Children's / Teenage fiction: Animal stories

One bumblebee buzzes from flower to flower. Follow her and discover why bees are essential to the flowers they visit and indeed for the whole planet.

One blue whale powers through the ocean searching for her favourite food. Follow her and discover why whales are essential for other life in the ocean and indeed for the whole planet.

Watch a chick develop inside her egg, hatch and totter around exploring, as a curious ball of fluff, before growing into a pullet and then an adult hen, laying and hatching eggs of her own. But where does this little chick come in the pecking order? And will she rule the roost? This inventive inf...

'Pedro Loves the Planet' tells the story of a day in the life of a boy who is passionate about the environment and nature.

Peppa is so excited! Granny Pig's chickens laid some eggs and now there are new chicks! Granny Pig is teaching Peppa and George all about the lifecycle of a chicken! From how eggs stay warm to what newborn chicks are called, there are plenty of fascinating facts and new words for curious children...

From dogs and cats to hamsters, fish and stick insects, Russell Kane explores more than 50 unique pets in 'Pet Selector!', a hilarious guide to pets' personalities, needs, wants and origin stories.

Here is a collection of short stories about our favourite fluffy friends, from national treasure Enid Blyton. Enjoy 30 charming tales about cats, dogs, budgies, rabbits and other adored family pets in this fantastic new bumper collection.

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of 'The Gruffalo', comes 'Princess Mirror-Belle and The Flying Horse'. Illustrated by Lydia Monks, the book contains six delightful stories that children will come back to again and again. Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Bell...

Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From exploring a hospital after Ellen falls off her bike to c...

From the smallest seed to the tallest tree, everything in nature has a purpose. Learn where to find the planet-preserving wildlife that's right on your doorstep.