Buffalo Music. Written by Tracey E. Fern. Illustrated by Lauren Castillo. Clarion Books, 2008. 32 pages. Inspired by the true story of Mary Ann Goodnight who saved the buffalo after they had nearly been hunted to extinction. A wonderfully told story accompanied by exceptional illustrations. Members of Yellowstone's current buffalo herd are descendants of Goodnight's herd. Today buffalo who roam outside of Yellowstone are trapped and killed as they search for food during the harsh winter months. Earthjustice has a campaign to help end this cruel government funded practice. Click here to take action.

Little Elephant Thunderfoot. Written by Sally Grindley. Illustrated by John Butler. Peachtree Publishers, 1999. 32 pages. An elephant is born, nurtured by his mother and grandmother-the head of the herd. Life is wonderful until poachers kill his beloved grandmother in this realistic but sad story told from the young elephant's perspective. An exquisitely illustrated, well researched and informative book. Fiction picture book. Interest level: Gr. 1-4.

Saving Samantha : a True Story. Written by Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen. Illustrated by Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen. Sleeping Bear Press, 2004. 48 pages. The rescue and rehabilitation of a fox pup who was caught in a leg-hold trap near her den is told in diary form. Exquisite illustrations compliment the story in this book created by the wildlife rehabilitators who saved the pup's life. A Teacher's Guide is available on the publisher's Web site.A KIND Children's Honor Book. Nonfiction picture book. Interest level: Grades 1-6.

She's wearing a dead bird on her head! Written by Kathryn Lasky. Illustrated by David Catrow. Hyperion Books for Children, 1995. 40 pages. Publisher's summary: A fictionalized account of bird protection advocates Harriet Hemenway and Minna Hall, who set out to stop the slaughter of birds for use on women's fashions and founded the Massachusetts Audubon Society in 1896. Historical fiction picture book. Interest level Gr. K-3.

Tenzin's Deer. Written by Barbara Soros. Illustrated by Danuta Mayer. Barefoot Books, 2003. 32 pages. In Tibet, the people pray "May no harm come to us. May we love one another well. May we be kind to all creatures of the earth." Tenzin, known for his tender and loving heart, nurses a wounded deer back to health. And once healed, sets him free. Highly recommended. Fiction picture book. Interest level: Gr. 3-6.

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