Books for Kids: Books from an Animals Point of View

Check out this list generated by our Youth Services Librarians for the Scotch Plains Public Library's annual summer reading challenge.

Updated May 3, 2023
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The one and only Ivan
Applegate, Katherine.
Ebook
Now a major motion picture available on Disney+! Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo. This #1 New York Times bestselling and...
Dog diaries
Patterson, James
Ebook
'A perfect story to tickle the funny bone of any young reader!' Megan Rix Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I've been waiting ages to tell my story, and now it's finally happening! Being Rafe's dog isn't always easy, but it is always EXCITING! I've...
Pax
Pennypacker, Sara
Ebook
A moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his fox, and their epic journey to be reunited. Beautifully illustrated by multi-award winner, Jon Klassen. Pax was only a kit when his family was killed and he was rescued by 'his boy', Peter. Now the country is at war and...
They all saw a cat
Wenzel, Brendan
Ebook
"The single best children's book of the past 20 years. Hands down." --The Wall Street Journal New York TimesĀ bestseller and Caldecott Medal winner They All Saw a CatĀ is a visual delight and a charming read-aloud that invites kids and parents to explore the concept of...
Charlotte's web
White, E. B.
Ebook
The much-loved children's classic by E.B. White, available in eBook for the very first time! 'Some Pig'. 'Humble'. 'Radiant'. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a...

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