Beth Ferry Books in Order

Bobby is certain that the perfect birthday pet is a shark, and almost any kind will do. When his parents give him a puppy instead, he must reconsider whether his new companion deserves a chance.

Stick steps in when Pinecone bullies Stone, beginning a friendship between two lonely characters. When trouble leaves Stick needing help, Stone faces an opportunity to return the kindness in this rhyming story about standing by friends.

Captain Crave discovers that his pirate credentials are incomplete without a pet. He and his crew search among animals of all sizes, trying to find a companion suited to life aboard a pirate ship.

A small blue whale waits in the sea for a friend and imagines what friendship might feel like. An encounter with a quiet pink cloud begins a search that takes an unexpected turn when trouble arrives.

Young caveboy Neander develops a crush on Neanne and tries increasingly ambitious ways to impress her. Bouquets and a seashell fail to win her attention, leaving him to devise another gesture in this prehistoric picture book.

A seal newly arrived from France tries to make friends at the zoo by kissing its residents. Their reactions to her enthusiastic greetings leave her embarrassed, prompting a sparrow to reconsider how newcomers should be welcomed.

A squirrel gathers and hides acorns beneath oak trees, preparing for her future needs without realizing she is planting new trees. Rhyming text follows the connections between forest animals, their food, and the habitats they help create.

An animal cast demonstrates ten rules for celebrating a birthday and making a wish, with exceptions along the way. Singing, cake, candles, and bedtime dreams become part of a picture-book guide to the annual celebration.

A solitary scarecrow keeps animals away from his field until a small crow falls nearby. Caring for the vulnerable bird challenges the role he has always played and introduces the possibility of an unexpected friendship.

Ivan, a gorilla living in captivity at a shopping mall, draws with crayons supplied by a human friend. The arrival of Ruby, a young elephant, gives him new reasons to think about friendship and home.

Easygoing Fox and anxious Rabbit explore their surroundings together, discovering sunsets, cotton candy, and other new favorites. From gardening to treasure hunting, their adventures test their fears while showing how different personalities can support a friendship.

Fox worries that meeting Owl might change his friendship with Rabbit, but the newcomer's imagination opens up new possibilities. Together, the three create playground adventures involving ocean voyages, whales, and battles with imaginary woodchucks.

Retired Captain Swashby enjoys solitude beside the sea until a girl and her grandmother move next door. He leaves unfriendly messages in the sand, but the waves alter his words and complicate his attempts to discourage them.

Overwhelmed by his crowded burrow, Teetu the bunny sets out to explore the world beyond his family. New sights inspire his drawings and writing, giving him material for a book and a different perspective on home.

Rhyming verses pair animal parents and their young with messages of encouragement, affection, and confidence. Illustrations follow families climbing, resting, swimming, and growing, connecting everyday moments with support for children as they discover the world.

Stick sets out to find the tree he came from, accompanied by his loyal friend Stone. Their journey explores the search for one's roots while considering the comfort and belonging that friendship can also provide.

Fox, Rabbit, and Owl plan an enormous pizza for Sparrow's birthday, then realize they lack an oven large enough. Seeking Dragon's help requires courage and offers a chance to include someone unfamiliar with friendship or parties.

Marsha wants friends to invite to her birthday party, so she applies scientific methods to the problem. Taking the idea of a magnetic personality literally, she designs an outfit whose attraction produces unexpected complications at school.

Frannie and her grandfather have different ideas about their perfect day together, leading to a tea-time misunderstanding. Spilled drinks and squashed sandwiches disrupt their plans as they try to make room for each other's expectations.

A truck arrives at bedtime offering dreams as though they were ice-cream flavors. Children imagine choosing adventures involving animals, magic, music, and different occupations in a rhyming story about shaping the possibilities of sleep.

Derwood the goat carefully tends his vegetable garden and worries about anything that might threaten it. When curious bunny Tabitha appears among the plants, he tries to protect his crops while interpreting her interest in them.

Best friends Stick and Stone embark on two adventures involving a scavenger hunt and an unexpected trip to the beach. This graphic novel pairs their experiences with activities for readers and new encounters that explore friendship.

Crab and Snail are puzzled when rain seems to fall only on them in the surf zone. A knowledgeable gull helps explain the mystery, leading the beach friends to an invisible whale hoping to join them.

Crab and Snail want an invitation to Starfish's exciting tidal pool, where friends gather for fun. Their attempts to impress her lead them to reconsider what makes someone cool and how kindness fits into friendship.

Best friends Stick and Stone head out for picnics, cave exploring, and unexpected encounters with new companions. Two illustrated adventures test Stone’s caution against Stick’s enthusiasm, showing how shared curiosity and friendship help them face surprising discoveries.

Tiny Cactus loves Christmas but feels forgotten when her little girl pays more attention to a sparkling tree. Wishing to be decorated and included, she relies on a friend and holiday magic to discover her own place in the celebration.

Born with a purple thumb, Prunella grows poisonous, pungent plants instead of the flowers her parents favor. Her frightening garden keeps other children away, until a curious visitor offers friendship and challenges her preference for staying alone.

Young lion Julius discovers that books are being banned at his local library and decides to speak out. His roar becomes an act of protection for stories and ideas, connecting the courage of lions with the work of librarians.

Evelyn Witch wants a pet but can afford only an unidentified egg. Impatient for it to hatch, she searches the library for a useful spell, learning that finding the right companion may require more waiting than magic.

Houseplants Ivy and Ollie, spider Arthur, and goldfish Toasty discover magical abilities linked to an unusual aquarium. When a greedy stranger tries to acquire it, the unlikely companions must overcome their differences to protect the family that gives them a home.

A traveling inventor creates ideal puddles for forest animals, supplying places to drink, splash, and rest. His constant movement leaves him lonely, until the friends he has helped show him the comfort of putting down roots himself.

A snowy morning launches a day of snowball fights, sledding, and playful maneuvers behind snowbanks. Rhyming verse and comic illustrations follow the shifting action, inviting children into the excitement and companionship of spending a winter day outside.

Turtle gathers a crew of friends and their tools to build a mysterious surprise. Hammering and working together bring the project closer to completion, while repeated rhythms invite young readers to follow the construction and guess what they are making.