Animal Reads

Curl up next to the fire for some heartwarming short reads. The sweet smell of a squirmy puppy under the Christmas tree... The loyalty of an old dog to an old woman... The promise of hope ... The belief in love... The magic of Christmas and a furry friend. Dog on the Doorstep is a collection of holiday short stories and flash fiction sure to warm your heart. If you're looking for some quick reads to remind you of love and give you hope, these short stories about our furry companions will fulfill that wish.

Sharks are one of the most dangerous sea animals on the planet. With fearsome jaws and an insatiable appetite, they are often feared by humans and animals alike. However, sharks are also completely fascinating! Learn all about the different types of shark and their habitats and what makes them such deadly predators! Amazing facts and awesome stories bring the world of sharks to life wherever you are.

You're about to meet an itty-bitty, little-tiny, teeny-weeny, skinny-mini Yorkie Maltese Poodle named BENTLEE.

🌿 A Heartwarming Tale About the Joy of Sharing! 🍓 Deep in the Whispering Woods, Prickles the hedgehog has one great love—berries! He gathers as many as his tiny paws can carry, building a secret stash he refuses to share. But when his berry hoard is swept away by a storm, Prickles is left with nothing… until his forest friends come to his rescue. Through a touching lesson from wise old Oliver the owl, Prickles discovers that friendship is sweeter than any berry. Perfect for young readers, The Hedgehog Who Couldn't Share is a beautifully told story about kindness, generosity, and ...

The Orange Cat floats through the locked door. He answers my question without moving his lips. He can read my mind. I hear him say inside my head, “Just like your favorite color is blue, my favorite color is orange. I’m also here to make a deal with you."

“Wallace & Wendy the Wandering Walruses” is a clever tool designed for early readers, blending the elements of alphabet books, children’s rhyming stories, and dyslexia-friendly content.

Sally, the silly sloth, learns the importance of being true to herself as she discovers the value of authenticity and acceptance at the Simon Said School of Sloth Tree Swinging.

Violet, the velvet vulture, valued for her vibrant wings, ventures on vast voyages, facing various ventures and vexations, until she forms a vibrant village with her newfound friends, victorious in their shared vision.

“Xavier the Fox with his Yak and Zebra Friends” is a clever tool designed for early readers, blending the elements of alphabet books, children’s rhyming stories, and dyslexia-friendly content.

The dog enjoys a carefree start to life, but soon finds himself being trained about good and bad behaviour. When he is sold, he finds that his new master is very different to the trainer. This is a story about both the power of grace overcoming the power of law and of true identity discovered.

This Splash Read collection includes three historical fiction short stories about animals in history. While Splash Read stories are enjoyed by kids of all ages, they were written to facilitate a conversation between a child and parent or student and teacher. Each story introduces an influential person from history. Stories discuss life skills, challenges, problem-solving, and important issues. We’ve heard positive reviews from kids as young as first graders and as old as 10th graders.

When the family gathers for Grandma's birthday, they spend the day at the local K-9 Karnival. Cousins Dennis and Mellie get their faces painted, learn how to give a dog a bath, and march in a parade. At home, they write informative essays about the day. Two full mentor essays included. With the homework done, it's time for Grandma's birthday party!

If your child struggles to drift off at night, Let's Go to Sleep is the answer. This is the only audiobook you need for calm, relaxed bedtimes night after night. Let's Go to Sleep is specially designed to soothe your child to sleep, helping them wind down and relax at the end of the day. Including simple and effective steps to help ease your child to sleep, this lulling story features techniques and prompts that effortlessly encourage the listener to breathe deeply and dream.

A farmer and his pig must work together to stay fed, happy, and dancing.

Experience the delightful adventure of a Build-a-Bear Workshop and make a magical best friend in this audiobook about a love that will last fur-ever! It's a universal friendship story meets magical workshop experience.

Rudyard Kipling's classic story of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, is brought to life in this brand new retelling. Follow Mowgli as he embarks on a series of incredible adventures and meets a cast of unforgettable characters along the way, such as Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Shere Khan the tiger. This classic story has been retold and adapted for ages 6+.

A romp with his best friend, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Clark Kent, inspires Dennis to write a narrative essay. Recently, Mom asked Dennis to put a leash on Clark Kent so they could take the dog to the veterinarian for shots. Clark gave them all a merry chase! There's lots of action to love here.

In this latest adventure, on a winter's day, Claude goes from throwing snowballs and making snowmen to causing an all-out avalanche!

"Heard Mentality" delves into the profound consequences of hearsay and social shaming in contemporary society. Through a unique fusion of poetic storytelling, the narrative uncovers the deceptive nature of rumors and reveals the damaging effects of herd mentality on truth-seeking and justice. Drawing inspiration from world-renowned writers and contemporary rap, "Heard Mentality" combines artistry with intellectual inquiry, making it an engaging read for those interested in poetry, philosophy, ethics, and modern social issues. The story is set in a society of animals, crafting a vivid and ...

It’s Paddington’s first Christmas at Windsor Gardens. Jonathan has written a letter to Father Christmas, but unfortunately Paddington has sent it to Aunt Lucy in Peru instead of the North Pole! Can he retrieve the lost letter in time and save Christmas?