Children's Nature and Animal stories Books

'A delight for its warmth and humour, but principally because the writing is alive and stunning.’ The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week. For readers aged 9+ comes a sparkling new series about family, friends and finding the joy...

Join Harry Stevenson – small guinea pig and unlikely hero – on two BIG new adventures.   When Harry is accidentally swapped with Billy's cousin's 'show' guinea pig, he finds himself on the set of 'Super Pets', a TV talent show. How will Harry fare...

Feel what it’s like to be a ballerina in this Angelina Ballerina touch-and-feel book with a shiny die-cut cover and five touchable ballet textures inside!Angelina Ballerina doesn’t just love ballet, she loves the satiny feel of the ribbons on her ballet...

The super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) series from the amazingly talented Sophy Henn, award-winning author and illustrator of Bad Nana! The perfect read for children aged 7, 8, 9 and upwards, and for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia...

Venture back to Grimwood in the wildly funny third book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series. Perfect for readers age 7+, and fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Loki: A Bad God's...

The classic bestselling picture book Angelina and the Princess is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition perfect for Angelina fans new and old!Angelina hopes to dance the starring role in an upcoming performance for the Royal Ballet, but...

Angelina Ballerina trades ballet slippers for ice skates in this sweet original board book featuring a sparkly foil cover—a perfect winter gift for young dancers and skaters alike!It is the first day of winter, which means one thing for Angelina:...

Play dress up with Angelina Ballerina in this 8x8 storybook complete with a shiny foil cover and paper dolls of Angelina and her friend Alice, as well as clothes to dress them in!Angelina Ballerina loves playing dress up as much as she loves ballet, so...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of Heads and Dog comes a funny and interactive book featuring everyone’s favorite pets!Children will delight in this interactive introduction to an incredible assortment of pets, from guinea pigs and rabbits...

In an encore performance, Angelina Ballerina returns in this refreshed picture book from acclaimed author Katharine Holabird and celebrated artist Helen Craig!Angelina is a pretty little mouse who wants nothing more than to be a ballerina. She dances all...

The first in a super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) NEW series for 7+ readers from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious signature illustrations, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork...

Pirouette into Angelina Ballerina’s enchanting world with this adorable board book about Angelina’s wonderful day—a day full of dancing!Today is a dancing day for Angelina!She brushes her teeth while practicing her pliés, she points her toes while she...

Magic, adventure, and a whole new world is waiting to be discovered! The perfect series for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler. The Unmapped Chronicles will not only leave children entertained, but will also...

A joyful, rhythmic read-out-loud adventure where kids can discover hidden friends on every page, from the award-winning illustrator of The Storm Whale and imaginative authors of When the Dragons Came.Join one little boy on a fantastic journey to meet the...

This collection features eight beautifully illustrated timeless bedtime tales from Goodnight Moon author Margaret Wise Brown.This beautifully illustrated, magical story collection from best-selling author Margaret Wise Brown—creator of the children's...

What’s the best way to say good night? With a silly bedtime lullaby from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton.Curl up with your favorite little person and this charmingly unpredictable go-to-sleep book. Whether you are a parent, child, or just...

Walk on the Moon with Neil Armswan!Meet one of history’s greatest figures in this adorable board book with an animal twist! With wings to the future and beak held high, Neil Armswan was a model astronaut and pioneer in space travel, leaving webbed...

Magic, adventure, and a whole new world is waiting to be discovered! The perfect series for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler. The Unmapped Chronicles will not only leave children entertained, but will also...

Kirby the French bulldog is back and ready to take over the world in Atomic Frenchie, Vol. 2!Kirby the French bulldog, OB the turtle, and the ghost of Erasmus J. Peckinpah embark on a road trip to the mysterious Area 51, hidden in the wastelands of the...

Fun and playful story by Margaret Wise Brown, best-selling author of the children's classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.Follow the adorable tale of Little Tiger as he learns how to be truly courageous in this picture book, Be Brave, Little Tiger!...

Lift the flap to see who’s hiding!Who's that peeking out of the water? Who's that hiding in the colorful rain forest? In Hide & Peek Animals, young ones will be entertained as they guess which adorable animal is hiding in its habitat. By opening or...

Henry and Mudge fans will love this collectible Ready-to-Read boxed set of all twenty-eight stories from the award-winning beloved series!Henry and his big dog, Mudge, star in this award-winning series that has introduced millions of beginning readers to...

From the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton, here is I Love You, Little Pookie, a sweet and simple board book that offers a declaration of unwavering love from Mom to her wonderful child.I Love You, Little Pookie is an affectionate and heartfelt...

Behold the armadillo, a cute and curious creature who follows his nose wherever it goes. Join him as he quietly travels the less-traveled road: he picks cranberries, stops and smells the flowers, takes a nap in the meadow, searches out the source of a...

Explore the town of Kitty Bay Harbor and beyond with best friend kitties Miyu, Yumi, and Koko in the first of this playful illustrated series!   Miyu, Yumi, and Koko live above the best ice cream parlor in Kitty Bay Harbor. Whether it’s fishing...

In this thirteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series, Sophie hosts the very first Silverlake Art Show!Sophie has a brilliant idea: she’s going to host the very first Silverlake Art Show! After all, she loves to draw and paint and she...

Welcome to Canterwood Crest! The first four titles in the popular Canterwood Crest series are now available as a collectible boxed set.Find out how it all began for Sasha Silver and her horse, Charm, as they arrive on the campus of Canterwood Crest...

A child and his beloved best friend go on a grand sea adventure in this magical picture book by the author and artist who created If I Had a Little Dream.You just never know what a new day will hold if you are brave enough to find out. On one quiet...

Get ready for bed with a little Pookie flair in this slumber time board book from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton.It may be bedtime, but Pookie still has a night-night routine to finish: picking out pajamas, brushing teeth, washing up, and a...

Wake up and celebrate Little Pookie’s big day in this way-too-early board book from the bestselling Sandra Boynton.Birthday! Birthday! Pookie can’t wait to celebrate! There’s only one problem: It’s still nighttime and everyone is asleep. With Sandra...

Uh-oh, Pookie is NOT happy in this kind-of-cranky board book from Sandra Boynton.When Pookie feels down, Pookie’s mom can always guess what’s wrong with her little one. Or can she? With Sandra Boynton’s signature charm and piggy pizzazz, this...

Meet Little Pookie—a perfect piglet series from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton.Discover what makes Pookie so nifty in this sweet, sort-of-counting book that’s made for cool little kids and parents alike. With Sandra Boynton’s signature charm...

Owl can’t get to sleep in this Classic Board Book edition of Pat Hutchins’s beloved Good-Night, Owl!How is Owl supposed to sleep the day away with the bees buzzing, the woodpecker pecking, the doves cooing, and the squirrels crunching? But when night...

Sophie Mouse wishes she could play in the water at Forget-Me-Not Lake with her friends, but she can’t because she’s a mouse. Or can she? Find out in this third book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse.Sophie Mouse likes being a mouse. So she’s excited that...

Sophia tries varied techniques to get the giraffe she wants more than anything in this playfully illustrated story about the nuances of negotiation.Sophia has one true desire for her birthday. But she has Four Big Problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle...

Astronaut Mark Kelly flew with “mice-tronauts” on his first spaceflight aboard space shuttle Endeavour in 2001. Mousetronaut tells the story of a small mouse that wants nothing more than to travel to outer space. The little mouse works as hard as the...

Max the Little Green Monster is a cute, furry green monster that loves the outdoors, especially the beach! But Max and his friends don't like cleaning up after themselves and after a picnic on the shore, they leave a big mess behind and go scuba diving...

The quirky, hilarious farmyard tale that started it all from New York Times bestselling duo of Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin! Now the inspiration for a new Christmas special, CLICK, CLACK, MOO: Christmas on the Farm.Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows...

Available in paperback for the first time, the modern classic that introduced the beloved baby-sitting rottweiler to the world.

Animals should definitely not wear clothing. ...because a snake would lose it, a billy goat would eat it for lunch, and it would always be wet on a walrus! This well-loved book by Judi and Ron Barrett shows the very youngest why animals' clothing is...

A boy’s small paper boat—and his large imagination—fill the pages of this wordless picture book, a modern-day classic from the creator of Pardon Me! that includes endpaper instructions for building a boat of your own.A little boy takes a boat made of...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book creator Matthew Van Fleet.A huggable concept book about the days of the week that doubles as a puppet!Matthew Van Fleet’s huggable multiconcept book introduces preschoolers to textures, colors,...

Join Sandra Boynton’s lively prehistoric bunch as they get everyone’s tails shaking and feet stomping when they perform a Dinosaur Dance!Whether they do the Shimmy Shimmy Shake, the Quivery Quake, or just decide to Cha Cha Cha, young readers are sure to...

The duo that brought you the “bright” and “breezy” (Booklist) Some Bugs is back with a vibrant companion book that’s packed with your favorite pets.Some pets sit. Some pets stay. Some pets fetch, And some pets play.Come one, come all, to the pet show!...

“A sunny, smart, tongue-in-cheek tale.” —The New York Times Book Review “Sweet and affirming.” —Kirkus Reviews “With a gentle message of inclusion and helping others, this title reaches beyond a mere friendship story.”—School Library Journal ...

Recipient of the Wanda Gag Read Aloud Book AwardThey told you, but you just couldn’t listen—so the creators of Warning: Do Not Open This Book! are back with a zany monkey crew, and they need your help!In Warning, Do Not Open This Book!, which School...

Find out whether Sasha Silver takes the reins as Canterwood Crest’s Queen Bee. And though this all-star series continues, Unfriendly Competition marks the end of Sasha’s narration. Readers won’t want to miss this game-changing addition to the series they...

Will Sasha Silver dethrone Heather Fox and become the school’s Queen Bee? Packed with BFF scandal, lying roommates, secrets between teammates and more...