Alley the Cat

By Jarrett W. Mentink ’98, ’01

In a graphic style reminiscent of Walt Disney cartoons, the book tells the story of Miss Alley, who not only breaks the “old rule” that “cats don’t like mice,” but actually finds mice “quite cool.” Its simple story line, vivid characters, and lively illustrations will make Alley the Cat lots of fun for any child.

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Raptors, Fossils, Fins and Fangs: A Prehistoric Creature Feature

Ray Troll ’81 and Brad Matsen

Trilobites, fish with legs, weird prehistoric sharks, and fearsome dinosaurs coexist peaceably in the coolest paleontology book to come along this millennium. Long ago, a fish made its way out of the ocean and onto dry land. It was one small step for a fish, but one giant leap for fishkind—and it led to all sorts of interesting creatures like, well, people.

Sharkabet

By Ray Troll ’81

From the publisher: Sharkabet: A Sea of Sharks from A to Z is a thrilling, chilling book for children of all ages. Featuring Ray Troll's spectacular fishy art, this book portrays sharks both living and extinct, swimming throughout the pages. Troll's colorful, eye-popping images draw readers in, while catchy, fun factoids are offered for the different fascinating shark varieties. In back is an info-packed field guide featuring everything you didn't know about these weird and wonderful creatures

Unique Monique: Moki Time

By Corinne Tyler Isaak ’92, Karen A. Cooper,
and Don Nutt
Moki Time, L.L.C., Hartline, Washington, 2002

Young readers will scarcely notice that they’re learning to tell time and acquire new words, as they follow five-year-old Monique—or Moki—through her day on the family farm.

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