Kids Books Celebrating Animals

Pangolina by Jane Goodall. After a blissful babyhood, Pangolina ventures out alone to become an independent adult. But one day, cruel hunters trap her and bring her to a market to be sold as wild game.

Dogs at Work: Good Dogs. Real Jobs by Margaret Cardillo, This clever book describes all the real jobs that dogs do. From a therapy dog to a mayor dog, and even a lobster-diving dog.

The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids: 500 Wild Facts by Ginjer Clarke. This animal encyclopedia includes 500 amazing animal facts, full-color pictures on every page and weird and wonderful details about mammals, insects and amphibians.

Big Nate: Top Dog: Two Books in One by Lincoln Peirce. Nate and his best pals set the school record for detentions, earn an A for annoying teacher's and make mischief.