Janette Oke

Nana's Gift (1996) : The gift had its own story because of the one who had given it to her and because of how long he had scrimped and saved to make it hers. And then, years later, it had become a family treasure, a legacy. Now a beloved great-granddaughter is facing the best and worst life could send her way. Maybe the gift will help her with her special need. The red geranium (1995) : A very different gift but no less valued from a little boy to...

Pogo hates being a turtle, with all the limitations involved, but eventually he comes to accept himself as he is.

Separated from his family, Fuzzle the skunk has to make a new home and find food all alone, because the other animals run away when they see him, until he discovers a secret weapon that could make him a hero.

Spunky the puppy keeps a diary describing his daily life with the Dobson family, including the time he went to church and the day he got lost.

When their caretaker is hospitalized, Blue Boy and the other homing pigeons receive food, water, and excellent care from two young boys who love pets.

As the first baby gorilla every born at the Roxbury Zoo Barny has always been special, but new arrivals make him question whether he will always be treated that way.