Children's Nature and Animal stories Books

Providing a fun and creative way of teaching young children about the benefits of learning simple household chores is what the Aventures of Owen the Octopus Learning about Chores is all about. Owen takes children through a series of chores and offers...

In this heartwarming tale from the Hedgehog Family series, Holly, Henry, and Hazel discover the joy of friendship on a delightful adventure that will charm readers of all ages.A Sweet Story of Friendship - Join Holly, Henry, and Hazel as they...

Larry Lizard lives deep in the Redwood Forest with his mom, dad, sisters, and brothers. At bedtime, under starry skies, his parents tell their little lizards tales about their ancestors: the mighty dragons and dinosaurs!Next day, while his parents are...

In Cuba, on a beautiful sandy beach, surrounded by clear blue water, stood a giant castle. People would come from far away to visit the castle and explore its surroundings. One day, when doing just that, a Canadian woman discovered a puppy outside of...

Leif has a big heart and dreams of helping others. So one day he leaves the comfort of his tree to set out on an adventure. Leif the Leaf teaches young readers that there is a time for everything-joy and grief included-and that those we hold dear live on...

This is a kind story. This is a great read-aloud story. And this story is fun to read!!The story is based on an idea from the book "The Three Billy Goats Gruff", which children love because of it's repetitive words, repetitive phrases, and it's...

Join Pepe the Travelling Penguin as he goes on a new adventure and finds himself in Galveston, Texas with his human friend Leo. Pepe has never seen the ocean, spent time on a beach or met other penguins. Will this be the adventure to experience all these...

Shawn couldn't be more excited for his summer holidays to begin. But when wildfires threaten his rural community, it sure puts a damper on the fun. Worried about the future, Shawn sets out to visit his old friend Flash the weasel. Flash and the rest of...

"Bwak! Cluck cluck! Hello!" Meet Lady Jane, a happy little brown hen who loves her coop, spending time with her friends, and getting treats from their human, Poppy. When Lady Jane and the other hens learn to fly, they think it's great! They can explore...

Chocolate Chum is the luckiest dog in the neighborhood! He not only has many doggy friends but he has many pals of a different kind. Frogs, gnomes, cats and more. Meet them all in this story that teaches kids about inclusivity and diversity. From...

Meet Griffin the Bear!  Griffin is a cuddly, friendly bear who loves silly jokes and clever riddles, and he wants to share some of his favorites with you!  Although this book was written especially for kids, readers of all ages will have fun...

After Quincy the Quail and his mate, Quella, build a nest, they anxiously wait for their chicks to hatch. When a large egg plops down next to their home, Quincy must find a way to deal with this mysterious intruder. His solution provides the quail family...

Lightning and Drifter are two dogs who live near the forest with Joe. While out in the forest near their home, they smell fire. Going back home, they alert Joe to the problem. Joe, seeing the danger, calls out fire department. Lightning and Drifter help...

The winter season on Bunny Hill is quiet and the snow drifts down as the rabbits sleep deep in the warren waiting for spring to arrive.  Jim Jack the bunny is always on the lookout for seasonal fun for all the furry animals living nearby.But what...

Charming color illustrated tall tale not just for dog lovers everywhere, but for readers of all ages who ever wished for a friend.  Discover how creatures of the ocean, the power of love, and the magic of the sea came together to make a little...

In this children's book, twin otter boys discover a magic rock and a magic stick in a Northern California forest and learn that they can only use them for the most important purposes. Written and illustrated by a scientific illustrator, this colorful...

Meet Sweet Pea, a little bunny who lives in a tidy hole by the stream on the south side of the meadow. It is dinnertime. She fixes spaghetti but cannot find the tomato sauce. Her solution? Plant tomatoes and MAKE spaghetti sauce. But uh oh... it...

Of Ducks, Dogs and Children is a delightful story of three small children who want their father to get them a dog. He has resisted the children's efforts for various practical reasons, but to put a temporary stop to their constant "Can't we get a dog?"...

The Bravest Polar Bear continues the journey of Athena, the littlest polar bear from Northern Alaska. Along with her family and friend, Snickers, she travels throughout the United States and encounters strange weather events that test her courage. This...

The secret of the Austine Locke is revealed to four children on Cisco Beach, Nantucket when they meet Octo and Fish and are asked to make a wish.

Frankie, the son of two classic movie monsters, dreams of being anyone or anything other than plain old Frankie. But is he really all that plain?Featuring child-friendly versions of the most beloved monsters in modern history, Plain Old Frankie...

Follow MD and Finn as they go on a camping adventure with their friend, Penny! Join them as they engage their critical thinking skills to learn how to read a map and draw constellations from the night sky. Continue learning about constellations through...

SOMEBUNNY TO LOVEIn this modern day parable, Somebunny To Love, a young girl discovers the highest form of love while suffering the loss of her two pet rabbits, Geisha and Thumper. Through the patient and loving guidance of her parents, Charlotte begins...

The 4th book in the series of Anna nature adventures, Anna and the Christmas Tree finds our nature-loving Anna racing to save the great tree from being cut down. Will she find a solution in time? A delightful read for children ages 8 - 11 or to be read...

A gutsy girl, a cool beach town, awesome friends and oodles of adventures.Once upon a beach, there was a girl called Isabelle Necessary, who had an unusual name and a rather extra-ordinary and adventurous life. Join Isabelle and her friends Tammy, Nin...

Bodhicatva is a simple yet touching story of a Cat who smiles. It teaches the readers about deep inner peace and love, the kind of joy which goes beyond the external situation and shines on through no matter what we are faced with. This book is aimed at...

Joey's First Day at KangacareDeveloped by Christine Curphey and Jamie McVeighFirst Day at Child CareSeries in DevelopmentKangacare Join Joey as they overcome their anxiety about the first day in child care.

A teen dystopian thriller in a climate-changed world. "Grips and entices from the very first page" Phil Earle, author of HEROIC and BEING BILLY. Sea levels have risen. Whole populations are on the move and Britain has a zero immigration policy. When a...

Croc-A-Doodle SNAP is a curious tale about a crocodile and a rooster who fall in love,  they get married and have a child, and Oh what a child. It is a fun and engaging story about acceptance, love and wonder. The story is aimed at...

Poppy is a story about a little piglet who grew and grew. One day she notices her friends laughing at her. Poppy gets a happiness plan from Dr Rob and she feels good again. Poppy makes the right choices and the right friends and becomes proud of who she...

This is a story about a brave puppy and kitten who succeed against great odds through teamworkand tenacity to help each other to a happy place. They find the Happiness Centre of Smile-a-lotand their new friends make them well again. Ben and Crinkle learn...

Move over Scooby-Doo... there's a new dog detective in town!HAUNTED DOG SHOW. JEALOUS RIVALS. SERIOUS SLOBBER. When Honey the Great Dane arrives at a dog show, the last thing she expects to meet is her doggie doppelgänger! But things get even stranger...

The king of frogs is just within reach of Little Mouse! Will he catch the biggest frog at the pond? In this newest book in the Little Mouse Adventures, Little Mouse and Flying Pig take some big risks, but in the end they discover what being best friends...

Edison's new friend, Sierra the Special Spider, can no longer write her children letters. Edison wants to help her; which means a new invention is on the way! Please join Edison on his 4th installment of the Edison the Firefly series.

The dogs and cats at "Four Paws and a Purr" animal shelter dream about finding a new home some day. Of course they have other dreams as well - crazy, colorful dreams full of adventure. This picture book keeps young readers (ages 4-8) engaged with vivid...

Red is a fox pup who can’t wait to get outside and play with his friends. There’s only one problem: his friends are too busy. Bernie the bear is stuffing his face with berries, and Gert the grouse is combing her...feet?! And everyone is...

Smash! Crash! Chirp! Splash!Who is making all that noise? Can it be a lonely little bird?Stanley the sparrow has just left his mother’s nest and is on his own in the world. He tries everything he can think of to be famous and get noticed, for he...

All it took was a potted geranium, a determined momma dove, and a lot of love to transform Annie and Peter's ordinary winter on the Cape into a treasured story. In Chris Vadeboncour's Mrs. Mourning Dove, readers will delight in Annie and...

Vincent and The Dissidents is the thrilling second book of the acclaimed animal rights-themed YA series, The Enlightenment Adventures. If you haven't read the first book, Persimmon Takes On Humanity, get your copy today!In Book Two,...

The adventures continue for Oliver, Lion Paw and Wilbur when Miss Mocha comes to live on Reggae Beach in St. Kitts. Oliver tells about his wonderful friendship with Miss Mocha and delights us with stories of the mischief and fun they have together. Can...

"Where there's a mouse, there's a way," says Louie LaSurie. But it will take more than lofty words for Louie to achieve his goal: to be the first mouse to play for France in the World Cup soccer tournament. Can Louie do it? Find out in...

A curious young wren takes a guided tour through the perils and pleasures of a dying ecosystem with a sassy possum and a preachy turtle. As they journey to a promised land of ecological harmony, they encounter increasingly dangerous invasive species,...

David B didn’t want to go home to Comfy Cove. He wanted to stay up late, just like the big boats that would pass by his anchorage in the middle of the night. Instead of going home, he decided to keep on exploring. As day turned to night, David B...

While listening to the sounds of the night, Hamilton Troll hears something that scares him. He soon discovers that it is a young owl named Whitaker who is being taught by his parents how to hoot. Unfortunately Whitaker needs a lot of practice. After the...

A read-to-me picture book for young children. Dorothy Dog gets distracted by a dragonfly and leaves her home to chase it. She gets lost, and has tp find her way home, but on the way she causes many problems.

A read-to-me picture book for parents with young children. Cassie is a sleeping crocodile that catches a cold. This is an ideal way to introduce the subject of germs and hygiene. There are projects listed in the back of the book for kindergartens and...

'The Surround Sounds of Music' has been developed for classroom teachers, music education teachers, and parents and children who want to have fun reading books about music. This engaging story contains actual knowledge and each page includes eye catching...

An interactive alphabet book, like no other, that is illustrated by children from across the United States. Each page is written in verse and tells a story about a particular endangered mammal. Some of the poems were created to capture a sense of...