There are few types of books that draw the reader in like books about these giant reptiles of long ago.  These outstanding books (unless otherwise stated) are geared for ages four through eight and are in a picture book format.

Let’s Look at Dinosaurs, by Frances Barry, has an interesting format featuring a large dinosaur on [...]

Are you looking for excellent books about animals?  Here are several non-fiction books good for all ages that I will categorize into specific groups that are all about animals. All books, unless noted, have glossaries found at the back.
Ocean and Sea (Scholastic “Discover More” series), by Steve Parker, is part of a wonderful new series [...]

It’s that time of year again for critters of all sizes and shapes to appear outside – for better or worse. In my case I’m not anticipating, on my daily hikes, the springtime sightings of snakes as they wake from their slumber. Here are some outstanding new non-fiction books for all ages on these subjects.
Kingfisher [...]

The co-existence of thousands of animals living amongst us is important and balances all that our Creator provides. Here are some informative and amazing factual accounts about many different kinds of animals and these books are good for all ages. Almost all are in a picture book format with beautiful photos or paintings.
Saving the Bagdad [...]

If you’re looking for an interesting chapter book geared for ages nine and up, I’ve listed some new outstanding historical fictions, books about relationships with animals and even a wonderful sequel to a classic story.

See Saw Girl, by Linda Sue Park, is an eye-opening historical fiction about a young nobility-born Korean girl in the 17th [...]