Animals - Kids Fiction

Mom's Choice Award Winner2018 Bronze Medal Readers' Favorite Children's Social IssuesLily and Niko's childcare class is practicing for the Great ShakeOut(TM). They learn that the Great ShakeOut(TM)helps prepare them for an earthquake. They learn the basics of what causes an earthquake, how it causes...

This fabulous version of the classic nursery song "Old MacDonald" introduces children to a menagerie of African animals and their sounds. It is beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora, with her signature collage-style artwork. Old Mikamba had a farm, E-I-E-I-O. And on...

"A long time ago, before the sun, the moon, the stars-even before the Earth and sky existed-Mother Rat lived in the workshop." The opening words of How Mother Rat Invented the World tell of a workshop that existed outside of space and time, but...

If you fly an hour or so from Vancouver to Bella Coola, South Bentinck Arm isn't that much farther away. But this inlet on British Columbia's Central Coast is an otherworldly place where encounters with bowhead whales, pesky porcupines and devil's fish provide adventure...

Meet Fiona, a sweet, helpful fairy who lives in a charming forest. She loves running errands for her mommy but she sometimes messes up.Who can Fiona turn to for help?Luckily, the forest is filled with kind friends who come to her rescue. These friends...

The book you are holding in your hands is a collection of six short stories written by a grandmother who wanted to introduce her grandchildren to the land of their origin, Punjab in Pakistan. The name 'Punjab' is derived from the Farsi/ Persian words...

If you wanted a pet that could be your "forever friend", what kind of animal would you want? With so many different types of animals that make terrific pets, would you know right away or would you have to search to find the right...

Bryson the Brave is a small bison who isn't quite like the other bison in his herd. We follow Bryson and his herd on their journey as they migrate North, helping others, meeting new friends, and encountering obstacles along the way. Bryson proves you...

An illustrated collection of thought-provoking stories about how anger doesn't always have to be angry, with illustrations from Marc Boutavant. In ten thoughtful, philosophical, absurd tales by master storyteller Toon Tellegen, the forest animals--from squirrel to scarab beetle--spend their days as friends do, with...

It's time to put on your rain gear for a rainy-day romp With spring come April showers. It's time to put on a raincoat, grab an umbrella, and head outdoors. The worms like rain, and so do the fish and frogs. But what about...

Cooper is the most curious canine companion around He always looks for the beauty and awe in any given situation. He has the heart of a child and the spirit of a dog. One day while on a walk with his owner, Melissa, a...

A 2017 Parent's Choice Gold Award Winner: Picture Books Even the most totally awesome story starts with a little bit of nothing. What happens next is up to you A delightfully meta picture book that will set imaginations soaring. It begins with an octopus...

About the BookThe family was poor and, even though they had a Christmas tree, they couldn't afford to decorate it with ornaments as they have done in the past. And so, on Christmas Eve, the mother and her children went to bed knowing that...

A perfectly silly board book tailored to a child's playful sense of humor. Little ones will love shouting out answers to the obvious questions, and then pulling the sliders to reveal the correct answers!AN AMUSING BOARD BOOK WITH PLAYFUL SLIDERSAuthor: Annie SimpsonISBN-10: 1789473616ISBN-13: 9781789473612Publisher:...

Award-winning author/illustrator Denise Fleming gives young readers a frog's eye view of life in a pond throughout the seasons in the Caldecott Honor Book, In the Small, Small Pond. A child explores the wonders of the natural world in this rhyming, beautiful bright colored...

A new board book for the youngest fans of Leo Lionni--inspired by his bestselling books and perfect for baby showers and anyone looking for an alphabet book to help teach the little ones in their lives the ABCs Discover alligators, beautiful butterflies, chunks of...

Sure we'd all love to be able to go around telling stories about all the weird, scary, and just-plain-annoying people that we know. But the truth is, no one likes a gossip. Here, the irrepressible Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith have found a way...

Welcome to NestleBurrow, a tiny woodland village filled with kind and loving folks, busy living life deep in the secluded northern woods. For the villagers of the Burrow, life is real, but not all that complicated. Folks in the village are known for who...

Pepper's Day Out! Is a short story about a toy poodle's adventurous day in the big city. Along the way, she makes new friends and has a wonderful adventure with her newfound buddies. She is a house pet who has never left home before...

All Fox wants to do is climb a tree, but he has never been able to master the fine art of climbing. Then he meets Raccoon, who helps Fox with his lifelong dream of climbing a tree, and he makes a new friend along...

Turtle and Frog have a race. Who do you think will win? This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide...

Turtle and Frog are best pals. Read about how they spend the day together. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations...

When two woodland friends have a misunderstanding over who ate the last hazelnut, they eventually find that holding a grudge is a lot less rewarding than mending their relationship. Chic illustrations and punchy text make for a relatable and humorous conflict resolution story.Author: Susanna...

Luke and Marion go for a walk to the pond with their cousin on a bright sunny day, spotting lots of animals on the way. But when they get there, it starts to rain. The twins love splashing about in the puddles, but the...

The lady of the house awakes one cold snowy morning to discover that while she slept, a mysterious little creature left his tracks in the snow on her front stoop. She can't imagine what he was looking for. She never heard the slightest thing....

An orphan reflects on the lessons he was taught by the wise old man who raised him in this lyrical novel that reads like poetry from three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen. Deep in the woods, in a rustic cabin, lives an old man...

Liz is excited for a fun summer with The Critter Club, but will summer school ruin her plans? It's almost time for summer vacation, and Liz is looking forward to sleeping in, taking an art class, and spending plenty of time with her friends...

From the author of the New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More comes a book that promises continuous love in the traditon of the classic The Runaway Bunny. A heartwarming story that will comfort kids with separation anxiety about going back...

In this timeless, inspirational tale, readers - human and duck - learn that they can do what they put their minds to The author, "Ducktor" Morty Sosland, M.D., is a child psychiatrist who strives to use the Can Do philosophy in whatever he does....

There's so much to do on a cold and frosty day. . . . Two young pups are excited to go outside and play - but first they have to get ready for school. Sing along as they wake up, brush their teeth, get...

"Over in the Meadow in the sand in the sun Lived an old mother turtle and her little turtle one." So begins this classic nursery poem, written by Olive A. Wadsworth in the late 19th century, a favorite counting rhyme for generations of children....

The Bad Guys are back to save the world in their fifth adventure. They might have to "borrow" a rocket. And Mr. Piranha miiiight have eaten too many bean burritos. Surviving this mission may only be one small step for man, but it's one...

The humor is just absurd enough to make the picture-book set howl along with Hippo and Fluffy." -New York Times Book Review Fluffy the porcupine is unhappy with his name: "So he decided to become fluffier." He climbs a tree and pretends to be...

A boy goes to bed and dreams that he and his stuffed dog, now a railroad engineer, are speeding through the countryside playing games and picking up endangered animals. An IRA Children's ChoiceA Parents' Choice Award winner for illustrationA California Children's Book Award winnerAuthor:...

Dance a jig with a silly pig. Play leapfrog with a silly dog. And that's just the beginning of all the fun!"Silly Sally went to town, walking backward and upside down!" Come along and join Silly Sally and her funny friends as they parade...

A thrilling series for Ranger's Apprentice fans! Imagine a world ruled by Werelords--men and women who can shift at will into bears, lions, and serpents. When Drew suddenly discovers he's not only a werewolf but the long-lost heir to the murdered Wolf King's throne,...

Two great grandmothers find each other after sixty-five years and put their heads together to write and to illustrate a children's book with an educating edge. 'Vignettes from a Lovely House' is a collection of ten true short stories about animals.Author: Eugenia EberleISBN-10: 1662839960ISBN-13:...

A IS FOR ALPACA AND AMIGOS brings an alphabet of animals to children in colorful Mexican folk art papel picado illustrations. Learn the alphabet and 48 animals in English and Spanish. The first book in this series introduces numbers in English and Spanish on...

The inspiration for The Ibex That Couldn't Climb came to the author while he was watching a nature program about this very amazing animal. Realizing he did not know the specifics of this particular animal, he decided, "This is a wonderful message and learning...

Muskrat hits a hollow log with a stick, Skunk likes the sound and joins in, and soon all of the birds and animals form a dance circle. Includes facts about drums and the Lakotas.Author: Donald F. MontileauxISBN-10: 194181316XISBN-13: 9781941813164Publisher: South Dakota State Historical SocietyLanguage:...

A sweet bedtime picture book with a miniature book inside.All the animals in the forest are saying good night, and you can say good night with them. This sweet picture book includes a miniature book inside, making it the perfect addition to bedtime reading...

It isn't always easy being a moose but this young moose has a special, joke-telling friend to keep him company and to help him find his way. Join Moose, Magpie and some of their other animal friends as they frolic through a year of...

Mary's woolly friend is joined by a colorful (and noisy) entourage in a funny first concept board book by the inimitable Jarvis. Everyone knows that Mary had a little companion, with fleece as white as snow. Baaa But did you know that an orange...

Ellie tries her hand at softball in the eighteenth book of the Critter Club series, but she begins to wonder if she's only meant for the stage! When Ellie joins a softball team, she quickly realizes that the sport is harder than it looks!...

Hurry scurry, flip flop, toddle waddle--there's a hullabaloo at the seaside when a toddler takes his friends on a stroll to the end of the pierA wobbly toddler takes a walk and is soon joined by a joyful troop of human and animal friends....

"A wordless picture book celebrates the power of art and imagination." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Young artists will love this book, as will all children who know the joy of exploring their own imaginations." --School Library Journal (starred review) "A strongly developed and executed...

An Awesome Adventure in Alliteration What do two testy turtles, four feeble fish, and eight angry apes have in common? They all share in the joyous journey of one wacky wasp as she flies from her hive to the park and onward to the...

Read this sweet New York Times bestselling series from the author of If You Give a Pig a Pancake, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Mouse a Brownie, and other beloved books. This spirited new board book proves there's...

1 hunter walks through the jungle. He does not see 2 elephants or 3 giraffes. But they see himAuthor: Pat HutchinsISBN-10: 0688065228ISBN-13: 9780688065225Publisher: Greenwillow BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/29/1986Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 9.94h x 7.70w x 0.12dReview Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 12/26/1986

D.W. is very picky about what she eats. She doesn't seem to like anything. Her dining out days with her family are cut short when she refuses to eat her salad and flings it to the floor. Will her table manners improve in time...