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Bears
At the Hotel Larry E PINKWATER
A young girl and Larry, the polar bear who lives in her father's hotel, enjoy each other's company and, on an outing to the zoo, they discover Larry's brother Roy.
Bear Play E FORD
Photos show a pair of polar bears playing at the zoo.
Bear Snores On E WILSON
On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.
Bear's Eggs E SCHUBERT
With Hedgehog's help, Bear hatches the three eggs he has found and raises the young geese that are the result.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? E MARTIN
Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them.
Birds
Albert E NAPOLI
One day when Albert is at his window, two cardinals come to build a nest in his hand and the event changes his life.
Alfonse, Where Are You? E WIKLER
Alfonse the goose can't find Little Bird when they play hide-and-seek, but if he were quiet, he might be able to hear her.
April Wilson's Magpie Magic: A Tale Of Colorful Mischief E WILSON
This wordless picture book depicts a young artist who draws a picture of a magpie which then comes to life and interacts with a series of colorful drawings.
The Missing Sunflowers E STERN
Simon gets three sunflower plants from his bird-loving neighbor Mrs. Potter, only to have them disappear one by one.
What Is a Wise Bird Like You Doing In a Silly Tale Like This? E SHULEVITZ
Relates the doings of the Emperor of Pickleberry and his ingenious talking bird Lou
Butterflies
The Beautiful Butterfly E SIERRA
After choosing a husband for his sweet singing voice, a beautiful butterfly mourns the fact that he is swallowed by a fish, until a king in his underwear reunites the two.
The Butterfly House E BUNTING
With the help of her grandfather, a little girl makes a house for a larva and watches it develop before setting it free, and every summer after that butterflies come to visit her.
E WEST "Buzz, Buzz, Buzz," Went Bumblebee E WEST
Bumblebee buzzes around bothering everyone until he comes to a gentle butterfly who understands that the busy bee is looking for someone to be his friend.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar E CARLE
Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep and wakes up a butterfly.
Waiting For Wings E EHLERT
Rhyming text describes the development of butterflies on a bed of colorful flowers.
Cats
Back To School For Rotten Ralph E GANTOS
Afraid of being left alone, Rotten Ralph, the nasty red cat, follows Sarah to school and tries to prevent her from making new friends.
Barn Cat: A Counting Book E SAUL
Because she's looking for something special, the great barn cat notices but shows no interest in the activities of the animals which can be counted around her.
Be Gentle! E MILLER
When Bartholomew gets a little black kitten, he must learn to take care of it and be gentle with it.
A Big, Spooky House E WASHINGTON
On his way to join the army, the big strong man of the village, who is scared of nothing, spends the night in a spooky house where a series of ever-larger cats ask him the same unusual question.
The Broken Cat E PERKINS
Andy asks his mother to tell the story about breaking her arm while they wait for the veterinarian to determine what is wrong with their cat.
Dogs
Art Dog E HURD
When the Mona Woofa is stolen from the Dogopolis Museum of Art, a mysterious character who calls himself Art Dog tracks down and captures the thieves.
Circus Family Dog E CLEMENTS
Grumps is content to do his one trick in the center ring at the circus, until a new dog shows up and steals the show--temporarily.
Cliff Hanger E GEORGE
Despite the dangers of a thunderstorm, Axel and his father make a difficult climb to rescue Axel's stranded dog.
Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience School E TEAGUE
Gertrude LaRue receives typewritten and paw-written letters from her dog Ike, entreating her to let him leave the Igor Brotweiler Canine Academy and come back home.
Dogs, Dogs, Dogs! E NEWMAN
A counting book featuring dogs engaged in various activities, from walking through the city all alone to slurping up a fallen ice cream cone.
Ducks
Giggle, Giggle, Quack E CRONIN
When Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his brother Bob in charge, Duck makes trouble by changing all his instructions to notes the animals like much better.
In the Rain With Baby Duck E HEST
Although her parents love walking in the rain, Baby Duck does not--until Grandpa shares a secret with her.
Do Like a Duck Does! E HINDLEY
By challenging a hairy stranger to imitate the behavior of herself and her ducklings, a mother duck proves that he is a fox and not a duck.
The Ugly Duckling E PINKNEY
An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.
Duck On a Bike E SHANNON
A duck decides to ride a bike and soon influences all the other animals on the farm to ride bikes too.
Fish
The Care And Feeding Of Fish E FRIEDEN
Following the instructions in an old notebook her great aunt Eclair accidentally mailed to her, Loulou takes her pet fish to a tailor, to charm school, and to tea, causing him to become the toast of the town.
Just My Dad And Me E KOMAIKO
When other family members infringe on what she had hoped would be a special day with her father, a young girl decides to spend some time alone with all kinds of fishes.
Little Fish, Lost E VAN LAAN
Little Fish loses his mother in an African pond and searches everywhere for her, seeing all kinds of animals in the process.
Louis the Fish E YORINKS
An unhappy butcher from Flatbush finally achieves happiness. This book appeared on Reading Rainbow!
Rainbow Fish And the Big Blue Whale E PFISTER
When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry.
Frogs
I Took My Frog to the Library E KIMMEL
A young girl brings her pets to the library-with predictably disastrous results.
Frog Hunt E JORDAN
A group of children set out on a summer morning to catch a frog and along the way they observe a muskrat, minnows, and a fish as well.
One, Two, Three Jump!> E LIVELY
With the encouragement of a dragonfly, a frog jumps to "the most wonderful place he could ever imagined."
Froggy Gets Dressed E LONDON
Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing.
Tuesday E CALDECOTT WIESNER
Frogs rise on their lily pads, float through the air, and explore the nearby houses while their inhabitants sleep.
Horses
Black Cowboy, Wild Horses: A True Story E LESTER
A black cowboy is so in tune with wild mustangs that they accept him into the herd, thus enabling him single-handedly to take them to the corral.
Here Comes Pontus! E JEPPSON
Pontus the pony tells his story (and shares factual information about the care of horses) as he is sold and moves to a new farm where he belongs to a little girl with a yellow mane.
Mrs. Mack E POLACCO
The author remembers the summer when she was ten years old and staying with her father in Michigan where she took riding lessons and became best friends with a perfect horse.
One Horse Waiting For Me E MULLINS
Count a variety of real, toy, and fantastic horses in this richly illustrated book.
Snow Riders E MCGEORGE
Matthew and his sister Molly build snowhorses that come to life when they go to take a ride in the moonlight.
Lions
Ella And the Naughty Lion E COTTRINGER
The day Ella's mother comes home with baby Jasper, a lion slips through the door and takes up residence with the family, disturbing everyone with its naughty behavior.
A Lion Named Shirley Williamson E WABER
Although a lion's unusual name causes confusion and misunderstanding at the zoo, she becomes a favorite with the public and with Seymour the zookeeper.
Subira Subira E MOLLEL
Set in contemporary Tanzania, this variation on a traditional tale describes how a young girl learns a lesson in patience when a spirit woman sends her to get three whiskers from a lion.
We're Going On a Lion Hunt E AXTELL
Two girls set out bravely in search of a lion, going through long grass, a swamp, and a cave before they find what they're looking for.
Would They Love a Lion? E DENTON
Feeling neglected because of the family's new baby, Anna transforms herself into different animals hoping to be noticed.
Penguins
The Emperor Penguin's New Clothes E PERLMAN
The emperor orders magic cloth for a suit from some traveling merchants, but ends up wearing nothing but his-ahem-tuxedo.
Hello, This Is Your Penguin Speaking E RIGBY
With a little mechanical assistance, Penguin succeeds in realizing his desire to fly.
I Like It When. E MURPHY
A little penguin shares its favorite things with the one it loves most.
Tacky And the Emperor E LESTER
While awaiting a visit from the Emperor, a group of penguins fail to recognize their friend Tacky in the Emperor's clothes.
Whiteblack the Penguin Sees the World E REY
In search of new stories for his radio program, Whiteblack the penguin sets out on a journey and has some interesting adventures.
Turtles
The Dancing Turtle E DESPAIN
After being caught by a hunter, a clever turtle uses her wits and her talent playing the flute to trick the hunter's children into helping her escape.
The Great Turtle Drive E SANFIELD
When he sees how much a bowl of turtle soup costs, a cowboy comes up with an unusual plan to earn a fortune.
Into the Sea E GUIBERSON
Follows the life of a sea turtle from its hatching on a beach, through its years in the sea, and its return to land where it lays its eggs.
Mordant's Wish E COURSEN
After wishing that a turtle-shaped cloud could be his friend, Mordant the mole finds his wish spurring a series of unusual events.
Roadsigns: A Harey Race With a Tortoise E CUYLER
Tortoise and Hare race along a road filled with traffic signs while the other animals cheer them on.
