Library Adventures: Animal Planet

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Updated September 28, 2024
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"You're called what?!"
Gray, Kes
Paper Book
Laugh-out-loud and learn some fun creature facts in this tongue-twisting treat about real animals with very unusual names.Ice Cream Cone Worm. Monkeyface Prickleback. Pink Fairy Armadillo. You're called WHAT?!Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names where all the creatures have one thing...
Always, Clementine
Sorosiak, Carlie
Paper Book
A funny, wise and heartwarming story, with a truly one-of-a-kind hero, from the author of the highly-acclaimed I, Cosmo and My Life as a Cat.
Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Owl
Lan, Qu
Paper Book
Baby Owl snuggles with his siblings in the safety of the nest. But as he grows, it's time to take care of himself. He must find the courage to spread his wings and fly! This heartwarming story about an owlet finding his independence has big flaps to open and lots of owl facts to discover. Readers...
Amazing animals : 100+ creatures that will boggle your mind
Weiss, Sabrina M.
Paper Book
"From the record breaking tongue of a chameleon to the dashing dance of the peacock spider, youll learn about the most amazing creatures from air, land, and sea. Discover playful dolphins, sleepy koalas, and even a fish that keeps its babies safe in its own mouth, uncovering the secrets of their...
Animal jokes for funny kids
Pinder, Andrew
Paper Book
A new title in the Buster Laugh-a-lot series, this paw-some collection has hundreds of hilarious animal-themed jokes for funny kids to share. Why do dogs run in circles? Because it's hard to run in squares!
Animal Sidekicks: Amazing Stories Of Symbiosis In Animals And Plants
Murphy, Macken.
Paper Book
CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK - PRESS ASSOCIATION Heard about the fish that clean shark teeth? Or the frog that lives with a tarantula? Welcome to the weird world of symbiosis - where animals form incredible relationships. Macken Murphy, host of the popular animal...
Brave Dave
Andreae, Giles
Paper Book
From the creators of the internationally bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance comes a life-affirming new story about a little bear who learns what it really means to find your inner brave and have the confidence to be yourself . . .Dave, the grizzly bear, is in awe of his big brother...
Bunny vs Monkey : rise of the Maniacal Badger
Smart, Jamie
Paper Book
Bunny vs Monkey and the human invasion!
Smart, Jamie
Paper Book
"Since he crash-landed to Earth in a rocket, Monkey has been causing absolute mayhem! Bunny and the gang (Squirrel, Pig [the Pig], Action Beaver, and Skunky the Inventor) have almost had enough. In this rollicking comic extravaganza, the pint-sized friends must tackle a helliphant, rocket-powered...
Bunny vs Monkey and the League of Doom!
Smart, Jamie
Paper Book
"Since he crash-landed to Earth in a rocket, Monkey has been causing absolute mayhem! Bunny and the gang (Squirrel, Pig [the Pig], Action Beaver, and Skunky the Inventor) have almost had enough. Monkeys eternal struggle for world domination is getting more ridiculous every day, and its impossible to...
Bunny vs Monkey and the supersonic Aye-Aye
Smart, Jamie
Paper Book
"Theres a new animal joining Bunny and the gang. Ai - a supersonic, super-fast aye-aye! But how will Ai fit in to the Woods? What mischievous schemes is Skunky cooking up? And will Monkey ever stop trying to hit her with a stick?"--Provided by publisher.
Bunny vs Monkey. Book one, Year one, January-June
Smart, Jamie
Paper Book
The British Space Agency have sent a monkey into space! But all does not go well with the flight and Monkeys spaceship only just about clears the first hilltop before crash-landing in a peaceful forest. Thinking he is on a new planet, Monkey decides to claim it for his own. But the other forest...
Bunny vs Monkey. Bunny bonanza!
Smart, Jamie
Paper Book
Chimpanzees' Happy Tree: Originally published as The Chimpanzees of Happy Town
Andreae, Giles.
Paper Book
This triumphant, upbeat story, shows how one small action can bring big, positive change. From the creators of the international bestseller and much-loved classic, Giraffes Can't Dance. And as the tree began to blossom, Just like Chutney said, ...
Dynasties : the rise and fall of animal families
Moss, Stephen
Paper Book
Family isn't just important. It's everything. From lions hunting as a pride to penguins huddling together to keep from freezing in the bitter Antarctic winter, many animals are dependent on complex social relationships for their survival. Powerful dynasties lay claim to...
Everything You Need To Know About Frogs: And Other Slippery Creatures
Dorling Kindersley (corp)
Paper Book
All the basics of reptile and amphibian anatomy are covered in this beautiful and informative book on frogs, along with habitat and behaviour and lots of fascinating facts about frogs that every child will just love reading about. See how they survive in lakes and rivers, forests and deserts, and...
Fish
Cavell-Clarke, Steffi
Paper Book
The animal kingdom includes over 8 million known living species. They come in many different shapes and sizes they each do weird and wonderful things and they live all over planet Earth. Explore the six groups of the animal kingdom in depth via full-colour imagery engaging facts and informative...
Flight : Notes from Birdgirl
Scurfield, Lynn
Paper Book
Look around you. Whether you live in a city or the countryside, whether you're standing in a field or peering out of a window. If you wait a few minutes the chances are that you'll see a bird. But did you know that many of these creatures go on epic adventures every single year? This is...
Grimwood
Shireen, Nadia
Paper Book
Foxes on the run! A crabby cat out for revenge! Fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy are being chased by Princess Buttons--the scariest street cat in the Big City. Running for their lives, the pair flees for Grimwood--a peaceful town in the countryside. The only problem? Grimwood is NOT as they...
Gross and ghastly: animals
DK
Paper Book
Gross and Ghastly- Animals is an alternative animal factbook, which draws children in with its gruesome nature, but provides essential facts every child should know. Did you know that seals supposedly have the stinkiest farts in the world? Or that some creepy-crawlies use their...
How sharks and other fish attack
Harris, Tim (Ornithologist)
Paper Book
Does your child love to find out what makes sharks and other top fish predators experts at hunting? They will be staggered at the variety of techniques fish use to bring down their prey! Hammerhead sharks pin their prey to the seabed, great whites have monstrous jaws filled...
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.
I like animals ... what jobs are there?
Martin, Steve
Paper Book
Do you love animals and dream of working with them when you grow up? If the answer is yes, then this book is for you! In this entertaining and informative book, children who love animals can find out all about the future careers they can choose from. ...
The lion inside
Bright, Rachel
Paper Book
A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest,...
The lost whale
Gold, Hannah
Paper Book
The Lost Whale is the enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear: the bestselling debut hardback of 2021 and The Times Children's Book of the Week, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award and shortlisted for the British Book Awards 2022 and the Indie...
Make your own farm animals and more : 35 projects for kids using everyday cardboard packaging
Radford, Tracey
Paper Book
How to make your own farm animals, equipment, and scenery with recycled cardboard. How to make your own farm animals, equipment, and scenery with recycled cardboard. Tracey Radford is a master of taking everyday cardboard and turning it into incredible, yet...
My book of dinosaurs and prehistoric life
Lomax, Dean R.
Paper Book
Travel back in time to find out about the fantastical wildlife that lived on Earth before we did. From the first living cells to fearsome dinosaurs and giant mammals, take a journey through prehistory to find out about the supersized, the scary, and the...
The secret animal society
Gamble, Luke
Paper Book
  A thrilling magical adventure, perfect for animal lovers! The debut novel from real-life vet Luke Gamble, as seen on Sky TV. 'An irresistible, magical adventure' Vashti Hardy, author of Wildspark When Edith Wight is sent to spend the summer with her eccentric...
Shadow fox
Sorosiak, Carlie
Paper Book
A beautiful story of loss and belonging, all told through the eyes of a wild, affectionate, prickly fox who has a love of collecting shoes and not a small amount of magic. From the bestselling author of I, Cosmo.
Sing like a whale
Butterfield, Moira
Paper Book
Learn how to squeak, roar and hoot like the animals do with this bright, fun and silly book aimed at younger readers to engage them in exploring sound! Hoot like an owl, howl like a wolf, and sing like a whale. Everyone needs to get their message and feelings across, animals included...
The snail and the whale
Donaldson, Julia
Paper Book
From the creators behind The Gruffalo is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship with Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations--a perfect gift for any special occasion When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale,...
So many questions about... animals
Spray, Sally
Paper Book
A fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children. Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the animal kingdom, asking and answering questions to build knowledge about animals and their habitats. So Many...
Easter fun
Potter, Beatrix
Paper Book
Join Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail in their adventure to find the best hiding places for their special easter egg hunt! It's Easter, and Peter and his sisters are hiding easter eggs for all their forest friends to find. Can you lift-the-flaps and help them...
There's a tiger in the garden
Stewart, Lizzy
Paper Book
Gorgeous, vibrant artwork that's full of texture and character from debut author-illustrator Lizzy Stewart.
Too much stuff!
Gravett, Emily
Paper Book
From the creator of modern classic Meerkat Mail comes a hilarious rhyming story, about a pair of hoarding magpies, that demonstrates the danger of having too much stuff.Based in the same forest as Emily Gravett's award-winning Tidy, it features many woodland animals, including...
The truth about animals
Howell, Izzi
Paper Book
Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts! This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is...
The Ugly Five
Donaldson, Julia.
Paper Book
  The funny and joyful picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator ofThe Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. 'Morning had dawned on the African plain. The lion lay grooming his glorious mane. The kudu looked cool and the rhino looked fine.
The very hungry caterpillar's very first animal encyclopedia
Paper Book
Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colourful and charming first animal...
Watership Down
Adams, Richard
Paper Book
Fiver could sense danger. Something terrible is about to happen to the warren - he feels sure of it. And Fiver's sixth sense is never wrong, according to his brother Hazel. They had to leave immediately, and they had to persuade the other rabbits to join them. And so begins a long and perilous...
Welcome to the Wild
Davies, Nicola
Paper Book
A stunning poetry gift book celebrating the natural world, illustrated by Diana Catchpole. Out There in the Wild celebrates our place in nature. It is packed with poems about everything that lives in the the sea and rivers, on land and in the sky. You will meet eagles and...
The wind in the willows
Grahame, Kenneth
Paper Book
The much-loved classic tales of Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad. When Mole goes boating with Ratty instead of doing his spring-cleaning, he discovers a whole new world. As well as adventures on the river and in the Wild Wood, there are high jinks on the open road with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad of...
Wolf and Bear
Rolfe, Kate
Paper Book
Longlisted for the 2024 Klaus Flugge Prize A warm and uplifting exploration of friendship, hope, and resilience that will resonate with children and adults alike. With strikingly beautiful illustrations, Wolf and Bear is the heartwarming tale of a playful...
The world's worst pets
Walliams, David
Paper Book
BE WARNED! AWFUL ANIMALS LURK INSIDE... Millions of readers have loved The Worldâe(tm)s Worst Children, The Worldâe(tm)s Worst Teachers and The Worldâe(tm)s Worst Parents âe" now they will delight in this ludicrously laugh-out-loud collection of pets, brought to you by the phenomenal...

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