Frank Carlson Library

A little girl imagines a lion taking the place of her father who no longer lives with her family, an animal that keeps her safe on her travels from school to home.

"After an act of betrayal rocks the Bravelands, baboon Thorn must find a way to confront treachery in his own troop, while elephant Sky searches for answers and lion Fearless contends with the usurper who conquered his father's pride"--

With the false leader destroyed, the animals of Bravelands are searching for the true Great Parent, but a mysterious new menace is threatening their lives.

Cat wants to be big and loud like his father, the lion, but when a tiny kitten needs to be rescued from a tree, small and soft may be just right.

"The true Great Parent has finally risen and must unite all the animals of Bravelands to prevent an ancient evil from taking root"-- "As the new Great Father, the young baboon, Thorn, hopes to guide Bravelands to peace after a period of great turmoil. But a pack of rogue wolves lurks among the Great Herd, committing acts so evil they threaten to shatter that peace before it's even begun. The animals of the Great Herd must once again unite to defend...

A lion cast out from his tribe. An elephant who can read the bones of the dead. A baboon rebelling against his destiny. For generations, the animals of the African plains have followed a single rule: only kill to survive. But when an unthinkable act of betrayal shatters the peace, the fragile balance between predators and prey will rest in the paws of three unlikely heroes.

A modern update on the classic fable of the lion and the mouse shares the relationship between two unlikely friends.

This relatable story from award-winning author-illustrator Hyewon Yum explores the universal fear of first haircuts with honesty, tenderness, and humor. Little lion needs a haircut. But he doesn't want one! Is he worried? No. Is he scared? NO! He just likes his hair the way it is. R-O-A-R! But there's someone else who needs a haircut, too...it's Dad, and he doesn't want one, either! Maybe if they go to the barbershop together, there will be nothing...

A lion starts visiting the local library but runs into trouble as he tries to both obey the rules and help his librarian friend.

The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to the vast plains of Africa to solve a new riddle. Soon they have an adventure with wildebeests, hyenas, zebras, and elephants. Will Jack and Annie come back safely? Or will lions get in their way?