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Always Blue for Chicu

Always Blue for Chicu

Chicu the Amazon parrot’s adventures—from capture to being reunited with his soul mate, sailor Big Blue.

Are You Ready For Me?

Are You Ready for Me?

The story of two dogs’ joyful excursion to a dog park.

At the Dog Park with Sam and Lucy

At the Dog Park wtih Sam and Lucy

The story of two dogs’ joyful excursion to a dog park.

Buddy Unchained

Buddy Unchained

Buddy, a lovable mixed-breed dog, is rescued from neglect and abuse.

Call the Horse Lucky

Call the Horse Lucky

A girl’s desire to help a starving horse changes his future, as well as hers.

Cookie’s Fortune

Cookie's Fortune

Come along on a small dog’s journey, from surviving in a vast city to finding a loving home.

Coyote's Wild Home

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The intertwined paths of child and coyote will surprise and enchant young readers.

The Forgotten Rabbit

The Forgotten Rabbit

Bella the rabbit makes a giant leap from neglected Easter bunny to cherished animal companion.

Friends in Fur Coats

Friends in Fur Coats

In this beautifully illustrated picture book, Noah finds out from his animal friends why fur belongs on animals, not people.

Hens for Friends

Hens for Friends

Hens are smart, savvy, and like to cuddle, as Aaron describes in this picture book about his relationship with his best friend, a Rhode Island Red hen he names Margaret.

A Home for Dakota

A Home for Dakota

After rescue from a bleak puppy mill, Dog No. 241, renamed Dakota, journeys toward her forever home.

It's Raining Cats and Cats!

It's Raining Cats and Cats!

Cats galore, and always more, if Molly the cat doesn’t get to the vet!

It’s Raining Pups and Dogs!

It's Raining Pups and Dogs!

Lauren wants her dog Scout to have puppies. Her dad shows her why it’s not a good idea.

Jake and Ava: A Boy and a Fish

Jake and Ava, A Boy and a Fish

Jake makes a crucial choice when he meets an archerfish caught on his line.

Jeannie Houdini, A Hamster’s Tale

Jeannie the hamster is bored—until she becomes an escape artist and finds a best friend.

KokoCat Inside and Out

KokoCat Inside and Out

Will KokoCat survive the change from contented inside cat to living on her own as an outside cat?

Maggie's Second Chance

Maggie's Second Chance

Her puppies are adopted, but Maggie, an abandoned lab, is not. Will the kids’ plan save Maggie in time?

Max Talks to Me

Max Talks to Me

A boy learns from his dog that friendship is based on mutual understanding and trust.

McDuff Moves In

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McDuff is back in a new edition to delight a new generation of readers.

Ms. April & Ms. Mae: A Fable

Ms. April & Ms. Mae: A Fable

This foxy fable is about the truth that all animals need a secure home on this, their earth.

Rufo liberado

Rufo liberado

A moving tale of a dog rescued from neglect and abuse to a new home with a loving family.

A Warbler’s Journey

A Warbler's Journey

A tiny but mighty yellow warbler makes a perilous migration.

What’s New?

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Pulitzer winner Barbara Kingsolver and environmental educator Lily Kingsolver collaborate on their first children’s book, Coyote’s Wild Home.

“An NPR Favorite book of 2022 and winner of the 2023 Riverby Award for recognizing exceptional nature books for young readers.”

“… a gorgeous book with a beautiful message: that all creatures love their lives just like we love ours.”
— Sy Montgomery, author of Becoming a Good Creature

“Living creatures do not get any cuter than McDuff …”
— The New York Times Book Review

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Who We Are

The Gryphon Press is dedicated to publishing picture books about animals and the human-animal bond. We strive to be “a voice for the voiceless,” promoting and fostering empathy toward animals.

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