Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheepdog in the Snow | 1995 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 2 | Seal on the Shore | 1997 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 3 | Kitten in the Cold | 2005 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 4 | Fox in the Frost | 1997 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 5 | Hamster in the Holly | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 6 | Ponies at the Point | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 7 | Pony in a Package | 2003 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 8 | Pony in the Post / Pony in a Package | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 9 | Mouse in the Mistletoe | 2000 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 10 | Pigs at the Picnic | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 11 | Terrier in the Tinsel | 2001 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 12 | Pup at the Palace | 2000 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 13 | Cat in the Candlelight | 2002 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 14 | Porpoise in the Pool | 2001 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 15 | Collie with a Card | 2005 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 16 | Stallion in the Stable | 2002 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 17 | Kitten in the Candy Corn | 2004 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 18 | Puppy in a Present | 2004 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 19 | Kitten Kisses | 2002 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 20 | Husky with a Heart | 2005 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 21 | Racehorse in the Rain | 2003 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 22 | Siamese in the Sun | 2003 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 23 | Beagle in a Backpack | 2005 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 24 | Pony in a Pumpkin Patch | 2006 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 25 | Mustang in the Mist | 2007 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 26 | Spaniel in a Stocking | 2007 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 27 | Kitty in the Candy Hearts | 2007 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 28 | Dalmatian in the Daisies | 2003 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 29 | Tabby Under the Tree | 2007 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 30 | Poodle in the Pansies | 2008 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 31 | Labrador in the Leaves | 2008 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
The Animal Ark Holiday Special series collects 31 seasonal stories featuring Mandy Hope and her animal friends, published between 1995 and 2008 under the Ben M. Baglio pen name. These books tie animal adventures to specific holidays and seasons, giving readers festive stories throughout the year.
Christmas is the most common theme, with entries like Sheepdog in the Snow, Kitten in the Cold, and Hamster in the Holly. But the series also covers summer vacations (Ponies at the Point, Siamese in the Sun), Halloween (Kitten in the Candy Corn), and even Valentine’s Day (Kitty in the Candy Hearts). The range of seasonal settings kept the series fresh across its thirteen-year run.