Books like Animal Ark Treasury (Beagle in the Basket #56 and 11 Short Animal Stories)
Award winning
Guinea Pig Gang (Animal Ark Pets #8)
Ben E. Baglio, 1996
112 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with adventurous, animal-centered storyline.
Fosters empathy and care for animals.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Ideal for improving young readers' literacy.

Guinea Pig Gang (Animal Ark Pets #8)
Ben E. Baglio, 1996
Award winning
Dolphin Diaries #10
Ben E. Baglio, 2003
151 pages
Why to read
Explores marine life through captivating adventures.
Encourages empathy and conservation awareness.
Supports knowledge of biological sciences.
Ideal for young animal and nature enthusiasts.

Dolphin Diaries #10
Ben E. Baglio, 2003
Oscar's Best Friends (Little Dolphin #5)
Lucy Daniels, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging marine adventure captivates young readers.
Fosters empathy through charming animal characters.
Encourages teamwork, friendship values in children.
Supports early developmental reading skills.

Oscar's Best Friends (Little Dolphin #5)
Lucy Daniels, 2004
Award winning
Pride
Lucy Daniels, 2003
176 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of acceptance and self-worth.
Stimulates empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports emotional and social development.
Engaging narrative that fosters family discussions.

Pride
Lucy Daniels, 2003
Little Lion Rescue: (Little Animal Rescue 1)
Rachel Delahaye, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale sparks curiosity and imagination.
Features brave, relatable characters for young readers.
Encourages empathy towards animals and nature.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.

Little Lion Rescue: (Little Animal Rescue 1)
Rachel Delahaye, 2020
Silky the Foundling (Home Farm Twins)
Jenny Oldfield, 1999
160 pages
Why to read
Promotes compassion through engaging, heartwarming animal stories.
Encourages responsibility and caring for others.
Strengthens reading skills with captivating narrative.
Supports emotional development with relatable characters.

Silky the Foundling (Home Farm Twins)
Jenny Oldfield, 1999
Award winning
Franklin and the Duckling (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sasha McIntyre, Sean Jeffrey, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages empathy and nurturing behaviors.
Supports early literacy and comprehension skills.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Ideal for shared reading moments.

Franklin and the Duckling (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sasha McIntyre, Sean Jeffrey, 2006
Award winning
Zeraffa Giraffa
Dianne Hofmeyr, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires wonder through a true historical tale.
Enhances knowledge on animal care and empathy.
Stimulates curiosity about different cultures and geography.
Beautiful illustrations complement engaging storytelling.

