Animals - Kids Fiction

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

When D.W.'steacher announces that they will have a fire drill, D.W. is afraid the school is going to burn down So Arthur gives her his fire fighter's hat, a whistle, and a few tips on fire safety, and appoints her their home fire warden....

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Day My Butt Went Psycho , comes a collection of ten slimy, rhymey, easy-to-read Dr. Seuss-style short stories. Muck Uck Yuck It is just bad luck When the truck of a duck Gets stuck in...

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,...

Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level 2 books are perfect for kids starting to read longer and more complex sentences. Knox, a snail mail carrier, delivers packages with a...

Snuggle up to say goodnight this Mother's Day with this precious board book from the USA Today bestselling author of Welcome Little One!Tuck your little one into bed with love and care in this sweet bedtime story from Sandra Magsamen! From the sleepy sunflowers...

When wildfires consume their forest home, the animals must flee--but as the flames subside, they return and look to new beginnings . . . At first, they didn't notice the spark flying above the dry treetops. But then the smoke blew from the north,...

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...

Trace the triangle, circle, and square--Look out for shapes everywhere! Explore the world of shapes in this trace-the-shape board book with filled with fun, interactive shapes by author/illustrator Jane Cabrera.Author: Jane CabreraISBN-10: 1499808992ISBN-13: 9781499808995Publisher: Little Bee BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/12/2019Pages: 18Format: Board BookWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 7.80h...

The Seven Teachings are instrumental teachings in the aboriginal culture. These teachings honour spiritual law and bring us back to our connection to the land. The Seven Teachings or laws are represented by seven sacred animals. Each animal offers a special gift and understanding...

A poetic rendering of the 2014 American League Wild Card Game between the Oakland A's and the Kansas City Royals-the game that became the catalyst for the Royals unforgettable postseason run. A perfect way for Royals fans, and baseball fans everywhere, to share that...

Baby shower gift? Solved! Welcome, Baby is a high-quality range of adorable novelty board books--the go-to baby gift for busy families. Parents and loved ones looking for a shower gift or Valentine's Day book for the baby in their lives will fall head over...

Miss Bindergarten, the world's best kindergarten teacher, is getting ready for another milestone. Tomorrow she and her class will have been together for 100 days. To celebrate, each student must bring "100 of some wonderful, one-hundred-full thing!" At night, while the students go to...

A chance meeting between a fish and a bird shows the special things each can do--from flying high in the sky to diving deep into the water--as they enjoy a sunny day together.Author: Chunhua HuangISBN-10: 1478875313ISBN-13: 9781478875314Publisher: Reycraft BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2022Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize:...

With each turn of the page, discover a positive message from A to Z that encourages kindness to old friends and new, while celebrating reading, learning, and creating. The book is filled with original watercolors and simple rhymes, and 26 wild animals with distinct...

Summer birthdays can be lonely, but not when you have great friends like Beavers This year Tortoise, Bird, Rabbit, and Squirrel insist on baking Beaver's birthday cake, but Beaver isn't so sure. He is the ultimate perfectionist and would rather do it himself, following...

Differences are gorgeously illustrated in a heartwarming picture book about a colorless peacock who learns to love himself in a jungle full of color. Mo has always felt a little different. While all the other peacocks grew bright, bold, beautiful feathers in rich greens...

Long ago Beaver did not look like he does now. Yes, he had two very large front teeth, but his tail was not wide and flat. It was thick with silky fur. Vain Beaver is inordinately proud of his glorious tail. When he's not...

From the bestselling creators of Wild About Books comes a rhyming, counting, and teamwork-focused picture book about the beginnings of a new zoo! When Takoda the tiger cub happens upon a tumbledown mall, the lone cub imagines a zoo. All Takoda needs is a...

"How the Camel Got His Hump," "How the Whale Got His Throat," "How the Leopard Got His Spots," "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin," "The Elephant's Child," 7 others.Author: Rudyard KiplingISBN-10: 0486417220ISBN-13: 9780486417226Publisher: Dover PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/18/2001Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.10h x 5.20w x...

Arthur's Mystery Envelope It looks like trouble when the principal asks Arthur to take home a large envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL. His friends try to guess what's inside. It might just be information on...summer school Will Arthur face the consequences or pretend to lose the...

"Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books." --Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJToo Many Kangaroo Things to Do! is perfect for teaching multiplication to...

Written in Traditional Chinese, English, and Pinyin for families on their bilingual journey, including those who do not read or speak Chinese fluently! Introduce your child to numbers, animals, and simple phrases through playful rhymes in Chinese! From one little pig to ten small...