Childrens Animal Fiction

Little Lamb wants to find baby Jesus that first Christmas night. After searching through the stable she meets Mommy Cow, Mommy Horse, Mommy Chicken and Mommy Pig. All of the animals are snuggling their babies. But…Where Is Baby Jesus? Little Lamb finally meets Mary, and together they snuggle baby Jesus, along with all of the other animals. Repetitive text is a perfect way for little ones to be introduced to the story of Jesus’ birth.

Allow your children to embark on a whimsical journey to a land where dinosaurs roam, bringing the ancient giants to life through soothing narratives that are perfect to help them wind down for sleep. As the sun sets and the stars twinkle above, join plenty of dinosaur friends as they embark on magical adventures — from exploring lush dinosaur kingdoms to discovering hidden treasures and encountering friendly creatures, these charming stories will ignite the imagination and inspire dreams of a bygone era!

In this animal fantasy series, 12-year-old Leo is next in line for the throne of Singara. But before he can become king, he must prove his worth in a fight to the death with a slaycon, a scorpion-like monster. However, killing a slaycon may be the least of Leo's problems. The Maguar, Singara's sworn enemy, are rising up, and closer to home, Singara is being torn apart by Leo's cousin. Even worse, Leo is a Spinner, cursed with a dangerous, forbidden magic.

Rex Dexter is itching to have a dog. His parents surprise him with a box. A box with holes. A box with holes and adorable scratchy noises coming from inside. Could it be? Yes! It has to be! A...a...chicken? One hour and 14 minutes later, the chicken is dead (by a steamroller), Rex is cursed (by the Grim Reaper), and wild animals are haunting Rex's room (hounding him for answers). Even his best friend, Darvish, is not going to believe this, and that kid believes everything.

At the legendary fortress of Salamandastron, aging Lord Asheye has a prophecy: a new, young badger lord must take his place. But Lord Asheye does not know who the young warrior is. Meanwhile, unaware of his destiny, the future lord is captured by infamous fox Vizka Longtooth, who intends to lay siege to Redwall Abbey.

Hank learns about a tool thief on the loose who uses a monkey to help him do his dirty work. And before long, Hank finds himself face-to-face with the pilfering primate! Can Hank help to stop the criminals in their tracks, or will the crooks make a monkey out of the Head of Ranch Security?

Anabelle is stunned to find that the new addition at her family's farm is an ornery, rotund pony named Comanche. Anabelle slowly gets to know the difficult pony and renames him Round Warrior. She decides to take on the task of training Round Warrior and plans to present the results at the 4-H fair's horse show.

Lacey is excited to take on a such a large 4-H project: she decides to adopt a wild and unruly horse from the mountains of Wyoming. The wild mustang, whom she names Ranger, escapes his pen on his first day with Lacey and proves difficult to train.

Blue's Clues' Magenta has to get glasses, and she's very nervous! Will the eye doctor's office be scary? What will the eye exam be like? Come along and find out!

Three blind mice are racing in the most extreme event ever! Siblings Poppy, Basil, and Lily use sonar tech to zoom down the twisting track and dodge opponents’ battle gadgets. But the team’s biggest threat is the Farmer Family. These bad cats once deployed a saw device that chopped off the tail end of the rodents’ vehicles and nearly ended their careers! This time, can the mice outmaneuver their old rivals and speed to the finish line first?

Strange things are happening at the frozen edge of the world. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have crisscrossed Erdas in their quest to stop the ruthless Conquerors. Only the four of them, supported by the gifts of their legendary spirit animals, have the power to defeat an evil takeover. While chasing down a lead in the cold North, the heroes arrive at a quiet village where not everything is as it seems. Rooting the truth out of this deceptively beautiful place won't be easy - and the team is already out of time. The Conquerors are right behind them.

It seems Ken can't do anything right. He loses saddle blankets and breaks reins...but then comes the worst news yet: a report card so bad that he has to repeat a grade. How can you tame the dreamy mind of a boy who stares out of the window instead of taking an exam? Enter Flicka, the chestnut filly with a wild spirit. Over the course of one magical summer, both will learn the meaning of responsibility, courage, and, ultimately, friendship.

Sound interesting? The authors think so too! Listen to The Gift and follow along.

The Bremen Town Musicians never wanted to be heroes. They wanted a recording contract! At least that's the story listeners hear from the donkey's point of view in this charming twist on a classic fairy tale that supports curriculum standards.

Mia is a new volunteer at the Rocky Ridge Riding Center, and she's having some trouble adjusting. Diamond is a new horse at the center, and he's also having trouble adjusting to the new environment. Mia and Diamond must learn to work together so they can stay at the Rocky Ridge Riding Center.

Buckle up for an awesome aquatic adventure with Ms. Frizzle and the class!

Cat ranch or cattle ranch? Hank the Cowdog doesn't like cats. Not one bit. So when a mother cat and her kittens take up residence in the haystack, he does all he can to get them to leave. But they've got nowhere to go. Unfortunately, neither does the gigantic bull who has knocked down the fence - and is headed right for the haystack! Hank knows that it's up to him to run that bull off and keep the ranch safe for everyone...even if that includes a bunch of cats.

It's been two years since Blackie, the horse Sam raised from a foal, threw her in a near-fatal accident. She's been separated from her family, her ranch, and the wild mustangs she loves. Now she's home again, but her beloved Blackie has been missing since the day Sam was injured. Then, on the night she returns, a mustang comes to Sam. Is it Blackie, grown up and gone wild? Is it the legendary stallion known as the Phantom? Or could it be both?

Make the transition from playtime to bedtime extra fun with A Dream for Every Night: Menagerie, narrated by Emma Watkins – singer, actress, and dancer (Emma Memma, The Wiggles and Reef School).

From funny farm friends to dinosaur doctors, underwater whale-watching explorations to horse riding adventures, A Dream for Every Night has a story to inspire every child’s imagination.

There's a new dog on the ranch, and Hank the Cowdog is none too thrilled about it. He's supposed to keep an eye on Jake until his owner shows up, but Jake's got other plans. He has to get to Madagascar before someone makes off with his treasure! As if Hank doesn't have enough to worry about, there's a saddle thief on the loose.