The Animal Rescue Club (I Can Read Chapter Book Series) »

John Himmelman is the illustrator of Hanukkah Lights, Hanukkah Nights, and several other children's books, including the popular Buzby, an I Can Read Book by Julia Hoban. He lives in Killingworth, CT.

Who do you call when a squirrel is trapped in a mud puddle or a baby opossum is stuck in a drainpipe ?

Meet Jeffrey, Beaner, Raymond, and Mike—the Animal Resuce club! Adventures wait around every corner as this intrepid band of kids, working with a Wildlife Rehabilitator, helps the wild animals in our neighborhood.

John Himmelman's action-packed story and lively art is based on his firsthand experience with wild-animal rescue groups. This inside look at kids saving animals is certain to fascinate young nature lovers.

Children's Literature

Jeffrey, Beaner, Raymond and Mike-they are the animal rescue club. If a squirrel is caught in the mud, an opossum in a gutter, or a duck is spinning circle in a pond, this group of kids is off to the rescue. Lively color illustrations capture the action while these kids join the Wildlife Rehabilitation to help the wild animals in their neighborhood. Based on real events, this story will engage the young animal lover.