Children's Nature and Animal stories Books

Snowy is a heart-warming picture book written in lyrical rhyme that will be adored by children, book lovers, teachers and parents.Snowy the polar bear cherished Christmas, but what he loved even more was receiving gifts. While heading to the grand polar...

This children's book is Book 1 of: The 'Kashy Koala Series'. The story is about a colony of koalas in the Australian bushland whose lives are being threatened as a result of bush fires, trees being cut down and not replaced. Also, there are more houses...

Xavier and his friends want to plant a garden near the park......but how do you grow a garden?Together, they seek out the answers and learn a lot along the way. Perfect for curious minds or those wanting to learn more about environmental conservation,...

ALLE MEINE TÄUBCHEN, ALL MY PIGEONS is the second book in the series Alle Meine LIebsten; which are the reimagined classics of Alle Meine Entchen. Written and illustrated by Australian Artist and Author Monica Batiste. Each book includes the...

It's the last day of school and while some are excited for their summer plans, Yasmin is worried that things will change.Old friends and new friends show her that, although goodbyes can be tough, change can also bring growth and opportunities.Will year...

A wild storm, lots of damage, a job that feels too big for just one bear. But with good friends working together can even the impossible become possible?Sam the bear loves his beautiful home in Bumble Brook, but when a wild storm damages his house he...

When the captain of a big blue boat throws out her fishing line, what will she find? The captain of a big blue boat is hungry.She throws out her fishing line and waits ...As the hours pass, Captain discovers a world where albatross soar and...

Today is Georgia and Cash's favourite day of the week, as they get to go for a ride in the car to playgroup. There are so many fun things to do and see and they love to play with their friends at playgroup.

Little Bilby has had some rough days in her life of 10 years. One day she is found wandering on the streets with no place to call home. Follow along this joyful dog on her journey as she finds her forever family and her 'happily ever after'.

Hector, Hamish and Morag are taking part in the world famous Braemar Gathering and Highland Games. With a few hours to spare they head off to explore the forest, with no thought of how to get back. Join the three friends as they work together to find a...

Hector, the hairy cow has moved from Scotland to the other side of the world and is missing his two best friends. He loves to remember their great adventures until one day something special happens. There are 32 pages of full colour illustrations which...

'What sort of dinosaur had a bone like that?' wondered Josh....Kat cajoles Josh into going with her to a remote settlers hut in a regional farming area to investigate a stash of what could be dinosaur bones collected over a lifetime by a recently...

After teaching his friend to fight germ creatures, in What The Cat Knows, Thomas was last seen heading home to find his pets. Germ creatures are responsible for infecting people with disease and making them sick. Cats are the only ones that can see...

Three Stories centering on Rayne Pilson and his battle against evil, Including the new story "Birthing Satan" about parents who teach their children racism, leading to murder, who are trapped in a society that will not condone it; Novel begins and ends...

""Under The Waves; Or Diving In Deep Waters: A Tale"" is a novel written by R. M. Ballantyne. The story follows the adventures of a group of divers who explore the depths of the ocean and encounter various challenges and dangers along the way. The main...

Mac Of Placid is a book written by T. Morris Longstreth. The story is set in the Adirondack Mountains and follows the life of a young man named Mac. Mac is a skilled guide who knows the mountains like the back of his hand. He is well-respected by the...

Peter Of The Castle: And The Fetches is a children's book written by The O'Hara Family. The story follows Peter, a young boy who lives in a castle with his family. One day, he discovers that the castle is inhabited by magical creatures called Fetches,...

Follow Ladybug Blue as she navigates what it's like to grow up being different in Unama'ki (Cape Breton Island), building an unexpected friendship and learning to accept herself for who she is: a blue ladybug with lots of love to give. Sarah MacNeil's...

The power of nature through the flight of a crow.This story follows a young crow that outsmarts local bakers by stealing their fresh pies. Throughout the story you can follow the crow's journey from one baker to another and come to understand his goal to...

Enjoy the adventure of a young boy and his dog as they cross paths with a very unusual snake! This story blends unaltered photos and wonderful expressive illustrations resulting in a joyous reading experience for all ages. If you or yours love a snake,...

"Red is my favourite colour and I like all things shiny, but I'm feeling sad because the apples that I want to eat are still very tiny."Go on a journey with Maraca the alpacaas she learns the importance of being patient!

Have you ever been lost or separated from your parents? In this heartwarming story a mother cow, Sofie, and her baby calf, Elsie, are separated, and their world is turned upside down. Hopefully, the appearance of a new family on the farm will be the...

To all the sleepless children, this book is for you. May you always know what it's like to close your eyes with no fear and fall asleep in peace. May the weight of the world never feel as though it's resting on your tiny shoulders.

Fifty metatoneac years after the tragic extinction of planet Earthdon, life on planet Tenson is in turmoil. Charged by Chief Elder Amos to eliminate bigotry, four Zumanaur teen ghosts, Ava, Manon, Mereminum, and Feifer, exit Cosmo Gumbo on their mission...

Horse friends forever?Emily Summers is on a mission. A scared little pony has come to Running Horse Ridge, the horse rescue ranch where she lives. Hercules desperately needs a friend, and Emily knows exactly how the lonely pony feels. She is new to...

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...