Library Adventures: Animal Planet

Imagined by children, created by Kirklees Libraries.

Library Adventures is a free, year-round reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4-11.

Libraries across Kirklees will host 6 exciting themes chosen by the children of Kirklees.

Animal Planet. Magical Lands. Oceans. Rainforest. Space Explorers. Spooky.

Kirklees.gov.uk/library-adventures

Updated June 28, 2024
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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...
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, ...
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...
The lion inside
Bright, Rachel
Paper Book
Board book edition of this 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...
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...
True or poo? : the ultimate guide to animal facts and fibs!
Caruso, Nick
Paper Book
Fish
Cavell-Clarke, Steffi
Paper Book
The animal kingdom includes over 1 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 groups of the animal kingdom in depth via full-colour imagery engaging facts and informative diagrams...
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? This paperback edition comes with a free audio reading.
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!...
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...
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 Handbookseries takes you on a journey of a lifetime as you discover some of...
The ugly five
Donaldson, Julia
Paper Book
  From the bestselling author and illustrator duo of The Gruffalo!Now available in an early reader format. Who's that singing on the savannah? It's the top-five uglyanimalsin Africa! The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly...
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...
The girl who stole an elephant
Farook, Nizrana
Paper Book
A thrilling, joyous adventure of friendship, flight and righting wrongs.
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!
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...
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 ...
Too much stuff!
Gravett, Emily
Paper Book
From the creator of modern classics Meerkat Mail and Wolves, comes a hilarious rhyming woodland story about a pair of hoarding magpies and the perils of having too much stuff.Based in the same forest as Gravett's award-winning Tidy, Too Much Stuff features a host of...
"You're called what?!"
Gray, Kes
Paper Book
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 in common: they want to change their names. A unique and rip-roaringly funny, tongue...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Small Five
Johnstone, Ralph
Paper Book
Everybody has heard of Africa's "big five" animals (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino, and Elephant) but not many people know the "small five." In this story, when one group is pitted against the other in a battle of wit and skills, Doodlebug, Beetle, Weaver Bird, Tortoise, and Shrew all show they...
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.
The Amazing Book of Animals
Leach, Michael
Paper Book
I Care about: Animals
Lennon, Liz
Paper Book
A charming non-fiction book that promotes a caring attitude, confidence, self-esteem and gives children a way to discuss emotions. The book explores topics such as insects and other minibeasts, caring for pets, litter, animal habitats and endangered animals. The book is an ideal starting point...
A street dog named Pup
Lewis, Gill
Paper Book
South African animals
Mabuza, Lindiwe.
Paper Book
On the vast south African plains, Mbali, a young Swazi girl, welcomes readers to her country and takes us on a wonderful trip around its many varied habitats. She points out the local animals, from aardvark, buffaloes and cheetahs, to whales, yellow-billed kites and zebras.
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. ...
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...
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...
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. Tracey Radford is a master of taking everyday cardboard and turning it into incredible, yet simple, craft projects for parents and children to make together. In Make Your Own Farm Animals...
Wolf and Bear
Rolfe, Kate
Paper Book
A heartfelt story about a playful young wolf and her best friend, Bear. The two best friends always play together, whether it's paddling in the stream, skidding in the snow, or tumbling in the falling leaves. But sometimes Bear feels sad and wants to be alone . . .
The Snail and the Whale Festive Edition
Scheffler, Axel
Paper Book
A delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. The Snail and the Whale Festive Edition features the classic story with a beautiful snowy festive cover - perfect for reading together at...
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...
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...
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.
I, Cosmo
Sorosiak, Carlie.
Ebook
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...
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.
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 One...
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...
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...
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...
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...

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