In Edgeley, South Dakota, two children, Twinkle and Chubbins, explore the natural world and observe as Policeman Bluejay enforces the laws of the birds in an orderly forest world threatened only by the wanton destructiveness of man.

Arthur Scott Bailey (1877-1949) was the author of more than forty children's books. The Newark Evening News said: "Mr. Bailey centered all his plots in the animal, bird and insect worlds, weaving natural history into the stories in a way that won educator's approval without arousing the suspicions of his young readers."

A delightful tale by Laura Bancroft (the pen name for L. Frank Baum - The Wonderful Wizzard of Oz) is an adorable story from The Twinkle Tales Collection. Short chapters make this ideal for bedtime reading to the very young with illustrations by famed illustrator Maginel Wright Enright (sister to Frank Lloyd Wright) that bring the animals to life. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. Ages 3-8.

The relationship between humans and animals has always been strong, symbiotic and complicated. Animals, real and fictional, have been a mainstay in the arts and entertainment, figuring prominently in literature, film, television, social media, and live performances. Increasingly, though, people are anthropomorphizing animals, assigning them humanoid roles, tasks and identities. At the same time, humans, such as members of the furry culture or college mascots, find pleasure in adopting animal identities and characteristics. This book is the first of its kind to explore these growing phenomena across media. The contributors to this collection represent various disciplines, to include the arts, humanities, social sciences, and healthcare. Their essays demonstrate the various ways that human and animal lives are intertwined and constantly evolving.