Books for Therian Children
Discover the best books for therian children, featuring animal identity themes and nature adventures. From classic tales like *My Side of the Mountain* and *The Call of the Wild* to heartwarming stories such as *Stellaluna* and *Silverwing*, this curated list helps young readers explore their connection to animals through engaging juvenile fiction.
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
by Robert C. O'Brien
Some extraordinary rats come to the aid of a mouse family in this Newbery Medal Award–winning classic by notable children’s author Robert C. O’Brien. Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. And Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service.
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The Cricket in Times Square
by George Selden
When Chester, a very musical cricket, visits New York he brings business to Mario's newsstand.
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The Incredible Journey
by Sheila Burnford
A Siamese cat, an old bull terrier, and a young Labrador retriever travel together 250 miles through the Canadian wilderness to find their family.
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My Side of the Mountain
by Jean Craighead George
"Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest."—The New York Times Book Review Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, forty dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever. “An extraordinary book . . . It will be read year after year.” —The Horn Book
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Silverwing
by Kenneth Oppel
Shade, the runt Silverwing bat of his colony, is blown out over the sea while migrating south, and he must find his own way to the winter colony in order to survive.
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The Call of the Wild
by Jack London
Stolen from his family, a dog named Buck must quickly learn the harsh law of survival among the men and dogs of the goldcrazed North. With an introduction by award-winning author, Avi.