About Fur-Ocious Readers!

Fur-Ocious Readers is perfect for your bookworm kid, the kid wanting to try something new, or the kid you want to encourage to step into new stories. Curated by Bookseller Jessica, she reads lots of books in advance to choose the one she thinks kids in grades 4 – 7 will like best! 

Meet Bookseller Jessica, the Fur-Ocious Readers Curator!

I am Jessica, Dog-Eared Books bookseller, middle-grade Fur-Ocious Readers subscription curator and mom of 4 swiftly growing kids!
My love of books began at a young age and has been a solace and joy all my life. I continue to read widely and have a sort of insatiable yearning for all books and stories.

5 things I enjoy and search for in the subscription picks are:
1) I like at least 1 likeable character that we can root for as it’s important to encourage and support others
2) I enjoy faster paced stories because if I’m bored I know the kids will be too
3) I LOVE to laugh and quirky characters
4) I want to feel emotions from the stories. It’s so important to create empathy and develop (and talk about) our emotions.
5) I gravitate toward stories that have us learning an important lesson or piece of history (without it feeling like learning). 

About the Puppy Pack!

Some of the best stories come in pictures. We are passionate about finding picture books for readers 0 – 7 years old that capture a variety of stories, bring smiles, and share adventures. Finding the perfect book is no easy feat, but our curator Amanda won’t choose a book she doesn’t believe in. We’re so lucky there are so many great illustrators and authors out there for young readers to discover with us. 

Meet Bookseller Amanda, the Puppy Pack Curator!

Anne of Green Gables made Amanda a reader, and she’s had a book in her hand ever since. She’s a former journalist and mother of four daughters and helps teach dog obedience in her spare time. She’s an expert on picture books, cocktails books, and loves a realistically absurd novel with heart and a good sense of humor.