Animals - Kids Fiction

Babies love lifting the flaps in these board books to find out all about themselves. Encouraging interaction and discussion, they are designed to support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. A modern remake of one of our...

The animals of the forest wanted a leader. Unable to identify qualities needed by an effective leader, they decide to choose the animal with the longest tail. As it is, the animals don't want Snake to lead and owl takes charge. At this point,...

Lucy the honeybee lives a buzzy and bee-a-utiful life with her bee buddies from the red hive--painting her home with propolis, collecting pollen, and playing with her best friend, Molly. That is, until members of the red hive fall sick and not even their...

Kindness is contagious and can come in many forms. No act of kindness is ever too small and ABC's Of Kindness helps kids to understand all the ways they can take action to be kind in their day. HOPS-Kin is learning how to be...

A lovely flap book about animals playing together.Author: Anita BijsterboschISBN-10: 1605375632ISBN-13: 9781605375632Publisher: ClavisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2020Pages: 10Format: Board BookWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 7.40h x 7.50w x 0.60dReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2021

Bestselling author Michelle Medlock Adams perfectly portrays unconditional love in this sweetly illustrated padded board book.Animals and humans express their immeasurable love for their kids in this endearing book. Grab your little one and snuggle in close as eagles, squirrels, whales, and more describe...

Jane Goodall retells a beloved story from her own childhood--a fable that illustrates how we depend on each other for help and support throughout our lives When the birds of the world squabble about who can fly the highest, the owl devises a contest...

"This picture book reads like an instant classic.... Oh, yes!" raved Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. Young children will delight in repeating the refrain "OH, NO!" as one animal after another falls into a deep, deep hole in this lively read-aloud. This simple...

While collecting nuts in the magical forest, young animals come across an odd little man they have never seen before. Each thinking the other was strange and different, the little man and the animals begin to argue. Hearing the unkind words, Mama Louisa and...

A humorous and innovative introduction to colors, shapes, and backyard animals Common animals, such as red square owl and yellow star frog, teach young readers multiple, basic concepts at once in this educational concept book. An ideal read for bedtime or story time, this...

These witty stories were originally told by Rudyard Kipling to his own children. In them he gives fanciful accounts of how and why things came to be as they are. Generations of children have delighted to learn how the Leopard got his spots, how...

This charming, illustrated collection of stories and rhymes is the perfect book for you to read to small children or for young readers to try themselves. Divided into four chapters, Teddy Bear Tales, Fairy Tales, Animal Tales and Nursery Rhymes, you will find all...

Snow on the stockman's hut Snow on the crows Snow on the woollybutt Snow on my NOSE It's a big journey through the snow for a little wombat, meeting animals, birds and people along the way . . . but there's no place like...

"A happy and festive choice for toddler lapsits." - School Library Journal Big Bear is carrying a glass Christmas ornament. Fluffy Raccoon has a Christmas star. And Reindeer is dragging along an entire Christmas tree. But where are all the animals going? A delightful...

"A charming tribute to the quirkiness of collective nouns ... puns and wordplay abound." -- Foreword, starred review A sloth of bears, a smack of jellyfish, a nuisance of cats -- these are some of the surprising and idiosyncratic names we have for groups...

Alligator, Bear, Crab is an ABC book for babies and toddlers alike! Introduce young ones to the shapes and sounds of the alphabet amid a colorful collection of critters. The bright colors and playful images make for a unique board book, the perfect size...

Newbery medalist Patricia MacLachlan and Caldecott Honor and Newbery Honor winner Tomie dePaola have joined forces to create a stunning and lyrical new bedtime picture book that's sure to become an instant classic. The moon's almost here. Robin sings in her nest. Babies fly...

Discover and admire the beautiful creatures in this gorgeous pop-up book featuring a range of stunningly illustrated wild animals. The tiger prowls, stalking through the jungle. Paw after heavy paw crunches on the forest floor. Five of the world's most iconic creatures--tiger, bear, elephant,...

When Kirby, a fun-loving penguin, arrives on Polar Bear Island, she shakes things up--much to the dismay of Parker, the mayor. Will Parker learn to see how great it is to make new friends? Or will he chase Kirby away . . . forever?...

Kayla's cat, Daisy, is missing. Kayla is so worried. She calls her friends, and soon enough the entire Pet Club is on the case.Author: Gwendolyn HooksISBN-10: 1434227952ISBN-13: 9781434227959Publisher: Stone Arch BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2010Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.70h x 5.70w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.3Point...

Two major bestselling and award-winning picture book creators combine forces in this truly epic time-traveling follow up to Oh No! (Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World)! Some kids are too smart for their own good...and maybe for everybody else's good. The overly...

When dusk comes, gray squirrel needs to find somewhere safe to sleep. He finds a cozy den, but a big black bear is already sleeping there. On his way up a tree, he sees a family of bats, but sleeping upside makes his head...

What happens when the wheels on the bus don't go 'round and 'round?This bus is in trouble--it won't be going through the town without a good mechanic! Can everyone work together to get the bus moving again? A new version of the perennial children's...

Adam has a secret--his friends have to guess what it is. Miss Bindergarten has a secret too, and the whole class will be amazed at what fun she has in store for themAuthor: Joseph SlateISBN-10: 0448468034ISBN-13: 9780448468037Publisher: Penguin Young Readers GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/26/2013Pages: 32Format:...

Kenneth Grahame's charming children's classic follows the timeless adventures of Ratty, Mole, Badger, and Toad as they romp around the British countryside. The Wind in the Willows is the enchanting story of four animal friends and their glorious adventures around the Wild Wood and...

The Pet Club is going camping! From bonfires and tasty treats to scary stories and strange noises, this will be one fun adventure!Author: Gwendolyn HooksISBN-10: 1434227936ISBN-13: 9781434227935Publisher: Stone Arch BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2010Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.70h x 5.70w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.4Point Value:...

One day a young girl named Feng Huang finds a phoenix feather that has fallen from the sky. When she tries to draw the magical bird and share her inspiration, no one is able to tell what it is. Luckily for Feng Huang, the...

The forest animals have a problem--the watering hole isn't big enough. They have all the usual reasons for getting more water--who is biggest, who is strongest, and who is cleverest. But the animals are getting nowhere. Worse yet, they are fighting with each other,...

Kelsey can't resist collecting secrets in her spy notebook just like her hero, Harriet the Spy. When she learns Leo has been hiding something from the group, she writes his secret in her notebook as well. But when the notebook goes missing, everything she's...

There was an old monkey who swallowed a frog, a bat, a mango, a toucan, an iguana, and more! What a hog! Zany illustrations rendered digitally by Steve Gray show monkey's belly growing and growing as he eats a host of jungle creatures in...

Follow the shining star as it guides shepherds, kings, and all the animals of the forest to the stable where the Holy Child lies. Created by bestselling author-illustrator, Marcus Pfister. Follow the shining star as it guides shepherds, kings, and all the animals of...

Splash goes the cat Splash goes the dog Who's jumping in the pond? Falling in and crawling out, how many animals can you count?Author: Ann JonasISBN-10: 0688152848ISBN-13: 9780688152840Publisher: HarperTrophyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/24/1997Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 10.74h x 9.14w x 0.12dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 0.9Point Value: 0.5Interest...

The author of the beloved Kids of the Polk Street School series introduces a new generation of readers to a multicultural group of kids who enjoy all the activities of an after-school center. It's Discovery Week at the Zigzag Afternoon Center Everyone writes their...

Hardly able to sleep in a house of creaky floors, squeaky doors, and windows that go bang-bang, a discontented old man learns to appreciate his home after a temporary co-residence with a goat, cow, and donkey.Author: Sonja LamutISBN-10: 044841306XISBN-13: 9780448413068Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

From squirrels to turtles to prickly porcupines, Leo Lionni's signature illustration style and a toddler-friendly text ask a simple question: Who is the animal on each page? One of four board books that celebrates the art and imagination of Leo Lionni, this book is...

Sasparillo, an armadillo from Texas, leaves his home to find out where on Earth he is, and with the help of a golden eagle, he discovers where he lives--in a city, in a state, in a country, on a continent, on a planet, in...

Maps -- they help you get where you want to go. People use road maps to find their way. These maps show miles of highways that point out the right direction. But what about the crow? What kind of map does he use? Or...

Lily and Blue Kangaroo - a friendship forever Another heart warming story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark.Lily and Blue Kangaroo are inseparable. Wherever Lily goes, Blue Kangaroo goes too. But Lily is not always...

There once was a rabbit named Waffles. He lived in a kingdom made of cardboard boxes.Waffles the rabbit is used to his own living space, toys and food, until one day a bunny named Pancakes arrives...Author: Monica BellISBN-10: 0228874653ISBN-13: 9780228874652Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/28/2022Pages:...

Elizabeth is a middle-school-aged student who loves all science. Elizabeth and her friend Zahra go to the zoo with their moms. Zahra's mom is designing a new line of nail polish inspired by colours of animals and insects at the zoo. While there, Elizabeth...

Elizabeth is a middle-school-aged student who loves all science. Elizabeth and her friend Zahra go to the zoo with their moms. Zahra's mom is designing a new line of nail polish inspired by colours of animals and insects at the zoo. While there, Elizabeth...

Piper, a daydreaming little bunny, invites you to see things from her perspective! Join her on her journey as she learns about herself, her family and how to deal with bullies. Fear isn't always what it seems. Author: Kristin Gustavson MainISBN-10: 0578356163ISBN-13: 9780578356167Publisher: Kristin...

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...

There once was a Ladybug who had the heart of a dragon, but everybody in her village told her to act more Ladybug-like... that is until one day a real dragon came to burn her village down and the Ladybug was the only one...

Each day, Ollie and Lola embark on a new journey together. Today's journey begins with helping some of their woodland friends from Treehouse Woods.This is a story about friendship and helping each other, accompanied by beautiful illustrations.Author: Maria SanchezISBN-10: 1528985044ISBN-13: 9781528985048Publisher: Austin MacauleyLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Polly is the story of a horseshoe crab who discovers a sky full of stars on the night that she hatches, and wants to know more about what she sees. Not satisfied with the answers she gets from the other creatures of the sea,...

What are space cows or diner dogs or roller bears? Find out in this value pack of six delightfully silly paperback Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Reads by Eric Seltzer and Tom Disbury. Beginning readers will giggle when they read about animals doing silly, unusual, and out-of-this-world...

***2023 IPPY AWARDS: MULTI CULTURAL NONFICTION - JUVENILE-YOUNG ADULT*** Through a framework of traditional tales, fantastic creatures struggle with issues of marginalization, opening discussion for parents and children in an accessible form. The Tales Of Dwipa is a collection of short stories adapted from...

Children will laugh out loud at this silly illustrated book where animals teach people a lesson about respect for nature. After all the campers and hikers return to the city at the end of summer, a group of animals from the forest decide to...

A joyful celebration of our daily companion, the sun, as it shines around the world. "If I were the sun, I would sing a gentle morning song to wake my slumbering friends." So begins this fresh and colorful collaboration between author Patricia Storms and...