Nature and animal stories Books

Run to the creek, perch on a rock, slip into clear crystal water.A visual and lyrical depiction of coming home to country from acclaimed author and illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft.

You're my little honey bunny, There's no one else like you. You're brave and bright and funny, You make me feel brand new. Celebrate your little honey bunny with this sweet and colourful rhyming board book.

Where does Baby Sloth like to nap? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting story in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion seller. Featuring a permanently...

What is Baby Llama's favourite food? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting story in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion seller. Featuring a permanently...

The fourth incredible book in the hilarious, blockbuster Real Pigeons series! The world's greatest crime-fighting pigeons are making a BIG SPLASH as they try to solve their most puzzling mysteries yet ...The brave birds known as the REAL...

Claris is off to Paris Fashion Week in this delightful second adventure from the best-selling series by acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess.'But oh no!' Claris cried, and her heart gave a tug. Madame's invitation was still on the rug!  ...

The third brilliant adventure in the best-selling, beloved REAL PIGEONS series! Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!The crime-fighting birds known as the REAL PIGEONS have...

Meet Baby Orca! Where does Baby Orca swim? How does Baby Orca like to play? Follow along as he experiences his world, from playtime to bedtime. An adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about the rhythms of a baby orca's day...

Meet Baby Piglet! Where does Baby Piglet live? How does Baby Piglet say hello? Follow along as she experiences her world, from playtime to bedtime. An adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about the rhythms of a baby pig's...

Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up, and only a hug will do. But with his short stature and teeny T. Rex arms, is a hug impossible? Not if Tiny has anything to say about it! Join this plucky little dino in his very first...

When Miffy visits the seaside with her father, she builds a sandcastle, looks for seashells and has a swim in the ocean. After her fun day, she falls asleep on the way home.

Chip is back! His mission: to become a lifeguard. But his dreams soon go soggy when he’s chased off the beach. So Chip and his friends fashion a plan to sneak him into to the surf club. Will their stunt earn Chip a...

Chip, like most other gulls, is wild about chips. He likes fat chips, skinny chips, sandy or crunchy or soggy chips. But, most of all, he loves Joe's chips from Joe's Chip Van beside the sea. Chip, like most other gulls, can be a little intrusive on his...

In their second blockbuster adventure, the REAL PIGEONS aren't just crime-fighting pigeons who eat danger – they're also BEST FRIENDS!But with a deranged ostrich on the loose, a secret warehouse full of bottled birds and power-hungry ibis to deal with,...

Eeebs isn't a very disciplined kitten. His mom warned him not to play in the forest, but he didn't listen. That's how he found himself in the Nether, a bizarre world inhabited by scary creatures. In the company of a ghast, almost cheerful witch, Eeebs...

Dingo is on the prowl. He can see Emu, Swan and Turtle. He can hear Crocodile, Frog and Kookaburra. But where is Galah?

Meet Baby Unicorn! What does Baby Unicorn find in the enchanted forest? Is she ready to use her healing magic? Follow along as she experiences her world and discovers her special powers! An adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting...

Meet Baby Penguin! How does Baby Penguin stay cozy and warm? Where does Baby Penguin play? Follow along as she experiences her world, from playtime to bedtime. An adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about the rhythms of a...

Meet Baby Dragon! Where does Baby Dragon live? Is he finally ready to fly? Follow along as he experiences his world and discovers his special powers! An adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story with a touch of magic make this...

Meet Baby Hedgehog! Where does Baby Hedgehog live? How does Baby Hedgehog find a tasty treat? Follow along as he experiences his world, from playtime to bedtime. An adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about the rhythms of a...

The first hilarious book in the blockbuster REAL PIGEONS series about crime-fighting, mystery-solving pigeons! Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It’s because they’re out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts!Did you know your city...

Meet Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, in her very first adventure! Discover how Claris came to live in the city of lights in this beloved and best-selling picture book about courage, compassion and a stylish little mouse, from acclaimed fashion...

You're my little ladybird, You brighten up my day. With rosy cheeks, you smile at me, And chase my blues away. Celebrate your little cuddle bug with this sweet and colourful rhyming board book.

In this brilliant follow up to the Caldecott Honour-winning They All Saw a Cat, bestselling author Brendan Wenzel presents a chain of animals of dazzling variety. Each one is different from the last, yet each is also linked by at least one common trait:...

1, 2, 3 of Australian Animals is a classic board book from Australia's foremost indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, Bronwyn is a master craftswoman of vibrant, visual narratives, and her way of capturing the beauty of Australia...

ABC of Australian Animals is a classic board book from Australia's foremost indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, Bronwyn is a master craftswoman of vibrant, visual narratives, and her way of capturing the beauty of Australia is...

Meet Baby Koala! What is Baby Koala's favorite snack? How does Baby Koala cool off on a hot day? Follow along as she experiences her world, from playtime to bedtime. An adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about the rhythms...

The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears and paws . . . and the child saw A CAT, and the dog saw A CAT, and the fox saw A CAT. Yes, they all saw the cat.' In simple, rhythmic prose and ingeniously stylized pictures, Brendan Wenzel takes...

With its signature format of spreads with raised shaped objects that fit into scooped cutouts on their opposite page, this new TouchThinkLearn book offers youngest learners an opportunity to explore in a hands-on, multisensory way. Seeing the image,...

“I will show you how to play with the ocean,” Said Malu Kangaroo. He took some wood And he worked it, And he shaped it and rubbed it and smoothed it, And he floated it upon the water…Described by the author as a modern myth, Malu Kangaroo is a poignant...

A distinctive opposites book with fold-out pages that builds on the spirit and success of Caldecott Honor Winner Flora and the Flamingo and the subsequent books in the series. When a new feathered friend seems so different from her, Flora discovers that...

With bright, adorable art and sweet, accessible text, this new line of finger puppet books will reinvigorate and refresh the successful Finger Puppet Book series.

Featuring scooped-out die-cuts matched to raised, shaped elements, these two new TouchThinkLearn books offer youngest learners an irresistible opportunity to explore their universe in a hands-on, multi-sensory way. Seeing the image, tracing its shape,...

Meet Baby Bunny! What is Baby Bunny's favorite treat? Where does Baby Bunny take a nap? Follow along as she experiences her world, from playtime to snack time. An adorable finger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about...

Time flies in this fifth volume of Dana Simpson's Phoebe and Her Unicorn! Follow the lovable duo as they experience somewhat-spooky Halloween parties, ecstatic snow days, and looming summer reading assignments. Although the journey of growing up can...

What animals wear is explored in this board book by bestselling author Taro Gomi: A sheep wears a fluffy jacket, a zebra dons striped pajamas, a snake sports a stocking, and a penguin looks dapper in a classic suit. Toddlers will delight in the animals’ o

In a new title in this series of charming and inventive board books, readers will find a little book nestled inside a bigger one: Turn the pages to match the baby animals to their parents, and learn some early concepts along the way.

In this frosty follow-up to Flora and the Flamingo, Flora forms an unexpected friendship with a penguin as they dance above and below the ice. Twirling, leaping, spinning and gliding, on skates and flippers, the duo mirror each other’s graceful ice dance...

In this wordless book with life-the-flaps, a flamingo and a girl explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance. Beautiful and emotional, as well as funny and lighthearted, these irresistable, well-developed characters...

It's time for bed, but Baby Bear is grumbly. So when Daddy Bear asks for a bedtime kiss, Baby Bear refuses. What follows is a familiar scenario of cajoling a reluctant child through the evening routine.This tenth-anniversary special gift-edition is a...

Cuddle up with the beloved animal friends from the bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train series and count on lots of fun! Little train enthusiasts will love counting from one to ten along with the dreamy train cars!

All aboard for a rainbow of train cars and their lively animal crew! Vivid colors and cozy rhyming text inspired by the bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train will make learning colors a rich experience for the youngest readers.

This sweet and simple finger puppet book follows a bear cub throughout his day, from playtime to bedtime.

This sweet and simple finger puppet book follows a baby tiger throughout her day, from waking to swimming to playing.

The second book in a warm and beautifully observed farm adventure series from Nicola Baker, star of Our Farm in the Dales. Perfect for readers 8+ and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo, Dick King Smith and The Snow Foal. With...

PD has determined that for her playdate at the zoo, she will be a safari adventurer, not a detective. But when the elephants go missing, along with Aunt Dot, a detective is exactly what is needed. Thankfully Grandpa has packed a ‘Just in Case case’, and...

D is for Dalmatian is the first in a new line of graphic novels for kids who love comics.Meet Dylan and Dolly, two dynamic Dalmatians with a big family and even bigger adventures! From firehouse follies to missing collars, these pups chomp at the first...

A frozen world, mighty monsters and spellbinding magic. Journey to the very edge of the world in this BREATHTAKING fantasy trilogy.  Perfect for fans of Skandar and Philip Pullman . . .“The Ice Apprentices is an extraordinary fantasy...