Picture BooksChildren's Animal Themed Collection (10 Books)

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This handpicked collection of ten animal themed picture books is sure to entertain and delight young children. Whether at story time or bedtime, there is a story to suit every mood.

I Love You When...

A fun and simple rhyme beautifully illustrated by artist Barroux helps you reassure your own Little Bunny that no matter where you are or what you're doing, you'll love them whenever!

Goodnight Sleepy Babies

Say goodnight to all the baby animals as they snuggle up, close their eyes, and peacefully drift off to sleep. From cuddly tiger cubs to snoozing songbirds, each spread of this adorable picture book features different parent animals settling their little one down for the night. This reassuring tale is perfect to share at bedtime.

Trumpety Trump

Elliott Elephant used to be… RUDE! He guzzled his drink and he gobbled his food. And when he would trumpet, as elephants do, He’d trumpety trump from his bottom end too! Elliott Elephant is so busy having fun that he stops thinking about his friends – he charges and barges, he belly-flops into the water with an almighty SPLASH, and he even toot-toots from both ends! But Elliott learns the hard way that if you care for others, they’ll care about you. A riotous rhyming picture book full of humour – with a very important lesson about friendship.

Goodnight Little Bear

A fun and simple rhyme beautifully illustrated by artist Barroux helps you reassure your own Little Bunny that no matter where you are or what you're doing, you'll love them whenever!

Magnificent Millie

Millie Mouse loves inventing things more than mice love cheese, but when her friends plan a picnic, her big ideas cause lots of trouble. Can Millie save the day and build her best invention ever? Find out in this charming woodland adventure all about fun, friendship, and teamwork.

It's Time to Play

Little Lion wants to do all the things that Big Lion does. The problem is, Big Lion is just too sleepy to show him how! So Little Lion decides to do things all by himself. Can Big Lion enjoy his snooze, or will Little Lion wake him up with all his climbing and pouncing? Come and find out in this wonderful jungle adventure that's all about playtime fun.

The Littlest Bear

The littlest bear loves to play and explore in the snow - but he wishes he had a friend to play with. His mother warns him to stay close so the wild white wolf can't catch him. Then, when the littlest bear wanders off one night, he stumbles across another little animal who is wild and white ...and a wolf! Yet maybe he isn't as scary as he sounds ...

The Rabbit Listened

With its spare, poignant text, and irresistibly sweet illustrations, The Rabbit Listened is a tender meditation on loss. When something terrible happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting.

The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to process this loss, and one by one they fail. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen, which is just what Taylor needs. Whether read in the wake of tragedy or as a primer for comforting others, this is a deeply moving and unforgettable story sure to soothe heartache of all sizes.

Me and My Sister

This appealing brother and sister duo spend a lot of their day together, eating meals, going to school and playing. But life with an autistic sibling is not always easy. Through the eyes of the brother, we find out how they are both very different, but also very similar in other ways, and come what may they have lots of fun together and love each other just the same. This is a touching book that will strike a chord with every family with siblings, especially where one is differently-abled.

The Happy Lion Roars

The happy Lion was most unhappy, that was easy to see... The friendly hero of the classic tale, The Happy Lion, is lonely. How he finds - and keeps! - his new companion will delight young readers everywhere.