The subject matter for Hope, about an injured and abandoned pig, and for Kirsty’s Surprise, about a small cow with a big surprise, was provided by Farm Sanctuary. A percentage of net profits from these titles are given to support Farm Sanctuary. In 1986, Farm Sanctuary established the first shelters dedicated to victims of “food animal” production. Through direct rescue and refuge efforts, investigative campaigns, legislation, and public awareness, Farm Sanctuary works to prevent cruelty and neglect at factory farms, stockyards, and slaughterhouses nationwide. For more information on tours, campaigns, and shelter programs, please contact: Farm Sanctuary - East, P.O. Box 150, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, or visit: www.farmsanctuary.com

The story of Rico’s Hawk, about a troubled young boy who helps to rehabilitate a hawk while at Green Chimneys, was provided by Green Chimneys. A percentage of net profits from this title is given to support Green Chimneys. Green Chimneys is an internationally recognized program for children with emotional and learning difficulties. Here, children heal animals and animals heal children with the mutual goal of both returning home. By learning to care for animals and plants, the children develop a sense of responsibility and caring that they may not have known themselves. The residential treatment center and special education school is home to 102 children who are full-time residents, 35 day students, 350 farm animals and 41 permanently disabled birds of prey. Green Chimneys’ Farm is open to the public for self-guided tours 365 days a year. For more information, write: Green Chimneys, Putnam Lake Road - Caller Box 719, Brewster, NY 10509-0719, or visit: http://www.pcnet.com/-gchimney/index.html