Library Adventures: Animal Planet

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Updated September 28, 2024
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Animal tales from India : ten stories from the panchatantra.
Gill, Nikita
Paper Book
Discover a world of wonder, wisdom, and friendship in this illustrated gift book of ancient Indian fables, retold by bestselling poet Nikita Gill. "Great read-aloud enjoyment to be had for families."--The Wall Street Journal The stories of the...
Brave Dave
Andreae, Giles
Paper Book
From the bestselling team behind Giraffes Can't Dance comes another rhythmic and joyful picture about the importance of being brave! Dave the bear lives in the shadow of his brother, Clarence. Clarence is tall, handsome, bold, and brave. Dave... isn't. Dave wonders if he'll ever...
Bunny vs Monkey and the human invasion!
Smart, Jamie
Paper Book
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
A classic tale of good versus evil in a zany, over-the-top comic that will have readers of all ages laughing out loud! A team of scientists has sent a monkey into space! And good thing, too, because he's a mean, selfish, noisy, bullying little fur-bag. But... all does not go...
Bunny vs Monkey. Bunny bonanza!
Smart, Jamie
Paper Book
The girl who stole an elephant
Farook, Nizrana
Paper Book
Inspired by the lush terrain of Sri Lanka, this fun tale of friendship, risk, and reward is just right for middle grade fans of fantasy and page-turning adventure. Chaya, a nobleman's rebellious, outspoken, no-nonsense daughter, just can't resist the shiny temptations the king's...
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...
I, Cosmo
Sorosiak, Carlie.
Paper Book
A golden retriever narrates a hilarious, heart-tugging tale of a dog and his humans as he tries to keep his family together while everything around them falls apart. Ever since Cosmo became a big brother to Max ten years ago, he's known what his job was: to protect his boy and...
Lifesize baby animals
Henn, Sophy
Paper Book
Step into the book to discover how YOU measure up against some of the world's most incredible baby animals in this playful introduction to the natural world that features LIFESIZE illustrations.
The lion inside
Bright, Rachel
Paper Book
An inspiring story that shows we all have a lion inside of us!"That day they BOTH learnedThat, no matter your size,We all have a mouseAND a lion inside."A mouse feels small and insecure and determines that what he needs to do is learn how to roar like a lion. He knows he has to act brave when...
Little lion rescue
Delahaye, Rachel
Paper Book
In this new chapter book series, Little Animal Rescue, what starts out as a field trip to the zoo for Callie and her classmates ends up becoming the adventure of a lifetime when Callie is magically whisked away to the Serengeti where she finds a little lost lion cub. Includes black and white...
The lost whale
Gold, Hannah; Pinfold, Levi
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...
The most important animal of all
Worms, Penny
Paper Book
The MOST IMPORTANT ANIMAL of ALLSeven children champion an animal for the top spot.Is it the ELEPHANT or the BEAVER, who both create habitats where other creatures can live and thrive?Is it the TIGER or the SHARK, who are both top predators, or the BAT, who keeps insect populations down?Is it the...
My life as a cat
Sorosiak, Carlie
Paper Book
He's not a stray house cat, he's an immortal being. And now he must choose whether to return to his planet or remain with his new human friend in a humorous, heart-tugging story from the author of I, Cosmo. The cat that Olive rescues from a flood has a secret: he's not...
The Snail and the Whale Festive Edition
Scheffler, Axel
Paper Book
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 to save her new friend? From the creators of Room on the...
There's a tiger in the garden
Stewart, Lizzy
Paper Book
A gorgeous and imaginative debut picture book by author/illustrator Lizzy Stewart, perfect for fans of Emily Hughes, Peter Brown, and Julie Morstad. There's nothing to do at Grandma's house and Nora refuses to believe any outlandish tales of dragonflies as big as birds,...
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...
The ugly five
Donaldson, Julia
Paper Book
A charming new picture book from the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom!Meet Wildebeest, Warthog, Spotted Hyena, Lappet-Faced Vulture, and Marabou Stork. On the African savanna, they're known as the Ugly Five, but for all their bumps and bristles, these animals...
When the sky falls
Earle, Phil
Paper Book
A boy and a gorilla create an unbelievable bond in this powerful WWII tale for young readers, for fans of Alan Gratz and Michael Morpugo. "A wonderful story of hurt, kindness, and what it means to be human in an inhumane world." -The Times of London, Children's Book...
Why can't horses burp? : curious questions about your favorite pet
Crumpton, Nick
Paper Book
Find answers to everything you've ever wondered about horses in this latest addition to the Curious Questions About Your Favorite Pets series. Can all horses be racehorses? Why do horses wear shoes? And what's the difference between a horse and a pony, anyway? A zoologist explains all of these,...

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