Eric Robert Morse / Marybell Morse
A lovable javelina sets off on an adventure with her desert wildlife friends to return a lost doll to a girl on the other side of the park. This easy-to-read tale about courage and friendship is an instant classic for little explorers and nature-lovers alike.Lina is a spirited javelina (sounds like ’ha-vuh-LEE-nuh’) who longs to be a cowgirl. With her friends, Cody the Coyote, Tula the Turtle, and Army the Armadillo, she races through the desert canyon, digs for fossils, and gazes at the starry sky. One day, when playing hide-and-seek, Lina finds a girl’s lost doll and embarks on a trek up over the hill, through the canyon, and across the creek to the campsite to return it. Join Lina on this journey through the American Southwest to learn about loyalty and doing what’s right in the face of challenges. Beautifully illustrated and adorably narrated by wife-and-husband team, Marybell and Eric Robert Morse, this delightful story is sure to charm families who love animals and the great outdoors. Perfect for vacation storytime or bedtime reading, Lina the Javelina is bound to become a treasured favorite in any child’s collection.