Children's Nature and Animal stories Books

Age range 3 to 8Moon knew it was unusual to see a green turtle. Out of all the sea turtles in the world, they were the species that was most at risk. "What is it Turtle? Why are you here?" The turtle beckoned, Come, with its strong...

Gold Medal Winner at the 2015 IPPY Awards In Cyparissus there is a little dog who gets lost in a park, a sleeping rabbit, a horse up in the clouds, and a bird setting off on a long, long journey. In Cyparissus there is Irene playing jump rope,...

A picture book with a cute teddy bear in the main role showing us that sometimes the truth is hidden deep down and you need to be patient to get it revealed."How lovely it is!" rejoiced the bear, on discovering a strange plant in his garden. Every day he...

Age range 6 to 9A picture book telling a story of a grandpa wearing pink trousers. Why is he doing that? Is he crazy? Or a hero? Sometimes quiet heroism can be more effective than a thousand grand gestures.The grandfather of our story isn't like other...

Selected as a 2023 Independent Press Award - Distinguished Favorite Enjoy the world of colorful birds as they chirp, cheep, and squawk throughout various short stories. Five different varieties of birds are used in the stories; each story focuses on the...

"We can help our meadows, too!" Grassy, flower-filled meadows are really pretty! It's oh-so tempting to hike and skip right through them. But meadows are actually fragile, and human footsteps and picnics can cause them harm-and then they cannot do their...

Age range 9 to 12Something is rotten in the state of Deadmark, but of course there is: it's filled with zombies.This brainy middle-grade adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet follows a young science-minded zombie named Edda as she deals...

Age range 6 to 9In this wondrous book by award-winning fantasy author Jane Yolen and award-winning fantasy illustrator Doug Keith, two children and a dog explore the coves and caves of a tiny island. Under the watchful eye of Grandpa, the kids are...

FROM THE AWARD-WINNING ANIMATION TEAM BEHIND THE FILMSKHUMBA, ZAMBEZIA, ANDSEAL TEAMPearl has always felt more comfortable in the sea than surrounded by the people in her sleepy South African town who always seem to let her down. But when a new friend...

Age range 3 to 6Only the bravest dare to enter the gardens of the powerful goddesses of Greek myths!In this must-have children's storybook collection, young readers will enter a world where goddesses command the seasons, trespassers turn into pigs, and...

Age range 5 to 9Tchaikovsky's magnificent ballet is now accessible to a new, younger audience thanks to this classically elegant picture book adaptation. Painterly illustrations by Teresa Martinez are filled with colours as soft and gentle as swan's...

Introduce young readers to classic novels with exciting adaptations and fresh art.White Fang is part dog and part wolf, and the lone survivor of his family. In his lonely world, he soon learns to follow the harsh law of the North - kill or be killed. But...

Age range 0 to 3Play and learn with mirror magic - and amazing dinosaurs!My long neck helps me reach leaves high in the trees.LOOK, I'M A BRACHIOSAURUS!I'm smaller than most dinosaurs, but I'm fierce.LOOK, I'M A...

Milo is like any dog...he loves to sleep and eat. But more than anything else, his favorite thing to do is run as fast as he can once he hears the words, "Run fast Milo!"From Julie Sola, a Nashville-based artist and designer, comes Run Fast Milo! a...

Am I Even a Bee? is the story of Osmia, a solitary bee, decidedly green and unquestionably un-fuzzy. Osmia has always believed she is a bee, (her mom told her so), but recent run-ins with people, and even other insects, leave her wondering, "Am I even a...

Pip Pip Toodle Doo follows Pinky the bird as she sings her playful song, dives through the clouds, and meets new friends Fred, Sue, Jean, and Ray! These birds aren't like Pinky, but as she'll find out, that only makes them more fun and more interesting...

Age range 3+Glide with us into the magical mermaid world...As the full moon rises, we meet the lively, lovely mermaids. They sing, dance, and swim with a breathtaking array of oceangoing friends, from turtles and seals to whales, octopi, polar bears, and...

The perfect hardcover gift book for anyone head-over-hooves for unicorns, flying horses, or little ponies! "For all those little lords and ladies who adore unicorns, this book is the bedtime story for them! The illustrations are top-notch and beautifully...

Age range 0 to 3An original board book that encourages a bedtime in tune with nature.Join Little Muir as he bids good night to the natural world and experiences the wonder of a starry night outdoors. Legendary conservationist John...

Age range 3 to 7Take a thrilling journey to Dinosaur Land in this adorable, imaginative picture book that dinosaur enthusiasts will love. When a little boy gets a dinosaur costume for his birthday, it opens up a world of imagination. An amazing,...

Age range 3 to 8With its two big horns and a small horn on its face, Triceratops is one of most well known dinosaurs. Meet this plant eating dinosaur and a range of other fascinating dinosaurs Coelophysis, with a hollow body that allowed it to be a swift...

Age range 3 to 8As big and scary as Tyrannosaurus, Allosaurus was a fearsome predator. Follow an Allosaurus as it tracks its prey, and learn about other predators such as speedy, vicious Utahraptor and sly, crested Guanlong. Then meet Hypsilophodon, a...

In this thrilling third adventure from Zeb Soanes and award-winning illustrator James Mayhew, Gaspard's friend Finty the dog and her owner Honey are off to a classical concert in London's Hyde Park.Whilst attempting to return Honey's scarf, the...

A charming and humorous picture book celebrating urban foxes and their relationship with the humans and animals they share the city with. Second in a series of picture books following the adventures of Gaspard and his friends.Gaspard, Peter and Finty are...

'There was once ONE Happy Lion who lived in the zoo of a little French town. Then there were TWO Happy Lions, and that's better than one, because two is company. Then ... one day ... there were THREE Happy Lions...'The proud parents are delighted with...

Age range 3 to 6A perfect introduction to the world of fine art which will appeal to children and adults alike. Written and illustrated by one of the UK's favourite children's book creators.Tom visits a very special exhibition where each picture features...

This handsome hardback journal features ten new mini stories about everyone's favourite fox, reimagined by Reynard the Fox author Anne Louise Avery.With a stylish ribbon marker, foiled spine and high-quality ruled pages, this notebook is a...

The (very) hungry goat has a big appetite that gets him into all kinds of adventures. He'll eat anything, from pig swill to flies, bugs, and bees; from frying pans to barbed wire and the bark of trees. The insatiable goat grows fatter and fatter, until...

Age range 5 to 8Abner Graboff combines the voice of childhood innocence with a wonderful sense of fun in his quirky book about the mysteries of cats and their secret lives, told from the point of view of a young child. Playful and bold illustrations...

Who has fallen into the rain puddle? Is it plump hen, turkey gobbler, curly sheep or beautiful fat pig? When all the animals peer into the puddle at the same time, they see the entire farmyard underwater. Off they run to get help. Meanwhile, the hot sun...

Age range 5 to 8Every child knows that costumes are magical. Put on the right hat, add some imagination, and you can be anyone. That's what happens to a little boy in The March Wind. Finding a large black hat lying in the street, he...

Age range 3 to 9'That is the way of the largest creature on earth. That is the whale's way.'The humpback whales journey through polar seas, diving, spouting and leaping. As winter comes they swim through treacherous waters towards the...

Age range 3 to 9'All over the snow plain the penguins begin to sing. The eggs are beginning to arrive.'This is the story of the emperor penguins that live far away on the edge of a secret sea. During summer they are content with...

After his family rushes out the door for the first day of school, Peanut Butter the dog finds himself all alone for the first time. Bored, curious, and lonely, Peanut Butter sneaks out of the house in search of an adventure. He encounters new animals,...

What happens when a quirky pet gets into loads of trouble? Join Mary and her donkey on a hilarious adventure with heart in this modern twist on a beloved classic. Mary's donkey follows her everywhere - from home to school to the store to the park. But...

Age range 3 to 6A gentle story about a little snail called Henry who was born without slime and therefore will never be like everyone else.When Henry finds out he's missing the most important element for snails-the slime-giving up is not an option for...

Age range 3 to 5In the third book in the Kuma-Kuma Chan series, the title character flies off to a south sea isle where he lies in the sun and drifts into a lazy snooze. He climbs to the summit of a mountain and views the sunrise while drinking a cup of...

Age range 1+Cat gives his friends rides in his cart, but they won't all fit; with bold images and simple text for beginner readers.In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-color board books, Cat is giving free rides in his brand-new cart...

Little Seal lives with his mother on an island with all the other seals. One day, during a big storm, he is swept away from the beach and carried by the tide far away from home. Confused and anxious, Little Seal begins the long journey home, listening...

A delightful story featuring two naughty young lambs, for readers aged 3-7.One night at Bay Farm, three lambs are born. The mother sheep has only enough milk for one lamb, so the farmer's wife decides to lookafter the other two herself. Tig and Tag soon...

Debi Gliori's delightful The Tobermory Cat was one of the most popular children's books of 2012. Based on a real cat known to local inhabitants as well as thousands of visitors to Mull, the island's ginger tom and his extraordinary antics have now become...

Jonathan's parents have decided to let Jonathan choose a pet. They are not prepared for his choice-a giant eagle. (Is that even legal?)Jonathan recounts his new experiences with this unique and astonishing pet. A mythical giant eagle doesn't fit easily...

Uliaq loves animals! One of his favourite animals is the muskox. In this book, Uliaq gives facts about muskox, where they live, what they eat, and why they are amazing!

There are so many plants to discover in the North! Join Meeka as she explores the tundra to find all sorts of plants, from Arctic cotton to purple saxifrage and everything in between. What blooming, growing greenery will she discover next?