Children's Nature and Animal stories Books

For kids ages 3-7, this second book in the I Am Mindful series is a fun and playful introduction to finding confidence and courage. The follow up to I Am a Peaceful Goldfish!When we are feeling scared or discouraged, moving our bodies and a bit of...

A boy loves his garden, and everything in it, especially all the tiny insects. But...his pet chicken Coco loves them too!When a boy finds a clutch of butterfly eggs in his garden, he can't stop thinking about the beautiful butterflies they will become...

"You don't have to impress. Just express." -BeaSinging and flying may seem like they would come naturally to a songbird, but Rufus is having a hard time leaving his nest and finding his voice. When a curious honeybee named Bea notices his difficulties,...

Fannie is a young girl who loves watching the birds flying outside her Miami home by the ocean. She wants to soar and glide and fly through the sky all day like them, too. One day, a baby bird lands on her terrace and can't fly away. When Fannie rescues...

Age range 4+When a small group of children befriend a stray dog, the entire community is inspired to become involved.Elki does not have a home - she is a stray dog who finds kindness in the company of a little group of children. They play together during...

Age range 4+Being kind along the way is more important than success in this self-affirming taleCatz is determined to prove himself as a detective, and to find his friend's prize possession. When he fails, he also fails to notice all the good he has done...

"A small-scale Wind in the Willows, with adventure and charm." --ALA Booklist Starred Review, Aug 1974"A genuinely nice story . . . As a parable of friendship, A Toad for Tuesday will serve its readers any day of the week" --The New York Times, Sept 29,...

The Jungle Book,one of the most famous children's books today, buoyed by multiple Disney film adaptations, is now available in an unabridged paperback edition including Rudyard Kipling's fantastical short story collection Just So Stories.This Children's...

Don Bredes's new young adult (YA) fantasy is called Polly and the One and Only World. Don's first novel,Hard Feelings, was an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults in 1977, a New York Times Notable Book, and a 20th Century Fox feature...

Pulitzer Prize winner Barbara Kingsolver and environmental educator Lily Kingsolver collaborate on their first children's book, Coyote's Wild Home.The book takes us into the woods, meadows, and streams of an Appalachian forest where a girl and a coyote...

From a dynamic debut creator, here is a charming and endearing picture book about an elephant's quest for acceptance destined to become a modern classic.Penelopelovesher ten red balloons. She spends every moment with them, taking them with her everywhere...

Join Tino the desert tortoise and Rudi the jumping jerboa on their adventure through the Grand Canyon to help Penny, a fuzzy-eared Kaibab squirrel. Hop a train, ride a mule, hike a trail, discover fun facts about this amazing natural wonder, and meet the...

Hello World! I am Erjok, the Nature's Friendly Kid is the first in a series of short stories that introduces Erjok and his sisters, Achol, and Aluel as friends from different planet on a journey to discover and learn about the nature and its habitats...

I'm a Feel-o-sauris a fun rhyming romp through all the different feelings that kids (and all of us!) experience, from sad, to 'hangry', to happy. Specifically geared to children aged 2 to 4, and introducing children dressed as dinosaurs with names like...

Follow the classic tale of the trickster Brer Rabbit in a one-of-a-kind trilingual edition, featuring Nahuatl, Spanish, and English languages alongside traditional amate bark paintings.Uncle Rabbit has been gazing longingly at a garden across the river...

Curious young readers will delight in this whimsical and exquisitely illustrated ocean adventure led by deep-sea diver Kai in her yellow submarine!Kai is an explorer. She is also extremely curious, especially about the vast and silent sea.What's on the...

Delve into a charming picture book where Arthur the bear and his bird friend Eddie go on an adventure to teach Eddie how to fly.Teaching Eddie to Fly is a heartwarming picture book centered around Arthur the bear and Eddie, his ostrich buddy. When Arthur...

This is a short story of how Enzo the puppy taught G important life lessons.

Age range 4 to 8An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful illustrations by a therapist-turned-artist, Bird is Dead uses humor to make death a more approachable topic.Bird is dead. Yesterday he was alive. How do the...

Age range 6 to 9The Museum of Food Art is in astate of panic! A priceless painting was pilfered in the middleof the night. Fortunately, the Pigeon Private Detectives - PPD for short - areon the scene. These three detectives crave cracking a good case...

Everyone loves the teacher Miss Gazelle, especially when she reads wonderful stories to them.Skunk, Squirrel, Fox, Bear Cub, Duck, Frog, and Rabbit really love their teacher, Miss Gazelle. In her classroom, they get to learn, have fun, dance and, best of...

Etua Snowball shares his childhood experience with the unlikeliest of friend-an Arctic wolf pup that he meets at a remote camp where the boy spends his summers. As the child and the pup become more comfortable with one another, they go hunting, walking,...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Cricket Give Comfort follows a facility dog who helps a child with epilepsy.This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an...

Fifteen poems explore close encounters with animals ... and choosing to respond tenderly. Whether it's helping a hummingbird escape, respecting a bear's habitat, admiring a heron's beauty, or giving way to ants at a picnic, the human response in these...

Age range 7+More Pooh stories! A fully revitalised editionof the 1928 classic sequel to Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne, with full-colour versions ofthe original illustrations by E.H. Shepherd.The first book in the series featuring the beloved character...

Age range 2 to 5Owl and his friends use various modes of transport and action in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-colour board books Owl and his friends are on...

Age range 2 to 5Owl kindly shares things, help, and time his friends in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-colour board books Owl kindly shares his things, his...

Age range 2 to 5Owl learns to dress himself properly in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers. In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-colour board books Owl puts on his clothes one by one, even though he...

Age range 2 to 5Owl forgets to take off his clothes at bath time in this funny board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-colour board books, it's Owl's bath time, but it...

Age range 2 to 5Owl makes tidying up his toys fun in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-colour board books Owl tidies up his toys. But tidying up doesn't have to...

Age range 5+A whale who cannot sing and a lost butterfly search for her home and find the whale's voice and self-confidence.Mafu the humpback whale travels through the turquoise seas of the South Pacific alone in search of other whales. But as he cannot...

Age range 5+A wary werewolf wants to be liked, but everyone is scared of him, except a little dog who won't leave him and transforms him.Werewolves are supposed to be scary, but this werewolf is wary of everyone and everything! All he wants is...

Age range 4 to 8 Hedgehog loves his new home. But even before he can set foot inside, his house is destroyed. No matter how much he cries, yells, complains, worries, or even feels sorry for himself, Hedgehog is powerless to change the situation. It isn't...

What exactly is a piece of art? What is it meant to capture? And how do we find the courage to believe in our work? It's the week of her gallery opening and none of Paty's paintings are ready. She asks her friends to pose in her studio, and the outcome...

Oliver's Duck Tale is the second book in a series titled, "Oliver's adventure series". In this adventure Oliver meets and strikes up a friendship with Mariel, who happens to be a very wise duck. There is a goofy Labradoodle, named Brody that loves to...

Age range 6 to 9The story of how one small creature can have a powerful effect for her and her friends using the power of restraint, kindness, and respect.Sylvia is as small as your pinky finger and as slow as a. . . slug! She can't run or jump...

Age range 3 to 6 A heartwarming tale buzzing with sincerity, humour, and kindness, Little Bee's Flower is about the courage in venturing out on your own - and also the strength in asking for help sometimes.Little Bee flies out on her very first...

An imaginative story about childhood play and one welcoming family to a furry creature who wanders in!Winner of a Certificate of Excellence, Cat Writers' Association (F.5 Book: For Children & Young Adults - Illustration-Focused)"This sweet book by...

Enthusiastic, experienced, and well-connected author. Quirky, humorous, adorable picture book with regional and national education and gift market appeal. Easy to pair with merch, toys, and learning units. Excellent rhyming read-aloud for storytimes,...

Told through soft, gorgeous color illustrations, Why Worry is a gentle story of two friends swept into the unpredictable wilderness and how, despite feeling anxiety and worries, they find peace and calmness together.Once upon a time there were two good...

This book is a quiet story of treasure lost and found, and the beautiful developing relationship between a black crow and a curious child.A crow watches from afar as a child collects a unique assortment of curios in a secret hideout: a thimble, a button,...

Dash across the rainforest swamp with Daniel, Joy, and Kimani in the newest Challenge Island adventure!One of Children Book Council's Hot off the Press picks for May 2022!"For early grade readers who revel in science-based fiction, this is a winning read...

Age range 4 to 12A heartwarming story about family, resilience, fashion, and staying true to who you are - told through three generations of tailors in a rapidly changing Seoul.When Deokgu opens a brand new tailor shop in town, all of Seoul is skeptical...

The Year of the Dragon is the most lucky and popular... for good reason! Dominic is an adventurous dragon whose journey celebrates the new year. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon! This revised edition is bilingual in simplified Chinese. Dominic's proud...

Adventurous and full of wonder, 'Raisah and the Boat Trip' takes us from the shallow shoreline to the deep sea. On a simple day trip, Raisah together with her parents, shows young curious readers that the sea is a gift to mankind and all living things...

Sparkle is the magical story of a curious snow leopard cub that experiences an exciting and gripping adventure; it's bound to fuel any child's imagination. His story teaches children the value of friendship and helps inspire them to understand the need...

Rocket Causes A Ruckus is the first in a series called "Aussie Dog Tails" which features stories about a number of different Australian Shepherd dogs and puppies that JD Blue has now or has had, owned or co-owned with breeders, friends and family. Each...

Attention Mushroom Hunters And Aspiring Aviators Of All Ages!Have you ever wanted to do something great? Something no one else believed you could do? Well here is your chance to learn how. Meet a little snail who wanted to fly and an old butterfly who...