Children's Nature and Animal stories Books

Everyone loves a good trick every now and again, but when the local jokester Tricky, the lizard, fools all the animals, Fox gets the idea of teaching him a lesson.Will Tricky's arrogance and lack of self-awareness get him into more trouble than he is...

A new, fun way to learn animal facts and perspectives. What does a giraffe see? What does a sloth see? A hippopotamus? A chimpanzee? Come on a journey through the zoo, and see the world through the eyes of animals!

On a bright sunny day in icy waters, Walrus spies Polar Bear. They are both wary and afraid of each other-but also curious. "I think, just like me, inside you're quite friendly," says Walrus. Overcoming their fear takes a lot of courage, but once the two...

La vie d'un Grillon � travers diff�rentes saisons et exp�riences. Un conte pour enfants qui apprend aux jeunes lecteurs sur la nature et les animaux qui y habitent.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

The first book in the Fur Feather Fin series, The Fox follows the titular animal as he navigates the dangers of the wilderness and outwits his various predators. Beautifully written and gorgeously illustrated, this book is sure to delight readers of all...

Join Old Bob the sundowner and his two small friends, Roddy and Susan, as Bob shares the vast lore of the bush, gained during a lifetime of wandering.For over 60 years readers of Australian nature stories have recognised that "Thompson and...

There once was an Orangutan, and that Orangutan had something to say! Before we find out what wise words the Orangutan has for us, we meet a host of amazing animals that need our help to survive in a dangerous, perilous world – will you help the...

"In a forest far, far away, a little panda liked to play. Bao Bao was this panda's name and fitting in was his only aim. Then one day he noticed a change, his fur began to look a bit strange..."Independent author and illustrator Ruby Biggs has created...

In the land of Australia there was a space called Bushland where all native creatures were free to live and roam.Bushland experienced a very fierce and destructive storm that had destroyed Bowerbird's bower that a very independent Bowerbird had...

Have you ever been afraid of the dark? What if you were a nocturnal Owl who was afraid of the dark and decided, with the help of your forest friends, you could conquer your fears and create more light in the world?"We need more light from the moon," said...

"People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves, they have the first secret of success."- Norman Vincent Peale With the help of her teacher, Mrs Mac, This Little Bird is taught...

Meet Max, the brave little kangaroo who loves his family, is devoted to his best friend, and sometimes misbehaves. Though he's a kangaroo, could it be, he's just like you?Funny and heartwarming, this rhyming picture book filled with fun facts about...

In this rhyming story, Marloo the monkey is very dissatisfied with who he is and keeps comparing himself to other animals, wishing he was more like them. Eventually, the wise advice of a little bug leads him to realise that he is perfect just the way he...

The animals on Farmer Brown's farm are kept awake by the loud and incessant snoring of Oink the pig. They seek a solution from Farmer Brown but are shocked by the solution he suggests and decide they can live with Oink's snoring after all. "Don't sweat...

In Jamarra and the Smallest Dinosaur, Gus Goanna helps his young friend Jamarra realise how special he is and that he truly belongs by telling him the story of how he once was bullied by other animals and how his own past doubts and challenges were...

Sid the Squid and Dawn the Prawn is a picture book with rhyming text telling a colourful story of fictional life in the sea. Without preaching overtly via the text, the final page also contains an unexpected ecological message, encouraging readers to...

"Mum and Dad won't feed me. And I'm hungry! They keep running away into the cold water where I can't get to them. Why are they doing that?"The first thing that Chicky, a Gentoo penguin, must do-before he can learn how to swim and feed...

Shazmin loves furry animals - and she especially loves Australian animals! She wishes she could be a possum: eating sweets, picking up toys with her curly tail and especially sneaking around in the dark.'If I Could Be A Possum' gives kids a chance to...

Pip the platypus loves to play hide-and-seek. However, the other animals choose to keep to their own kind and won't play with him. When a fire threatens their home, Pip knows the animals need to work together so no one is left behind. Will the other...

Earth and Sky, a Spirit's Journey, is a Whimsical Story about the Cycle of Life. A simple yet thought provoking tale that encourages children of all ages, even adults, to consider what happens when we go back to the earth.The book Earth and Sky came from...

The Monkey & The Rhino is a tale of overcoming adversity by being yourself and the follies of comparing ourselves to others. It follows the short journey of a Monkey trying to deal with a challenge and the poor advice of his friend the Rhino.The...

A is for ActivismB is for BakingC is for Compost...Make your way through the alphabet learning about the tenets of permaculture: earth care, people care and fair share. This beautifully illustrated, full-colour rhyming book is perfect for the...

"I'll chuckle and cackle and blow your house away!" shouts the kookaburra. Meet the cute flying bunnies; Clove, Honey and Ginger who build their houses with clouds. What makes the kookaburra angry? Why are the flying bunnies scared of him?  In this...

Is your child quiet or introverted? Do they feel like they don't fit in?  This book will take them on a magical journey and help them discover their true magic within!Aria Finds Her Voice is a beautiful story of...

The Boxer Diaries are the adventures of Foxy and Bear, two boxer dogs. With their human family, they share and experience new and wonderful encounters with other animals, humans and the natural environments some of the animals live in. Bear and Foxy...

The Wonderful World of Charley Sparkle is the story of two school friends, J.P. and Mark, who've found they have a lot in common. Each of them has a very special kitten at home-and their kitten often mysteriously disappears for days at a time.It's not...

A small, brown mouse born in Mr. Pajolly's Pet Shop has an incredible gift for escaping. He is trained by his Pappy to escape from every cage in the pet shop. One day, the mouse is adopted by a small human with tight blond curls and is given a name, Hero...

With the Spaniards occupying the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, there are plenty of things to worry about. But for Eleuia, a quiet Aztec slave, life doesn't seem so different. She is far from the commotion and uneasiness in the heart of the city.It isn't...

Rivals Ian and Chad acquire a pigeon that is a descendant of Cher Ami, the famous World War I pigeon.Their new racer flies onto the roof instead of into her coop, a disqualifying moment in the world of pigeon racing. Do they dare involve a bird of prey...

Warren is a young wolf who lives in the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone. He enjoys sleeping late and watching everyone else work. One day, he is thrown out of his pack and must learn to survive on his own. Warren meets a pesky raven named Ron who likes to...

Molly James and her brother, Billy, have done a lot of traveling with their parents. They have just been informed that they are going to Antarctica to study the Emperor Penguin. Molly begins to have nightmares about penguins, but she can't remember...

Welcome to the magical world of love, where you'll meet a very bright child named Meadow! Meadow wants to design, but not just anything dresses made with flowers and leaves, my what joy that would bring! But when she realizes she doesn't know how to sew,...

Fox has a heart full of grief. When all feels dark, a light appears to guide him through the woods to find a cure for his heartache. In the end, he learns that only by sharing his loss with others can he begin to heal.Lyrical and timeless, this gentle...

On a trip to the park, Zahara becomes fascinated by a caterpillar and shows the other children in the park what she has found. The children are not so nice to Zahara and begins teasing and making fun of her. Zahara's dad explains the process a...

 From birth Kai didn't speak. She had no reason to, or so she thought. When her family moved from the U.S. to Kasane, Botswana she found her voice. She learned she had a special gift and can talk to animals. With her best friend...

Come on a magical counting adventure with Jayden and his friends. As they each embark on whimsical fun thrilled adventures. This story is inspired by my son Jayden.

Leo the Guppy loves his home at See the Sea Aquarium. He really enjoys when all the families come to visit and watch him and his guppy friends in their tank. So, when he finds himself accidentally placed in a lobster tank, he panics. Surrounded by...

A grandfather's story comes alive through the adventures of a young starfish who finds courage as he remembers the lessons his mother taught him. Inspired by the beautiful Pacific Northwest coastline, "Sixto the Smiling Starfish" is a beautifully...

This delightfully colorful book of expressive characters will engage children, parents, and teachers alike. It portrays real-life indigenous heroine, Berta Cáceres, in Honduras. Through the eyes of Ana, a young girl living in a beautiful, mountainous,...

Where do eggs come from? Eggs come from a mother chicken, called a hen. We can buy eggs from a grocery store and special eggs from a farm. Eggs that come from a farm have a mother chicken called a hen, and a father chicken called a rooster. A mother...

Do Lions Cry? is a story that all kids can relate to. The main character (Blake) is overcome with stress and anxiety about his upcoming race. After sound advice from his dad, will Blake have enough courage to complete his race? Written by a veteran...

Stan is a businessman with a lot to learn. He's fresh out of school and pumped for his first day as he enters the world of business! However, he quickly realizes his new world is not so simple. Will Stan overcome the obstacles throughout his day and be...