Trained as a search-and-rescue dog since puppyhood, Ellie can track and find people who are physically lost, but it is her owners, widower Jakob and lonely Maya, who challenge her to find a way to save people who are lost in other ways.

"When Black Beauty was born one sweet spring day, he could not have imagined the life ahead of him. Following his mother's advice to do his work with a good will, he enjoys the adventures of country and city life, makes new friends, and suffers from the cruelty and greed of his human masters. Beauty faces each challenge with bravery and kindness -- and then a chance encounter with an old friend brings him the greatest joy of all. Anna Sewell's classic...

Simple text and illustrations depict animals in various work and training situations and concludes that school can be fun for animals and children. Includes reading activities.

"Shows various types of animals at work and training as service, show and farm animals. Concludes that school is something for both animals and children. Spanish only text, includes Spanish word list"--

While searching for a shelter dog that could become a reading companion for the library, Meg and her friends find a parrot who may be perfect for the job.

Trained as a search-and-rescue dog since puppyhood, Ellie can track and find people who are physically lost, but it is her owners, widower Jakob and lonely Maya, who challenge her to find a way to save people who are lost in other ways.