animal books

Engrossing What If You Had NonFiction Book Series

Get up close and very personal by imagining animal parts (noses, teeth, feet, hair, and ears) on YOU! Scholastic’s What If You Had series by Sandra Markle, illustrated by Howard McWilliam, presents an irresistible combination of factual information and whimsical imagining in this series of engrossing nonfiction books. I love that the specific science information sticks […]

Captivating True Life Stories of Wild Animal Rescues

The Born Free True – Life Stories about wild animal rescues are about the dramatic rescue of animals in horrible situations. They’re captivating, well-written, and informative and perfect for animal-loving 8 – 12 year old kids. In fact, I read 3 of the books in one night, I loved them that much! (And they’re pretty short, […]

18 Picture Books Starring Animal Characters

This batch of newly published picture books (2016) stars a dinosaur, peacocks, a skunk, a bear, dogs, and a panda. Those are just a few of the animal characters these picture book authors and illustrators dreamt up for their characters. Do your kids like animal characters? Latest Picture Books Starring Animal Characters Samanthasaurus by B.B. Mandela, illustrated […]

Notable Nonfiction Animal Books for Kids

Most kids love animals which make them a GREAT way to get kids reading — particularly reading nonfiction. Notable Nonfiction Animal Books for Kids We Dig Worms! by Kevin McCloskey (ages 6 – 8) I love, love, love this early reader book! It’s a Toon Book Early Reader so you know from the get-go that […]

A Menagerie of Picture Books

Bears, cats, penguins, and mice dominate this menagerie of picture books. All these newly published books feature an abundance of enchanting animal characters and lively stores. Enjoy! A Menagerie of Picture Books The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton We loved this hilarious story of a warrior princess whose parents get her a kazillion cute sweaters […]

Animals Writing Prompt Activity for Kids

by Dori Butler, author of The Buddy Files. One of the best things about being an author of children’s books is I get to travel all around the country and visit schools and libraries and talk about writing. No matter where I go, there’s one question that someone almost always asks: what’s your favorite book […]

Books about Jane Goodall

I love the new picture book about Jane Goodall‘s early life titled Me . . . Jane. The book made me think more about Goodall’s life and her work with animals. Books about Jane Goodall Me . . . Jane is about Jane’s early life in England. The Watcher starts with Jane’s early life in […]