Children's Nature and Animal stories Books

Put on your raccoon eyes and dance with the wild bees in paradise. Change begins in a garden and in a playground close to home. Visit www.codehoney.ca to learn more about Luminita and Carolyn's poetry/painting/music collaboration.

Thor is a troublemaker. He is also a French Bulldog who loves his family. Deep down. Deep, deep down. He has a strong personality that makes him unique and funny, and he is never short on what to say. Experience Thor's family life through his...

Welcome adventurers!Join Joy on her first adventure at Blue's 2nd Chance Rescue as she meets Theodore the lion. Joy discovers something truly wonderful about Theodore. They are both shy! She and Theodore become brave together and become the...

Please Don't Go in the Dryer! Young readers (and their parents) will laugh out loud at this whimsical cautionary tale about a mischievous kitten and its overly imaginative owner. The delightful text and beautiful, hilarious illustrations will make...

Zariyah is an Arabic name meaning beauty and radiance. Zariyah is a butterfly that encapsulates these attributes. She has the ability to change colors to adapt to her surroundings just like a chameleon which is what makes her unique. This symbolizes that...

Let us not worry about how four adorable puppies found themselves on a raft in the middle of a stream but rather let us enjoy the fact that we get a front row seat to all the trouble, excitement and adventure that comes along with it. Puppies Floating...

Struggling to explain a pregnancy loss to your child? When a pregnancy ends in miscarriage or stillbirth, it's hard to discuss with your other children. Some kids are too young to understand the concept of pregnancy, making it difficult to explain...

Run along with Levi in the race of his life. With cheers from his family and the help of a whimsical bunny named Lil Teenie he just might win. Running through an old country road you will discover a glorious cloud hanging down from heaven that will warm...

Fern the hound dog wakes up to a beautiful day outside. She just knows that today is the perfect day to play with a friend! Who will she find to play with her? This story is dedicated to the author's canine best friend, and is a fictionalized version of...

The meanest, nastiest, hungriest T-Rex in Dinosaurland has a dilemma. He's lonely. The problem is he prefers to eat all the other dinosaurs instead of making friends with them. That is until he is introduced to the wonderful world of vegetables. He...

Have you ever wanted to know what four-year-olds think about? Jubilee welcomes you to join her on a journey through her imagination with her best friend which happens to be a jellyfish. Explore how a day at the beach turns into an adventure.

Based on the folktale The Little Red Hen, Tita la Gallinita finds grains of corn. She has a plan for them, but none of her friends want to help her. What will her friends miss out on?Basado en el cuento La Gallinita Roja, Tita La Gallinita encuentra...

Gunther the Underwater Elephant faces enormous problems as he is first captured by one of the sea's creatures and is then asked to help in the rescue of another. Using his swimming fins from his first underwater rescue, he comes to the aid of...

A great read for children who are struggling with symptoms of ADHD, provides insight and tools to help calm the mind. Also provides validation as they follow Wally through his day to day struggles and eventual resolution to staying on task and focused.

Harry the Bear has very long hair that he refuses to cut. When his friend gets his hair burned off in a housefire, Harry the Bear finds a way to use his very long hair to help a friend in need.

Come along with me and follow the adventures of Bandit, a speckled little puppy from the big city. Hold your breath as Bandit tumbles out of Uncle Bill's truck and is almost eaten by a coyote! Be there when Bandit arrives at Little Meadow Farm, his...

Willy the Worm Wants Dinner so he ventures off into the woods. Willy the Worm will travel as far as he can to find food. Along the way Willy has a couple encounters and in the end shares a meal with a close friend.

Kip is a happy, playful little dog who enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He introduces his young readers to different modes of transportation as he experiences several different countries, and the unique qualities each one offers. It is...

Many children end up in foster care for one reason or another, despite efforts by child welfare organizations to keep families together. This book helps children explore their feelings about being in foster care, and their experiences with trouble within...

Toby is a young boy who suffers from asthma. His father builds him a treehouse and buys him a telescope. While looking through his telescope he sees a small blue bird which leads him on an adventure, forgetting he can't really fly. He learns to use his...

In this wonderfully crafted children's book by author Gina Gurung, beautifully illustrated by Alina Chhantel, join Yamuna the yeti and her friends on a journey through the Himalayas to discover what is making her yell!

Join Riley the Raccoon, as she learns from her friends about cultural traditions that celebrate connection, kindness, wonder and much more.Pack your bags and let's go on a heartwarming journey to the Philippines, and learn about the Filipino tradition of...

Where Oh Where is Teddington brings a lovely rhyme time and I-Spy opportunity for infants, toddlers and young readers alike. See if you can spot Teddington on each page, and you might see his three little cat friends and poppy flowers if you look closely...

Solving this mystery could change everything...From the deep ocean to a secret doughnut-shaped reef, Zoom and Stephen must confront their fears and find the clues they need.This time Zoom and Stephen have their friends with them. But will it be enough...

Embark on a paw-some escapade with Sparty, the spirited bulldog, as Doretha Polite unfolds a tale of courage, camaraderie, and conquering fears in Sparty's Adventures. Young readers will delight in Sparty's forest frolics, meeting charming friends along...

The big bad wolf is finally going to trial and have his day in court. He has been accused of eating two helpless little pigs. Jurors from various fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and fables have been selected to hear this much-anticipated case. They...

Where Are the Ducks? was inspired by many mornings sitting in a duck blind, patiently waiting for ducks. A lot of us, children especially, get excited and sometimes impatient while waiting for something to occur. This is a beautifully illustrated...

This cheeky dog likes to wander about the farm, and finds himself face to face with the farm's alpaca, who looks after the sheep. The alpaca is not at all happy about the dog wandering around his farmyard. Then trouble starts.

Learn your ABCs with fun facts!Discover the fascinating underwater world with Learning Your ABCs Under the Sea, the followup to the beloved The Adventures of Milli and Max: An ABC Journey Under the Sea, which features a fun story about Milli and Max and...

Children of all backgrounds will enjoy this simple how-to-learn Italian book, whether your child is Italian or not. This book will teach in a fun way with colorful illustrated pages that will capture kids' attention and open a window to learning a new...

Have you ever seen a pelican waddle on land yet glide effortlessly in the sky? Even though pelicans are less than attractive, they have amazing abilities that set them apart from other birds.In the story "The Perfect Pelican," you will meet Perfect-One,...

Lucy and the EquimanLucy and the Equiman is about a human-horse hybrid and his friendship with Lucy, a young teenaged girl coping with the recent death of her father. She discovers the equiman in the forest opposite her home and takes him home to keep...

Why my name is Parlorma is a story for children aged between five and nine years that explores the connection between a name and a sense of belonging. Discover the friendship of a white pigeon named Parlorma and a ringtail possum named Toffy. Even though...

This book is written for the entertainment of children. The main character, Little Jack, is a zonkey (a combination zebra and donkey). He was born quite small compared to the other zonkeys, and was often left behind because he couldn't keep up. Along...

Have you ever had a dream?Nathan is a young ranch hand at One Step Ranch in New Jersey. He always dreamed of serving with the New York City Police Department. Ava is his horse. She had always dreamed of being in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.In this...

Elizabeth and her younger brother Daniel haven't seen their cousins in Taiwan for a long time and are determined to go there. When their parents tell them they won't be able to go this year, they decide to make a trip of their own. Sneakily taking their...

Pearl just hates her boring name! But not to worry, Nanny has a story that may change Pearl's mind. When Pearl hears about Oliver's toothache and what he learns, she discovers that sometimes finding out something new and a little patience are the only...

Savanna is a curious baby giraffe. She is discovering her vast and sometimes dangerous new world when she encounters a problem at the watering hole! Can you, along with her friends, help Savanna with her dilemma? 

The presence of a magic cat can turn your world upside down. Dr. Bibo is a dentist for the care and condition of children's teeth. His days are filled with children crying, screaming and-worst of all-biting. After finding a mysterious cat outside his...

After feeling shamed by his peers, Kerby the Australian Kangaroo decides to embark on an adventure across the world in search of friendship and acceptance. Throughout this story, new animals are introduced. Each animal battles with their individuality...

This book was written by a hospice nurse and her client to facilitate the exploration of feelings and emotions of children who have experienced any type of loss, ranging from a beloved family member or friend to a family pet.In the vast spectrum of human...

How would you like to be trapped in a poacher's cage, like Jack and Riley were, and then rescued by termites?This is just one of the adventures the brother/sister duo encounter during their winter holiday in the Costa Rican rainforest.• Ponder, the...

This is a delightful story about Tom, a very resourceful cat, who was dumped in an alley and the amusing situations he gets into in order to survive. The full-page colour illustrations and rhyming text make the story fun for children to read or be read...

When Mia feels a tug on her hand as she's sleeping, her intuition tells her to follow the person who has awakened her. But as she opens her eyes, she realizes that it's not a person. It's a beautiful great blue heron. What a surprising sight! Even more...

In pursuit of their dreams, Gomo the donkey and Zebrone the zebra take a trip to Rainbow City. They encounter difficulty, experience adventure, and persist through unknowns. In the end, Gomo's dreams of music and love come true.

Come along on a worldly adventure with Juju and Dad!This beautifully illustrated book is fun and engaging with heartfelt characters. Children will learn about being open to new experiences and cultures, as well as appreciating and celebrating all the...

"Littles" is a collection of verses composed to the whimsical illustrations of CarrieAnn Reda. Open young ones up to the prospect of the magical world that surrounds them. Little verses explore  adventure, friendship, perseverance, hope, and love...

Faye is a young corgi who is learning what she loves about life. Over the course of a day (and sometimes with her brother Ein - short for Einstein), she uncovers what she loves and what she does not love. And after all is said and done, she discovers...