasts. As they journey into the wild in search of safety and a new home, they discover courage, friendship and the strength to survive together. A thrilling and heartwarming adventure about finding home in a broken world.

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