THE CARING CRITTERS COLLECTION--Level One
Sharing Is Caring
A Caring Critters Collection Book
(Starring: Oppie Opossum, Morrie Mouse, and Friends)
Oppie the opossum loves his cozy little home and keeps everything just the way he likes it. But when Morrie the mouse shows up cold, hungry, and in need of a place to stay, Oppie must make a choice that will change both of their lives.
Through gentle rhymes and charming illustrations, Sharing Is Caring teaches young readers the value of kindness, empathy, and opening our hearts to others. Children will learn that sharing isn’t about giving things away—it’s about making room for friendship, compassion, and understanding.
Perfect for ages 5-10, this heartwarming story is part of The Caring Critters Collection, a series designed to help children navigate big feelings and important life lessons in a safe, loving way.
Happy To Be Me
A Caring Critters Collection Book
(Starring Oliver Octopus & Penny Pufferfish)
Happy to Be Me invites young readers into an underwater world where Oliver the Octopus and Penny the Pufferfish learn that being different is something to celebrate. Through gentle rhymes and colorful illustrations, this story helps children explore self-confidence, self-acceptance, and the courage it takes to be themselves. When Oliver and Penny begin to doubt who they are, they discover that their unique qualities are exactly what make them special. Perfect for ages 5–10, Happy to Be Me encourages meaningful conversations about individuality, kindness, and embracing what makes each child unique—reminding young readers that they don’t have to change who they are to belong.
A Friend In Need
A Caring Critters Collection Book
(Starring Benny beaver and Lulu ladybug)
True friends shine brightest in difficult times.
When one critter faces a challenge, the others rally around to show that friendship is more than fun—it’s being there when someone needs you most. With warmth and empathy, the Caring Critters remind young readers that no one has to face hard times alone.
Told in gentle rhymes, A Friend in Need encourages compassion, support, and the strength that comes from community. A perfect book for teaching children that caring hearts make burdens lighter.
A touching tale of empathy, friendship, and the power of helping hands.
Trust Grows Here
A Caring Critters Collection Book
(Starring Felix Fox and Tilly Turtle)
Trust Grows Here is a gentle story about safety, connection, and belonging.
Trust Grows Here is a comforting and hopeful story that shows how trust is built—slowly, lovingly, and with care. Through tender moments and meaningful connections, readers discover that trust grows when we feel safe, listened to, and supported. This book helps children understand that their feelings matter and that healthy relationships are rooted in honesty, kindness, and consistency. With reassuring language and a nurturing message, Trust Grows Here encourages open hearts, emotional awareness, and confidence in both oneself and others. Perfect for reading together at home, in classrooms, or in counseling settings, Trust Grows Here offers a gentle reminder that when love, patience, and understanding are present, trust can take root and flourish.
Milo and the Bullying Band
A Caring Critters Collection Book
(Starring Milo and Friends)
A story about kindness, courage, and finding your voice.
When Milo starts to feel overwhelmed by teasing and unkind behavior, it can seem like the noise of bullying is everywhere—loud, confusing, and hard to ignore. In Milo and the Bullying Band, Milo learns that he doesn’t have to face bullying alone, and that even small acts of courage can make a big difference.
Through relatable experiences and gentle storytelling, this book helps children understand what bullying looks like, how it feels, and why speaking up matters. It empowers young readers to recognize their own strength, seek support, and choose kindness—both for themselves and for others.
Perfect for families, classrooms, and social-emotional learning spaces, Milo and the Bullying Band encourages empathy, resilience, and the confidence to stand up to bullying—because everyone deserves to feel safe, heard, and valued.