Animals (Tamariki).

For all you animal lovers, have a read of books about horses, cats, pigs and many more who go through trails, journeys and are even heroes in their own stories. From Black Beauty to Fanatstic Mr Fox, you can't can't go wrong with this list.

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Animals (Tamariki).

For all you animal lovers, have a read of books about horses, cats, pigs and many more who go through trails, journeys and are even heroes in their own stories. From Black Beauty to Fanatstic Mr Fox, you can't can't go wrong with this list.

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Watership Down
Adams, Richard
Paper Book
One of the most beloved novels of our time, Richard Adams's Watership Down takes us to a world we have never truly seen: to the remarkable life that teems in the fields, forests and riverbanks far beyond our cities and towns. It is a powerful saga of courage, leadership and survival; an epic tale of...
The one and only family
Applegate, Katherine
Paper Book
Extensive Advertising in key school & library media, such as School Library Journal, The Horn Book and Booklist  Updated ONE AND ONLY Educator's Guide  Launch and lead promotion at school & library conferences and preview events  One and Only...
The one and only Ivan
Applegate, Katherine.
Paper Book
* Big Mouth mailing (December holiday mailing) * Finished book giveaway at ALA Midwinter breakfast (January) * Teacher & Librarian website feature and/or blog post at thepageturn.com (book and gorilla giveaway - February) * Online advertising on Fuse 8 and Read Roger blogs (May)...
The velveteen rabbit, or, How toys become real
Bianco, Margery Williams
Paper Book
This original, timeless classic has been treasured for generations--this edition has the original story and illustrations from 1922. A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME Once you are Real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always. ...
The incredible journey
Burnford, Sheila
Paper Book
For use in schools and libraries only. A Siamese cat, an old Bull Terrier, and a young Labrador Retriever travel together 250 miles through the Canadian wilderness to find their family.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
Nobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox! Someone's been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief--it's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Working alone they could never catch him; but now fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and...
Esio Trot
Dahl, Roald.
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG!  Mr. Hoppy is in love with his neighbor, Mrs. Silver; but she is in love with someone else--Alfie, her pet tortoise. With all her attention focused on Alfie,...
The tale of Despereaux : being the story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of thread
DiCamillo, Kate
Paper Book
Celebrate twenty years of Despereaux with a splendid anniversary edition--including a bonus original short story from Kate DiCamillo and a new piece of art by Timothy Basil Ering. Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a...
The wind in the willows
Grahame, Kenneth
Paper Book
Mossflower
Jacques, Brian.
Paper Book
The thrilling prequel to "Redwall". The clever and greedy wildcat Tsarmina becomes ruler of all Mossflower Woods and is determined to govern the peaceful woodlanders with an iron paw. The brave mouse Martin and quick-talking mouse thief Gonff meet in the depths of Kotir Castle's dungeon. The...
Babe : the gallant pig
King-Smith, Dick
Paper Book
Fresh from his foray into Hollywood stardom, Babe gets a new cover for theKnopf Paperbacksline. An ALA Notable Book ABoston Globe-Horn BookHonor Book AHorn BookFanfare Honor Book An IRA/CBC Children's Choice An NCTE Teachers' Choice  
Frog and Toad : two together
Lobel, Arnold
Paper Book
Frog and Toad's first board book--perfect for little hands! One Frog. One Toad. Two friends. Always together. This sweet homage to Frog and Toad's famous friendship features iconic illustrations from the original books. This must-have board book for baby showers, first...
Winnie-the-Pooh
Milne, A. A.
Paper Book
Celebrating 100 years of one of the most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends--Piglet, Owl, Tigger, and the ever doleful Eeyore--have endured as the unforgettable creations of A.A. Milne, who wrote this book for his...
Why the whales came
Morpurgo, Michael.
Paper Book
Two children befriend the old man known as the Birdman of Bryher and help him lift a curse from their island.
Nim's island
Orr, Wendy
Black Beauty
Sewell, Anna
Paper Book
Probably the most popular horse story of all time, Black Beauty tells the story of one horse's long and varied life. On the one hand, a fully engaging novel and on the other hand, a strong statement against animal maltreatment. Anna Sewell's classic novel has enthralled readers since it was...
Stuart Little
White, E. B.
Paper Book
The classic story by E. B. White, author of the Newbery Honor Book Charlotte's Web and The Trumpet of the Swan, about one small mouse on a very big adventure. Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his...
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