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
Paper Book
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...
We found a hat
Klassen, Jon
Paper Book
The multiple award-winning and bestselling Jon Klassen presents the final tale in his acclaimed and bestselling hat trilogy, giving his deadpan finale a surprising new twist... Hold on to your hats! From the Kate Greenaway-winning creator of I Want My Hat Back and This Is Not My Hat comes the much...
Night animals
Marino, Gianna
Paper Book
Dog diaries
Patterson, James
Paper Book
The first book in the doggone awesome, howl-ariously illustrated, bestselling series from the creator of Middle School! Lovable dog Junior's illustrated diary is perfect for fans of The Owl Diaries, Humphrey, and Mercy Watson. ...
Pax
Pennypacker, Sara
Paper Book
The 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. Now available in Paperback! Pax was only a kit when his family was killed and he was rescued by 'his...
Creepy carrots!
Reynolds, Aaron
Paper Book
In this Caldecott Honor-winning, New York Times bestselling picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him. Jasper Rabbit loves carrots--especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on...
The true story of the 3 little pigs
Scieszka, Jon.
Paper Book
You thought you knew the story of the "The Three Little Pigs"... You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of "The Three Little Pigs."
I, Cosmo
Sorosiak, Carlie
Paper Book
A moving, beautiful, hilarious story of one dog's attempt to save his family, become a star, and eat a lot of bacon.
Charlotte's web
White, E. B.
CD
Since its publication in 1952, Charlotte's Web has become one of America's best-loved children's books. For fifty years, this timeless story of the pig named Wilbur and the wise spider named Charlotte who saved him has continued to warm the hearts of readers everywhere. Now this classic, a...
The story of Diva and Flea
Willems, Mo.
Paper Book
Diva, a small yet brave dog, and Flea, a curious streetwise cat, develop an unexpected friendship in this unforgettable tale of discovery. For as long as she could remember, Diva lived at 11 avenue Le Play in Paris, France. For as long as he could remember, Flea also lived in Paris,...

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