Nature and animal stories Books

Long long ago, a little Monkey was born from an old magic stone. Although he was an orphan, the Little Monkey was extremely talented and was adopted by Monkey King in the mountain. Little Monkey was very naughty and playful. One day he accidentally fell...

Encouraging children to not judge by appearances, this story portrays a group of fleas who decide to start a circus. From Anuska on the trapeze to the Mighty Marusz--strongest flea in the world--this beautifully illustrated book follows clowns, acrobats,...

A Newbery Honor Book (1934)An unfortunate accident with an Apple drives Bunny from Bunnyland to Elsewhere. Every letter in the alphabet is represented in Bunny's journey, through what he eats (Greens), to whom he meets (Insects, Jay, Kitten, Lizard), and...

Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity.

Maya's mother is a gentle soul. When she dies she bequeaths her daughter the task of caring for her father - and for herself. For her mother once had a dream that Maya was meant for great things, and it was the kind of dream that always comes true...

Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards It's true that most little chicks have mothers who are hens, puppies have fathers who are dogs, elephants have elephant families, and ants have little baby ants, but then there are families whoare...

A touching story that helps young and old alike cope with the loss of a loved one, this beautifully illustrated and gentle narrative explains the difficult concept of death to children. Lambkin is a different little lamb and instead of being covered in...

Zaira is a little girl with an imagination so big that she can see dolphins in the town square fountain. One day, she is shocked to find the fountain empty. The children who play in the square and make fun of Zaira for telling make-believe stories are...

Children can learn all about animals with this fun lift-the-flap board book! Children can learn all about a variety of adorable animals with this fun lift-the-flap book! Animals are presented in a variety of habitats, such as the farm, jungle, savanna,...

When the tide is out the curtain is up on this clever tale of an underwater, watercolor ballet featuring dancing crabs and all of their aquatic friends Welcome. Enter. Sit right there. The Crab Ballet is about to begin! This spectacular seaside show,...

Meet Little Monkey, who wants to be the best at everything. But pride comes before a fall, and he soon learns that having good friends is the best thing of all. These adorable board books, featuring cute photographic illustrations, are perfect for...

Goodnight, Little Sloth: Simple stories sure to soothe your little one to sleep

The adorable little penguins come waddling and tumbling out of the water and up the hill, back to their burrows on the island . . . But that's just the end of an even more amazing story. Where have they been? What adventures did they have? A charming...

Join in a forest bathing adventure as a young girl helps her father to leave his cell phone behind and embrace the sights, smells, and sounds of the natural world around him. On a sticky summer day, when it is too hot to do anything, Kayla suggests a...

An adventure story that helps children explore their imaginations and teaches a series of nature and animal yoga poses I Am the Jungle takes kids through a yoga flow of poses inspired by the natural world, including Mountain, River, Elephant, and Python...

This New York Times bestseller is soon to be an animated series on Netflix! In the tradition of Uni the Unicorn and Gaston, this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book tells the story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of...

Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they're shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.  'A perfect animal...

A bold celebration of what it takes to be a cat, from acclaimed author-illustrator Galia Bernstein-now in board book! A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something...

A misfit pup faces his first competitive dog show in this heartwarming and hilarious tale about family, friendship, and being yourself, from the author-illustrator of I Am a Cat Wodehouse Chili Pepper Pumpernickel the Third has an important family: His...

A scientific team has boarded the submarine Oceanos to explore the ocean's depths. Suddenly, it gets caught in a violent storm, causing it to drift thousands of miles off-course. From the glittering surface of the sea to the darkness of the abyss, Deep...

It's time for the Frost Festival in Friendship Forest, and all the little animals are waiting for snow, food and presents! Baby bunny Mia Floppyear is the most excited of all, as she's going to perform in the Winter Show . . . Until wicked witch...

Barkley the Bear is now ready to continue his family's business, which involves taking care of everyone in the forest. What a job! Barkley worries that he will not be able to provide the care necessary for everyone, but he soon finds out how easy it is...

Ring in the holidays with festive search-and-find fun in this Christmas tree-shaped board book perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Featuring the classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this cheerful Christmas tree-shaped book is a...

Fans of trucks and farm animals will love this classic Little Golden Book, from the same illustrator as Scuffy the Tugboat and Tootle. A happy man thrills a group of farm animals when he takes them for a joy ride in his dump truck. This book is a true...

A delightful and entertaining peek into the life of one very busy wombat! MondayMorning: Slept.Afternoon: Slept.Evening: Ate.Scratched.Night: Ate. A typical day. Don't be fooled. this wombat leads a very busy and demanding life. She wrestles unknown...

Edward the emu was sick of the zoo,There was nowhere to go, there was nothing to do,And compared to the seals that lived right next door,Well being an emu was frankly a bore.Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else...

Roo Knows Blue

Under cover of darkness, two brothers cross a war-ravaged countryside carrying a secret bundle. One night they stumble across a deserted town reduced to smouldering ruins. But at the end of a blackened street they find a small green miracle- a zoo filled...

An epic story that has been beloved for generations, Watership Down has become one of the most famous animal stories ever written. Fiver, a young rabbit, is very worried. He senses something terrible is about to happen to the warren. His brother Hazel...

WINNER: 2023 CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers'You don't have to carry the weight of the world in your tool belt.' A Tale of Unbreakable Bonds Annie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called...

WINNER: 2023 Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People SHORT-LISTED: 2023 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature Chasing cows and pigs. Mockery. Rude songs. Piracy, bullying, revenge, warfare and...

Frogmouth isn't like the other birds. She doesn't want to live in the trees. Frogmouth is in search of something more. Frogmouth travels the land hunting for a new nesting place, but nothing feels right. On her way, she helps other animals find their...

Helen Milroy's latest instalment in her bestselling First Nations Bush series features Australian bugs in all their hairy, scary glory! It's time to get outside and discover the amazing world around us in this stunning new picture book from bestselling...

Explore a day on the farm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! It's a sunny day on the farm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Who will he meet? From horses near the big red barn to little ducklings in a pond, discover new farmyard friends in this tabbed...

This charming and imaginative story in the bestselling 'If I had a...' series, which imagines life with an octopus as a pet.I really want a clever pet, a pet with many charms.The sort of pet with talents, and a large amount of armsHave you ever thought...

Pascaline (a bat) DOES NOT WANT to go to school. It doesn't matter who else is going! She knows exactly what she doesn't want. 'Never, Not Ever!', she shrieks loudly on the first day. So loudly, in fact, that something amazing happens - and it changes...

Have you ever given any thought to what the perfect jumping pet would be? Wombats are cute, and koalas can cling, but what about a springy kangaroo? Being an ace on the trampoline is a breeze when you have a kangaroo for a pet, but hold on to your...

Get to know the animals of the Kindness Club and find out what it takes to be kind Follow Squirrel as he learns how important it is to forgive others and show them kindness.  Rainbow Island is having a baking competition! Squirrel sets off with his...

A beautiful hardback clothbound edition to mark the book's 70th anniversary of publication. Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world, now including a beautiful 70th anniversary edition...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. "On a hill above the valley there was a wood.  In the wood there was a huge tree. Under the tree there was a hole.  In...

Join Spot and Mum on a walk to the beach in this lift-the-flap adventure - with lots of Australian animals to find along the way! Join Spot and Mum on a walk to the beach in this lift-the-flap adventure - with lots of Australian animals to find along...

The unmissable follow-up to the phenomenal bestselling and award-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold and perfect for readers 8+ A TOP 5 BESTSELLER IN CHILDREN'S HARDBACK FICTION April Wood has returned home from her adventure...

The seven chronicles of Narnia are brought together in this beautifully presented slipcase. The books and the slipcase feature the original artwork by Pauline Baynes. Enjoy the full majesty of the Chronicles of Narnia with this slipcased set featuring...