Free Animal Books for Kids
A Boy and His Hat
Ray lives on a farm with his special horned hat that Gran made for him. When he takes his bull for a ride and jumps, a gust of wind sends his beloved hat flying across the hills! Ray and his bull race against the wind and rain to chase it down. Will Ray catch his hat before it’s lost forever?
A Goat Home
Gilly the goat is having a terrible time in the hottest summer she can remember! She tries hiding under a tall leaf in the stream, but it doesn’t cover her. She looks for shade by some shrubs, but that doesn’t work either. Then Gilly visits the town and sees people building something that gives her a brilliant idea. Can Gilly find a way to escape the heat and build something amazing all by herself?
Cats Need to Sleep
Pokey the cat lives on the streets, and all cats need a good spot to sleep. But finding one isn’t easy! The cozy box is full of grumpy cats, and Inky won’t share his trash can. With the sun going down and rain starting to fall, Pokey is running out of options. Will he find a dry place to rest before the storm gets worse? And what will happen when lightning strikes?
Cats and Crabs
When Deb’s curious cat discovers something strange hiding in a hole in the yard, she never expects to find a crab! Deb decides to rescue the little creature and bring it inside to keep it safe from her playful kitten. She feeds the crab and watches it grow bigger and bigger. But then something surprising happens—the crab has babies! Can Deb take care of a whole crab family, or will these clever creatures have other plans?
Come Back, Rex!
Benny’s energetic dog Rex escapes during their walk and takes off on a wild adventure! Will Benny be able to catch his speedy pup before he gets into more trouble? Join Rex on his exciting chase through the neighborhood in this fun-filled story about a boy and his mischievous dog.
Dan and the Big Fish
Dan is up in a tall tree, looking for a good leaf to snack on. He picks one and tries it, but doesn’t like it. He sends it down to the fish in the pond below. He jumps to the next spot and lands hard on the branch, which snaps.
Dive!
A turtle lives in the sea and dives. A crab walks on the sand in the sea. Fish can be odd shapes and have spots and stripes. Seahorses all in a line. A crab by some rocks. A red plant is to the side.
First?
Rabbit is starting school and really wants to be first at something! He tries to be first to class, but Bee beats him there. He trains hard for sports, but Turtle crosses the finish line first. He rushes through art, writing, and maths, but there’s always someone faster. Poor Rabbit just can’t seem to win! Will he ever find something special to be first at? What hidden talent might Rabbit discover about himself?
Flower Hunt
The butterfly likes the pink flowers most of all, the bug likes the flowers that need a lot of sun, the bees feed on the flowers, and the spider made her web in the red flower. Beth finds a flower that she thinks would look great in the nest.
He Can Spy…
Kojo has a big reading test coming up at school, and he’s determined to do well! As he practices his homework, he spies all sorts of funny characters - a grandad in a bucket hat, a grandma in bright clothes, a hen wearing a headscarf, and even a cat with a necktie! Some words are tricky, but Kojo knows how to break them down. Can you help Kojo spy all the silly words hiding in his homework?