Books about animals for young readers
Enjoy some of our recommended books for younger children about animals, from classics like Dick King-Smith's Sheep Pig to modern favourites like Ed Vere's Mr. Big.
These books are perefect to cuddle up and read with little ones, and for more confident kids to read themselves.
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Mister Seahorse
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Mister Seahorse
Mister Seahorse, like many other types of marine animal, is a 'male mother'.
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The Elephant and the Bad Baby
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The Elephant and the Bad Baby
One day, an elephant offers a baby a ride through the town, and the set off on a great adventure.
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Notso Hotso
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Notso Hotso
Anthony, a very vain dog, is horrified when his fur starts to fall out in clumps. On a humiliating trip to the vet, his body is sh…
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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
What really happened to the three little pigs and the big bad wolf? Find out the truth in this hilarious picture book.
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The Sheep-Pig
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The Sheep-Pig
When Farmer Hogget wins a piglet at the fair, he is amazed that Fly, his sheep-dog, welcomes him as one of her own pups.
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
An all-time favourite that introduces different colours through simple text, presented in a satisfyingly repetitive pattern.
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LOST! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog
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LOST! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog
A madcap story of Dazzy Donut Dog, aka Streaker, whose hilarious antics and outrageous exploits barely keep pace with the tornado …
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Who Wants To Be a Poodle I Don't
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Who Wants To Be a Poodle I Don't
Trixie Twinkle Toes Trot-a-lot Delight is a pampered poodle, who lives in luxury with her owner, Mademoiselle Verity BruleĢe.
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This is Not My Hat
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This is Not My Hat
A little fish has stolen an equally small bowler hat from a much bigger fish. Hiding himself in the weedsm, he is confident he won…
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I Want My Hat Back
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I Want My Hat Back
A bear sets out in search of his hat - he loves his hat and he wants it back
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Hairy Maclary's Bone
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Hairy Maclary's Bone
Hairy Maclary is lucky enough to be given a big juicy bone by the butcher, Samuel Stone. This does not go unnoticed by all the oth…
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"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," Said the Sloth
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"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," Said the Sloth
Sloth lives in the rainforest with pumas, bats, monkeys and many more animals. Sloth's fellow creatures can't understand why he is…
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Do You Want To Be My Friend?
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Do You Want To Be My Friend?
'Do you want to be my friend?' Asked just once, this simple question starts a little mouse's journey through this almost wordless …
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The Getaway
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The Getaway
Notorious cheese thief Fingers McGraw is on the run (or rather, on the moped) from chief law enforcer The Elephant.
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Sing a Song of Bottoms!
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Sing a Song of Bottoms!
Young children will love the rhyming text which rejoices in the diversity of bottoms!
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1, 2, 3 to the Zoo
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1, 2, 3 to the Zoo
Glorious two-dimensional illustrations in soft sponge-prints bring the animals to life and encourage counting without the need for…
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Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy
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Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy
This hilarious rhyming story follows Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, as he sets off for a walk in town
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The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit
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The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit
Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson has turned her hand to children's books in this new continuation of Peter Rab…
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The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-Cat
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The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-Cat
At the end of Edward Lear's much loved poem, the happily married Owl and the Pussy-cat are dancing hand-in-hand on the edge of the…
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The Mouse Who Ate the Moon
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The Mouse Who Ate the Moon
This peep-through story book has beautiful illustrations which are brought to life with the peep-through hole on each page. An end…
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Max the Brave
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Max the Brave
Max the kitten is Brave - which is why he doesn't like being dressed up in ribbons. He sets out to find a mouse to chase, but he d…
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Where Bear?
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Where Bear?
When a little boy's pet polar bear grows up, he's too big for the house, and has to be found a new home. But where?
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Fish is Fish
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Fish is Fish
A classic picture book with whimsical, textured illustrations exploring some basic philosophical questions and offering reassuranc…
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Toby and the Ice Giants
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Toby and the Ice Giants
A charming story with lively illustrations to learn more about the last Ice Age.
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One Day on Our Blue Planet... in the Savannah
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One Day on Our Blue Planet... in the Savannah
This is a lovely discussion book for children who have an interest in animals and the natural environment.
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Lion Practice
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Lion Practice
Laura goes to long and noisry lengths to remind her mum and dad she's still there after a new sibling arrives on the scene.
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Poo in the Zoo
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Poo in the Zoo
Zoo keeper Bob McGew calls in poo expert Hector Glopp when an iguana poops a big lime green poo.
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