Animals

We admit it, we are fans of mice. Their tiny little hands, their wonderful whiskers, their teeny ears. These five endearing books have mice as the main characters, and we can’t get enough. Ages 4 — 8.

We love dogs! Our furry companions nuzzle their way into our hearts, and crack us up with their antics. Here we see dogs in silly situations where we don’t normally find them: Martha eats alphabet soup and suddenly can speak in English, while Cosmo learns how to ride a skateboard. These fun picks about canine shenanigans will brighten your little one’s day. Ages 4 — 7.

There are some vintage favorites here, as well as some clever, more modern books with cats as the main character. They All Saw a Cat is all about perspective. Jenny’s Birthday Book brings Esther Averill’s charming familiar 1950’s style back. Six-Dinner Sid and Ketzel are new cats for us. Millions of Cats, first published in 1928, is still a great story today. We love them all. Ages 4 — 8.

Dogs have been called “man’s best friend” for a reason (not to mention woman’s best friend, we might add!). These exceptionally strong selections give us the warm and fuzzies for our trusty companions, and we are proud to share the best of the best here with you. Ages 4 — 8.

Arguably the most fun topic for a picture book of all! These books all feature hens. Some are super silly, while one is a true story of a traveling hen — with photos! No rotten eggs here. Ages 3 — 8.

Here we have some more unusual animals as characters — including a koala and a naked mole rat — as well as a zebras and giraffes being transported on a Circus Ship and every animal you can imagine in Atlas of Animal Adventures. Kids who love animals will bond with these beloved selections. Ages 3 — 7.