Children's Nature and Animal stories Books

Pete is excited and looking forward to the most fun day ever! Gramps is taking him and his new friend Ollie fishing at the lake for the first time. Come along and see Pete learn to fish, and watch as he gets the surprise of his life . . .

Goat Tails are a series of stories all about life on our family farm in Manitowaning. Join with us as we share the entertaining and crazy antics of all the critters that occupied that farm . . . especially the goats.Our first story is all about Scruffy...

An uplifting tale about a young, tenaciousladybug who comes to learn the earth is in danger. Leonard realizes that despite his youth, or maybe because of it, he has the ability to make a difference and better the planet.

Little Fox is supposed to be going to sleep in his den with his mother, but he finds it hard to rest as he listens to the forest creatures around him getting up for the day. This delightfully cute story about bedtime, listening, and curiosity will engage...

The world can be a pretty scary place. Loud noises, strangers, and new experiences can take a lot of courage. Remember, it is OK to be afraid. Look to your friends and family (furry members included) to give you guidance. We are all stronger when we face...

Twelve-year-old budding scientist Lucy Lavender loves exploring. After Dad dies, Mom pieces jobs together and struggles to provide a home for Lucy. When Mom is offered a job managing a set of vacation cottages in Sea Rock Cove, the small coastal town...

The Mellow Fellow knows that birds of ALL feathers can flock together.The Mellow Fellow - a bright-eyed, colorful parrot - is always happy, no matter whom he meets or where he travels. But his neighbor, the Grumpy Grouch, does not share his positive...

Deji & Kemi is a book series about a brother and sister who are best friends. As they go on new adventures they learn new words in Yoruba (African language). This book is an entertaining story for those who are young at heart and want to learn more about...

Don’t Use Granny’s Toothbrush is based on a true story. Annie and Poncho share many adventures on the ranch and this adventure is one you don’t want to miss! Annie takes good care of her horse Poncho, such good care that she needs a...

Pipsqueak is the best kind of childhood heroine: a character children find both lovable and inspiring.  She embodies creativity, grit and acceptance.  We hope you will love her as much as your children do!Books in the Pipsqueak series are...

An Animal Book for Children That Inspires ImaginationWhat do you see when you look up in the sky? With a little imagination, you can turn ordinary clouds into bears, hippos, lions and much more.With Animals in the Clouds, Rebecca Steward and Rachael...

A pond full of koi fish is soon going to be joined by a new creature they haven't seen before - a TURTLE!The KOI fish are curious, cautious and overall find it strange to see a totally different being join their community.Will the TURTLE fit in? Will the...

One fine morning on a leisurely stroll Riwi stumbles across several neighbourly animals who are all heading towards a party. Excited, Riwi asks to go with them, but is meanly turned away and laughed at by the animals. Poor Riwi cannot understand why he...

Nifty the treasure hunting dog delights readers by taking them on his surprise-filled thrifting adventures. This adorable pup teaches children the importance of recycling, saving money, helping others, and being creative. Join Nifty and his friends...

Danny loves the woods and the wildlife that lives there, but walks right into the middle of a big problem. Some think it's a bear problem, but Danny knows it's a human crisis, and he does his best to help his friends on the trail.

The Life of Ellie is a sweet story about a young boy named Carson and his special stuffed animal, Ellie the elephant. Ellie is a pink stuffed elephant who is meant as a gift for a baby girl but soon finds herself in a growing friendship with an...

Marco is a lizard on an island looking for something interesting. He discovers a musical instrument called a recorder. He learns to play it, but the snakes on the island are not wanting to hear his recorder. With the help of some friends Marco's recorder...

Meet Monkey, a fun and loving little guy on an adventure to choose the perfect pet to love and keep in his room. Young children will love this playful little character and all the familiar animals in this story. This is the first of Monkeys adventures...

You know the popular dinosaurs, but here's a book dedicated to the ones that history forgot! These are the awkward, strange and delightful dinosaurs you've never heard of! This book is a silly book about different make-believe dinosaur species who are...

"Mandy Goes to the Beach" is the sequel to the book "Where's My House?". After an extensive search for a new human roommate Mandy is exhausted and is in dire need of a vacation. Follow Mandy on this journey as she meets a new friend and learns about...

Are there people who pick on you because you look different?   Maybe you wear glasses.  Maybe you have a lot of freckles.  Maybe your hair is a different color.  Maybe you travel the world on four wheels.  Maybe your...

This delightful tale brings us into the world of the future! In a time where the fear of hurting the earth is in the back of everyone’s mind, a kooky scientist finds he can’t wait to find out what the future holds. Read along as he and his...

Sophie's Pony Tales presents tales of challenges, perseverance, self-discovery, second chances and triumph for a young Morgan horse. In 21 inspirational stories drawn from real life, Sophie's experiences offer insight and inspiration for young...

Mothers love their babies, and cows love their calves. There is a unique and special bond that is shared between them. Discover what happened when a certain dairy farmer had children of her own in this powerful little picture book about a mother's...

Lovable dancing dog Curly plays silly songs, wears crazy costumes, and invites you to help count down her top tunes.  For added fun, Curly shares a special surprise at the end of the book. With rhythmic text and page-turning costume fun, Curly...

Join a high-energy border collie puppy and his sister for a day of outdoor exploration and discovery. There is so much to ponder and so much to learn. In the book our active puppy runs speedy circles, makes friends with the neighbor dogs, scouts muddy...

Piper, a daydreaming little bunny, invites you to see things from her perspective! Join her on her journey as she learns about herself, her family and how to deal with bullies. Fear isn't always what it seems.

This colorful interactive book is about a little girl named Lorraine who lives with her family and solves a mystery with a clue from their pet dog, named Hoover. In the process, Lorraine discovers a big surprise and helps others in her neighborhood. The...

Way up in the North Woods, twin moose babies, Alfonse and Abercrombie, are born. When they grow antlers, they strike out on their own. Soon Abercrombie is captured by two men who take him to Central Park Zoo in New York City. Alfonse escapes but falls...

This landmark volume brings together leading scholars in the field to investigate recent conceptual shifts, research findings and policy debates on the informal economy as well as future challenges and directions for research and policy. Well over half...

This is a positive, engaging book about a little bird named Jason who learns to fly with the help of his parents. Jason wants to grow up fast and desires independence. However, in his desire to speed up his growth, Jason learns the best way to grow is to...

It's Steve the Snail. This small snail has an idea to plant his first garden.This brilliant idea inspires him to move off his favourite rock.Steve will travel across the green meadow and back to trade for seeds.He is a tough little snail. He does not...

Life brings many challenges and difficult situations. As adults we have the experience, confidence and mechanisms to cope with complex issues. However, when the responsibility arises for guiding a child though a difficult time or familial loss, the...

Elizabeth has the chance to experience a total solar eclipse with her family, without having to travel very far at all. But the eclipse is in April, a super cloudy and rainy month. Will they see it?

Just as we should never judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, kids should be able to explore their own unique abilities and find novel pathways to their passions-that's the story of the little white duck.Así como uno nunca debe juzgar a un pez por...

A young kangaroo with an awesome idea about what he likes. Follow him as he learns that change isn't always a bad thing. Life is an exciting, ever-changing turn of events. You never know what's next.Let's go find out!

An eagle egg falls into a chicken nest. A little eagle is born into a world of chickens. He thinks he's a chicken and learns the ways of the chicken. Deep down he knows he was made to be free and to fly.

A Camel Story is the story of a brother, sister, their grandfather and a Camel. When Ina and Arj open their garage one day, they are surprised to see a young camel sitting there. The story follows how they look after the camel and eventually make him a...

Have you ever wondered how to talk to your children about interacting with differently-abled kids?Interacting consciously with differently-abled children in our community presents a beautiful opportunity to expand our pathways for connection by learning...

Bryan always dreamed of seeing a real live whale. On his fifth birthday, his parents surprise him with a vacation to the ocean. Will his dream be spoiled when a mischievous whale and his friends decide to play tricks on the little boy? Join Bryan and the...

Burt is a black cat about to embark on a family adventure. But at the airport, he is separated from his family and accidentally left behind to fend for himself. Burt is a curious cat by nature, and decides to take advantage of his new surroundings and...