Nature and animal stories Books

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...

Winner of the 2021 World Literacy Award!The Morning Tribeis a middle grade action-adventure graphic novel that showcases young people protecting our critical environment and teaches that we are all part of the struggle to save the Earth's future and...

Age range 3 to 6A jolly, delightfully illustrated story for the very young about a restless monkey who doesn't want to go to sleep.Once upon a time in an ancient forest, there lived a little monkey.And this little monkey would run, jump, climb...

A heartwarming, educational picture book that allows parents to tell their kids how much they love them while also teaching them interesting facts about the world."I love you." "I love you more."Almost every parent and child play this game of who loves...

Age range 3 to 6Yara loves being the only mermaid in the lagoon where she plays with her friends all day. That is, until another mermaid arrives - and she wants to play, too. Can Yara adjust to no longer being the only mermaid?Dive into a world full of...

Age range 14 to 18A young adult romantic comedy that will appeal to fans of 10 Things I Hate About You and Jenn Bennett's Alex, Approximately.Seventeen-year-old Brynn Riley is perfect. She's on a hundred committees, has earned teacher's pet in...

Perfect for fans of the New York Times bestselling novel,Love & Gelatoby Jenna Evans WelchIt's no one's fault that Hallie Jacob is alone. That her grandpa got sick half a world away and so her parents yanked her to Colorado the last semester of her...

Age range 3 to 6There's an age-old tale that magic unicorns exist...wandering where orchids grow within the mountain mist.Legend has it that the only way to find a unicorn is to know where to look and how to craft a beautiful gift that shows her you are...

Cuando un nuevo gatito se une a la familia, ser que el gato mayor dueo de todo podr compartir su silln y (casi) todo lo dems? "Yo, Osvaldo Minklehoff Conejito Meloso III, soy el dueo de este silln. Puedes mirarlo y caminar por su lado, pero no puedes...

Age range 3 to 5It's time for the barnyard talent show, and this year the prize is big: tickets to see Elvis Poultry in concert. Chickens Marge and Lola must use all their pluck to outsmart their smarmy duck competition in this hysterically goofy story...

Age range 8 to 12Wild boar, alligators, hammerhead sharks...Can twelve-year-old Algie Emsworth survive the swamps of South Florida? More importantly, can he survive his asthma attacks long enough to make a scientific discovery and fulfill his dream of...

Cuando una familia encuentra un inesperado nuevo hogar para un sof viejo, una llama se convierte en la criatura ms feliz del mundo. A la familia Lago le encanta su sof. Es perfecto para leer, acurrucarse y jugar. Pero como todo lo bueno se acaba, un da...

Age range 8 to 12Jeff Miller's heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade novel - inspired by his personal experience living through his own parent's heart transplant - invites readers into the world of a twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to...

Age range 0 to 3Bear and Penguin go on an exciting hike!Bear and Penguin need to get somewhere fast! Should they climb? Slide? Crawl? Or maybe they should listen to Frog and all jump! Full of energy and illustrated with vibrant art in a comic-book style,...

Age range 0 to 3Join Bear and Penguin for an exciting game of hide-and-seek! Bear and Penguin are playing hide-and-seek, and they know just how to play! Or do they? When Frog comes along, maybe they'll learn a thing or two about the game. Full of energy...

Age range 0 to 3Can Bear and Penguin agree on how to play The Longest Game? Bear and Penguin are playing The Longest Game...but they have different ideas on the rules. Maybe Frog will show them a new way to play! Full of energy and illustrated with...

Age range 0 to 3It's naptime, and Bear knows just how to help Penguin fall asleep.A nap snack! A nap song! A nap story! But Bear's ideas are a bit too loud for Penguin. Will Penguin find a way to get some shut-eye? Full of energy and illustrated...

Age range 3 to 8A sweet, love-infused celebration of individuality and acceptance!Lovebird Lou adores life with his family and friends on the island they call home. But when he travels to the other side of the island and sees the amazing abilities on...

A photographic book for when your little one says: I don’t want to take a bath! Entice your reluctant bather to the tub with this irresistible book of adorable animal photographs! Each one of these cute creatures—from a muddy piglet...

More than anything, Willa adores her ragdoll, Rosie, made just for her by Grandma. But one day, on a bumpy sleigh ride to Grandma’s birthday dinner, Rosie falls into the snow and disappears. Willa is inconsolable—until, mysteriously,...

My new friend is different from me. Meet some adorable-and unlikely-animal pals! Can a kitten and a parrot be friends? Friends come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors, and these animals are learning to befriend creatures that don't quite look...

Everyone's enchanted with Marigold's new baby sister. Could it be . . . she has some sort of superpower? Kids will love this sibling story with a fun twist. Even snails can feel jealous over a new baby! Although Marigold is excited to meet her...

Age range 4 to 7"You know monsters aren't real, right?" Brave is easy in the sunshine. Brave is easy near Papa. But can Spencer the Bunny learn to be brave ALL the time-even when his big brothers try their best to scare him?  Spencer the Bunny's...

Age range 3+This humorous picture book tells a sweet story of friendship, generosity, and how one fun thing leads to another.  When Moose sees the inviting tree where Squirrel has built his nest, he rubs his itchy antlers against the trunk - and...

Age range 3 & upRufus the Pig has already sailed the seven seas on a pirate ship. Now he dreams of the Moon, the stars, and Mars! So he bids his mateys goodbye and reports for duty at the space center. But Commander Luna tells him: "No pigs in...

Too tired to hop. No zip, no zap . . . What time is it? TIME FOR A NAP!The perfect board book for tired toddlers.This charming and cozy entry in the Snuggle Time series is now in board format! Every day's a busy day, with places to go, people to see, and...

Age range 3 to 6Bear loves when campers leave him grub. The park ranger does not. Smackity smack, Ranger pounds a sign into the ground: DON'T FEED THE BEAR! Upset, Bear crosses out the 'don't.' Now, it's war! But when both Bear and...

When is it time for a hug? Anytime! From the moment Little Bunny wakes up in the morning until the moon comes out and the stars shine, every hour includes a warm hug from Big Bunny. Whether they bake or build, bike or hike, a caring hug always feels just...

Written and illustrated in the tradition of the Kwantlen people, Joseph Dandurand's second book is an endearing tale of two sisters and their connection with nature.In the water sat a sturgeon, born there, so they say, thousands of years ago, though the...

Totty is a story of a brave turtle that overcomes different obstacles with the help of his friends. His adventure brings him full circle back to his birthing place, where he is saved by the Turtle Sea Rescue staff that help him and then release him back...

Encouraging children to not judge by appearances, this story portrays a group of fleas who decide to start a circus. From Anuska on the trapeze to the Mighty Marusz--strongest flea in the world--this beautifully illustrated book follows clowns, acrobats,...

A Newbery Honor Book (1934)An unfortunate accident with an Apple drives Bunny from Bunnyland to Elsewhere. Every letter in the alphabet is represented in Bunny's journey, through what he eats (Greens), to whom he meets (Insects, Jay, Kitten, Lizard), and...

Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity.

Maya's mother is a gentle soul. When she dies she bequeaths her daughter the task of caring for her father - and for herself. For her mother once had a dream that Maya was meant for great things, and it was the kind of dream that always comes true...

In the village of Tobermory, on the Scottish island of Mull, lives a very special ginger cat. But once upon a timehe didn't think he was special at all not like the woolly cats of Loch Ba, the singing cats of Staffa or the fishing cats of...

Winner at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards It's true that most little chicks have mothers who are hens, puppies have fathers who are dogs, elephants have elephant families, and ants have little baby ants, but then there are families whoare...

A touching story that helps young and old alike cope with the loss of a loved one, this beautifully illustrated and gentle narrative explains the difficult concept of death to children. Lambkin is a different little lamb and instead of being covered in...

Zaira is a little girl with an imagination so big that she can see dolphins in the town square fountain. One day, she is shocked to find the fountain empty. The children who play in the square and make fun of Zaira for telling make-believe stories are...

Children can learn all about animals with this fun lift-the-flap board book! Children can learn all about a variety of adorable animals with this fun lift-the-flap book! Animals are presented in a variety of habitats, such as the farm, jungle, savanna,...

When the tide is out the curtain is up on this clever tale of an underwater, watercolor ballet featuring dancing crabs and all of their aquatic friends Welcome. Enter. Sit right there. The Crab Ballet is about to begin! This spectacular seaside show,...

Meet Little Monkey, who wants to be the best at everything. But pride comes before a fall, and he soon learns that having good friends is the best thing of all. These adorable board books, featuring cute photographic illustrations, are perfect for...

Goodnight, Little Sloth: Simple stories sure to soothe your little one to sleep

The adorable little penguins come waddling and tumbling out of the water and up the hill, back to their burrows on the island . . . But that's just the end of an even more amazing story. Where have they been? What adventures did they have? A charming...

Join in a forest bathing adventure as a young girl helps her father to leave his cell phone behind and embrace the sights, smells, and sounds of the natural world around him. On a sticky summer day, when it is too hot to do anything, Kayla suggests a...

An adventure story that helps children explore their imaginations and teaches a series of nature and animal yoga poses I Am the Jungle takes kids through a yoga flow of poses inspired by the natural world, including Mountain, River, Elephant, and Python...

This New York Times bestseller is soon to be an animated series on Netflix! In the tradition of Uni the Unicorn and Gaston, this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book tells the story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of...

Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they're shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.  'A perfect animal...

A bold celebration of what it takes to be a cat, from acclaimed author-illustrator Galia Bernstein-now in board book! A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something...