Animals - Kids Fiction

Modeled after The Wizard of Oz, this enchanting story describes a young giraffe who suffers from a fear of heights. On his way to the doctor, he befriends a monkey who is afraid of climbing and a hippo who is a afraid of water....

Penelope Parker lives with penguins! Short ones, tall ones; young and old--the penguins are from all over the Southern Hemisphere including some that live near the equator! Do the penguin antics prove too much for her to handle? Children count and then compare and...

The forest animals are surprised when a volcano suddenly explodes, covering the land in gritty, warm ash and rocks that make it unlivable for many plants and animals. Gopher survives in his underground burrow with food to eat. How does Gopher help bring life...

Out in the woods lives a happy rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears. As fond of fun as a kitten, he goes out to play whenever the young ones come visiting.One chilly, wintry day he leaves his cozy bungalow and puts on his mittens...

You know that when Uncle Wiggily Longears, the old rabbit gentleman, started out to seek his fortune, he had to travel many weary miles -- but before he could get too weary, he ran smack-dab into more surprising adventures than a farmer's boy has...

Bree doesn't know anyone who likes to dig as much as she does. What's more, Bree doesn't know anyone who likes worms as much as she does. So Bree digs alone, until one day a classmate joins her. Together, the two unearth something even...

Poor Bobby Coon He is having the worst dream ever There's this terrible thumping noise, and his whole house is shaking. But wait, he isn't dreaming What's happening? How does he end up living in Farmer Brown's Barn all winter? And what happens to...

Children will love hearing, and reading, about Chatterer the Red Squirrel and his adventures in the Green Meadows and Green Forest as he desperately uses Redtail the Hawk, one of his other deadliest foes, to escape being dinner for Shadow the Weasel. Then he...

Something strange is going on in the Green Forest Sticky-toes the Tree Toad is hearing his voice coming from another tree, yet he hasn't said anything Everyone is complaining that Sammy Jay is keeping them awake at night calling "Thief thief " yet he...

The eight books in the 'Mother West Wind' series were just the beginning of Thornton W. Burgess's long running, and much beloved, series of children's nature books about the Green Meadow, the Green Forest, and the Smiling Pool. Young readers, and listeneAuthor: Thornton W....

Children will love hearing, and reading, how Old King Eagle got his white head, what happened when Old Mr. Mink first tried to swim, how Old Mr. Toad learned to sing, that Old Mr. Crow used to have a double tongue and how he...

"Mother West Wind's Children" continues the adventures begun in the book "Old Mother West Wind." This time we learn why Danny Meadow Mouse has a short tail, why Reddy Fox has no friends, why Peter Rabbit has long ears, why Striped Chipmunk's has pockets...

Among the forest people includes nine-teen charming tales about the everyday life of the forest creatures. The tales are told in such a manner that they seem realistic, and are not only entertaining, but educational.Author: Clara Dillingham PiersonISBN-10: 1604595019ISBN-13: 9781604595017Publisher: SMK BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2008Pages:...

Jerry Muskrat looked over the Smiling Pool. Almost at once he saw Grandfather Frog fast asleep on his big green lily-pad. Jerry slipped down into the water and swam over to the big green lily-pad of Grandfather Frog. Then he hit the water a...

One day Bowser the Hound found the fresh trail of Old Man Coyote and made up his mind that he would run down Old Man Coyote if he had to run his legs off to do it. You know there is nothing in the...

Father Brown's son is stirring a commotion among all the denizens of the meadow -- for he sets an armload of traps all around Smiling Pool.Jerry Muskrat and Little Joe Otter, with the help of old Grandfather Frog, fix things up fine. But the...

Granny Fox said, "Now, Reddy Fox, you run across the bridge and watch from the top of the little hill over there. Perhaps I can show you a trick that will teach you why I have made you learn to run across the bridge."Reddy...

Hank makes a foolish bet with his archenemy, Pete the Barncat, and loses the wager, his job, his pride, and even his gunny sack bed under the gas tanks. Hank begins to plot revenge. He must dispose of the cat. That sounds simple. But...

Merry Farmer Dillo swishes his way across the pages of this delightful picture book creating splashes of vibrant color at every turn. Unable to decide what color to paint his barn, he experiments with contrasts that very young readers will easily comprehend and relish....

The story is about three different friends (a giraffe, a snake, and an owl) that go on a day adventure to look for and find a fourth friend. The animal they find is not what they expected or imagined, but they find common ground...

Be grateful for what you have!A beautifully illustrated bilingual story about a young girl on a journey through a forest full of friendly animals. She learns a lesson on the kindness of others and appreciating what she has. Following the movement of teaching kindness...

Will Femi the Fox learn a valuable lesson on his hunt for some Jollof rice?Written by Team GB Olympian, Jeanette Kwakye, this is a tale teaching children about West African cooking and culture, using Femi the Fox and his friends.With beautiful illustrations from South...

A clever squirrel hunts for nuts in its woodland home. Pair this fiction story featuring charming illustrations and simple text with its nonfiction companion book, Little Woodland Animals. Author: Margo GatesISBN-10: 1541573064ISBN-13: 9781541573062Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.80h x 5.60w...

A mother elephant describes all the activities that she and her baby do together. Pair this charming, illustrated fiction story with its nonfiction companion book, Big Grassland Animals.Author: Margo GatesISBN-10: 1541573056ISBN-13: 9781541573055Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.80h x 5.60w x...

A clever squirrel hunts for nuts in its woodland home. Pair this fiction story featuring charming illustrations and simple text with its nonfiction companion book, Little Woodland Animals. Author: Margo GatesISBN-10: 1541558650ISBN-13: 9781541558656Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.10h x...

A mother elephant describes all the activities that she and her baby do together. Pair this charming, illustrated fiction story with its nonfiction companion book, Big Grassland Animals.Author: Margo GatesISBN-10: 1541558642ISBN-13: 9781541558649Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.10h x 6.10w...

Peek-A-Boo Little Polar Bear is looking for someone to play with, and each of his friends pop up to say helloAuthor: Vicki Shankwitz, Megan PittsISBN-10: 1539670422ISBN-13: 9781539670421Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/24/2017Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Introduce your child to the alphabet and first words with the bright clear text that let's your child explore the world of animals on durable board books. The simple design and bright colors are a theme throughout the book.Author: New Holland PublishersISBN-10: 1760791091ISBN-13: 9781760791094Publisher:...

There's a baddie running through this book, Turn the pages; have a look. There he goes, did you see? Sound your siren, chase with me. Kids, watch out! A baddie is on the loose and only you can catch him. But this baddie is...

Children and adults will enjoy this friendly all-Australian counting book with playful rhyming text counting from "one little nipper" to "twelve kelpie legs" to "trillions of stars" and fireworks over Sydney Harbour Bridge. A warm-hearted book for little children learning to count, it also...

Folk tales are a means to impart knowledge and values of ancient cultures. Woven together from everyday occurrences and animal characters, these stories are told colorfully in an effort to educate little children in an appealing manner.Like many from my generation, I heard these...

The Draco Twins Make a Discovery is the first in a series of children's books discussing differences in children and many of the struggles children face in today's world. The main characters are Dusty and Daisy Draco, young dragon twins. Other characters include the...

Meet Monique takes readers on a journey as a young girl looks at an atlas and imagines herself in different places around the world. From the highlands of Scotland to the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, meet Monique as she plays the bagpipes on...

Why are some animals leaving the wildlife preserve? WILD Action news reporter Cheetah is on a mission to find out, even if it is dangerous! Readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will follow along with this reporter on his search for the story! There's...

Fennec Fox is assigned to cover the camel beauty pageant for WILD Action News. He's got to stay focused, but there is so much to see! Readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will follow along with this WILD Action News reporter on his search...

Why are some animals leaving the wildlife preserve? WILD Action news reporter Cheetah is on a mission to find out, even if it is dangerous Readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will follow along with this reporter on his search for the story There's...

Lenny & Puppy's Wildlife Adventure follows the story of Lenny and Puppy, two adventurous alpacas, who move away from their farm to a new world full of exciting and different animals. There they meet Francine, a fancy, loud duck, Jerry, an informative fawn, and...

Can you imagine a hawk falling from the sky and into your mom's flower garden? Or a duck family that decides to make a swimming pool their pond? Read about these and other rescue stories based on wild animals from a real wildlife shelter....

Once upon a musical score, Camille Saint-Sa ns was stumped. He was composing a piece of music to entertain his friends. An idea twinkled in his mind. A musical fantasy. Animals in a parade. A tune beckoned. Camille inked in some quarter notes. The...

A southwest bedtime story. As the desert sun sinks into the west, the desert animals prepare for night. Owl takes her nightly flight observing the evening activities before she makes her way to her nest.Author: Jenny HoltISBN-10: 1941384315ISBN-13: 9781941384312Publisher: Sunbelt PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2017Pages: 32Format:...

The Jungle Book is a collection of stories by English Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling. The stories were first published in magazines in 1893-94. The original publications contain illustrations, some by Rudyard's father, John Lockwood Kipling. Kipling was born in India and spent the first...

Mortal Realm Witch: Learning About Magic weaves a delightful fantasy world of witches, warlocks and talking animals. Come meet DWW and her friends as she discovers that she is a witch and how she learns to use her magical powers. Young readers and adults...

Eating bamboo shoots with chopsticks three feet long? Impossible, you say. Not if you are a playful panda and learn to share and work together with your friends! In her beautifully illustrated new book, award-winning author, Demi, presents ten classic animal stories, each containing...

Four great Cardboard Box Adventures titles in one volume: In Chipper the Clown, Chipper learns that in order to follow his dreams, he needs to ask for help. In Chipper and the Unicycle, after searching the world for a new act, Chipper learns the...

Four great stories by Don M. Winn in one volume: In The Tortoise and the Hairpiece, Jake learns that true friends love him for who he is inside, not what he looks like. In The Watch Cat, an ordinary cat becomes a neighborhood hero...

Calling all animal lovers What does a colorful chameleon order for take-out lunch? Besides one jumbo beetle burger, with pickled centipede, well, a lot Find out in Lizard Lunch and Other Funny Animal Poems for Kids. See what happens when Melanie the Millipede tries...

How do you fight an evil wizard when your only weapon is your smarts? A happy group of forest animals are stopped cold by a wizard's enchanted fog that whispers their greatest fears. The animals think they have to run away but a brave...

-ABOUT THE BOOK: A life-changing story for hearing-impaired children and their families, Rivers' Walk tells the story of a vibrant, strong-willed, hearing-impaired bunny who discovers just how much fun wearing hearing aids can be. Wonderfully illustrated and written, Rivers' Walk captures the imagination and...

When a young girl tries to read surrounded by elephants, lions, monkeys and zebras, she is surprised, scared, and amused. When the animals want to read, the tables are turned. A fun-filled picture book that will earn giggles and laughs from children of all...

Wombat wants to play with all of the other animals but he doesn't know how! This is a beautifully illustrated book for 4-8 year old readers. Proceeds from this sale benefit nonprofit organisation Library For All, helping children around the world learn to read.Author:...