Nonfiction Animal Stories

Juliet White provides another fascinating overview of the details of the creatures of planet earth, told through accessible stories that younger kids can engage with and relate to. Learn about puffins, bats, hummingbirds, flying squirrels, water bears, and other creatures of the sea. This engaging book will foster elementary school children's interest in the animal kingdom. The stories are narrated by a school teacher and set to calming music so that the stories are educational but can be listened to at bedtime as part of the going-to-sleep ritual.

Taylor is a fine turkey, except for one small problem: She has gas. She can't help it. It's just the way she is. She explains that it's so common that there are different kinds of names for each toot.

Bailey is a growing service puppy who spends his life learning new things, visiting exciting places, and meeting different people! At the beginning of his first fall season, Bailey’s Daddy decides to take him to a big forest filled with red, orange, and yellow leaves.

When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home, they can't bear to leave their beloved cat, Kunkush, behind. So they carry him with them from Iraq to Greece, keeping their secret passenger hidden away. But during the crowded boat crossing to Greece, his carrier breaks, and the frightened cat runs from the chaos. In a moment, he's gone. After an unsuccessful search, his family continues their journey, brokenhearted. But a happy ending awaits. This remarkable true story is told by the real people involved and with the full cooperation of Kunkush's family.

Oh, dear! There’s trouble in the magical Land of Five Lagunas. All Princess Winnabelle wanted was a friend. What could go wrong with that? Then, she finds a baby unicorn in the snow and showers him with love and care. His magical horn grows bigger and brighter each day, until winter break ends, and...Winnabelle quickly finds out that she has no idea how to care for a pet and go to school. Her perfect pet starts to destroy the castle, and Winnabelle is faced with a tough decision.

After years of harsh monsoon seasons, a forest on the river island of Majuli is in danger of being slowly washed away. Jadav is determined to save the forest he loves. This is the true story of how one young boy dedicated his life to creating and cultivating an expansive forest that continues to grow to this day. In a world impacted by climate change, Jadav Payeng’s inspirational story shows how one person’s contributions can make a difference in helping to save our environment.

The world beneath the waves can be dangerous and it is important for the pod to stick together. When a fierce killer whale threatens Mother Whale's calf, can the pod defend him? Appropriate for ages: 3-9.