Piper and Max. A Piper and Plunky Tale - Catherine Laansma;Mehrab Alif

Piper is a curious young ferret who has always lived safely inside his cozy home, watching the farm animals through the window and dreaming of adventure. When his cautious friend Snickers finally agrees to show him the way outside, Piper discovers that the world beyond is more exciting-and messier-than he ever imagined!

On his very first outdoor adventure, Piper encounters Max, a grumpy goose who is crying in pain. Despite Snickers' warnings that geese are mean and dangerous to ferrets, Piper's kind heart won't let him walk away. Through clever conversation and gentle compassion, Piper helps Max with his injured foot and discovers that showing kindness to others-even those who seem scary or different-can create unexpected friendships.

Perfect for young readers ages K-2nd grade, this charming tale teaches valuable lessons about:

With beautiful illustrations and an engaging story inspired by real childhood experiences on a Northern California farm, Piper and Max is the delightful first adventure in "A Piper and Plunky Tale" series. It's a perfect read-aloud book that will warm hearts and inspire children to be brave, compassionate helpers in their own communities.

15% of net proceeds support charitable causes-teaching love through stories, showing love through action.