If you’re looking for something to keep your children entertained during our extended pause time, our digital resources can be a life saver. When it comes to picture books, we have so many great titles in ebook, audiobook, and even short video form! Below are a selection of fun animal-themed books that should delight your young reader -- and any adults within earshot!
It’s Only Stanley by Jon Agee
Nighttime noises keep disturbing the Wimbledon family, but each time they check, they realize it’s only their dog, seemingly working on a variety of household repairs -- until eventually the family finds that Stanley has undertaken an out-of-this-world project!
Ebook: Overdrive
Audiobook: Hoopla, Overdrive
Video: Hoopla
Olivia by Ian Falconer
Olivia is a pig with an adventurous spirit and a creative imagination. In Olivia, Olivia Saves the Circus, Olivia...and the Missing Toy, and others, you’ll have a wonderful time following along with this stupendous swine as she greets every day with boundless enthusiasm!
Ebook: Overdrive
Audiobook: Hoopla
Extremely Cute Animals Operating Heavy Machinery by David Gordon
In an extremely cute take on dealing with bullies, a group of adorable animals get tired of mean guys trying to push them around on the playground, so they work together to change things for the better.
Ebook: Overdrive
Harold Loves His Woolly Hat by Vern Kousky
When a crow takes Harold the Bear’s beloved hat, he goes on a quest to retrieve it, no matter what -- until he stumbles upon a surprise twist that might change his mind about who should have the woolly hat.
Ebook: Overdrive
Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner
Up in the garden, you can find many lovely plants, vegetables, and fruits, but down in the dirt there is an equally exciting world full of worms, snakes, skunks, and more! This is a companion book to the equally enjoyable Over and Under the Snow and Over and Under the Pond.
Ebook: Hoopla, Overdrive
Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann
The students at Napville Elementary are in desperate need of some safety lessons, but they never listen to Officer Buckle until his new partner, a dog named Gloria, helps him out in a surprising way.
Ebook: Overdrive
Audiobook: Hoopla
Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots and often helps himself to the carrots in Crackenhopper Field -- they’re the most delicious he’s ever tasted! But these sweet treats might not be worth the trouble when Jasper starts to hear and see creepy carrots wherever he goes!
Ebook: Overdrive
Audiobook: Hoopla, Overdrive
Video: Hoopla
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
If you love parties and tacos, you’re going to adore these ridiculous dragons! It’s all fun and games until someone accidentally serves spicy salsa with the snacks, though. If you enjoy this tale, check out Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel!
Ebook: Overdrive
Audiobook: Overdrive
Video: Hoopla, Overdrive
Scaredy Squirrel by Mélanie Watt
Scaredy Squirrel has a list of fears a mile long, but his laugh-out-loud adventures are nothing to be scared of. This series is sure to be a hit with your little ones!
Ebook: Hoopla, Overdrive
Audiobook: Axis360, Hoopla, Overdrive
Video: Hoopla, Overdrive
