Nature and animal stories Books

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...

In Chasing Blue, Sasha and her horse, Charm, have proven that they’re worthy competitors for the elite Canterwood Crest equestrian team. Things are definitely looking up . . . until Sasha finds out who her riding partner for the semester is: her...

Sasha and her team have been accepted to the Mr. Conner's prestigious clinic, on campus over mid-winter break. Even better, they find out that scouts from the Youth Equestrian National Team will be there looking for new members. But, to make it the girls...

An imaginative story of amazing food weather that inspired the hit movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a favorite of grown-ups and children everywhere.The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town—except for its weather...

Poor Big Al! He just wants to make friends. And in the whole wide blue sea you can't find a nicer fish. But because Big Al is large and scary-looking, the little fish are afraid to get to know him. What can he do? He tries everything he can think of --...

A new “green” series!: Little Green Books will educate children on what they can do to be more eco-friendly. The books in this line will be made from recycled materials, and the storylines will cover subjects such as improving the environment, learning...

From boogie-woogie Bubble Bugs to upside-down Umbrella Bugs, this fun-filled pop, pull, and peek book makes learning the alphabet exactly eight Egg Bugs excellent.

Fuzzy bugs, feathery bugs, lacy bugs, and leathery bugs are among the tempting textures that kids of all ages will want to identify (and play with). David Carter has created a Bug touch-and-feel book filled with tons of tactile fun.

A day at the beach is fun, but don't forget the sunscreen Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

An echidna called Snoot is the perfect, prickly friend for Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

One day Grug visited the animals at the zoo. Which animals did he meet?

Make a rainbow that really lasts with Grug!This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

Discover the law of relativity with Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

Once the top of a Burrawang tree fell to the ground and became ... Grug!Grug has returned from the wilderness to remind us again of the magic of childhood, the importance of renewing the Australian wilderness and the caution we all need to take in the...

Sandra Boynton masterfully marries learning to count with a toddler favorite—doggies!Big dogs, little dogs, short and long hair, powerful woofs, and tiny yaps are packed into this deceptively simple counting book that gets noisier with every page...

A hesitant hippo makes a big impact in this whimsical story about taking a chance from board book creator Sandra Boynton.Follow along as this shy hippo observes spirited animals cavort in a bog, try on new hats, and go for a jog, all while longing to...

This raucous story about animals and the sounds they make, including three pigs who say “LA LA LA!” is a read-aloud favorite.Sandra Boynton’s wildly popular, Moo, Baa, La La La!, features her lively and spirited text that introduces readers to animals...

Chris the merino sheep, nervous about his first shearing, escapes into the bush. At first Chris enjoys his new life among the gum trees, but as the years go by, his fleece grows heavier and heavier. Chris's journey into the unknown takes a turn when he...

Follow along to see a day in the life of Buddy, the mighty bearded dragon and his best friend G.G.! See what wild adventures Buddy gets himself into, while his trusted companion G.G. follows him closely. Learn fun facts about bearded dragons, while...

How Mother Kangaroo Got Her Pouch follows Mother Bunda and her spirited little joey, Baabay, as they adventure across the vast Australian landscape where they meet Wambad, the wise old wombat. When Mother Kangaroo's bravery and quick thinking save Baabay...

Finalist, CCBC Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award Finalist, Quebec Writers' Federation Janet Savage Blachford Prize for Children's and Young Adult LiteratureSydney and his friends gather outside to play, transforming one by one to climb, leap, lumber and...

A joyful celebration of our daily companion, the sun, as it shines around the world."If I were the sun, I would sing a gentle morning song to wake my slumbering friends." So begins this fresh and colorful collaboration between author Patricia Storms and...

Join little wolf in this fictional story as she navigates through life, with real emotions. With the help of her family she learns that she can be brave. Their love and support is all she needs.

Evita is the only EV in her city, otherwise full of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Feeling sad about being different, Evita sets out on an exciting journey to find others like her. From electric delivery vans to electric...

"Flowers and Trees" is the fourth story from the Charlie's Adventures in Learning series. In this book, readers follow Charlie and her mother as they walk on a wooded path in their favorite place. On their walk, they learn how important flowers and trees...

Help kids learn to have patience on the potty and deal with constipation with this delightful story about Sam the Sloth who finds different fun ways to take their mind off going to the toilet.Sam the Sloth loves to eat; but Sam does NOT like to poop...

Age range 3 to 6From award-winning Nordic author and illustrator Linda Bondestam comes a new kind of climate change story, narrated by an adorable axolotl who is - possibly - the last of its kind.In a forest of seaweed there was ME, a rare and beautiful...

How come Cow's spots are purple, when everybody else's are gray or brown? Fed up with being different, Cow sets out on a quest to change her spots. Thanks to a gravelly walkway, she soon finds lots of gray to cover the purple. And a squirrel in a tree...

Age range 3 to 9By two of the co-authors of the acclaimed children's book From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea: the moving and beautifully told story of Laika, the dog who learned the names of the stars.Laika is an orphaned stray dog who...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Lumos Keeps Calm follows a facility dog who helps a child needing stitches.This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an...

Age range 0 to 3Cheera runs and runs under the big yellow sun.'It's time to rest,' says Mummy.'Okay.' Cheers lays down to sleep, but........flitter-flutter. Look, a butterfly!Run, run. Cheera chases it...

Age range 0 to 3Kawwa loves learning new tricks. 'Watch this.' says her big brother. He picks up a walnut from the tree.Flap-flap. He brings it down to a rock.Kerplunk. The shell cracks. There's a nut inside!'You can...

Hurry Up! and it's companion book Don't Move are ideal board books for very young children. With only one word per page, simple, bold illustrations, and a surprise ending in both, these books can be used to expose toddlers to the names of animals. Those...

Age range 4+'Grandpa, tell me the story again of when we went to sea. That's a BIG story, One-Button.How does it begin? It begins with the uprooting . . .'And so Grandpa tells the story of how he and One-Button and their whole community...

Age range 6 to 9A restless bat wakes every animal in the jungle as he asks why he can't sleep. Only when the sun comes up does he find his answer...When Sam can't sleep, he decides to ask all the other animals in the jungle if they know...

Pitter! Patter! Pit Pat. Smack! The North Pole knew all about snow, but rain? This was a Christmas Eve rainstorm unlike anything Santa Claus had ever seen.Santa and his reindeer won't let a bit of rain stop them from delivering presents to all the good...

A gorgeously illustrated story of a swallow who goes against the flock, and the wonderful friendship that emerges from her decision. For kids 3-7, The Swallow Who Stayed is a beautiful celebration of the seasons and what happens when we have the courage...

Based on a true story, this thrilling picture book for kids 4-8 captures the incredible science of animal senses, and the surprising ways they can help us.The first book in an educational and fun series about the 'sixth sense' of...

Maestro Evarista is a conductor in search of an orchestra. With a heavy cart full of instruments, the little lizard sets out to find musicians. One by one, she comes across an assortment of animals who lighten her load as they pick their parts in what...

This joyful book about nature sounds for kids 3-7 will transport readers up a magnificent mountain.The mountains have lots to say... if you listen.It's time for a hike in the mountains! A group of friends sets off, ready for adventure, with their ears...

For kids ages 3-7, this second book in the I Am Mindful series is a fun and playful introduction to finding confidence and courage. The follow up to I Am a Peaceful Goldfish!When we are feeling scared or discouraged, moving our bodies and a bit of...

A boy loves his garden, and everything in it, especially all the tiny insects. But...his pet chicken Coco loves them too!When a boy finds a clutch of butterfly eggs in his garden, he can't stop thinking about the beautiful butterflies they will become...

"You don't have to impress. Just express." -BeaSinging and flying may seem like they would come naturally to a songbird, but Rufus is having a hard time leaving his nest and finding his voice. When a curious honeybee named Bea notices his difficulties,...