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Updated November 12, 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...
The A to Z dinosaur joke book
Icuza, Vasco; Reynolds, Tony
Paper Book
The adventures of a curious cat
Curious Zelda, (Cat)
Paper Book
'Curiosity is more than a desire to discover. It's a lifestyle, and a purrvilege. It's hours of observing a fly on the wall. It's entering the sock drawer just before it closes. It's sniffing the lampshade one more time . . .' Such is the wisdom of Curious Zelda: social...
Adventures with a Yorkshire Vet: The Lucky Foal and Other Animal Tales
Norton, Julian
Paper Book
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 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...
The Amazing Book of Animals
Leach, Michael
Paper Book
Animal Arts and Crafts: African Animals
Lim, Annalees
Paper Book
Find out all there is to know about your favourite African animals with these exciting craft projects! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make hippos, crocodiles, giraffes and much more! You can even create displays for your home or classroom. Each project uses materials that are easy...
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
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 introduces his favourite symbiotic relationships in his first kids' non-fiction book. Along the way he explains...
Animal tales from India : ten stories from the panchatantra.
Gill, Nikita
Paper Book
A gorgeously illustrated gift book of ancient Indian fables, retold by bestselling poet and social media star Nikita Gill
Animal Ultimate Handbook : The Need-to-Know Facts and Stats on More Than 200 Animals
DK.
Paper Book
Take a tour of the animal kingdom and learn everything there is to know about the wildlife that inhabit the Earth in this complete guide to animals. The latest title in DK's popular Ultimate Handbook series takes you on a journey of a lifetime as you discover some...
Badger's Bath (a Percy the Park Keeper Story)
Butterworth, Nick
Paper Book
A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night. The badger has been doing what badgers do best. Digging. He's had a lovely day and, as usual when he's had a lovely day, he is filthy...
Bird, Bee and Bug Houses: Homes and Habitats for Garden Wildlife
Coombs, Esther
Paper Book
This beautifully illustrated book shows children how to support garden wildlife by making sustainable bird, bee and bug houses and how to create habitats through small, achievable projects. Perfect for young naturalists, this beautifully illustrated, accessible book is packed with...
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...
Bunny vs Monkey : rise of the Maniacal Badger
Smart, Jamie
Paper Book
Jamie Smart's big-selling comic-book success story continues! The Maniacal Badger has arrived, and he's determined to take over the Woods! Wasn't that Monkey's plan? This cannot happen! What japes await in this brand-new adventure, when Bunny and Monkey team up to beat this new menace?! They...
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...
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. Monkey's eternal struggle for world domination is getting more ridiculous every day, and it's impossible...
Bunny vs Monkey and the supersonic Aye-Aye
Smart, Jamie
Paper Book
There's 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?The fourth book in the bestselling Bunny vs Monkey series sees comics...
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
Carnival of the Animals
Morpurgo, Michael
Paper Book
A stunning gift collection of animal poems from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, celebrating with heart and humour the creatures with whom we share our planet. Collaborating once more with iconic artist, Michael Foreman, Morpurgo's poems are inspired by The Carnival of the...
The carnivorous crocodile
Wild, Jonnie
Paper Book
The jungle animals find that an extremely carnivorous crocodile has claimed their water hole for himself! Not even the elephant wants to tangle with those terrible teeth, until the five flamingos show that by being cunning and brave the crocodile can be made to share his waterhole. The first in the...
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, ...
The diamond chase
Corderoy, Tracey
Paper Book
A thief strikes at the grand ball, but can Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam catch the culprit before he scarpers?
Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs!
Martineau, Susan
Paper Book
All about bats
Jenner, Caryn
Paper Book
Read about the amazing lives of bats! DK Reader All About Bats is a close-up look at the lives of bats as they hunt, fly and eat together. DK's innovative range of levelled readers combines a highly visual approach with non-fiction narratives that children will love reading....
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
Readers travel to the depths of the ocean as they learn fascinating facts about what makes fish different from other animals. As readers develop their ability to classify animals based on shared characteristics, they also learn about fish life cycles, habitats, and other common science curriculum...
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...
Giraffes Can't Dance 25th Anniversary Edition
Parker-Rees, Guy
Paper Book
The girl who stole an elephant
Farook, Nizrana
Paper Book
A thrilling, joyous adventure of friendship, flight and righting wrongs.
Greatest animal stories
Morpurgo, Michael
Paper Book
This treasure trove of animal stories features all of the creatures that children love, in stories that they will remember for years to come. From squeaks and peeps to growls and howls, all animal life is duly represented. This collection of the greatest animal stories was...
Grimwood
Shireen, Nadia
Paper Book
'Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly.' - Richard Osman 'Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.' - Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates 'I CACKLED ALOUD on practically every...
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.
The jungle book
Jones, Rob Lloyd
Paper Book
A warm and fun retelling of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved 'Jungle Book; from Mowgli's first arrival in the jungle and his acceptance into the wolf pack, to his defeat of the terrible tiger Shere Khan. This classic story is retold for younger children with beautiful artwork by Shahar Kober.
Lifesize baby animals
Henn, Sophy
Paper Book
Let's go on a LIFESIZE adventure! Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world's most amazing BABY animals. Go eye to eye with a baby blue whale, snuggle up with some red panda cubs and open the FOLD-OUT PAGES to discover a LIFESIZE baby African elephant!
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,...
Little lion rescue
Delahaye, Rachel
Paper Book
Fliss loves animals and will do anything to save them! Join her on her adventures to save wild animals in danger. What starts out as a school trip to the zoo for Fliss and her classmates ends up being the adventure of a lifetime when Fliss is magically whisked away to the Serengeti!...
The lost whale
Gold, Hannah; Pinfold, Levi
Paper Book
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 Book Award 'An irresistible ocean-loving yarn' The Times ...
Lots : the diversity of life on Earth
Davies, Nicola
Paper Book
Winner of the Margaret Mallett Picture Book Award, as part of the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards.There are living things everywhere: the more we look, the more we find. There are creatures on the tops of the tallest jungle trees, at the bottom of the coldest oceans, even under the feathers of...
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...
The most important animal of all
Worms, Penny
Paper Book
The Most Important Animal of All is an award-winning picture book about seven super-animals - important keystone species - beautifully illustrated by Hannah Bailey and endorsed by The British Ecological Society.A class is learning all about animals and their teacher challenges them to decide which...
The mud monster
Wild, Jonnie
Paper Book
The Mud Monster is a huge and horrible beast. Everyone knows that it lives in the muddy pond, and everyone is afraid of it. Yet no one has actually seen it. Then one day it appears, causing terror all round. And it has a really amazing variety of shapes. An awful lot of mud has to be washed off...
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...
My life as a cat
Sorosiak, Carlie
Paper Book
A wise, funny and moving story of what it means to find a family, from the best-selling author of I, Cosmo.
National Trust: How to Help a Hedgehog and Protect a Polar Bear: 70 Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet
French, Jess
Paper Book
Learn how you can save endangered animals and make the world a better place, too!
Nature's best hunters : how animals become the most powerful predators
Jackson, Tom
Paper Book
Some animals have developed astonishing techniques to hunt and kill their prey. From the humpback whale's bubble nets that capture hundreds of fish, to the komodo dragon's deadly saliva, the creatures featured in this book are equipped with hunting abilities that are unique and...
Night Flight
Cottle, Katie
Paper Book
From author-illustrator Katie Cottle comes a breath-taking journey about light pollution and saving the birds When Ellie moves from her quiet village to a bustling city, she finds that the many different birds she loves to watch are missing. She stares out of her window, searches...
Operation Icebeak
Bell, Jennifer
Paper Book
When SPEARS receives an emergency distress call from its marine outpost in Antarctica, there is only one team they can send. Agnes and Attie are soon up to their eyes in an icebound mystery. What is causing the tremors threatening to destroy the rescue centre? Why are the local Adelie penguins...
Paws, Claws and Animal Antics: Tales and Tips from a Vet
Gamble, Luke
Paper Book
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
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able...
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...
A street dog named Pup
Lewis, Gill
Paper Book
The tale of Peter Rabbit
Potter, Beatrix
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * One of the best-loved children's picture books of all time, available as a mini hardcover for little hands! A classic tale that teaches the importance of making smart decisions, this edition features restored and never-before-seen illustrations! Once upon...
Tales of brave and brilliant animals
Mackinnon, Mairi
Paper Book
Ten inspiring and enthralling animal tales from around the world A beautiful anthology for animal lovers of ten folk tales, beautifully retold for a new generation of readers. Discover how Anansi the spider brought stories to the world, how trickster Coyote stole fire and follow a...
There's a tiger in the garden
Stewart, Lizzy
Paper Book
As read by Tom Hardy on CBeebies! Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, Illustrated Books Category.  When Grandma says she's seen a tiger in the garden, Nora doesn't believe her. She's too old to play Grandma's silly games!...
Too much stuff!
Gravett, Emily
Paper Book
Marie Kondo is for the birds in this hilarious picture book about expectant magpie parents and the dangers of having too many things! Magpies Meg and Ash want to build the perfect nest for their eggs. They use the usual mud, sticks, and grass, but are soon convinced that it's not...
True or poo? : the ultimate guide to animal facts and fibs!
Caruso, Nick
Paper Book
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
Cottrell Boyce, Frank
Paper Book
Discover--or revisit--the enchanting world of the Sandleford Warren rabbits in this first-ever illustrated edition of a celebrated modern classic. A phenomenal worldwide bestseller for almost forty years, Richard Adams's Watership Down is a timeless classic and one of the...
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...
What can you see, Peter?
Woolley, Katie
Paper Book
Join Peter Rabbit as he finds his friends hiding in the garden, searches for who is making the different noises at the pond and spots his sisters in the burrow. With lots of easy to lift flaps, beautiful modern artwork and simple text, this book will keep little paws entertained for...
When the sky falls
Earle, Phil
Paper Book
"1941. War is raging. And one angry boy has been sent to the city, where bombers rule the skies. There, Joseph will live with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no fondness for children. Her only loves are the rundown zoo she owns and its mighty silverback gorilla, Adonis. As the weeks pass, bonds deepen and...
Why can't horses burp? : curious questions about your favorite pet
Crumpton, Nick
Paper Book
Humorous and informative, Why Can't Horses Burp? is full of fun facts and little-known tidbits about your favorite equine companions. Find answers to everything you've ever wondered about horses in this latest addition to the Curious Questions About Your Favorite Pets series....
Why do we need bats?
Murray, Laura K.
Paper Book
Discover why BATS are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists.Does the spooky image of a bat scare you? These unusual mammals are good for much more than a fright. Bats help pollinate plants. They help keep pests away from crops. And the echolocation...
Wilding : the return of nature to a British farm
Tree, Isabella
Paper Book
In Wilding, Isabella Tree tells the story of the 'Knepp experiment', a pioneering rewilding project in West Sussex, using free-roaming grazing animals to create new habitats for wildlife. Part gripping memoir, part fascinating account of the ecology of our countryside, this is, above all,...
The wind in the willows
Grahame, Kenneth
Paper Book
One of the most famous animal stories of all time, The Wind in the Willows is a classic that has been entertaining children and adults alike for over a hundred years. One of Junior Magazine's 100 best children's books of all time! The Wild Wood seems a terrifying place...
World's wackiest animals
Poon, Anna
Paper Book
Take a walk on the weird side as Lonely Planet Kids reveals 100 of the world's strangest animals. From glass frogs and mole lizards to umbrella birds and fishing spiders, discover crazy creatures and rare species you've never heard of before from all corners of the globe! Meet the egg...
The world's worst pets
Walliams, David
Paper Book
BE WARNED! AWFUL ANIMALS LURK INSIDE... Millions of readers have loved The World's Worst Children, The World's Worst Teachers and The World's Worst Parents - now they will delight in this ludicrously laugh-out-loud collection of pets, brought to you by the phenomenal Number...
The yum yum tree
Wild, Jonnnie
Paper Book
The Yum-Yum Tree reveals a truly sticky situation. Baby monkey has climbed up the high, spiky, sticky trunk and can't get down. Every animal has an idea for coaxing her back to her anxious mother, but the little monkey refuses to move. However, the flamingos have a cunning plan as always... The...
Zeraffa giraffa
Hofmeyr, Dianne
Paper Book
This is the astonishing true story of Zeraffa, a giraffe who was sent as a gift from Egypt to France in 1826. A young boy, Atir, takes care of Zeraffa on her epic journey and the sailors sing songs as she gazes down at them. In France, Atir leads her through the countryside, and thousands...

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