Children's Nature and Animal stories Books

The Duck That Would Not Quack is the story of an unusual duck that was born to Father and Mother Duck. He had twelve sisters and brothers, and he was the smallest and the ugliest of all the sisters and brothers. He followed his family to the...

In Sika Longtooth's line of work, the potential for risk is always present no matter how simple the job. And those risks are often downwind of him-out of range for even his keen nostrils. As the young beaver ambles along the trails in the Great Forest,...

Ethel's New Home is a heartwarming story about a dwarf hamster who lives in a hamster tank with seven brothers and sisters. But Ethel has a problem, she is getting tired of having to share all the time with them. Ethel can't eat, drink, or sleep when she...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

In writing the story Linda the Ladybug Goes to Heaven, it was my desire to help young readers envision what Heaven will be like. Linda the Ladybug is a small little insect that children can relate to. She is very excited about her discoveries, yet...

The 'COOKIE MACHINE' is the first in a series of illustrated books about Trolls who live in a magical world called Trolldom. In this story, Bugbear, Boxtroll, Lilli, Buster and Honeylips are having a Very Boring Day, and have difficulty in thinking...

"Go Lefty, Go Lefty!" Lee County Florida students chant as they participate in a story play of the children's book Lefty the Loggerhead Turtle. They have witnessed "Lefty's" life from a small hatchling seeking the moonlight to a mature turtle forced to...

"Morgan's Giraffe" is a lighthearted, fun book for young children. For early readers (5-8) or to be read aloud to young children (0-6). Morgan loves giraffes and decides she'd like a real one for her birthday. Go on this adventure with Morgan to see...

Bryan loves all things fishy! One day he finds the perfect, but rather unusual, fishy friend. A chapter book illustrated by the author's eight year old son.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Young Naturalist: A Tale is a novel written by Alicia Catherine Mant in 1824. The story follows the life of a young girl named Emily, who is passionate about nature and spends most of her time exploring the countryside around her home. Emily's love...

The Wreck of the Circus is a novel written by James Otis Kaler, first published in 1897. The story follows the adventures of a group of circus performers who are traveling across the United States. The circus is led by a man named James Sparling, who is...

The Wood Pigeons And Mary is a children's book written by Mary Louisa Molesworth in 1901. The story revolves around a young girl named Mary who loves to watch the wood pigeons that live in the trees outside her window. One day, she discovers that the...

The Trotty Book is a children's book written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and published in 1874. The book tells the story of a young girl named Trotty who lives in a small New England town. Trotty is a curious and adventurous child who loves to explore the...

The Tale of Bobby Bobolink is a children's book written by Arthur Scott Bailey and published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of Bobby, a cheerful and mischievous bird who lives in a meadow with his family and friends. Bobby loves to sing and...

The Spaniel Prince is a novel written by Edouard Laboulaye in 1895. The story follows the adventures of a young prince who is transformed into a spaniel by a wicked fairy. The prince must navigate his new life as a dog and find a way to break the spell...

The Snow King's Trumpeter is a children's book written by H.J.M.G. and published in 1884. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Hans, who lives in a small village at the foot of a mountain. Hans is a talented trumpeter, and one day he is...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""The Shepherd Who Did Not Go To Bethlehem"" is a children's book written by Susan Alice Ranlett in 1909. The story revolves around a young shepherd named David who lives in Bethlehem. On the night of Jesus' birth, he is supposed to go to the stable to...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Walter the Walleye was born in Canada, on a beautiful body of water called Eagle Lake. Over the years of taking the long eighteen-hour road trip to spend the week fishing up in the pristine waters in Canada, Walter and his underwater world came to life...

Robert Michael Ballantyne's classic children's tale tells the story of a group of kittens who set out on a pilgrimage to find the 'land of milk and mice'. Along the way, they encounter dangers and obstacles that test their courage and resourcefulness...

This charming children's book tells the story of Twinkly Eyes, a little black bear who lives in the woods with his family. Twinkly Eyes has many adventures as he explores his world, makes new friends, and learns valuable life lessons along the way. With...

A heartwarming children's story about a brave bird named Gabriel who helps his fellow creatures through challenging times.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know...

Prepare to enter the enchanting world of Johnny Chuck, a lovable woodchuck who embarks on a series of whimsical adventures. Thornton Waldo Burgess's charming storytelling and the delightful illustrations make this book a beloved classic for readers of...

This beloved children's book tells the story of Ferdinand Frog, who goes on a daring adventure through the forest to save his family. Along the way, he meets a host of other animals who help him on his quest. This charming tale will delight readers of...

This charming children's book tells the story of a cat and a dog who get into a playful scuffle over a pie and a patty-pan. Written and illustrated by the beloved author Beatrix Potter, The Pie and the Patty-Pan is a delightful tale that captures the...

This charming children's book follows the adventures of a group of woodland animals as they explore the mystical land of Getwuntoo. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about teamwork, friendship, and the power of imagination. With whimsical...

Nosey is an elephant with a very, very, very long trunk that sometimes can get in the way and cause him trouble! He was born on a farm and grew up with his best friend, a girl named Elsa. They are such good friends that Nosey decided to...

A tiny, orphaned lamb finds fitting in with the rest of the flock challenging. He may look like a sheep but he doesn't smell like a sheep. He doesn't sound like a sheep. He doesn't even act like a sheep. He likes to cuddle with...

The Adventures of Zuma follows the antics that he and his friends, Princess Peyton and Prince Paxton, encounter in the kingdom of PeyPaxonia. You never know what mischief he might get into or the lessons he might learn.

A colorful strawberry patch with an old river bridge is the setting for this colorful and memorable children’s book, “The Ladybug Story.” A beautiful young ladybug named Jenny becomes best friends with the handsome but restless...

I always loved hearing nursery rhymes when I was a young girl and one of my favorites was Wee Willie Winkie. I had 3 dogs named Willie, Ozzie and JC and thought about turning the rhyme around a bit using them in my story. So Wee Willie...

Paper Zoo is an English/Spanish bilingual picture book illustrated with stunning, detailed watercolors of animals found in South Africa. This story unravels the importance of taking chances in life, as main character Loli, along with the help of magical...

This is a sweet story about kindness and acceptance. A friendly loris and his animal companions appreciate one another as friends regardless of their spikes (the porcupine), slippery skin (the frog), or other funny attributes.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? What is that mysterious object in the sky? With the help of their friend, Grace, the family of foxes venture into the world of humans to solve the mystery. Curious will stop at nothing to figure it out. Catcher wonders if he...

From author Susie Rich comes a tale of friendship and adventure, told through the story of a great, blue whale and a lost, little duck on the shores of Massachusetts. The whale quickly befriends the duck, and agrees to help him and his family at...

A curious baby manatee wanders from his mother to explore his habitat and a boy has an adventure on the river in his boat. A collision, an accident, and a rescue ensue. Dad, a wildlife warden, and a zookeeper attempt to save the injured animal in this...

"You forgot the mail?!?!" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that...

That's NOT A Pickle! Part 3 is another hilarious and unforgettable adventure between a boy named Frank and his pet frog named Dill.  In this third story in the series of seven, you'll meet two incorrigible intruders named Finky and...

Childhood is a time when imagination runs wild and children are willing and eager to learn. This is no exception for little T and her friend Lee! While exploring her sister's closet, T makes a magical discovery that will change and enrich her...

This book was written for young children to help them understand why mommy or daddy has to go away for an extended time to a treatment center to "get better." This can seem like a difficult conversation to have with a 3-6-year old. Children of this age...

A Fun Safety Rhyme for Young ReadersDid you know that children are safer riding the yellow school bus than in their parent’s vehicle?Climb aboard and hear Giggly Bear and his friends teach kids valuable lessons on how to ride the school bus safely...