Reading aloud to children is one of the best ways to help them become lifelong readers, writers, learners and adventurers. We hope you will enjoy this first collection of animal stories, from near and far, brought to you by Suminski Family Books. Come face to face with a cougar in the forest, be hugged by a manatee in the Crystal River, and learn about the black bears and boomers of Mount LeConte. These stories are sure to fill you with wonder, bring a smile to your face and warm your heart.