Birds' Magical Unity
A blue jay, an owl, a parrot and a tiny hummingbird follow a treasure map through an enchanted forest in a children's story about friendship and teamwork.
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Animals
Loyal dogs, wise horses and the creatures that teach us love.
Rescue in Seaford
When Amelia finds a young dolphin tangled in a fishing net on a cliff ledge, she rallies her seaside village for a daring rescue. A story of courage and compassion.
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About our animals stories
Animal stories about loyal dogs, wise horses, clever cats and the creatures that teach us about love, patience and faith. Some are true, some are fables, and all of them are gentle enough to read with children and grandchildren.
Readers love A Happy Story About Our Lost Dog, a reunion story for anyone who has ever loved a pet. A Group of Frogs and Two Frogs in a Milk Pail are short fables about the power of encouragement and perseverance that teachers often use in class. The Integrity of “Ugly”, about a battle-scarred apartment tomcat, has moved many readers to tears, and Sleeping Through the Storm is a short parable about preparing for life’s troubles.
Whether you’re looking for a heartwarming dog story, an animal fable with a moral or a story about a pet that changed a family, you’ll find it here. See also our Animal friends collection of reader favorites.