Illustrated Children’s Books
Mr. Poofy’s Puppy: Saving Cheetahs in Africa (2023)
Written by Kathy Merchant and Dr. Elizabeth H. Brown
Illustrated by Kevin Necessary
Published by Orange Frazer Press
Mr. Poofy is a farmer in the African country of Namibia. But he keeps losing his livestock to predators like cheetahs and jaguars. Mr. Poofy hears about the Cheetah Conservation Fund, which provides dogs to help protect livestock. When Puppy comes to live and work with Mr. Poofy on the farm, he has to prove that he can keep the livestock safe.
My Best Friend Fiona (2017)
Written by Lucy May
Illustrated by Kevin Necessary
Published by WCPO/E.W. Scripps Company
Fiona the hippopotamus was born premature at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, and nobody expected her to survive. But not only did she live, she grew up to become one of the most famous hippos in the whole world. Join Fiona’s best friend, Trixie the tilapia, to learn all about Fiona’s amazing journey.
Unfortunately, this book is no longer available for purchase.
