Animal Stories for Kids

Explore Animal Stories made for young readers and classrooms. Discover curated children’s books and matching illustrations that bring Animal Stories to life—perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and curious kids.

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Never Trust a Frog with a Book

Tamikio L. Dooley

Ella is a farm girl who enjoys working with animals and tending to the farm. She is being raised by her family with strong values. Chaos is what Ella confronts while trying to comprehend these pivotal values. Classified as the Girl of Literature, Ella is a book enthusiast. Ella's father rewards her for good work at school and chores by taking her to a pet shop where he purchases a pet bird and a frog, even though nobody can tell her about literature and books.

Doris is the name of the bird, and Quibbit is the name of the frog, according to Ella.

Quibbit is not quite right.

Ella is regretting accepting Quibbit the frog as her pet. Children ages 8-14 are the target audience for this book.

Little King Chancellor Saves the Marshmallows!

Tamikio L. Dooley

Little King Chancellor and Aroarza, the baby dragon, warns the marshmallows about the Big Bad Wolfy and Badger, the conning fox. They ignore their warning and set off for a relaxing swim in Chocolate Fudge Lake. Something awful happens! The Big Bad Wolfy and Badger, kidnaps the Marshmallows! Soon, Little King Chancellor and Aroarza search the forest for the marshmallows. Did they save the marshmallows from the grisly wolf and fox?

Mercy

Mary Clark Dalton

Mercy hovered in the back of the cage at the shelter. She knew people were coming through the shelter looking for the perfect dog! Why put herself through more pain? Mercy had accepted the fact that no one was going to choose her long ago. All of the other dogs made fun of her.

Aidan was born blind. Today was his eighth birthday. His father promised him a dog for his birthday. Though his father wanted a service dog, Aidan wanted a dog to love.

As soon as Mercy stood before him, Aidan knew she was the one. "I can't see what she looks like, and she doesn't care that I'm blind."

Follow Mercy and Aidan on their great adventure, proving once again, love truly is blind.

Rainbow's Promise

Mary Clark Dalton

Being the last caterpillar in his class to receive his wings causes poor Rainbow's classmates to tease him. He dreams of being beautiful colors and flying with his friends. His mom tells him to be patient and look for things that only a caterpillar can do. His father promises him, "When you receive your wings Rainbow, they will have all the colors of the rainbow."

Rainbow hates that word patient, he thinks it is just another word for boring!

Follow Rainbow on his unexpected adventure!

Boo's Shoes - A Rabbit and Fox Story

Sybrina

No Laces! That’s what Boo, the bunny, always says. He doesn’t want to learn to tie them. He has plenty of shoes for every occasion and none of them have laces or strings. So, what’s the point of learning to tie? His friend, Farah Fox, convinces him that it’s a skill he can use. . . and one that might make him happier, too.This book is meant to be a parent-child activity. Youngsters can read Boo’s story and their parents can help with the how-to-tie instruction pages. A fun shoelace-themed “I Did It” badge is included at the back of the book to give in celebration of conquering this difficult task.Exercises in manual dexterity build self-esteem in children. Knowing how to tie sh...

Pinecraft

Maggie Scannell

Ten-year-old Josh Greenback lives in the idyllic village of Brookbrink, in northeast England. It is the first day of the school summer holidays and it begins to rain. Over the following days Brookbrink experiences flash flooding and the banks of the river Ahorn burst, flooding the whole village. Josh must leave his home and seek refuge in the community hall in the next town until the clean-up can begin. Josh’s mum Emma sends him to stay with his eccentric granny in Scotland, while the house gets dried out and repaired from the flooding.Pinecraft takes the reader on a wonderful trip to Ochtermuddy in Scotland. Whilst there, Josh meets a beaver called Timb. They quickly discover that althoug...

God's Little Oceanographer (Big Adventures for Growing Minds)

Tina Cho

Ride the waves before diving into the depths of sea to uncover the wonders of the ocean—and God’s deep love for you and me!From the ocean's surface, all the way to its deepest depths, this immersive picture book will teach little sea lovers new words, facts, and concepts, while also encouraging them to see God's creativity, playfulness, power, and love in every splash and every wave.Written by an elementary school teacher, each page includes fact-filled sidebars plus an accompanying Bible verse, making God's Little Oceanographer the perfect faith friendly science adventure for kids interested in marine life and activities. The masterfully layered and rich illustrations include sharks, do...

Mr. Prickles: A Quill-Fated Love Story

Kara LaReau

Mr. Prickles was not a particularly friendly fellow. He was tough to get close to . . . because he was a porcupine.
"You're not cute like us," said Raccoon.
"Or cuddly like us," said Chipmunk.
"Or playful like us," said Skunk.
"I am," said Mr. Prickles. "On the inside."
Poor Mr. Prickles was very lonely-until the day he met Miss Pointypants. Could she be the perfect prickly companion for moonlit strolls and midnight feasts? Was love in the air for even the sharpest of sorts?

Grumpy Monkey Play All Day

Suzanne Lang

The New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with another delightful picture book featuring a stubborn Jim Panzee who only wants to play all day and ignore everything else. Children and parents alike will relate to this silly book about procrastination.One fine morning, Jim Panzee wakes up and decides that all he's going to do is play all day. Whether it's tidying his branch, finding bananas for lunch, or even taking a bathroom break, Jim wiggles out of it. For him nothing is more important than having fun. Like so many kids, Jim is great at avoiding his responsibilities.Instead, Jim Panzee spends time swinging with the monkeys, singing with the birds, and rolling around with ...

Little Imagineer: Into the Animal Kingdom - A Creativity-Sparking Book of Wild Tales for Young Minds

Mindnastic

🚀 Unleash Your Child’s Imagination with Little Imagineer: Into the Animal Kingdom!What if a squirrel swapped homes with a bear, a tiny lizard grew dinosaur-sized, or a gorilla showed up for show-and-tell?This enchanting children’s picture book is packed with 18 whimsical animal adventures that spark curiosity, creativity, and joyful storytelling for kids ages 4–8.Inside you’ll find:18 Stand-Alone Animal Tales — Perfect for bedtime, story time, classrooms, or rainy-day fun.A “Main Question” in Every Story — An open-ended question at the heart of each tale, inviting children to imagine, invent, and create their own unique endings."More to Imagine" Prompts — Follow-up quest...

Where's Lola?: A Puppy's Wild Day that Ended OK! (Lola the Puppy Book 2)

P.A. Pierucci

Lola the Pup is back—and she’s at it again!In this sweet and spirited sequel to Lola: Superhero Puppy, the red-and-white cavalier with floppy ears and a nose for adventure finds herself in a brand-new escapade. When her family goes on vacation, Lola stays with her lively cousins, who shower her with treats, cuddles, and playtime galore. But curiosity gets the best of her when she spots an open gate and a tempting trail. One sniff leads to another, and soon Lola is off on a wild wander through fields, forests, and a few unexpected surprises. As her cousins search far and wide, Lola discovers that even the boldest pups can feel a little lost without their pack.Told in playful rhyme and ful...

I Love You, Little One

Emily Hartmann

Do you want to share the joy of Christmas with your little one with a charming baby book? Then you’ll love I Love, Little One!This delightful baby book is the ideal gift for any occasion, whether it’s Christmas, a baby shower, birthday, or just because. This children’s animal book is full of festive illustrations and rhyming words that will make you and your child laugh. It’s a wonderful way to express your love with your baby or toddler through different Christmas scenes and activities.This children’s picture book features different animals and their cozy ways of saying “I love you” in every situation. Each page has a rhyming verse that celebrates the spirit of Christmas and t...