The Critter Club Series: Little Animal Rescues × Friendship Growth

“If you and your friends opened an animal rescue club, how would you care for a lost puppy?”

On every page of The Critter Club, children will join Amy, Ellie, Liz, and Marion in gently protecting the world of animals with love and action. This isn’t a grand adventure, but rather a series of everyday “little hero” missions from childhood—finding, comforting, caring for, and saying goodbye. Through these richly illustrated chapters, children not only build reading confidence but also learn how to be responsible and compassionate individuals.

Basic Information

Series title: The Critter Club (by Callie Barkley, illustrated by Tracy Bishop & Marsha Riti)
Recommended age range: 5–8 years old (Grades K–2)
Length: Approximately 120–128 pages per book, with illustrations on almost every page.
The series has grown to at least 20 books to date, covering themes such as animal rescue, family and friends interaction, and everyday adventures.

Series Highlights

Relatable daily animal rescue themes: A rescue team of four girls with distinct personalities—Amy, Ellie, Liz, and Marion. Each story is a “little hero” mission—finding lost puppies, caring for chicks, comforting piglets, and more.
Illustrated easy-reading style: Rich illustrations paired with simple text, over 100 pages of smooth content, perfectly suited for kids just starting chapter books.
Balanced emotional education and social growth: Beyond animal rescues, each story weaves in life lessons like friendship, responsibility, cooperation, and emotional management, helping kids learn to understand and express themselves through reading.
Ongoing updates for long-term reading motivation: With over 20 volumes and counting, boxed sets are also available for parents to purchase all at once, supporting kids in building a reading habit.