By Joan D., Public Services Assistant
Most of us love animals and have had one or two or more of them play important roles in our lives. They can help us relax after a stressful day, encourage us to exercise, provide support and protection, and in turn, we are responsible for their lives. Many animals are our companions, helpers, and guides. They are also hunters and sources of food. World Animal Month, celebrated in October, hopes to bring attention to and increase appreciation of our furry, scaly, and feathered friends.
Celebrated in over 80 countries, this special month reminds us of our responsibility for their treatment and living conditions in our homes, in captivity, and in the wild. Books, movies and online resources can provide information to educate and entertain us by bringing attention to animals and their importance.
There are many resources at Hamilton East Public Library for young and old including books (eBooks, audiobooks, and physical books), databases, games, DVDs, and magazines. A small sampling is included here:
DVDs
Adult Nonfiction
The Purest Bond: Understanding the Human-Canine Connection by Jenn Golbeck and Stacey Colino
Learning To Be Wild : How Animals Achieve Peace, Create Beauty, and Raise Families by Carl Safina
How to Love Animals In a Human-Shaped World by Henry Mance
The Age of Deer: Trouble and Kinship With Our Wild Neighbors by Erika Howsare
Youth Nonfiction
They Are Here!: How Invasive Species Are Spoiling Our Ecosystems by Roland Smith
Conservation Canines: How Dogs Work for the Environment by Isabelle Groc
