On Planet Vela, cute alien animals need rescuing! Charlie lives with her family on a faraway planet where there is always a new cute alien animal that needs help. Luckily, Charlie and her best friend, a robot named Random, and her young brother, Maki, are always ready for a rescue adventure. . . . In  The Helpful Hootpuff,  Charlie and Random discover an enormous, lush underground cave filled with incredible animals, including adorable fluffy chick-like creatures. But the grumpy captain wants to start drilling underground for a new energy source. Charlie will have to think fast to save these cute creatures and their unusual home! Fans of Zoey and Sassafras and Catstronauts will love Cosmic Creatures! Other books in the series include  The Runaway Rumblebear, The Friendly Firecat , and  The Snuggly Snowpop.