Nature and animal stories Books

Age range 2 to 5Owl makes tidying up his toys fun in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-colour board books Owl tidies up his toys. But tidying up doesn't have to...

Age range 5+A whale who cannot sing and a lost butterfly search for her home and find the whale's voice and self-confidence.Mafu the humpback whale travels through the turquoise seas of the South Pacific alone in search of other whales. But as he cannot...

Age range 5+A wary werewolf wants to be liked, but everyone is scared of him, except a little dog who won't leave him and transforms him.Werewolves are supposed to be scary, but this werewolf is wary of everyone and everything! All he wants is...

Age range 4 to 8 Hedgehog loves his new home. But even before he can set foot inside, his house is destroyed. No matter how much he cries, yells, complains, worries, or even feels sorry for himself, Hedgehog is powerless to change the situation. It isn't...

What exactly is a piece of art? What is it meant to capture? And how do we find the courage to believe in our work? It's the week of her gallery opening and none of Paty's paintings are ready. She asks her friends to pose in her studio, and the outcome...

Oliver's Duck Tale is the second book in a series titled, "Oliver's adventure series". In this adventure Oliver meets and strikes up a friendship with Mariel, who happens to be a very wise duck. There is a goofy Labradoodle, named Brody that loves to...

Age range 6 to 9The story of how one small creature can have a powerful effect for her and her friends using the power of restraint, kindness, and respect.Sylvia is as small as your pinky finger and as slow as a. . . slug! She can't run or jump...

Age range 3 to 6 A heartwarming tale buzzing with sincerity, humour, and kindness, Little Bee's Flower is about the courage in venturing out on your own - and also the strength in asking for help sometimes.Little Bee flies out on her very first...

Enthusiastic, experienced, and well-connected author. Quirky, humorous, adorable picture book with regional and national education and gift market appeal. Easy to pair with merch, toys, and learning units. Excellent rhyming read-aloud for storytimes,...

Age range 4 to 12A heartwarming story about family, resilience, fashion, and staying true to who you are - told through three generations of tailors in a rapidly changing Seoul.When Deokgu opens a brand new tailor shop in town, all of Seoul is skeptical...

Age range 5 to 7'Christian Foley's rhymes swirl and whirl, they twirl and curl through this underwater world. Dancing words twist and turn to the rhythm of the sea. This is storytelling with a hip-hop spin. Dive in deep. Journey with an...

The Year of the Dragon is the most lucky and popular... for good reason! Dominic is an adventurous dragon whose journey celebrates the new year. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon! This revised edition is bilingual in simplified Chinese. Dominic's proud...

Adventurous and full of wonder, 'Raisah and the Boat Trip' takes us from the shallow shoreline to the deep sea. On a simple day trip, Raisah together with her parents, shows young curious readers that the sea is a gift to mankind and all living things...

Sparkle is the magical story of a curious snow leopard cub that experiences an exciting and gripping adventure; it's bound to fuel any child's imagination. His story teaches children the value of friendship and helps inspire them to understand the need...

Rocket Causes A Ruckus is the first in a series called "Aussie Dog Tails" which features stories about a number of different Australian Shepherd dogs and puppies that JD Blue has now or has had, owned or co-owned with breeders, friends and family. Each...

Attention Mushroom Hunters And Aspiring Aviators Of All Ages!Have you ever wanted to do something great? Something no one else believed you could do? Well here is your chance to learn how. Meet a little snail who wanted to fly and an old butterfly who...

Do your kids get impatient waiting for things to happen?Help them learn the value of patience with Cat and Buffalo's new children's book, "Why Can't Tomorrow Be Today?" They'll go on a fun adventure with old and new friends, learning about what it takes...

For young Ali, a former refugee from Afghanistan, "home" is where his family is together.Although his family is safe in their new country, Ali finds himself wishing he could go back to Afghanistan. A day spent picking blackberries with Nana reminds him...

Age range 4 to 10From a Hans Christian Andersen award-winning illustrator comes a moving and imaginative story of four polar bears searching for a new home.One evening, Papa Bear announces, 'we are moving tomorrow'. His family can...

Age range 4 to 8Let's go on an insect expedition for kids ages 4 to 8! This adventure into the extraordinary world of bugs is inspired by David Suzuki's adventures with his own grandkids.It's time for the twins to go on a...

Award-winning author and illustrator Charise Mericle Harper creates a laugh-out-loud picture book about making something out of nothing and the power of imagination in this companion title to I Cannot Draw a Horse.The Horse wants a bicycle. A bicycle is...

The Pigeon Detectives are looking forward to devouring a delectable platter of jam tarts-until the tasty treats are stolen from right under their beaks! With tummies grumbling, the PPD are on the hunt for clues, but can the detectives recover the tarts...

Age range 3 to 6Yoo-hoo, unicorn! Let's go for a ride!Nothing could be more special than riding a unicorn! Or, at least that's what a plucky adventurer thinks. In the spectacularly illustrated storybook, How to Ride a Unicorn, a curious young explorer is...

Age range 3 to 7If a kitten hates the water...can it come to love a mermaid? Find out in this story about setting goals, problem-solving, and (eventually) making friends.Cadence is a very busy little mermaid - dancing with dolphins in the morning and...

Age range 3 to 6After Grandpa dies, a girl and her mother take the trip he had planned for her, kayaking along the Pacific west coast to look for the whales that he loved.The trip will do them good, Mom says, but the girl isn't sure. How can that be true...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Cricket Helps Out follows a facility dog who helps a child with appendicitis.This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an...

Christmas thought her ADHD was a liability. Turns out, it is a superpower. Seventeen-year-old Christmas Miller is looking forward to a summer of sunbathing and waterskiing at her home in Sweet Lake with Lexi, the one friend who gets her completely, ADHD...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Lumos Helps with Healing follows a facility dog who helps a child with a broken arm.Lumos, an adorable facility dog, brings comfort to a child who broke her arm, with strong messages of...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Dash Can Do It follows a facility dog who helps a child with diabetes.This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an adorable...

The Backyard's other main characters are Tigress, a quiet sister cat but is vocal when she needs to be. Mr. Thomas is a savvy feral cat. The cats provide a positive lesson on being yourself and how others may try to influence you.

Age range 2 to 6In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, Cat and his friends enjoy making music together, until Bear needs to take a nap. But when Bear starts to snore, Cat can't help tapping his drum, and his...

Age range 2 to 6In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, Cat has fun flying his kite, but when the kite gets stuck in a tree, how will Cat get it down? Luckily, a very tall friend comes along just in time! Bold...

Age range 2 to 6Cat overcomes fear and makes a new friend; with simple rhyming text and bold illustrations for young readers.In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, a dinosaur wants to play, but Cat is too scared! Cat runs...

Age range 1+Cat loses a shoe and goes searching for it with Bird; with bold illustrations and simple text young children.Cat has one shoe, but where is the other? Cat and Bird go searching for Cat's missing shoe. With colorful, simple...

Age range 1+Rhyming board book with Cat, who rides his skateboard past many animals. Incorporates animal sounds.Cat loves to ride his skateboard so much he rides past everyone, a goose, a duck, a frog, and more. With colorful, simple illustrations and...

Age range 1+Cat's new hat has blown away in the wind; with bold, colourful characters and simple text for young children.Cat has a new hat, but the wind has other plans. Cat rides his skateboard past various animals in search of his new hat. With...

Age range 1+Cat goes for an adventurous swim, with bold illustrations and simple text for young children and beginner readers.Cat is hot, so he goes for a swim that becomes quite the deep-sea adventure! Bold illustrations and simple rhyming text enable...

Age range 6 to 12The second book in the all-new Glitch Force series for Minecrafters!The Glitch Force: Three kids interested in Minecraft. There's Duncan, a genius redstoner, Miranda, a sharpshooter with encyclopedic knowledge of Minecraft, and Zed, an...

This delightful storybook by the incomparable d'Aulaires, based on a poem by Hans Christian Andersen, will charm a whole new generation of little readersDon't count your chickens before they hatch, as the saying goes-but what about counting your eggs?! A...

Age range 3 to 6There's room for everyone here!A picture book about tolerance and sharing.The deer have discovered a secret place while on a roadtrip in their chic convertible.And of course they want it all to themselves!But soon,more and more...

Kalak vive con su familia en la parte del mundo donde los nidos son viejos, los tejados estn destruidos, el suelo est seco y nunca hay suficiente comida. Un da deciden abandonar todo y volar hacia otro lugar. El viaje de Kalak ayuda a los lectores a...

Age range 1+Pig searches her home for her lost hat in this bold, colourful board book for emerging readers.Pig wants to play in the snow, but she can't find her hat. So, she searches her home to find it. This book is part of The Adventures of...

Age range 3-5This lovingly rendered, meditative book on friendship is sure to find a permanent place on the bedside table With sparse text and a deceptively simple, beautiful design, author/illustrator Kazue Takahashi brings to life the world of...

Hedgehog and Rabbit were in the garden. Rabbit was eating cabbages, and Hedgehog was looking for snails. A drop of water falls on Hedgehog and Rabbit and the whole sky turns gray. What's going on? Who's thrown water at them? Will the hens know? Perhaps...

Being part of a flockis easy, you just have to do what the others do. But when Sheep Four decidesnot to follow the others, how will Mike, the boy counting sheep, get to sleep?Being a sheep is easy. All they have to do is graze, snooze and help people...

Ser parte de un rebao es fcil, solo hay que hacer lo que hace el resto. Pero la oveja Cuatro se aburre y decide no seguir a las dems. Podr dormir Miguel, el nio que las cuenta al irse a la cama?*Libro seleccionado por New York Public Library dentro de la...

Always pleasing others can sometimes have acost. After Raccoon Wants To Be First and Fox Tells a Lie, comes Squirrel Has Trouble Saying Noa book about learning to be assertive.It is Bear's birthday tomorrow and Squirrel would like to prepare some...

Always pleasing others can sometimes have a cost. After 'Raccoon Wants To Be First' and 'Fox Tells a Lie', comes 'Squirrel Has Trouble Saying No', a book about learning to be assertive. Tras Mapache quiere ser el primero y Zorro dice mentiras, llega...