Animal stories Books

Packed with energetic black-and-white drawings and plenty of action, this book tells the boisterous tale of a young heir to a Viking chiefdom who must hunt down the fiercest dragon in the land, but ends up with the smallest, most ornery dragon.

Destined for greatness . . . Four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest for generations, thriving in their territories. But tensions are running high, and ThunderClan must assert its strength or risk falling prey to its power-hungry neighbors. Into this time of uncertainty, a kit is born. A pr...

Firestar's three grandchildren have learned of the powerful prophecy that foretells their destinies, and the responsibility of deciding the Clans' future weighs heavily on the three apprentices. But each secretly yearns for power: Lionpaw dreams of being undefeatable in battle, while Hollypaw longs ...

There will be three, Kin of you kin.... Who hold the Power of the stars In their paws. A secret prophecy shapes the lives of Firestar's grandchildren, but only one of the three knows about it. Jaypaw is captivated by the power it promises, and he believes the key to that power may lie buried ...

The three children of Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw, grandchildren of the great leader Firestar, have thrived in their apprenticeships: Lionpaw's strength and energy serve him well as a warrior in training, Hollypaw hones her understanding of the warrior code, and Jaypaw explores his mysterious pow...

A feel-good story about Josh, and his cantankerous pet hen, Semolina. Semolina can talk and in return for prawn crackers and the odd beer, she tells Josh all the animal gossip. The problem is that no one believes she can talk and Josh's warning about a fox on the loose in the chicken house is laughe...

This is three bears' incredible journey. When the land comes to an end, Kallik, Toklo, Lusa and Ujurak venture on to the ice as a new path spreads out before them. But the ice is more dangerous than the bears expect, and all must put their trust in Kallik's paws as they struggle to survive the bitte...

A delightful and joyous collection of illustrated short stories for reading aloud to young children. This is Joy Cowley at her child-friendly best! With illustrations by Gavin Bishop. Author Biography Joy Cowley's books are loved by children all around the world. Joy has been awarded the OBE f...

 Ravenpaw and Barley were forced out of their home by vicious rogue cats. Now, with the help of ThunderClan and Ravenpaw’s good friend Firestar, they will journey back to the farm to fight for what’s theirs! This manga title features interior art by James Barry, the artist for th...

Here are the first three titles in John Flanaganas "New York Times" bestselling series, all collected in one boxed set, perfect for gift giving! The Rangeras Apprentice series has taken readers by storm, captivating them with the adventures of Will, apprentice to the secretive Ranger Halt....

Winner of the 2001 Carnegie Medal "One rat, popping up here and there, squeaking loudly, and taking a bath in the cream, could be a plague all by himself. After a few days of this, it was amazing how glad people were to see the kid with his magical rat pipe. And they were amazing when the rats...

Hear the stories of the great warriors as they've never been told before! Cats of the Clans is chock-full of visual treats and captivating details, including full-color illustrations and in-depth biographies of important cats-from fierce Clan leaders to wise medicine cats to the most mischievous kit...

It's Halloween on Mouse Island, and it seemed like everyone was out to get me, Geronimo Stilton! My cousin Trap kept pulling scary pranks on me. And then my sister Thea told me I had to write a book about Halloween in less than one day! Before you could say boo, my nephew Benjamin had dragged me to ...

Tyra's house has been flooded and she and her family have to stay with friends. Things start to look up when fluffy Akita puppy, Storm, floats by. But Dale, the son of the friends they're staying with, doesn't like Storm. What will Tyra do? Author Biography Sue Bentley is the author of a bests...

I was so excited about Christmas, I could squeak! My favorite nephew Benjamin was going to come over, and we were planning to trim the tree and eat lots of delicious holiday Cheesy Chews. But before you could say "cat alert," disaster struck! I slipped over my tail and ended up in the hosp...

In the first book in the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series, readers will meet Soren, a barn owl who discovers a great evil in the owl kingdom which he must work to vanquish. When Soren is pushed from his family's nest by his older brother, he is rescued by representatives from a mysterious school for orp...

For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their warrior ancestors. But now the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger, and sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. Noble warriors are dying--and some deaths are more mysterious than others. ...

A much-loved classic, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has won over millions of readers with its vivid and colourful collage illustrations and its deceptively simply, hopeful story. With its die-cut pages and finger-sized holes to explore, this is a richly satisfying book for children. Au...

This is a slipcased box set containing four of Beatrix Potter's best-loved original tales."The Tale of Peter Rabbit"; "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"; "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"; and, "The Tale of Two Bad Mice".  Author Biography Written and illustr...

The pulse-pounding sequel to "Eon." Eon has been revealed as Eona, the first female Dragoneye in hundreds of years. She must come to terms with her new Dragoneye identity and power--and learn to bear the anguish of the 10 dragons whose Dragoneyes were murdered. "The New York Times" bestseller...

In each Geronimo Stilton book, another funny, cheesy adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. When my friend Petunia Pretty Paws gave me a crystal figurine of a boat as a gift, I had to accept it. After ...

It's the final Pony Club Secrets adventure for Issie and Storm. Issie exceeded her wildest riding dreams winning at the Lexington Kentucky four-star trials, but could there be even bigger prizes on the horizon? Her foal, Nightstorm, has grown up to be an incredible sporthorse - powerful, fast ...

Bindi, Robert and Terri Irwin are on their way to Sumatra to collect three gorgeous tiger cubs to take back with them to Australia Zoo. Soon after they are introduced to the mischievous trio, Bindi and her new friend Madi get involved in tracking down a nefarious gang of tiger poachers.

With a runaway lion loose in the neighbourhood, Derrick, Samantha and Michael feel scared. Nanny Piggins feels like a slice of cake. And Boris feels like that lion looks strangely familiar. In this third action-packed book of adventures, Nanny Piggins tames a lion and a lion tamer. She revolutio...

AND YOU THOUGHT THEY WERE OUT OF THE RUNNING.... The truth is out: Julia and Alison did NOT cheat. Now, they're back on the advanced team and feeling...well, a little angry that they had to forfeit their chance at the YENT. This time, they're not just in it to win it — they're out for rev...

Saddle up for the fourth exciting PONY CLUB RIVALS adventure! Will Georgie fulfil her riding dreams at the 'All-stars' Academy? It's a new term at Blainford 'All-Stars' academy in Lexington, USA, and Georgie is eager to take on her rivals once more. Having surprised everyone on the polo field, Geor...

A delightful and joyous collection of illustrated short stories for reading aloud to young children. This is Joy Cowley at her child-friendly best! With illustrations by Gavin Bishop. Author Biography Joy Cowley's books are loved by children all around the world. Joy has been awarded the OBE f...

The humorous and heartwarming story of Jack Jackman, a young boy who wants to be a stock drover, set in the small Waikato township of Waharoa in the late 1930s. Jack has a wonderful warm relationship with his parents and an old family friend, Andy the Drover, who each week drives a mob of cattle or ...

New design for this favourite unabridged story from the grand master of storytelling. Read by Roald Dahl, himself. The Enormous Crocodile grinned, showing hundreds of sharp white teeth. "I'm going to fill my hungry empty tummy with something yummy yummy yummy yummy!" The Enormous Crocodile boasts th...

New look for this backlist classic favourite, read by Roald Dahl, himself. Boggis, Bunce and Bean are just about the nastiest and meanest three farmers you could meet -- and they hate Mr Fox! They are determined to catch him, and lie outside his hole, ready to shoot, starve or dig him out. Of course...

Sausage dog, Schnitzel von Krumm, is outraged when his family decides to replace his worn out, beaten up old basket. The new bed doesn't look right, feel right - or smell right! Something must be done...Bestselling author Lynley Dodd's tale will charm children and features one of the favourite chara...

The Trilogy brings together three of Joy Cowley's most popular books - Bow Down Shadrach (1992), Gladly Here I Come and Shadrach's Girl. Bow Down Shadrach Shadrach is a very old circus-trained Clydesdale horse - and the favourite family pet. When Hannah discovers that Shadrach has been sold to...

Fire alone can save our Clan... For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by the powerful ancestors. But the warrior code is threatened, and the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger. The sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. Noble warr...

After the sharp-eyed Jay and the roaring Lion, peace will come on Dove's gentle wing. Three ThunderClan cats, Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw, are prophesied to hold the power of the stars in their paws. Now they must work together to unravel the meaning behind the ancient words of the prophe...

The epic journey of boy and wolf begins Six thousand years ago. Evil stalks the land. According to legend, only twelve-year-old Torak and his wolf-cub companion can defeat it. Their journey together takes them through deep forests, across giant glaciers, and into dangers they never imagined. Torak ...

This reader-sized book is a compilation of silly comics about everything Club Penguin, from puffles to igloos to friendship, and more. This collection features the best comics from the virtual world of Club Penguinaplus lots of original, brand new comics. Itas perfect for reluctant readers, and for ...

Three of Richard Scarry's busiest and most beloved books--"Cars and Trucks and Things That Go," "Busy, Busy Town," and "Best Word Book Ever"--are bound together in a handy hardcover edition. Children will spend countless hours enjoying all the detailed illustrations in ...

This novel kicks off a brand-new Warriors series. After the sharp-eyed jay and the roaring lion, peace will come. . . . Four warrior Clans have shared the land around the lake as equals for many moons. But a prophecy foretells that three ThunderClan cats will hold the power of the stars in their ...

The eighth gripping adventure in this exciting pony-club series. With international riding competitions to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save -- these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies. Issie has won a place in the National Junior Team and is selecte...