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book reference list for elementary students
Below is a suggested list of reading materials for younger readers interested in animals. Click on a link to see the book as presented by Barnes & Nobel.com
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  | Bark, George by Jules Feiffer
Bark, George," says George's mother, and George goes: "Meow," which definitely isn't right, because George is a dog. |
  | Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
Via simple verse and bold, folk-art illustrations, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant invites readers to visit Cat Heaven, a place where cats have an eternal supply of catnip, tuna, and warm laps. Full color. |
  | Cats, Cats, Cats! by Leslea Newman
In a big house on the edge of town live Mrs. Brown and all of her cats. All day long they lie around and nap while Mrs. Brown does her chores. But as soon as Mrs. Brown pets each cat on the head and goes upstairs to bed... |
  | Chewy Louie by Howie Schneider
When Father brings home a new puppy, it is love at first sight. The family takes good care of its new member but, although he is a very cute puppy, they quickly discover that he is also constantly hungry. No matter how much they feed him, he still wants to chew everything in the house, earning him the nickname Chewy Louie. |
  | Clever Cat by Peter Collington
When Mr. and Mrs. Ford discover that Tibbs the cat can get his own food they give him a house key and a credit card, but when they make him get a job, do the shopping, and pay rent, he begins to wonder if he is really that clever after all. |
  | Cool Cats, Calm Kids: Relaxation and Stress Management for Young People
Mary L.Williams
Today's children are stressed. They need learning tools that are fun, informative and memorable to help them cope. Cool Cats, Calm Kids is a practical yet humorous guide to stress management for children ages 7-12. |
  | Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
Newbery Medalist Rylant makes her debut as an illustrator in a warm, whimsical picture book about the wonderful place where all good dogs go for an endless supply of ham biscuits, good meals and lots of petting. Beautiful, poignant and charmingly original, here is a book that will touch the heart of anyone who has ever loved a pet. |
  | Dr. Dog by Babette Cole
Dr. dog is not your usual doctor. For one thing, he makes house calls. For another, he's a pet beagle! When his entire family falls sick, only Dr. Dog can save the day, with cure for head lice, pinworms, and (yikes!) even a case of too much gas... |
|  Home for Nathan by Claudia M. Roll
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  | Martha and Skits by Susan Meddaugh
Martha's family has a little surprise for her -- a puppy. Martha's world is turned topsy-turvy as she attempts to adjust to Skits, the exuberant, unabashed addition to the household. After the initial chaos, all seems to be going along quite smoothly until Skits does the unforgivable -- crashes into Martha's bowl of alphabet soup... |
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List Updated: Mar. 19, 2002
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