Wolf's Coming by Joe Kulka
This picture book is suspenseful, with dark, foreboding pictures. The animals all react to the approaching wolf but there is a pleasant surprise at the end.

Never Tease a Weasel by Jean Conder Soule
This rhyming book is tons of fun. You can do lots of things to different animals, but you should never tease a weasel.

"The Trouble With Dogs . . . " Said Dad by Bob Graham
This is the first picture book I've ever seen with characters who have tattoos and noserings!! A family has a very spry new dog with slight behavioral issues. They take him to doggie obedience school where the instructor breaks the tiny dog's spirit.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying Foreclosures by Todd Beitler and Bobbi Dempsey
I read part of it but kind of got turned off when I read that even after the auction, the owner can still get his house back. Plus, the section on eviction is intimidating as well. Sometimes people refuse to get out. Or people will purposely destroy the property out of spite.

What Janie Found by Caroline Cooney
This is the last book in the series about a teenager who finds her face on a milk carton. Janie's dad has a heart attack and she has to manage the family's bills. She discovers a file that indicates her father has been supporting her kidnapper. Intent on finding answers Janie takes a trip out to Colorado with her semi-boyfriend and brother. I didn't like how this one ended, but I completely understand it.