Today is World Animal Day

All over the world, people celebrate World Animal Day on October 4. Whether you are an animal lover with several pets or a curious observer of nature shows, today is the day to focus on our furry and feathered friends. We have many books and DVDs all about animals that will entertain and educate you no matter what your age. Most of our informational books about animals can be found in the adult and children's nonfiction sections in the 590s. Here are some staff picks for great books about animals: Adult-- Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron The Dog Who Rescues Cats: The True Story of Ginny by Philip Gonzalez Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog by John Grogan Saved: Rescued Animals and the Lives They Transformed by Karin Winegar Children's-- Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a Miracle by Brian Dennis Winter's Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again by Juliana Hatkoff Molly the Pony: A True Story by Pam Kaster Elephants Can Paint Too! by Katya Arnold