Children's Nature and Animal stories Books

Join your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, in this cuddly read-aloud picture book as she says good night to all her animal friends before snuggling up with her mama—encouraging your...

New York Times bestselling author Gregory Funaro brings us into a world where magic exists, monsters roam in the shadows, and wooden animals come to life.Deep within the enchanted woods in the town of Watch Hollow stands the once-grand Blackford House,...

Fancy Nancy is back in this magical new story about little girls’ favourite dolls… and not so favourite little sisters! When Fancy Nancy’s little sister JoJo gives Nancy’s favourite doll a tattoo, Fancy Nancy is livid (that’s fancy for tres angry and...

From David Baddiel, the brightest new star of children’s books and winner of the LOLLIES award, comes a laugh-out-loud adventure for every child who ever wondered what it might be like to be a bit of an animal… Malcolm doesn’t like animals.Which is a...

We’ve all got wacky families, it’s just that some are wackier than others – find out just how wacky some families can be in the sixth book of this hilarious series. We've all got wacky families, it's just that some are wackier than others - find out...

Another spell-binding and spooky story starring Phredde, a fractious but fun-loving phaery, Bruce, a mosquito-eating frog, and Pru, an everyday-normal school girl - except that she lives in a fairy castle, keeps pet piranhas, has a werewolf for a...

Another snappy collection of fur-raising adventures, and this time Selby falls head over heels in love with the most gorgeous girl-dog he's ever seen!

Selby is about to embark on a chilly Antarctic adventure that is bound to take him to the peak of danger . and beyond!

Beautiful new editions of popular titles that will entice a whole new generation of readers to the exploits of Phredde and her friends. Phredde and a Frog Named Bruce and other stories to eat with a watermelon When your teacher's a vampire, your...

Mike is just like any other normal kid - he lives with his mum in an ordinary house, in a small town, where nothing unusual ever happens. His next-door neighbour is Lance Loosley, a boy who's known at school as 'Loser' because he's so unpopular. Loser...

thowra's speed and courage have always saved him from the men who want to capture him - but now the men come on skis, quickly and silently over the mountain range. this time, they know the legendary silver stallion has a daughter, a beautiful, highly...

Book Four in the exciting Doomsday Rats series. Berrin and the Rats return to battle against the evil of Malig tumora. On the streets of the city, the Gadges are on guard. there is no way to destroy the purple flowers which keep the grown-ups in Malig...

Choopa is a dancer. When he hears the music of the waltz streaming into the cold night air of the high mountains, he dances.Far below, a child's voice called: 'there's a tiny horse dancing on the pass.' the music grew louder again, and Choopa's blue and...

The perfect gift – five of Dr. Seuss’ best-loved tales in one attractive book. A wonderful gift, featuring five of the hilarious classics that made Dr. Seuss one of the best-loved children’s authors:The Cat in the Hat The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Green...

Emily Eyefinger helps two friends solve the mystery of the squeaking tree and joins Malcolm Mousefinder on a daring quest. But when she embarks on a secret mission to reveal the true identity of King Crim she has the most exciting and dangerous adventure...

The heart-warming new story about family and friendships from Newbery Medal-winner Katherine Applegate. Life is tough for ten-year-old Jackson. The landlord is often at the door, there’s not much food in the fridge and he’s worried that any day now the...

Winner of the 2012 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction, this irresistibly charming picture book is now in paperback! Age 2+ Winner of the 2012 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction A CBCA Notable Book Kiss Dad once...

'Gentle and sweetly humoured, this is another addition to the divine Ruby Red Shoes library--and another tale that will delight with its charming narrative and adorable illustrations.' -- Tania McCartney, Kids' Book Review Ruby and her grandmother love...

Just shut your eyes and picture yourself walking around the corner. that's what my friend told me. Somewhere around the corner and you'll be safe. the demonstration was wild, out of control. Barbara was scared. She saw the policeman running towards her...

This is the diary…of a worm. Surprisingly, a worm not much different from you and me. Except that he eats his homework, oh and his head looks a lot like his rear end! This is the diary… of a worm. Surprisingly, a worm not much different from you and me...

What sounds do Australian animals make? I see a grey koala with gum leaves in her paw. What do you say, grey koala? Snore, snore, snore!Snore is part of a delightful series by bestselling author-illustrator Alison Lester. Babies will respond to the...

What sounds do farm animals make? I see a curious cow, her calf is staring too. What do you say, curious cow? Moo Moo Moo!Moo is part of a delightful series by bestselling author-illustrator Alison Lester. Babies will respond to the rhyming text and the...

Celebrate Easter with bunnies, egg hunts and a joyful, familiar rhyme. Join a crew of bunnies for an adorable Easter egg hunt!Sing along with the much-loved rhyme, If You’re Happy and You Know It, adapted for Easter by the Queen of Cute, Alison Brown...

The second in a magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Marnie Midnight is a little moth with BIG dreams!Marnie is having so much fun at Minibeast Academy, a...

Do you love books? Do you love Easter? Then you’ll love this fun and cheeky new board book series – perfect for playful preschoolers! Who’s got a wobbly bottom?Bunny does! Do YOU?If you’ve got a wobbly bottom,There’s so much you can do …Join Bunny and...

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way.This charming collection, which brings together three autumn stories, is the perfect...

Count along with Ten Little Lambs and watch as they disappear!Ten little lambs in the warm sunshine, along comes a butterfly and then there are . . .nine! Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little lambs...

When you live in a zoo - things can get wild! Eleven-year-old Neeka Wilder has always loved animals.She wants to be a vet one day, like her mum who is the head vet at Wilder Zoo - where Neeka and her family live! Neeka is a great help to the zoo staff...

'Hello! I'm Costa, and welcome to my garden. Let's discover the joy of nature together.' Flowers are the part of a plant that smiles. Flowers make us smile too!And there are so many different kinds of flowers – all the colours of the rainbow.Join...

Lift the soft flaps in this adorable book to find lots of little bears getting ready for a surprise party! Lift the soft flaps in this adorable book to find lots of little bears getting ready for a surprise party!It's Bella Bear's birthday... and all...

Simply add water to bring scenes of lovable, snuggly bunnies magically to life. Filled with simple, black-and-white images of the fluffiest bunnies doing the things they love - from dancing and cycling to ballooning - and of course, snuggling. Just use...

For fans of the What Should Danny Do series, this pick-your-path picture book features everyone's favorite curious monkey, Curious George!At noon, George has plans to meet up with his friend, the man with the yellow hat, by the big gold clock. But...

Step into a top-secret world where frogs don't just eat flies, they eat danger! This is FROG SQUAD! Alert! When a distress signal comes in from Croakomo Island, there's only one team brave enough to leap to the rescue! Frog Squad must face an angry...

Relive Paddington's amazing adventures in Peru in this fantastic fully illustrated official gift book! From the creators of the smash-hit Wonka and Harry Potter movies, comes a hilarious new big-screen adventure for Paddington, in which he returns to...

New for 2024, the unmissable, official novelisation of the third Paddington movie! In his third big screen outing from Studiocanal, the creators of Wonka and the Harry Potter movies, Paddington and the Browns leave Windsor Gardens to embark on an epic...

Snuggle up for a cosy bedtime read with five gentle stories. This hardback collection of five magical stories is perfect for reading at bedtime - or any quiet time. Inspired by traditional tales from around the world, you will meet monkeys trying to...

An eye-catching touchy-feely book with very simple tactile jigsaw pieces. Four delightful jigsaws specially designed for tiny hands and little fingers are embedded in the pages of this sturdy That's not my... board book. Each jigsaw piece has...

Move the sliders to make the scenes come to life in this delightful board book. Babies will love moving the sliders in this adorable board book to see stars in the night sky, raccoons hiding in a tree, a little panda going to sleep and lots more...

Touch the soft patches to hear endearing animal sounds in this irresistible book. You'd better not tickle the penguin... because it just might chirp if you do! Children won't be able to resist touching the fluffy patches to hear all the different...

A heart-lifting story of hope and courage in a time of war, set in the South of France ‘The storytelling is, as always, irresistible and the characters clasp your heart’ Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the WeekThere are lots of things Lorenzo doesn’t...

Continue your Adopt Me! journey with this official Cute Creations Sticker and Activity Book. Unlock the inspiration to master the creative, magical world of Adopt Me! Includes activities, colouring and drawing space to set your imagination free!

Tia and her mum start an adventurous new life on Gull Haven Island, finding lots of animals who need their help along the way. Tia’s mum has a new job as the vet on Gull Haven Island and there are a lot of animals who need her help.When she’s called...

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures.In the hilarious ninth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal's sweet tooth...

A remarkable collaboration – that brings together giants of the picture book world – to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future. Hilda Snibbs is going on holiday to the Grand Hotel – and, of course, she is...

A brand-new series from bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator Nick Bland Bunny has found a hole in the forest. A magic one! But Bird is confused. Bunny says there is a tiger, a bear and a bull inside the hole. What are they doing in there? And...

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way.This charming collection, which brings together three festive stories, is the perfect...

Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventure in this fourth book in the Starless Clan arc.Frostpaw was told to trust no cat, but a brutal attack has left her gravely injured, and she’ll need to depend...

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings together three summer stories, is the perfect...