Animals - Kids Fiction

Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is about to meet his new babysitter in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether they're making popcorn, playing checkers, or putting on jammies, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to help...

A new take on an ABC book, Roger Priddy's Alphaprints: ABC is a charming and creative book which will delight children and parents alike. All of the letters of the alphabet are illustrated using colored finger and thumb prints, turned into animals with the...

Join Tapir and his fuzzy jungle friends as they pounce and play their way through the trees in this new board book series These adorable board books follow a group of fuzzy families as parents guide their babies through daily life. Watch parents as...

Rock out with Baby in this playful board book that showcases various animals and their favorite musical styles The skunk loves punk... The weasel likes to pop...But who loves to rock? Humorous text and colorful illustrations fill the jammin' pages of Baby Loves to...

26 charming, aliterative stories--1 for each letter of the alphabet! Abby the Aligator, Bubble Bear, the Copycats, and 23 more to build all-important letter recognition skills! Each book includes a hide-&-seek picture page and rhyming poems for extra practice with the featured letter.A set...

Learn to read with Richard Scarry and Step Into Reading In this Step 3 leveled reader, favorite author Richard Scarry presents three funny tales about happily resolved misunderstandings in the busy, busy world of Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat. With engaging characters, easy-to-follow plots,...

A sweet bedtime lullaby book from beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown. Little child all tucked in bed, Looking such a sleepyhead. Stars are quiet in the skies, Little child now close your eyes. Children and animals are tucked all tucked in. Sweet...

Four favorites from Eric Carle are available in one gift set This sturdy boxed set of four bestselling Eric Carle titles includes board editions of The Tiny Seed, Pancakes, Pancakes , A House for Hermit Crab, and Rooster's Off to See the World. Each...

Full of reasons to get up and dance, Lorinda Bryan Cauley's popular picture book, now available in board book format, has been delighting children for nearly a decade. Little ones will jump at the chance to join this menagerie of zany animals and children...

Richard Scarry brings his signature style to an array of beloved nursery tales Little ones will fall in love with Richard Scarry's cherished collection of nursery tales. Featuring the classics The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and...

Get your blankie and snuggle up for a bedtime story of fun animal rhymes and colorful lift-the-flap illustrations with 10 charming ways of saying sweet dreams as you tuck in your little one for the night.2022 BRONZE Winner for Picture Books, Foreword INDIES Book...

Learn about all the wonderful ways to celebrate a birthday with beloved and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores all the different things you can do on your birthday: a...

A funny, heartwarming, and colorful picture book about the first school at day. For children who are a little afraid of this big step and for those looking forward to it. It's Robin's first day at school. He doesn't look forward to it, but...

With intricate cut-paper artwork and enticing die cuts, this search-and-find book highlights animals across the globe. Head to Africa, with its bountiful wildlife. Can you spot one lion, two giraffes, four zebras, and more among the teeming herds? When visiting South America, do you...

Jan Brett's intricate illustrations make a stunning picture book of a favorite story--this time featuring Noah's granddaughter. As the floodwaters rise, she helps take the animals onto the ark and get them settled down. But it's not easy when giraffes are sleeping next to...

The animals of Knotty Pine won't listen to the gnats' suggestion for keeping the hunters away, but learn to appreciate the tiny bugs when they're able to make the hunters "buzz off."Author: Bill PeetISBN-10: 0395366127ISBN-13: 9780395366127Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/29/1984Pages: 46Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 9.79h...

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...

Join Mickey Mouse and his friends in this fun collection of stories that include adventures from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Mickey and the Roadster Races, and Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures that are each the perfect length for reading aloud in five minutes. Fight supervillains, follow...

Come join Phoebe the Firefly and some of her friends, Down By The Praise Pond! It's a very special place where they spend time talking with God about all that's on their minds. Whether it's being afraid of the dark or being sad because...

Step into the vibrant world of animals with My First Animal Sounds and embark on a sensory journey that's bound to captivate and educate young readers. Each page bursts with lively illustrations of adorable animal characters, making learning not just informative but entertaining too....

The charming story from a beloved and bestselling creator--about a cat who is teased for the food she brings for school lunch--encourages acceptance and embracing of differences. Mmm, Yoko's mom has packed her favorite for lunch today--sushi! But her classmates don't think it looks...

A warm, inviting bedtime book from a Caldecott winning illustrator. "Bear sniffed once.She sniffed twice.'I smell winter in the air. . . .'" A chill is in the air and Bear knows it is time for her winter nap. But first, she must tell...

Madelines says hello to a tiger, butterfly and even a mouse in this charming, boardbook edition This charming, rhyming board book is just right for Madeline's youngest fans. Each spread features Madeline with a different animal friend: brushing her teeth with an adorable mouse...

A deluxe Little Critter hardcover collection featuring the original classic stories from Mercer Mayer This deluxe 320-page Little Critter storybook includes the original classic Critter stories created by Mercer Mayer Children ages three to seven will love the heartwarming stories in this hardcover collection...

This sweet story about animal parents and children reminds readers of the best part of Christmas--sharing beautiful songs, special stories, fun games, and favorite treats with the ones we love most, big and small. Skating on a frozen pond, decorating the fanciest gingerbread house...

An Aesop fable about the value of all- great and small- retold and illustrated by the legendary European artist Bernadette Watts. When a lion cub spares the life of a mouse, the smallest animal of all promises his friendship to the king of the...

From the cow that doesn't hop to the giraffe that doesn't crawl, animals on brightly colored page after page offer up giggles galore and a delightfully silly look at the way some creatures do--and don't--get around. When the time comes to guess who hops...

This gorgeously illustrated book reminds us of the powerful interconnectedness between nature and human beings, perfect for fans of Kobi Yamada and Nancy Tillman. We are curious, strong, and fierce / We are creators, explorers, and seekers / We can climb, leap and run......

Gaby comes to the WISH line! Wanted: One amazing forever home for one amazing sixth grader."My name is Gaby, and I'm looking for a home. Having the nicest clothes or cell phone isn't important, but I'd like to have a cat that I can...

Worm is all about having fun, respecting the earth, and never taking baths. Many children will relate to this funny character In Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet, Worm makes a surprising discovery--teachers have birthdays. That means Worm and his friends have to find...

Celebrate Mother's Day every day. This celebration of the bond between mothers and their babies can be shared at naptime or bedtime or whenever it is time to say "I love you.""Written in quatrains that break into couplets across each double page, this lullaby...

Santa's Gifts is an illustrated novelty board book with flaps and sliders from bestselling children's book author Roger Priddy.This Christmas hide-and-seek book has big, sturdy flaps, chunky sliders, and a shiny foil ending, making it an ideal Christmas treat for toddlers. Children can lift...

An interactive board book adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic--featuring 12 different sounds! Children will love to spot the icons, press the buttons, and listen to the sounds of these beloved characters. Introduce little ones to the world of Dr. Seuss with this abridged...

What happens when one family's ten chicks all turn out to be roosters?They can't keep them, of course! One by one, each rooster is sent across the globe to find his new home.A quirky, rhyming read-aloud, Tracey Willet's Rooster Wrangling is sure to entertain...

Forget the bunny trail. E. Aster Bunnymund is on a warpath. In this second chapter book in Academy Award winner William Joyce's The Guardians series, sometimes you have to crack a few eggs. Pitch, the Nightmare King, and his Fearlings had been soundly driven...

Tiger is fast asleep. But -- oh dear -- she's completely blocking the way. Just how will the animals get past without waking her up? Luckily, Frog has an excellent idea. Holding his balloon, he floats right over sleeping Tiger Fox is next, followed...

Empty, full; push, pull; young, old; hot, cold! The creatures in this vibrant book range from friendly elephants to flying kookaburras, each demonstrating some kind of "opposite." The learning continues at the end, where readers find out where each of the animals makes its...

Kindness is on the menu! Pizza Pig's pizza parlor is the place to be, where animals can order whatever their taste buds desire in this entertaining Step 2 beginning reader. WINNER of the 2019 Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award for Beginning Fiction! Penguins...

In this imaginative book, Eric Carle invites young readers to discover complementary colors while enjoying the amusing story of Little Frog and his colorful friends. It's Little Frog's birthday, and Mama Frog gets a big surprise when the guests show up for his party--all...

The celebrated classic You Are My I Love You is now available in a bilingual board book format, beautifully designed with easily readable, side-by-side English and Spanish text. This special tribute to the parent and child relationship has always been the perfect family and...

Legend Keepers: The Chosen One has won the Silver/2nd place award in the 2022 Feathered Quill Book Awards Program for both the Young Readers and Animal - Children's/YA categories!A debut middle grade novel by wildlife biologist and award-winning science writer, Bruce L. Smith In...

This heartwarming and colorful tale will delight young hearts and help them understand how families of all types reflect God's unconditional love--part of the bestselling God Gave Us series, with more than 5 million books sold! Little Pup's wolf family is on their way...

New York Times bestseller From the warm and colorful imagination of Mary Engelbreit comes a Mother Goose book bursting with warmth and humor.This highly illustrated hardcover treasury includes everyone's favorite time-honored characters--Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Jack and Jill, and many, many...

Spectacular illustrations rendered in oil paint, and a rhyming text that describes a tree's activities from its roots to its branches, introduce young readers to the amazing activities that go on in a tree. Acorns nibbled by chipmunks, ants scurrying across a trunk, a...

From an outsider's point of view, woodland creatures appear to scurry about their day. But in reality, there is a community of animal friends who have adventures together, protect each other, and learn about life. The 4 Steps Way series tells of the friendships...

With simple Spanish and a glossary at the end, this fun read-aloud picture book, Marta! Big and Small, teaches little ones to identify opposites and animals and learn new words.Marta is una niña, an ordinary girl . . . with some extraordinary animal friends!...

Stunning collage art full of rich color, glorious details, and a sense of wonder--reminiscent of the work of Ezra Jack Keats--illustrate this delightful story celebrating the poetry found in the world around us. What is poetry? Is it glistening morning dew? Spider thinks so....

This clever picture book introduces the concept of animal characteristics by highlighting how there can be both differences and similarities within a group. For example, the zebra gallops, the bumblebee flies, the lemur leaps and the tiger prowls -- "But look closer now ......

Let this be the year to start a new tradition: Friendsgiving A cozy autumn picture book, featuring a sweet and universal take on Thanksgiving--the perfect treat for fall. The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and Berry, Ginger, and Willow are enjoying the...

In this hilarious book of animals, artist Gabe Pyle presents fourteen beloved animals who are definitely not an octopus--or are they? Observant youngsters will love uncovering each octopus cleverly disguised in 14 animals' shapes. Based on the immensely popular Threadless t-shirt, 14 Animals (That...