Nature and animal stories Books

Did you know bunnies can do much more than we ever realized? I'm talking about incredible, stupendous, outrageous things! Things your wildest imagination could not dream up! And sometimes they don't do anything at all! Which is completely alright, as...

The tale of Scout's Unfortunate Tail is a children's book that allows for growth through making predictions and problem solving. Readers will have the opportunity to use their imagination and share with others prompted by the colorful and descriptive...

A pet loss book with beautiful watercolor illustrations. BEA and HONEY: The Secret will soothe the broken hearts of readers, young and old, who have experienced the death of a pet. Pets are family members. The loss of a beloved pet causes profound grief...

Caroline the Caribou travels across Canada with her family and a large caribou herd and ultimately ends up leading a group of Caribou into the famous Calgary Stampede at the opening ceremony. Along the way, we learn how caribou, also called reindeer, use...

"Mr. Pickles & Maggie" is a heartwarming children's book about friendship and overcoming challenges. Get ready to dive into this true story and meet Mr. Pickles and Maggie! Follow along with these two adorable little dogs and see how their friendship...

The second book in the Charlie's Adventures in Learning series shares Charlie's journey as she discovers how her favorite tree changes during the four seasons Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall! A charming book for early readers, "The Tree in the Middle of...

Age range 9 to 12When Artemis Sparke has had it with humans, she heads to the nearby salt marsh to hang out with the birds, plants, and mollusks who don't make a big deal of her stutter. The shoreline sanctuary is predictable, unlike her family and...

Age range 9 to 12'...a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like a misfit and found solace in books and music.' -Jennifer Whiteford, author of GrrrlWith a partially-shaved head, purple Doc Marten boots, and the sinking realisation...

Life on the farm is always an adventure, especially for best friends Maggie and Daisy. Maggie is a majestic St. Bernard who loves looking after all the farm animals, and Daisy is a tiny one-eyed Chihuahua who regularly relies on Maggie's help. But one...

Age range 4 to 7In a besieged city, Noor watches as his neighbors pack their bags and flee their homes - but a dog named Bobby is left behind. As Noor sets out across the ravaged city to save him, he discovers pockets of life and hope in this moving...

Age range 3 to 6 From the savanna to the city to outer space, celebrated Nordic children's book illustrator Linda Bondestam offers a charming peek at the many ways we settle in for sleep, with gorgeous, dreamlike illustrations full of offbeat humour...

Romy the Cow, the fun-loving bovine who loves to play with her group of animal friends, is the perfect teacher for young kids. The educational reach of this brand-new series spans topics such as numerals, colors, shapes, and the alphabet. In Romy the...

Romy the Cow, the fun-loving cattle who loves to play with her group of animal friends, is perfect teacher for young kids. The educational reach of this brand-new series spans topics such as numerals, colors, shapes, and the alphabet. In Romy the Cow's...

Grandpa lives on a farm and likes to tell his grandson tall tales. There is no end to Grandpa's hilarious invention -- or to James Flora's comic illustrations. Here are just a few of Grandpa's whoppers! Grandpa is almost as tall as the trees. So tall,...

Had a Little Rooster is the latest lavishly illustrated children's songtale from GIA Publications, Inc. A cumulative song that has been shared for more than 100 years, each verse of "Had a Little Rooster" introduces a new character and a new sound that...

Age range 4 to 8This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells the story of a young boy and his magical rooster in both English and Chinese. Long long ago, there lived a boy named Tang Yun. He studied very hard and was ready to take the...

Age range 5+Learn how the clever Little Rat earned his place as one of the Chinese Zodiac Animals. This adorable Chinese-English bilingual children's book tells the story of the Little Rat and the Grandpa - unlikely allies who embark on an...

Soar with swallows and butterflies, swim with fish and frogs, and walk alongside elephants and camels. This bilingual children's book introduces kids to the Chinese language through a visit to the zoo.Lavishly illustrated with Chinese ink paintings from...

Is bamboo a food, a grass, or a wood? One little boy knows that it's all three!Told in both English and Chinese, Bamboo and Me is the story of a little boy whose house was surrounded by many bamboo forests and streams. He lived with bamboo all...

Curiosity kindles this cat. Teddy is a cub who is destined to be a tiger king! His thrilling journey celebrates the new year.Born into royalty, the young prince Teddy is warned by the King and Queen to steer clear of humans who are intruding into their...

Enjoy the complete collection of one of the longest and most acclaimed Asian American children's picture book series. Each of the 12 animals of the lunar new year star in their own journey with a brand new cast of characters and settings. Empowering...

Enjoy the four original hardcover Octonauts storybooks that launched the hit animated TV show worldwide! Plus the collectible box includes a bonus fold out poster.The Octonauts are a crew of adorable animals who explore the oceans in search of adventure...

A coral reef has turned white... can the Octonauts help it regain its color? Enjoy the original books that launched the animated TV show worldwide!The Octonauts are a crew of adorable animals who explore the oceans in search of adventure and fun! From...

A brave heroine named Mai befriends a small stranger and helps him return home. Children everywhere can identify with her and enjoy this incredible journey.Mai is a 12 year-old girl who loves reading and nature. When a lost mosquito interrupts her sleep,...

Everyone's shadows are missing... can the Octonauts find them and bring them back? Enjoy the original books that launched the hit animated TV show worldwide!The Octonauts are a crew of adorable animals who explore the oceans in search of adventure and...

The books that launched the hit cartoon!"Meomi's character design is terrific. But their books, especially their first book, are more than that...I love it, and more importantly, my son loves it and asks for it at bedtime." - Super Punch"The Octonauts:...

Growing up with a father who cherished birds and traveled the world with ornithologists on birding trips, Alison Hill Spencer has always enjoyed birds. Unable to find children's books that depicted realistic birds, she decided to create her own. This...

A moving picture book about piglet named Hope that gets rescued from a factory farm, and her journey to an animal sanctuary.A piglet named Hope is born in a factory farm, and her mother is taken away. Distraught, Hope is transferred to somewhere new, and...

A beautifully illustrated children's book about the compelling journey of a young chicken named Cluck, told by a sage parrot. Cluck is a very fortunate bird that was born in the safety and security of a sanctuary. But he is surrounded by birds who have...

Age range 3 to 6The first in a trilogy of children's books telling heartwarming, age-appropriate, stories with captivating illustrations, about a young girl Claire, a veal calf Gabriel she rescues, and their journey to change the world we live in...

After exploring their respective home states, Mitt and Minn meet in Book Three at the Wisconsin Cheese Jamboree. At the conclusion of the exciting cheese-eating contest, they discover that they are indeed brother and sister. A Jersey cow from Illinois...

What could convince two young mice to journey to a Cheese Jamboree in Wisconsin? Why CHEESE, of course! In their latest adventure, our favorite midwestern mice head off in search of delicious Swiss cheese and to find their way back home-Mitt to his...

Gerdie, a Swedish woman living in northern Minnesota, discovers Minn in a bushel of cherries from Michigan and invites the little mouse to share the comfort of her cozy cabin in the woods. A series of events separate the pair, and Minn embarks on a...

Age range 3 to 6A parable for children about allyship, solidarity, and liberation, inspired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, 'If an elephant has its foot on the tail of mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse...

Lila has just moved to a new town and can't wait to make friends at school. But on the first day, a boy points at her and shouts: "A crow! A crow! The new girl's hair is black like a crow!" The others whisper and laugh, and Lila's heart grows as heavy as...

This inspiring children's book is based on a South American indigenous story about a courageous hummingbird who defies fear and expectations in her attempt to save the forest from fire. The illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural...

Lilliana, a young nature lover, adores chorus frogs. Her room is already full of frog posters and toys but one night as she listens to frogs singing, she decides to bring home some real, live frogs. Chorus frogs are hard to find and catch, but that won't...

Following on the success of their bestselling board bookHello Humpback!, the celebrated and award-winning authors Roy Henry Vickers and Robert Budd are back withOne Eagle Soaring, the second volume in their exciting new series, First West Coast Books.One...

Age range 4 to 8Everyone knows that horses fart. Donkeys definitely fart. But royal unicorns?Glitterbelle is a new recruit to the princess's royal team of unicorns. She's expected to be regal and lovely and perfect all the time, but she's hiding a very...

Age range 3 to 6What can crayons do to save the planet?Something is happening to our big green and blue Earth! Pollution is making it hard for plants to grow, for animals to play, and for oceans to stay clean. But what can anyone do about it? On a yucky,...

Age range 6 to 12The first book in an excitingbrand-new series by New York Times bestselling author Megan Miller - The Glitch Force! The Glitch is an elite task force sent in to eliminate a terrifying creature invasion in the dark forest. Never having...

Age range 3 to 6Gorillas in Our Midst is all silliness and fun, and is destined to become a new favourite.Gorillas can be hard to spot, because they are masters of disguise and really good at hiding. Gorillas often have jobs where they get to wear masks...

Age range 3 to 7It's All About ME-OW: A Young Cat's Guide to the Good Life is a vibrant picture books that will delight your youngsters. The format is a cats' how-to manual for commandeering a household without the humans ever catching on...

Sometimes it feels almost impossible to fall asleep. So, when a little girl insists that she simply cannot sleep, her mother tells her how all of the animals in the world go to sleep. But each animal sleeps differently, as the little girl finds out:...

An original and touching story of a little koala and monkey, the best of friends.Where are you going and where have you been?Gussie the Monkey and Max the Koala take us on a trip through the years of their friendship and accomplishments.They remember...

"A love letter to moms everywhere and a reminder that you're enough, even if you don't have eight arms." -Kristen Bell, actress, parent, producer, and coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller The World Needs More Purple People"Adorable and resonant...

When Rocky's game of hide-and-seek in the big trees of Upstate New York takes a turn, the little owl gets taken on a ride, far far away from home just in time for Christmas.On her journey, Rocky encounters a number of people-some human, some gigantic and...

Age range 6+A fully revitalized editionof the 1926 classic, featuring full-colour versions ofthe original illustrations by E.H. Shepherd.Winnie the Poohhas enchanted readers of all ages for nearly one hundred years with its relatable, heart-warming...