Animal Books |
 | Richard Adams (Paperback) Genres: Fiction - Adventure Books, Animal Fantasy; Book Theme: Animals "Watership Down" by Richard Adams, one of the best novels of the 20th century, is a riveting animal fantasy book beloved by young adults and adults alike. A group of rabbits set out on a long journey to find a new home after a small rabbit named Fiver senses great danger to their warren. They go through many adventures before reaching Watership Down. Soon after the rabbits settle down at their home on the down, they go on another dangerous adventure to fetch female rabbits from Efrafa, a warren tightly controlled by a ruthless Chief Rabbit, General Woundwort. Part of the attraction of this classic adventure story stems from its diverse and interesting characters. The talking animals have distinct personalities. Hazel the leader is fair, quick-minded and always looks out for the interests of the group. Bigwig the fighter is strong, brave and willing to stick out for the weak. Fiver the prophet is small and nervous. Woundwort the villain is intelligent, fearless and power-crazy. "Watership Down" also includes several chapters of short tales about El-ahrairah, the "Prince with a Thousand Enemies", who is cunning and clever. |
|
 | Karla Kuskin (Paperback) Genre: Fiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Theme: Animals "City Dog" by noted poet Karla Kuskin, tells about a city dog's first trip to the countryside in verses. The city dog rejoices in the open spaces of the countryside and the freedom to romp. Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy the simple, rhyming text in this children's picture book. |
|
 | John Butler (Hardcover) Genre: Nonfiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Theme: Animals "Whose Baby Am I?" by John Butler is a good children's picture book for toddlers. This nonfiction hardcover book features realistic drawings of adorable baby animals and their mothers. The text is in a simple question and answer format. |
|
 | Byron Barton (Board Books) Genre: Nonfiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Themes: Animals, Dinosaur In "Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs", author Byron Barton uses simple texts and bold colors to introduce young children to the world of dinosaurs. The endpaper of the picture book lists the names of dinosaurs and their pronunciations. "Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs" is a good first dinosaur book for toddlers and preschoolers. |
|
 | Marilyn Sadler (Hardcover) Genre: Fiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Theme: Animals In "It's Not Easy Being a Bunny ", P.J. Funnybunny doesn't want to be a bunny any more, so he tries living with other animals. The texts are simple and easy to read. The cartoon-like illustrations are colorful and humorous. Preschoolers and beginning readers will enjoy this picture book by Marilyn Sadler. |
|
 | Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith (Paperback) Genres: Fiction - Children's Picture Books, Fairy Tales & Folklore; Book Theme: Animals "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka is a funny fractured fairy tale story retold from the point of the view of the wolf. According to Alexander T. Wolf, everybody has not read the true story of the three little pigs. He claims he has only gone to the three little pigs' houses to get a cup of sugar for his dear old granny's birthday cake. He blows the first two pigs' houses down because he happens to have sneezing fits from a bad cold. The third pig says nasty words about his grandma, so he tries to knock down the pig's front door. Newspaper reporters distort the true story and frame him as a big bad wolf. Lane Smith's simple and expressive illustrations help tell a good story. This comical picture book appeals to children in kindergarten and first grade. Older kids and adults will also find it a fun story to read. |
|
 | Robert Lawson (Paperback) Genre: Fiction - Animal Fantasy; Book Theme: Animals "Rabbit Hill" by Robert Lawson is one of the Newbery-award-winning classic children's books. In this gentle chapter book, animals on Rabbit Hill are anxiously waiting for the arrival of new folks. Author Robert Lawson creates a few vivid animal characters, such as gentleman-like Father Rabbit, worry-prone Mother Rabbit, grumpy Uncle Rabbit and Little Georgie the rabbit. Children in 4th grade through 7th grade will enjoy this sweet animal fantasy story. |
|
 | Frank Asch (Paperback) Genre: Fiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Theme: Animals In "Moongame" by Frank Asch, bear and little bird take turns playing hide and seek. Then at night, bear tries to play the same game with the moon. This gentle bedtime story will delight toddlers and preschoolers. |
|
| 25-32 of 68 books Animal Books: Page 1 < Previous | Next > |
|
|
