Children's / Teenage fiction: Animal stories

The big, wide world can be scary, especially when it's filled with strange-looking creatures who don't eat carrots. But does giant, clawed and hairy have to mean scary? And is there a rabbit brave enough to find out? From Jessica Meserve comes 'Beyond the Burrow', a beautiful book to inspire bold...

The big, wide world can be scary, especially when it's filled with strange-looking creatures who don't eat carrots. But does giant, clawed and hairy have to mean scary? And is there a rabbit brave enough to find out? From Jessica Meserve comes 'Beyond the Burrow', a beautiful book to inspire bold...

When Ace receives a surprise gift from a long-lost relative, he and his amazing grandparents pack up their life in the city and move to the countryside to live on a run-down farm. There's an even bigger surprise in store for Ace when he tries on some magical new wellies and realises he can talk t...

Shama and Bahama Llama can't wait for winter - skating, snowballs, hot chocolate - and best of all, the Winter Woolly Party! But when the big freeze suddenly arrives they discover that their jumpers are in a sorry state! Cue a major panic as everyone sets out on a wild race to Granny Brock's Jump...

I've never been to a real live circus before, but I know it will be the best thing EVER! I've heard all about circus things from Mama Mange and, WOW, does she have some stories! I can't wait until opening night. It all looks so AMAZING! Well, apart from those scary man-monsters with green hair an...

Bluey is off to play at Chloe's house for the day and mum and dad are busy - can Bingo find a game to play by herself to keep busy? Maybe she needs a problem to solve.

Meet four mucky birds in need of a bath! They've got soap, shampoo and a big bottle of bubble bath, but can they be trusted not to use it all? And will they keep the water inside the tub? No, probably not, but at least they'll be squeaky clean! The real trouble is, when bath time is this much fun...

Birdie Bagshaw has never known her parents. Having grown up in a children's home for mixed race children in 1950s Leeds, now she has come to live with her great-aunt Mabel in the Yorkshire Dales. From her arrival, things are strained, and Birdie cannot understand why she is treated like an outsid...

One day Little Bird leaves the safety of her nest and goes to explore the world. Her mama warns her to watch out for people, but what are they, exactly? On her journey, Little Bird will see many people who are all very different. She sees cruelty and greed, but also love and kindness.

After a devastating accident, a special new friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music through the joyous song of a blackbird nesting near her home.