Nature and animal stories Books

Parents Magazine Parents Approved! A stuffed-upcow, a rogue bedsheet, and a chant-able silly refrain. A quintessentialread-aloud for a lively story time, now available in board book format.Poor cow woke up with such a bad cold that every "moo" comesout...

Age range 5 to 8Two wombats, two wallabies, a koala, and a tiger snake humorously squeeze into one burrow-and reveal important truths about environmental disasters and the importance of welcoming refugees.When afire sweeps through the Australian bush,...

Daniel loves birds, and he wants to learn how to whistle asa gift for his new adoptive baby sister Angela. On the day of her adoption,Daniel still can't whistle. It is through meeting Jessie, Angela's birthmother,that Daniel learns the trick to whistle...

Rhyming couplets celebrate the activities made possible by sunny weather from a preschooler's perspective. Textural paper collage art shows small children engaging in a range of outdoor activities, including gardening, making mud pies, swimming,...

Age range 4 to 7Bestselling author-illustrator Mies van Hout employs vivid creatures in a jewel-tone natural setting to explore the longing we all feel at times to be like somebody else.What child has not daydreamed about having wings like a butterfly?...

Harley the service dog makes sure everything is quiet and perfect in Ms. Prichard's class. But when a small blaze sets off the noisy fire alarm, he remembers that Ms. Prichard isn't the only person upset by loud noises. It's time for Harley to be a hero.

The award-winning creator of the Giraffe and Bird books introduces Dotty the dancing dachshund to celebrate the gifts of those who struggle to "sit" and "stay"Dotty the dachshund knows she was born to dance ballet. When told to sit, she does a pli. Asked...

First snow, surprise snow:Nature's sparkly magic showFor small children, snow is a wonder. It sparkles and glitters. It transforms the outside world. Every kind of snow brings its own magic. It invites snow angels, skating, fort-building, and snowballs...

'Who is my Daddy?' asks a prickly baby animal. Is it the porcupine? The dust bunny? Could it be the cactus? No! It's the father hedgehog, of course, cuddling his baby to sleep.With This is My Daddy!, acclaimed...

Rhyming couplets describe a day in the life of an energetic, little girl who stretches "like a cat" and hangs "like a bat," while the illustrations show both the child and the succession of imaginary animals she mimics. Her activities wind up with a...

Age range 3 to 7Award-winning Japanese artist Satoe Tone's magical illustrations shine in this story about two cats falling in love. In this beautifully illustrated, touching story, a couple of cats take an evening walk along the banks of a lake...

Niitu's best friend is Chips. It doesn't matter that Niitu is a kid and Chips is a seal, they spend every moment they can together. When Niitu and Chips head out for a day at the lake, being a seal ends up coming in very handy at the fishing hole!

"Stories have hearts, just like people. And the heart of this story is true, even if the things said or done have been switched around a bit."In this follow-up to the critically acclaimed Tanna's Owl, Tanna finds a small, grey lemming, far too cute to...

Age range 0 to 3 A grandfather bowhead whale recounts to his young grandchild calf all the beautiful, amazing, and surprising things he has seen in his lifetime - but nothing is more wondrous than the love a grandfather has for his grandchild.Bowhead...

Age range 3 to 6It's time for Siasi to go to bed, but she doesn't want to brush her teeth or put awayher toys. It's so much more fun to play with all the animals of the Arctic! Wouldn'teveryone rather dance with polar bear, howl with the wolves, and swim...

Age range 3 to 6The Rainbow Fish for kids who love the garden.Daisy is new to the garden and just opening her petals to the sun when Rose tells her that she's just a weed. What's a weed? Daisy asks. Weeds aren't planted on purpose, Rose...

Age range 3 to 6A stunningly illustrated picture book about a curious caterpillar searching for the true meaning of the word 'beautiful.' But is there one true meaning - or many?A caterpillar lives a simple life on his leaf until one...

Age range 5-9'This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air.' -Booklist'Full of wonder...Schoolhouse bliss.' -Kirkus STARRED Review Let's all draw dinosaurs...outdoors!In...

Age range 3 to 9What's on the other side of the forest? A young rabbit and his father are determined to find out in this modern picture book that feels like a classic, calling to mind the tender work of Beatrix Potter.Some say that wolves,...

Age range 5 to 9A child takes a dog for a walk. At least, so the child insists. But nobody else sees a dog! Neighbours try to figure out why a child is walking a banana on a leash, while the child tries to make them understand that the banana is really a...

Age range 3 to 7A sweet, fun, and informative picture book about bat echolocation for kids 3-7. Written by a scientist who works with bats in his everyday life!It's time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but she's scared. How will...

Age range 5 to 9A charming and hilarious tale about how accepting others can enrich us all - featuring capybaras, the beloved animal sensation capturing hearts around the world.In this beautiful and simple book, hens and their chicks are living safe and...

Age range 3 to 7This joyful and soothing book about ocean sounds for kids 3-7 will transport readers to the seaside.When a child visits the ocean with his little brother, he whispers to him, 'The ocean has lots to say, if you listen.'...

Age range 3 to 5Kids will look forward to their next nature walk after reading this playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds.The forest has lots to say... if you listen.When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is...

Age range 3 to 9 All bottoms are wonderful! Don't you agree? Each animal in this adorable book has a different reason for loving their behind - from cute and round to fashionable and striped. Maki Saito makes readers laugh out loud with playful...

Age range 3 to 6We all love rain - until we are ready for some sun! This joyful ode to rain for kids 2 to 6 explores a child's many emotions when it comes to wet weather.In this charming picture book, a young child's conversation with the rain...

Age range 5 to 9Kids will get lost in the visually stunning, imaginative world of this wordless picture book!In this colourful and moving portrait told from the up-close perspectives of a young girl and a grasshopper, a garden comes alive creatures,...

Age range 9+Paul is ten years old and lives with his aunt and uncle. Bruce, an old family friend, suddenly reappears after three years of silence, eager to keep a promise he made to Paul to take him on a three-day mountain trek.Paul longs for Bruce's...

Age range 5 to 9A young boy shares exciting facts and stories about the peoples, plants, and animals who inhabit the Amazon rainforest. In this original, uplifting book from one of Argentina's most acclaimed children's writers, a young boy...

Age range 3 to 6A book to inspire children to hunt for treasures in the natural world. Little Bear is a treasure finder. And he finds the most wonderful things: a shiny button, a tickly feather, a cozy hiding place, a tree to scratch, and even a...

Age range 3 to 6I Am a Peaceful Goldfish teaches kids and families about playful breathing techniques that we can use to overcome our anxiety and feel calm and grounded. When we are overcome with emotions, our breath - and a bit of imagination - can...

Age range 3 to 6Based on a true story, this sweet and playful picture book about a little lost narwhal introduces kids to the marine world and the surprising friendships under the sea.When little narwhal sets off on an adventure to see new sights, he...

Age range 3 to 6Animals and kids love to play!This wonderful book celebrates diversity and the interconnectedness of nature through an Indigenous perspective, complete with a glossary of Cree words for wild animals at the back of the book, and children...

Age range 3 to 6This evocative picture book celebrates a child's connection and kinship with whales, and will appeal to fans of If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano and Erin SteadSwimming, singing, and blowing bubbles - children and baby...

A testament to the comforting power of an animal's love.The uncomplicated love and dedication of a dog can make anyone feel better-particularly a child who is small and vulnerable. Through beautiful, simple illustrations and words, The...

Colourful and lively illustrations draw you into a touching tale about how a community of all shapes and sizes comes together, just in time for Christmas.Hello, moose, says the girl. Hello, beaver! Hello, squirrel! Every morning she leaves her family...

Nuptse and Lhotse are back for another marvelous adventure! Welcome to the Canadian Rockies, a place where bears prowl around valleys and glacier blue lakes. When Mrs. Jasper, a very large grizzly bear, loses her twin cubs Yoho and Kootenay between...

Nuptse and Lhotse are back for their third mountain expedition! After traveling to the mountains of Nepal and the peaks of the Canadian Rockies, these two adventurous cats head into the land of fire and ice: ICELAND! While digging in their garden, Nuptse...

Explore a city park in this playful, illustrated adventure full of two hundred words for children to learn: names for interesting plants, birds, delicious picnic foods, and more!Time for an adventure! Families will join Sam as they explore the young...

Age range 3 to 6Warm, vibrant illustrations combine with the steady reassurance I'll Take Care of You to introduce children to the cycles of nature and the gift of nurturing.A tiny seed finds itself lost in the world, but with care from the Sky,...

"Whimsical... readers can unleash their own imaginations." -New York TimesFans of Peter Brown and Jon Klassen will cherish this inspiring story about exploration, curiosity and an unexpected discovery.There are wonders all around us ... Why not go see...

Age range 3 to 6Jacob has a special gift - he can fly!When his parents plan a trip to the sea, Jacob says he will fly there himself. Along the way, he meets new friends and has wonderful adventures. And when his bird friends need help, Jacob and the...

Join Little Bunny as She Invites Jesus into Her HeartIt's time for a birthday celebration in the forest! Little Bunny has her heart set on one very special gift: her first sleepover party with her forest friends. Mama and Papa Bunny think it's a splendid...

Age range 5 to 9A charming children's book to remind us of God's great gift at Christmastime.The forest friends are excited to decorate their community's tree in a very special way. In a sort of show and tell, each animal will add an...

Little Hippo loves his river but even more so he longs for adventure. Rhino is bored of laying under a tree all day, she wants to play and have fun. Together they come up with a plan that will help them both get what they want, or so they believe. Join...

"Sammy the Silver Toothed Croc" is a story about a crocodile that lives in Madagascar. Madagascar is a country east of Africa. It is inhabited with many animals. Sammy is a hungry and lonely crocodile who gets befriended by two animals and how they each...

"An Iguana Named Lana" takes readers on a journey to meet Lana and her friends in the Galapagos Islands. Accompanied by vivid illustrations and lyrical writing, this fun and educational book introduces children to the beautiful animals on this planet...

Jamie and Ali are twin sisters. They go to visit their grandparents at the farm. When they go to the barn they find a little newborn colt. They name her Love. Soon they find that Love has a foot injury that keeps her from running and playing with the...