Books in The Secret Life of Animals series

An all-new The Secret Life of Pets 2 coloring book with chunky crayons based on the movie The Secret Life of Pets 2, in theaters June 7, 2019! Includes over 50 stickers!Even the youngest fans can enjoy coloring Max, Gidget, and all of the pet co-stars with the four big colorful chunky crayons included with this activity book. A sheet of over 50 stickers adds to the fun! The Secret Life of Pets 2 picks up where the summer 2016 blockbuster--about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day--left off. The film will see the return of writer Brian Lynch (Minions) and director Chris Renaud (The Secret Life of Pets, Despicable Me series, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax).

Discover the secret behaviors of a notoriously stinky mammal--the skunk--by following a family as the kits grow from infancy to adulthood.The celebrated Secret Life series continues with a determined mother skunk and her five kits. Young readers will learn about their hidden lives as the skunk kits grow and explore their world, escape predators, and hunt for food. Here is a story of family and survival packed with science terminology, depictions of skunk behavior, and information about skunks' habitats, diets, and sounds. And stunning illustrations invite readers to get closer than they ever could in reality to these skunks' secret lives.

This gorgeous and lyrical picture book follows a year in the life of a red fox named Vixen.Kids will learn about a common backyard neighbor as they read how Vixen finds food, hunts, escapes threats, finds a mate, and raises her kits—all the way to the day that she and her mate watch their kits head off to lead their own secret lives. Stunning, realistic illustrations celebrate the beauty of these mysterious creatures as readers learn important facts through an engaging and fascinating story. The book also includes back matter with more in-depth information, a glossary, and further resources.

Every child possesses the innate ability to hear, see, feel or simply know what animals are communicating. In this delightful trilogy by Amazon bestselling author Sandra Mendelson, children are taken on a journey to discover the “animal wisdom ways” that are the keys to communicating with all Life. A dog named Mister T acts as a guide to encounters with different animals around the neighborhood (Book 1), on a farm (Book 2) and in the oceans, forests, jungles, plains and deserts of the world (Book 3). Each animal reveals a secret insight that fosters deeper connection with the animal world. Through the language of rhyme, children are led to see animals with compassion and understanding, build confidence in their own intuition and “inner voice”, listen to signals from their bodies, cultivate patience, move through fear, experience the peace and love inside themselves, and much more. The Secrets of the Animals is the second installment in the We Walk Beside You series. Sandra Mendelson’s first book (for grown up children) is We Walk Beside You: Animal Messages for an Awakening World.To learn more about Sandra’s work, visit her website at smendelson.com.

Ever wonder what an animal is thinking? Do they think like humans? Are some animals smarter than others? Animal Smarts details fascinating findings about all sorts of creatures, from our everyday pets to exotic wildlife from remote places around the world. Three sections -- Who's Smart?, Who's Thinking?, and Who's Talking? -- will provide readers with up-to-date information on how animals behave and what that tells us about what goes on in their heads. Also, discover what can be considered animal brain food, learn how animals communicate with each other, and read astounding cases that reveal more intriguing facts. About the Series: The Secret Life of Animals series presents the very latest discoveries about animal behaviors that have long been hidden and mysterious. With striking color photographs and illustrations, the series shows animals in a fascinating new light. Large , meticulously researched visuals are a major feature of this series. Special spreads throughout the books explain important ideas in a clear and engaging manner.

Here is a stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book for young readers ages 6-9 about a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis.This gorgeous and lyrical picture book continues the Secret Life series by renowned science author Laurence Pringle and illustrator Kate Garchinsky. It follows a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis as he learns to be a hunter, escape predators, and find a mate. Stunning, realistic illustrations celebrate the beauty of these mysterious creatures as readers learn important facts through an engaging and fascinating story. The book also includes back matter with more in-depth information, a glossary, and further resources.

Kids often spot woolly bear caterpillars creeping across the ground in fall, but these furry-looking creatures seem to disappear as quicklyas they pop up. Where do they come from in autumn, and where do theygo? In fact, they live throughout North America all year long. In vividstorytelling style, Laurence Pringle uncovers the secret life of the woollybear caterpillar, following one caterpillar as she feasts, tiny and hidden, inthe tall summer grass; molts and grows; then sets off on the fall journeywhere she's most likely to be seen. Packed with surprising details (did you know that woolly bears can survive freezing temperatures by producinga natural antifreeze?), this book will appeal to every child who's been luck yenough to spy one of these beloved caterpillars—and to anyone who'd like to.

Every child possesses the innate ability to hear, see, feel or simply know what animals are communicating. In this delightful trilogy by Amazon bestselling author Sandra Mendelson, children are taken on a journey to discover the "animal wisdom ways" that are the keys to communicating with all life.A real-life dog named Mister T acts as a guide to encounters with different animals around the neighborhood (Book 1), on a farm (Book 2), and in the oceans, forests, jungles, plains and deserts of the world. (Book 3). Each animal reveals a secret insight that fosters deeper connection with the animal world. Through the language of rhyme, children are led to see animals with compassion, understanding and respect, build confidence in their own intution and "inner voice", listen to signals from their bodies, cultivate patience, move through fear, experience the peace and love inside themselves, and much more.The Secrets of the Animals is the second installment in the We Walk Beside You series. Sandra Mendelson's first book (for grown up children) is We Walk Beside You: Animal Messages for an Awakening World. To learn more about Sandra's work, visit her website at smendelson.com

Do animals cry? Do they experience love, jealousy and anger? Most animals cannot describe their feelings but they do seem to have an emotional life, even if it is a secret one. We can't tell for certain what animals are feeling, but we can learn more and more about their intriguing world by studying how they behave and comparing their actions to our own. Animal Feelings is the second title in The Secret Life of Animals series. In this fascinating book, children are introduced to animals from around the world, and to amazing new research on animal behavior. Author Sylvia Funston combines scientific theories with incredible real-life stories that show animals acting as if they are afraid or happy, ashamed or sad, cruel or kind.

Do animals cry? Do they experience love, jealousy and anger? Most animals cannot describe their feelings but they do seem to have an emotional life, even if it is a secret one. We can't tell for certain what animals are feeling, but we can learn more and more about their intriguing world by studying how they behave and comparing their actions to our own. Animal Feelings is the second title in The Secret Life of Animals series. In this fascinating book, children are introduced to animals from around the world, and to amazing new research on animal behavior. Author Sylvia Funston combines scientific theories with incredible real-life stories that show animals acting as if they are afraid or happy, ashamed or sad, cruel or kind.

Ever wonder what an animal is thinking? Do they think like humans? Are some animals smarter than others? Animal Smarts details fascinating findings about all sorts of creatures, from our everyday pets to exotic wildlife from remote places around the world. Three sections -- Who's Smart?, Who's Thinking?, and Who's Talking? -- will provide readers with up-to-date information on how animals behave and what that tells us about what goes on in their heads. Also, discover what can be considered animal brain food, learn how animals communicate with each other, and read astounding cases that reveal more intriguing facts. About the Series: The Secret Life of Animals series presents the very latest discoveries about animal behaviors that have long been hidden and mysterious. With striking color photographs and illustrations, the series shows animals in a fascinating new light. Large , meticulously researched visuals are a major feature of this series. Special spreads throughout the books explain important ideas in a clear and engaging manner.