Children's Nature and Animal stories Books

A young child navigates grief after losing a beloved family pet and learns what it means for a loved one's presence to remain even after they are gone.Angus may be gone, but memories of him are still here: his tail wagging under the dinner table, his...

Age range 6 to 11A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection'Genuinely lovely. A gorgeous palette of colors and emotions with illustrations that leap off the page.' - Matthew Forsythe, creator of MINA, and Pokko and the DrumA...

When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy's grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead.Kids laughing, sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing-for Thunder, the sounds of the school day often brew into overwhelming noise storms. But when...

Age range 5 to 9When Jesse finds a toy horse and makes it his very own, his imagination runs wild. This horse is the fastest horse in the whole world, so Jesse names him Wind. He can't wait to race him across the prairie (the kitchen table) and over deep...

Age range 0 to 5Get ready to jump rope with jaguars and sip lemonade with llamas. Introducing a delightful animal-themed ABC book that will have toddlers and parents grinning from A to Z. In addition to helping with letter recognition, Llamas With...

Jason's sleepwalking father is snoring all around the house! In the bathtub, in the kitchen, even on top of the car in the garage. But when the front door is opened and Jason's father sleepwalks outside into the frozen night, Jason has to take special...

A book that will inspire readers to connect more deeply with the natural world, from the award winning author of Sometimes I Feel Like A Fox.Inspired by the expression 'once in a blue moon,' Danielle Daniel has created a book of short...

A story about the heart-opening effect that taking care of a wounded creature has on a wounded boy, from acclaimed picture-book creators Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng.Adrin is always in trouble, at school and at home, while Santiago gets along quite...

Age range 3 to 6Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary each tell their story, culminating in their thrilling ascent of Mount Everest.Tenzing Norgay grew up in Nepal, herding yaks in the shadow of Chomolungma, the mountain also known as Everest. He has always...

A dog delights in a summer day spent in the garden with his owner, an avid gardener.When a dog named Dutch hears the gardener going down the stairs each morning, he anticipates her every move. But most of all, he waits for the beautiful words, "Okay,...

Age range 2 to 5In a smart and silly picture book enriched with preschool-friendly facts and activities, Lynn Leitch and the acclaimed Scot Ritchie propose the perfect modes of transport for eight charismatic dinosaursA witty and whimsical picture book...

In this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book for preschoolers, explore body parts along with animals and celebrate the differences and similarities of our wonderful bodies.A soft, round belly, Bear has a belly. I do too!Do you have a nose like Fox,...

Parents Magazine Parents Approved! A stuffed-upcow, a rogue bedsheet, and a chant-able silly refrain. A quintessentialread-aloud for a lively story time, now available in board book format.Poor cow woke up with such a bad cold that every "moo" comesout...

Age range 5 to 8Two wombats, two wallabies, a koala, and a tiger snake humorously squeeze into one burrow-and reveal important truths about environmental disasters and the importance of welcoming refugees.When afire sweeps through the Australian bush,...

Daniel loves birds, and he wants to learn how to whistle asa gift for his new adoptive baby sister Angela. On the day of her adoption,Daniel still can't whistle. It is through meeting Jessie, Angela's birthmother,that Daniel learns the trick to whistle...

Rhyming couplets celebrate the activities made possible by sunny weather from a preschooler's perspective. Textural paper collage art shows small children engaging in a range of outdoor activities, including gardening, making mud pies, swimming,...

Age range 4 to 7Bestselling author-illustrator Mies van Hout employs vivid creatures in a jewel-tone natural setting to explore the longing we all feel at times to be like somebody else.What child has not daydreamed about having wings like a butterfly?...

Harley the service dog makes sure everything is quiet and perfect in Ms. Prichard's class. But when a small blaze sets off the noisy fire alarm, he remembers that Ms. Prichard isn't the only person upset by loud noises. It's time for Harley to be a hero.

The award-winning creator of the Giraffe and Bird books introduces Dotty the dancing dachshund to celebrate the gifts of those who struggle to "sit" and "stay"Dotty the dachshund knows she was born to dance ballet. When told to sit, she does a pli. Asked...

First snow, surprise snow:Nature's sparkly magic showFor small children, snow is a wonder. It sparkles and glitters. It transforms the outside world. Every kind of snow brings its own magic. It invites snow angels, skating, fort-building, and snowballs...

'Who is my Daddy?' asks a prickly baby animal. Is it the porcupine? The dust bunny? Could it be the cactus? No! It's the father hedgehog, of course, cuddling his baby to sleep.With This is My Daddy!, acclaimed...

Age range 3 to 7Award-winning Japanese artist Satoe Tone's magical illustrations shine in this story about two cats falling in love. In this beautifully illustrated, touching story, a couple of cats take an evening walk along the banks of a lake...

Niitu's best friend is Chips. It doesn't matter that Niitu is a kid and Chips is a seal, they spend every moment they can together. When Niitu and Chips head out for a day at the lake, being a seal ends up coming in very handy at the fishing hole!

"Stories have hearts, just like people. And the heart of this story is true, even if the things said or done have been switched around a bit."In this follow-up to the critically acclaimed Tanna's Owl, Tanna finds a small, grey lemming, far too cute to...

Age range 0 to 3 A grandfather bowhead whale recounts to his young grandchild calf all the beautiful, amazing, and surprising things he has seen in his lifetime - but nothing is more wondrous than the love a grandfather has for his grandchild.Bowhead...

Age range 3 to 6It's time for Siasi to go to bed, but she doesn't want to brush her teeth or put awayher toys. It's so much more fun to play with all the animals of the Arctic! Wouldn'teveryone rather dance with polar bear, howl with the wolves, and swim...

Age range 3 to 6The Rainbow Fish for kids who love the garden.Daisy is new to the garden and just opening her petals to the sun when Rose tells her that she's just a weed. What's a weed? Daisy asks. Weeds aren't planted on purpose, Rose...

Age range 3 to 6A stunningly illustrated picture book about a curious caterpillar searching for the true meaning of the word 'beautiful.' But is there one true meaning - or many?A caterpillar lives a simple life on his leaf until one...

Age range 5-9'This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air.' -Booklist'Full of wonder...Schoolhouse bliss.' -Kirkus STARRED Review Let's all draw dinosaurs...outdoors!In...

Age range 3 to 9What's on the other side of the forest? A young rabbit and his father are determined to find out in this modern picture book that feels like a classic, calling to mind the tender work of Beatrix Potter.Some say that wolves,...

Age range 5 to 9A child takes a dog for a walk. At least, so the child insists. But nobody else sees a dog! Neighbours try to figure out why a child is walking a banana on a leash, while the child tries to make them understand that the banana is really a...

Age range 5 to 9A charming and hilarious tale about how accepting others can enrich us all - featuring capybaras, the beloved animal sensation capturing hearts around the world.In this beautiful and simple book, hens and their chicks are living safe and...

Age range 3 to 5Kids will look forward to their next nature walk after reading this playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds.The forest has lots to say... if you listen.When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is...

Age range 3 to 9 All bottoms are wonderful! Don't you agree? Each animal in this adorable book has a different reason for loving their behind - from cute and round to fashionable and striped. Maki Saito makes readers laugh out loud with playful...

Age range 3 to 6We all love rain - until we are ready for some sun! This joyful ode to rain for kids 2 to 6 explores a child's many emotions when it comes to wet weather.In this charming picture book, a young child's conversation with the rain...

Age range 5 to 9Kids will get lost in the visually stunning, imaginative world of this wordless picture book!In this colourful and moving portrait told from the up-close perspectives of a young girl and a grasshopper, a garden comes alive creatures,...

Age range 9+Paul is ten years old and lives with his aunt and uncle. Bruce, an old family friend, suddenly reappears after three years of silence, eager to keep a promise he made to Paul to take him on a three-day mountain trek.Paul longs for Bruce's...

Age range 5 to 9A young boy shares exciting facts and stories about the peoples, plants, and animals who inhabit the Amazon rainforest. In this original, uplifting book from one of Argentina's most acclaimed children's writers, a young boy...

Age range 3 to 6A book to inspire children to hunt for treasures in the natural world. Little Bear is a treasure finder. And he finds the most wonderful things: a shiny button, a tickly feather, a cozy hiding place, a tree to scratch, and even a...

Age range 3 to 6I Am a Peaceful Goldfish teaches kids and families about playful breathing techniques that we can use to overcome our anxiety and feel calm and grounded. When we are overcome with emotions, our breath - and a bit of imagination - can...

Age range 3 to 6Based on a true story, this sweet and playful picture book about a little lost narwhal introduces kids to the marine world and the surprising friendships under the sea.When little narwhal sets off on an adventure to see new sights, he...

Age range 3 to 6Animals and kids love to play!This wonderful book celebrates diversity and the interconnectedness of nature through an Indigenous perspective, complete with a glossary of Cree words for wild animals at the back of the book, and children...

Age range 3 to 6This evocative picture book celebrates a child's connection and kinship with whales, and will appeal to fans of If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano and Erin SteadSwimming, singing, and blowing bubbles - children and baby...

A testament to the comforting power of an animal's love.The uncomplicated love and dedication of a dog can make anyone feel better-particularly a child who is small and vulnerable. Through beautiful, simple illustrations and words, The...

Colourful and lively illustrations draw you into a touching tale about how a community of all shapes and sizes comes together, just in time for Christmas.Hello, moose, says the girl. Hello, beaver! Hello, squirrel! Every morning she leaves her family...

Nuptse and Lhotse are back for another marvelous adventure! Welcome to the Canadian Rockies, a place where bears prowl around valleys and glacier blue lakes. When Mrs. Jasper, a very large grizzly bear, loses her twin cubs Yoho and Kootenay between...

Nuptse and Lhotse are back for their third mountain expedition! After traveling to the mountains of Nepal and the peaks of the Canadian Rockies, these two adventurous cats head into the land of fire and ice: ICELAND! While digging in their garden, Nuptse...

Explore a city park in this playful, illustrated adventure full of two hundred words for children to learn: names for interesting plants, birds, delicious picnic foods, and more!Time for an adventure! Families will join Sam as they explore the young...