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 April 27, 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...
I am bat
Hood, Morag
Paper Book
Who stole Bat's cherries? Was it YOU?I AM BAT. I like cherries. I do NOT like mornings. DO NOT STEAL MY CHERRIES.Bat's cherries keep disappearing. One by one, the precious red cherries are whisked away by mischievous animal tricksters behind his back. Bat fruitlessly tries to catch the...
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...
The simple art of flying
Leonardo, Cory
Paper Book
A funny, heart-shattering novel about a fierce parrot, a big-hearted boy and a spirited elderly widow, all learning to live fully-fledged lives. Born in the back of a pet store, Alastair the African grey parrot dreams of escape, to fly off with his beloved sister, Aggie. But when Aggie is purchased...
Dog diaries
Patterson, James
Paper Book
'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
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 boy', Peter....
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.
Paper Book
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. On foggy mornings, Charlotte's web was truly a thing of beauty . Even Lurvy, who wasn't particularly interested in beauty, noticed the web when he came with the pig's breakfast. And then he...
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 from an award-winning author/illustrator pairing.For as long as she could remember, Diva lived at 11 avenue Le Play in Paris, France. For as long as he could...

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