Animals - Kids Fiction

Celebrate the wonderful (and hilarious) ways in which friends can be different in this laugh-out-loud odd-couple story. Best friends Jasper, a quick and feisty fox, and Ollie, a slow and deliberate sloth, decide to build forts in the yard. While Jasper's enormous fort goes...

Join Mr. Rabbit in exploring the Golden Rule: Do unto "Otters" as you would have "Otters" do unto you! Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn't know anything about Otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters...

Join Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter(R) as he learns about it what it means to save money.Little Critter works hard for his money When Little Critter wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money...

Now in board book, a charming and laugh-out-loud story about the cutest things in the world This wacky, imaginative story sets out to answer a big question: Wanna see the cutest thing EVER? Just when you think you've seen it, there's more Is it...

A storm and its sunny aftermath come to life through gorgeous art and lyrical text. What do you do when the clouds roll in, When the wind chimes clang and the weather vanes spin? When stormy skies threaten, people stock up on supplies, bring...

"The book to reach for (no grabbing, please!) when a child needs a reminder about manners." -- Kirkus Reviews It's never too early to encourage children to respect one another: This newest title in the Pull and Play Books(TM) series teaches social skills in...

Old MacDonald had a farm . . . in Oregon! In this delightful Oregon twist on the familiar farm tune, the sea lion goes bark bark here, the beaver goes chuck chuck there, and everywhere's there's lots of Oregon pride. This chunky layered board...

A heartfelt twist on the classic game of peek-a-boo from creator Sandra Magsamen--a #1 bestselling title with fresh new art Who is just cute as can be?Peek-a-boo, I love you The sweetest baby in the world to me Now with brand-new refreshed art, this...

In a rollicking, cumulative tale, a badger family and their friends-Hedgie, Mr. Ram and Vanya, the horse-struggle to pull up a giant turnip. A cocky rooster steps in and pulls, sending him into the air, holding onto the turnip. No one knows that a...

Arthur's class is holding a poetry contest. When Fern is the only one who enters, she dares Arthur and his friends to write a poem - or else enrol in the poetry club for a whole year They quickly agree to the challenge but...

Pengwee's Breath is a tender-hearted story of an adorable penguin who learns that his own breath gives him the power to calm his fears. Enjoy the book on its own or with a companion Teaching Guide for teachers and parents that can be downloaded...

Over 1 million copies sold worldwide. A guaranteed-to-please book for toddlers that's best shared loudly! The wolf goes aaooooo. The owl goes hoo hoo. The monkey goes oo oo oo. The cuckoo goes cuckoo. The power outlet says NO! With over 100 pages, and...

You're invited to Hattie the rabbit's magic show! A lively, must-have read-aloud for preschooler story times from acclaimed author-illustrator Satoshi Kiramura. Abracadabra, katakurico! Oh, goodness! Out pops a cat from Hattie's magic hat. Can you guess what creature will appear from the magic hat...

The old animal counting song. "Numbers for knee highs couldn't be more fun. . . . Also has music for the song at the end. . . . Feodor Rojankovsky's charming illustrations are in full color and black and white."--Kirkus Reviews This title has...

Sweet rhyming story about being thankful.Joyful and Thankful are best friends in the forest . . . but theyre very different. Joyful is happy and bouncy, just like her name. But Thankful is gloomy and ungrateful! Luckily, he soon learns to appreciate the Fall...

Count on Miss Mingo and her irresistible class of critters to make a special school-year milestone a day to remember. It's the hundredth day of school, and Miss Mingo the Flamingo has quite a day planned for her diverse class of animals. First, the...

Make the best of tummy time with your baby with this two-in-one fold-out book of colorful animals and high-contrast black and white!This small and sturdy accordion book opens up to stand alone in a crib, on the carpet, or on a bed, making it...

Colorful, chunky, irresistible. Peter Lippman's 2.2-million-copy-bestselling Mini-House series is a hit with kids and adults alike. You pick one up. You hold it. You turn it around. You peer inside the windows, and then you pop the latch, opening the door to the story-and...

A cute children story to teach kids how to always find the positive out of a situation. Artimus T. Frog tells about his first day of school. When asked "How was your day?", he highlights the positive aspects, although he had trials to overcome....

Die-cut in the shape of Noah's Ark, this thick, big-trim board book gives kids a fantastical inside view of a bustling, floating menagerie. Make your way through one level of this jam-packed boat after another, with die-cut doors and windows allowing for a peek...

When the Greenfield Animal Shelter suddenly closes, the Boxcar Children help care for the abandoned animals. They soon discover that many of them belonged to a woman who has disappeared! Can the Aldens track down the missing pet owner and find homes for their...

If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what would you see? To find out, just follow the tiny tour guide as he inches his way through the pages of this book. You'll see ants and...

Everybody knows your typical dragon breathes fire. But when Crispin tries to breathe fire on his seventh birthday, fire doesn't come out--only whipped cream Each time Crispin tries to breathe fire, he ends up with Band-Aids marshmallows teddy bears? Crispin wonders if he'll ever...

A shelter cat gets a little help from her feline friends in this brand-new QUIX series that's perfect for fans of the Critter Club series and Animal Planet's Amanda to the Rescue. Luna is the top cat at Whiskers Down the Lane animal shelter,...

Reaching for the stars is an engaging story about a cat that goes through several transformations on their journey to become a star in the sky. Children and adults will love to read and reread this beautifully illustrated tale featuring Cats, Tigers, Zebras and...

Gather round for soup fit for the king in this vibrant twist on a classic fable. With brightly colored art and engaging characters, this retelling of the well-known Stone Soup story will captivate young readers. Noko the traveling porcupine arrives in a village. He's...

Roll along with the fire truck, garbage truck, and dump truck with this adorable three-book boxed set This action-packed boxed set from the author of the hit Itsy Bitsy series is perfect for parents and little ones who love things that go. Follow the...

Akiko Miyakoshi's enchanting picture book explores how an innkeeper who spends his days at the crossroads of others' journeys secretly longs to have adventures of his own. People from all over the world come and go at the innkeeper's little hotel. He enjoys meeting...

When Sir Reginald Mouse disappears from his apartment, the neighbors in the building advertise his room for rent. One prospective renter after another comes to see the apartment but finds fault with one or another of the neighbors. The hardworking Ant finds the Hen...

This simple, interactive look at different animals and the way they move will help children shake off the wiggles before they settle down to sleep. Acclaimed author-illustrator John Butler encourages readers to join the fun with animals around the world, imitating the way they...

"Tailor-made for the very young. An absolute delight." -- School Library Journal A day at the park. A ride on Daddy's back. Run, Daddy Faster Faster How fast can Daddy go? Faster than a dog? A horse? How about a cheetah? Leslie Patricelli reprises...

On the hottest summer afternoons when desert creatures look for shade and stay close to the earth and keep their voices low I sit high on a cactus and fling my loud ringing trill out to the sun... So sings the Cactus Wren, one...

The African plains provide a stunning environment for Jan Brett's latest animal adventure. For as long as anyone can remember, the honeyguide bird and the African honey badger have been partners when it comes to honey: Honeyguide finds the honeycomb, Badger breaks it open,...

Spider-Man meets Animorphs in this thrilling middle grade series from Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the Unwanteds series. Katherine Applegate--Newbery Medal winning author of The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, and Endling--calls this book "gripping, action-packed, and filled with humor and...

What would you do if your best friend went missing?Join Maisie and her lost little sheep in their wild adventures around the EMERALD ISLE!You'll visit Ireland's most beloved, iconic landmarks as the two navigate their way from the cliffs to the castles, to the...

Just in time for the major motion picture Dolittle starring Robert Downey Jr.--soaring into theaters on January 17, 2020 Journey into the world of Doctor Dolittle, the kind and eccentric naturalist who can speak with animals. Working with original author Hugh Lofting's son, these...

This charming board book about baby animals going to sleep is the perfect bedtime story for the youngest readers. As the sun sets, animals all over the forest get ready for bed. Papa rabbit tucks his babies in among the leaves, fuzzy bears settle...

Stumpy the Squirrel and friends team up to save the day in this charming standalone companion to the beloved Gooseberry Park, from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Arthur Howard. There has been no rain for months, and all of the animals in Gooseberry...

There are things about you quite unlike any other.Things always known by your father or mother.So if you decide to be different one day, no worries... I'd know you anyway. Every child is special and unique, but every child also loves to dream of...

Children will love to play peekaboo with the adorable animals in this interactive board book See who's hiding behind each flap as different animals appear from behind their paws (or wings). One by one you can uncover these beautifully rendered animals, and at the...

Explore the world of color in this die-cut board book filled with beautiful, bold creatures by author/illustrator Jane Cabrera. This book explores all the colors of the rainbow. Each tab reveals beautiful, bold creatures in a world of color, such as indigo whales, blue...

When Seagull loses a teddy bear, Owl steps in to help. Together they visit some other birds in their search for the lost comfort item. This short picture is perfect for the youngest readers. It features large type and easy words, paired with sweet...

An inspiring book about empathy and bullying.Author: Adam CiccioISBN-10: 1605375993ISBN-13: 9781605375991Publisher: ClavisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/16/2021Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 10.40h x 10.10w x 0.40dReview Citation(s): Foreword 12/26/2020Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2021School Library Journal 02/01/2021 pg. 59

This is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces children to the wonder of nature in winter: A Fox Peeks Out of His Den at a White ForestAll is SilentA Buck Stands CamouflagedA great horned owl sits on a nearby branchThe fox climbs out of...

Bestselling author Marianne Richmond shines a spotlight on grandmas, and the overflowing love they feel for the children in their lives. This baby book is the perfect Mother's Day or Valentines gift for Grandma to show just how much you love her! Books like...

With beautifully crafted words and exuberant watercolor illustrations, Random Kindness and Senseless Acts of Beauty offers a poetic and empowering message for world peace. Recognizing "we are right on the edge of destroying ourselves," this modern allegory inspires taking joyful steps to end violence....

As a young roach, Francesca was warned against churches. They were disgustingly clean, barren of food, although sometimes you might find leftover rice from weddings under the pews, and they were dangerous. Francesca and Martin, a skunk, originally met in a trash can awhile...

A Goodreads Choice Award finalist.Two fuzzy friends are having a fun playdate when a new pal hops in. As the day continues, each friend feels left out at times. It isn't so easy to figure out how to act when everything seems to change....

After meeting a bevy of baby animals-- including a clever monkey, a sleepy leopard, and a dusty lion cub--the baby in this story discovers the most precious creature of all . . . itself, of course With an exuberant rhyming text by bestselling author...

Hidden Forest has a new resident. Little Red Hen and her seven little chicks have moved into a cottage and plan to grow a bountiful crop of corn in the nearby field. The problem is that none of the Red Hen's neighbors are willing...