From timeless classics like Charlotte’s Web , The Sheep-Pig and Hairy Maclary to bright, engaging illustrated stories, these books contain unforgettable adventures for children of all ages who love animals.
Hairy Maclary is off for a walk in town, and on the way he's joined by many furry friends of all shops and sizes, from Bottomley Potts (covered in spots) to Schnitzel von Krumm (with a very low tum). But when they suddenly find themselves face-to-face with Scarface Claw - the toughest Tom in town - it's time to run all the way back home!
The brilliantly clever rhyme and vivid, engaging pictures have made this story into a children's classic, beloved for over 40 years.
Recommended reading age: 0-5 years old
Spot and Dad are at the farm today, and Dad wants to show Spot the baby animals… but it looks as though they're hiding! Will Spot be able to find them?
Toddlers will love discovering different farm animals in this classic picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this is great for early learning and play.
Recommended reading age: 0-5 years old
Little Sheku can't wait to play his cello in a concert with the animal orchestra. But when they discover a dragon has stolen the conductor, Little Sheku and the animals must embark on a music-filled adventure to the dragon's cave.
Will they rescue the conductor in time to finish the concert?
Recommended reading age: 0-5 years old
When Parker the puppy notices the leaves falling off the trees, he starts to feel worried. So he heads into the forest to find out what is happening. But every animal he meets tells him something different, and soon he is more confused than ever! Will Parker ever find out what happens when the last leaf falls?
Ali Pye's sweet, reassuring story is a perfect introduction to the changing seasons for little readers.
Recommended reading age: 0-5 years old
Danny and Dino are enjoying a school trip to the zoo… until a cheeky monkey steals their packed lunch! They chase the monkey past parrots, zebras and rhinos, but soon get stuck in an enclosure with some VERY hungry lions!
Can Dino's quick thinking and rumbly tummy save the day?
Recommended reading age: 0-5 years old
You're off to the farm and YOU CHOOSE what happens - what kind of wellies will you wear? How will you travel around the farm? Which animals would you most like to meet?
The perfect book for toddlers who are eager to explore - with an ingenious lift-the-flap ending. With satisfying rhyming text from Pippa Goodhart and vivid illustrations from Nick Sharratt, this is a joyful and accessible introduction to You Choose for younger readers.
Recommended reading age: 0-5 years old
Charlie McGuffin has an incredible secret… He can change into animals. All sorts of animals, in fact: a flea, a pigeon, even a rhino! Trouble is, it only happens when he gets worried, and right now, Charlie has quite a lot to worry about: his brother (who's in hospital); his parents (who are panicking); and the school bully (who has Charlie in his sights).
With the help of his three best friends, Charlie needs to find a way to deal with his crazy new power - and fast!
Recommended reading age: 6-8 years old
When Ace receives a surprise gift from a long-lost relative, he and his amazing grandparents pack up their life in the city and move to the countryside to live on a run-down farm. And there's an even bigger surprise in-store for Ace when he tries on some magical new wellies and realises he can talk to animals!
He's going to have to master this new skill to take on the evil Councillor Crabbington, who is determined to shut down the farm! With a little help from Ginger the Pig, some squawkative hens and a new best friend, Ace must find a way to save the farm before Councillor Crabbington gets his hands on it...
Recommended reading age: 6-8 years old
When Babe, the little orphaned piglet, is won at a fair by Farmer Hogget, he is adopted by Fly, the kind-hearted sheep-dog.
Babe is determined to learn everything he can from Fly. He knows he can't be a sheep-dog. But maybe, just maybe, he might be a sheep-pig...!
Recommended reading age: 6-8 years old
Discover even MORE farm facts from the UK’s favourite farmer! Answering over 40 questions from children across the UK, Adam shows readers what it’s like to really work on a farm.
This is a jam-packed fact book for tractor-obsessed, animal-loving toddlers and young readers, breaking down everything from farm equipment to animal friendships.
Recommended reading age: 6-8 years old
Daisy is SO excited because it’s her BIRTHDAY and she’s getting a special treat! Mum is taking Daisy and her best friends Gabby and Dylan to the zoo. The trouble with zoos is, the animals are TOO CUTE. Especially the penguins…
So when Daisy gets to go into the ACTUAL penguin cage with the ACTUAL zookeeper and feed the ACTUAL penguins, it really isn’t her fault that she has to secretly adopt one. But Daisy soon discovers that the trouble with penguins is, they don’t make the easiest pets!
Recommended reading age: 6-8 years old
Mr Fox is a very clever fox - every evening he creeps down into the valley and helps himself to food from the nearby farms. Chickens from Farmer Boggis, ducks and geese from Farmer Bunce, and turkeys from Farmer Bean.
But now the farmers have had enough, and together they hatch a plan to get rid of Mr Fox for good! But what they don't know is Mr Fox has some help, and a fantastic escape plan of his own…
Recommended reading age: 6-8 years old
This is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig named Wilbur and of Wilbur's dear friend, Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider.
With the unlikely help of Templeton the rat, and a wonderfully clever plan of her own, Charlotte saves the life of Wilbur, who by this time has grown up to be quite a pig. A time-honoured classic favourite.
Recommended reading age: 9+ years old
Spring is in the air and Mole has found a wonderful new world. There's boating with Ratty, a feast with kindly Badger and rumbustious fun with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad of Toad Hall.
But deep in the Wild Wood the villainous weasels lurk, intent on causing trouble...
Recommended reading age:
Wild Cities
Picture a city. What do you see? Traffic and towering buildings? Or maybe you imagine something a little... Wilder?
These are the astonishing stories of the animals who are adapting to live in our urban world - and how you can help them to thrive. From the pitter-patter of penguins in Cape Town, to the prowl of a leopard in Mumbai, the splash of a seal in Sydney, cities are home to all sorts of unexpected residents.
Recommended reading age:
Ten-year-old Gerald doesn't know why his older brothers and sisters complain so much. With snakes in the bath and scorpions on the lunch table, the family home on the Greek island of Corfu is a bit like a zoo so they should feel right at home…
Gerald joyfully pursues his interest in natural history in the midsts of an unconventional and chaotic family life - all brilliantly retold in this very funny book.
Recommended reading age:
Fiver is very worried. He senses something terrible is about to happen to the warren, the only home he's ever known. While the other rabbits ignore him, his big brother Hazel knows that Fiver's instincts are always right… They must leave immediately.
Fiver leads the rabbits on a thrilling quest through the human world to their new home, Watership Down, where they must work together to overcome their biggest challenge yet.
Recommended reading age:
Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is adopted by a wolf pack and taught the law of the jungle by lovable old Baloo the bear and Bhageera the panther.
The adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi the snake-fighting mongoose, little Toomai and the elephant's secret dance, and Kotick the white seal are all part of Mowgli's extraordinary journey with his animal friends.
Recommended reading age:
