Introduce youngsters to animal rescue with a great rescue story about canines, cats, and different animals which were rescued and adopted. (Even elephants, pigs, skunks, and squirrels!)
Our household has rescued three canines and one cat thus far…and for us, it’s very rewarding. (Though it comes with challenges, too.)
These are the canines that we rescued in the summertime of 2021– one is an excellent mutt, and one is a husky.
Have you ever ever rescued an animal?
These animal rescue tales aren’t nearly canines and cats. Chances are you’ll be shocked to search out an alligator, a tapir, and an elephant animal tales. And what in regards to the animal rescuer characters? It would be best to be these heroic characters!
Canine, Cat, and Different Animal Rescue Tales for Children
Image Books (Ages 2 – 8)
Stormy: A Story About Finding a Forever Home by Guojing
RESCUE DOG
No phrases are wanted because the illustrations narrate the story of a scared little canine who learns to belief the type, delicate lady who notices him. When she first sees the canine, the canine doesn’t belief her. She sits day after day, patiently displaying the canine that she’s a secure individual. And ultimately, they make a reference to a tennis ball. Finally, the canine learns to belief the lady simply in time for her to rescue him from a horrible storm. Now they’re a household, residing in her condo. (Cue sappy music of affection, harps, and choirs!) It’s SO SWEET.
Tate’s Wild Rescue written by Jeny Turnbull, illustrated by Izzy Burton
RESCUE DOG
I like this heartwarming ebook a few kindhearted, animal-loving lady named Tate who worries about all of the wild animals. So, she invitations one animal after the opposite to return and stay along with her as an alternative of within the wild. However they write her informative, hilarious letters telling her that they’re blissful the place they’re and wouldn’t prefer it with Tate. Tate is about to surrender when she will get a letter from somebody who doesn’t wish to be alone within the wild. Are you able to guess what animal it’s?
Frank and Lucky Get Schooled by Lynne Rae Perkins
RESCUE DOG
Fortunate is Frank’s rescue canine and his largest helper with studying. Collectively they’ve enjoyable, academic adventures across the neighborhood. For instance, Frank learns about math and puzzles desirous about how a lot hair Fortunate sheds and dividing up sharing the mattress with Fortunate. The writer makes the duo’s studying enjoyable and embedded all through the day whether or not it’s geography, science, or math.
Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings
RESCUE DOG
Arfy desires a without end dwelling. So he sends letters to “The Folks at Yellow Home” and “Butcher Woman” and “Fireplace Station No. 5” and lots of others detailing his many high-quality qualities. For instance, he can fetch boots, he can preserve the ground clear, he’s potty educated, and can bark if folks steal stuff. However nobody desires him. He’s lonely, discouraged, and unhappy. Till he will get a stunning letter from the mail service who desires to be his individual!! YAY!!! Written in letter format, it is a candy story that lecturers can use to mannequin each letter writing and persuasive writing.
Perdu by Richard Jones
RESCUE DOG
Perdu is a lonely, scared canine who’s in search of a house. He searches by means of the nation to town with a rumbling tummy he persists. When he enters a restaurant to steal meals, folks yell at him, and he runs away, fearful he won’t ever discover a place to belong. However, somebody observed him operating from the cafe…Children will predict the ending of this story utilizing the images — and it’s pretty.
Stretchy McHandsome by Judy Schachner
RESCUE CAT
Should you like candy tales with blissful endings, you’ll love this story of a cat who finds his individual and whose brother and sister cats discover their folks, too. Stretchy units off on an journey and discovers a lady who loves him at first sight. Their bond is made even higher when her 8 brothers and sisters undertake Stretchy’s brothers and sisters.
Brave Old Blue written by Colleen Muske, illustrated by Christopher Thornock
I am keen on this light, lyrical story a few rescue horse who finds his without end dwelling. Outdated Blue arrives on the farm. “Not sure. Alone. Attempting to be courageous.” Bobby and her dad give Outdated Blue a shower and a carrot. When Outdated Blue will get fearful of the wind, Bobby reassures Blue that he’s secure. (I’m not crying, you’re crying.) “Kindness fills the billowing sky, freshens the flowering fields.” The gorgeous language and imagery really feel as cozy and secure as Outdated Blue’s new dwelling. Pretty earth-toned illustrations.
Our Wild Tails: The Adventures of Henry & Baloo by Cynthia Bennett
RESCUE CAT & DOG
Bennett’s household adopts Henry and he begins out as a mountain canine who likes to hike and camp. However, he had extreme separation anxiousness — hyperventilating and refusing water and meals. After three years, the household decides to present Henry a companion, a kitten named Baloo. The 2 turn out to be the very best of mates, mountaineering collectively, sleeping collectively, and enjoying collectively. Baloo usually rides on Henry’s again — which is cute! Attractive pictures in addition to some quotes and narration, this friendship story is an inspiration.
Mr. Scruff by Simon James
RESCUE DOG
There’s a canine for everybody! On this story about rescue and friendship, we meet plenty of canines and their homeowners. Minnie belongs to Vinnie. Mick belongs to Rick. However who does previous Mr. Scruff belong to? Jim takes Mr. Scruff dwelling from the shelter and although their names don’t rhyme, it’s all good! And later, Mr. Gruff finds his pet…a pet named Tim!
Maya and the Lost Cat by Caroline Magerl
RESCUE CAT
Wealthy in figurative language and imagery, Maya rescues a cat however then searches for its homeowners. Lastly, she finds the place the cat belongs. As a thanks, the cat offers her a present — a kitten. Attractive phrase selection and illustrations! “Then, sly and delicate, Cat carried one thing… a small and cloudy grey bundle…and gave her kitten to Maya.” Added to: Favorite Children’s Books About Cats
I Am a Wolf by Kelly Leigh Miller
RESCUE DOG
She barks like a wolf, she’s alone like a wolf, she’s scary like a wolf. We get the sense that this rescue canine simply desires to be cherished and makes use of her wolfiness as a protection mechanism. Then, a bit lady comes alongside and sees her, loves her, and names her Wolf. An interesting story with enjoyable illustrations.
This Way, Charlie by Caron Levis and Charles Santoso
GOAT AND HORSE RESCUE
A young, touching, and galvanizing friendship story! Similar to the Ranch believes in persistence and love, the Ranch’s new goat named Charlie befriends a grumpy, blind horse named Jack by means of love and persistence. Jack helps Charlie discover his method across the Ranch. They spend their days collectively however not their nights as a result of Jack is simply too afraid of barns. In the future, a horrible storm traps Charlie outdoors and it’s as much as Jack to go to get assist. And after the Ranch mates rescue Charlie, Charlie is ready to assist his buddy Jack overcome his concern of the barn.
The Elephant’s New Shoe by Laurel Neme, illustrated by Ariel Landy
ELEPHANT RESCUE
Nick Marx of Wildlife Alliance finds a child elephant who has a foot harm. He builds belief sufficient to take the little elephant named Chhouk to his rescue heart the place he and his workers construct him a prosthetic shoe. Right this moment, he nonetheless lives there and will get a brand new shoe each six months. It’s a wonderful story of affection for an animal.
Polly and Her Duck Costume The True Story of a Little Blind Rescue Goat by Leanne Lauricella, illustrated by Jill Howarth
RESCUE GOAT
Candy little Polly, a goat, loves snuggling in a blanket on the sofa of her new dwelling as a result of she simply feels anxious. However in the future, one thing surprising soothes her — a fuzzy duck costume. It makes her really feel secure and blissful. When she grows out of her costume, she offers it to her new goat buddy, Pippa. Pippa’s friendship makes Polly really feel secure now, too. Try the pictures at the back of the real-life Polly in her duck costume! This story will provide help to be taught in regards to the rescue animals from Goats of Anarchy in addition to acceptance and inclusion.
Chapter and Center Grade Books (Ages 6 – 12)
Emmet and Jez Adventures in Fosterland by Hannah Shaw, illustrated by Bev Johnson (ages 6 – 9)
Jez, a kitten with three legs, assumes that Emmett is a kitten. Emmett notices that he’s not an excellent kitten — and learns that it’s as a result of he’s a pig. They marvel what Foreverland shall be like. Emmett’s Foreverland is precisely what he at all times dreamed of — a pleasant farm with different pigs and cows and lots of new mates. A humorous and candy ebook about kindness and studying to be your self.
The Nearly Calamitous Taming of PZ by Martha Ritter, illustrated by Matt Ryan
RESCUE DOG
A mute, anonymous foxhound has spent her life in a laboratory cage. She has by no means seen the solar. When she will get rescued, Dottie, a diva ladybug with a coronary heart as large as her hat, helps the canine perceive the world and discover a dwelling with Olivia, a stressed, solitary lady in search of consolation that her new pet can’t provide.
Misty the Abandoned Kitten (Pet Rescue Adventures) by Holly Webb
RESCUE CAT
On this charming simple chapter ebook, Amy finds and secretly cares for a kitten. We be taught that the kitten does belong to somebody, an older individual with a bossy greater cat so the kitty didn’t get sufficient to eat or any consideration and ran away. Fortunately, all’s nicely that ends nicely, Amy will get to maintain the kitty! This ebook is an efficient selection for animal lovers. (Should you like this ebook, you could wish to learn extra within the Pet Rescue Adventures series.)
Good Dog, McTavish by Meg Rosoff, illustrated by Grace Easton
RESCUE DOG
I am keen on this endearing story a few household in chaos and the canine (and youngest sibling) who fixes every part. The writing is good with delicate, wry humor. When a mother quits “momming”, the youngest daughter, Betty, means that the household get a canine. Betty chooses McTavish the canine at a shelter or does McTavish select them? Instantly, he will get to work organizing the household which… takes plans and extra plans.
Rainbow Street Shelter: A Dog Called Bear by Wendy Orr
RESCUE DOG
Rainbow Avenue Shelter books are incredible tales of mystery and compassion towards animals, nice for any animal lover. On this story, Logan’s beloved canine named Bear runs away. Logan will ultimately discover Bear after Bear finds Hannah first then finally ends up on the Rainbow Avenue Shelter.
When Friendship Followed Me Home by Paul Griffin
RESCUE DOG
Tear alert! Ben has been by means of so many challenges– a foster household, adoption by an incredible lady who dies after a number of years, and now a nasty new state of affairs together with his adopted mom’s sister. However, he has two issues which are good, actually good — his rescued canine, Flip, and his favourite librarian’s daughter as a great buddy. Till his buddy’s most cancers will get worse . . . and his uncle punches him within the face . . .The story is gripping, the ending bittersweet, and the writing superb.
Shelter Pet Squad: Jelly Bean by Cynthia Lord
PET SHELTER
Suzannah joins the Shelter Pet Squad as a result of her condo constructing doesn’t enable pets. She meets a tragic lady who has to go away her guinea pig, Jelly Bean, on the shelter because of transferring. Suzannah guarantees the lady she’ll discover Jelly Bean a great dwelling. Solely it’s not as simple as she first thought. The Shelter Pet Squad works collectively to search out the right dwelling — a kindergarten classroom.
White Fur Flying by Patricia MacLachlan
RESCUE DOGS
Zoe’s household rescues dogs in want. A brand new household has moved in throughout the road and Phillip, the boy, has stopped talking. He doesn’t even wish to attempt. However Zoe’s new rescue canine may simply assist the boy heal and communicate.
Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo
RESCUE SQUIRREL
Quirky and pleasant, that is the story of a lady named Flora who rescues a squirrel and retains it as a buddy. Collectively they expertise the world in a novel, humorous, and fantastic method, and straighten it out, too — together with Flora’s mom.
Case File Little Claws Animal Rescue Agency #1 by Eliot Schrefer
POLAR BEAR RESCUE
Esquire Fox, a fox, runs the Animal Rescue Company with the assistance of her enterprise supervisor, a rooster named Mr. Pepper. Regardless of the prey-predator state of affairs, the duo travels to the Arctic to save lots of a polar bear cub adrift at sea, separated from his mom, and hunted by a harmful human who desires to promote him. Entertaining writing, lovable fundamental characters with distinctive personalities, and an thrilling journey make this a superb begin to a brand new collection.
Animal Rescue Friends by Meika Hashimoto, Gina Loveless, and Genevieve Kote
RESCUE ANIMALS
Interconnected tales of youngsters’s lives present how they discover solace and function by means of the Animal Rescue Associates shelter. Every little one’s character is well-developed and we really feel linked to their story and to their life. Children who love animals will fall in love with this stunning, interesting graphic novel.
Saucy by Cynthia Kadohata, illustrated by Marianna Raskin
RESCUE PIG
Becca is a triplet who doesn’t really feel particular till she adopts a stray pig. As a result of he’ll develop to be 600 lbs, she will solely preserve him for some time earlier than he’ll go to an animal rescue. Regardless of his harmful conduct, Becca falls head over heels in love along with her loopy pig, Saucy. Sadly, he bites her mother and should depart early for his new dwelling, a devastating occasion for the whole household together with grandma. However, Saucy and her brothers discover out a few pig manufacturing unit with deplorable situations. They rescue much more pigs which helps them with their disappointment.
Almost Home by Joan Bauer
RESCUE DOG
An ideal instructor, a rescue canine, and a love of poetry assist Sugar face the challenges of homelessness.
Dolphin Rescue (Animal Planet Adventures #1) by Catherine Nichols
RESCUE DOLPHIN
Siblings Maddie and Atticus can’t work out who’s dumping trash all over the place. And after they rescue a child dolphin entangled in trash, they know they have to unravel this thriller. Full-color pictures with details about dolphins, marine life, and extra add-in bonus nonfiction info for readers make this an fascinating mixture of fiction and expository textual content.
A Boy Called Bat by Elana Okay. Arnold, illustrated by Charles Santoso
RESCUE SKUNK
When Bat’s veterinarian mother brings dwelling an orphaned child skunk, Bat instantly desires to show that he may be the very best pet caretaker ever in an effort to preserve the equipment named Thor. Bat’s life isn’t solely about caring for Thor however going to highschool and visiting his dad each different weekend. The writer skillfully weaves in Bat’s distinctive perspective on life displaying the traits of his neurodiversity.
One-Third Nerd by Gennifer Choldenko, illustrated by Eglantine Ceulemans
RESCUE DOG
I like these three distinctive, fantastic siblings — they stick collectively and look out for one another. Liam is a accountable, form large brother in fifth grade. His mother and pop have just lately divorced and now their grumpy landlord has given them an ultimatum — they’ll have to present away their German Shepard canine named Cupcake except her peeing downside will get resolved. This can be a stunning, warm-hearted story that celebrates household, distinctive personalities and the richness of getting a canine. Should you just like the Penderwicks or the VanderBeekers, you’ll love this ebook, too.
Crime Biters: My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog by Tommy Greenwald
RESCUE DOG
This can be a humorous starting chapter ebook about a boy who’s satisfied (rightly so?!) that his rescue canine is a crime-solving, vampire, genius! An ideal simple ebook for older readers.
Sparkle Spa: Purple Nails and Puppy Tails by Jill Santopolo
ANIMAL SHELTER
Surprisingly, I assumed this was a pleasant new simple chapter ebook collection. Sisters, Aly and Brooke, begin their very own nail enterprise within the again room of their mom’s nail salon for his or her soccer mates. To assist an area animal shelter, the women determine to present free pedicures to assist assist the shelter’s efforts discover properties for the animals. And sure, pet-icures are within the story, too!
Gaby, Lost and Found by Angela Cervantes
RESCUE CAT
I picked this ebook due to the cat pictured on the entrance cowl — and located it to be extra significant than I had anticipated. Gaby loves animals and hopes to in the future undertake a cat. However that’s not doable since her mother was deported to Honduras. Now Gaby needed to stay along with her neglectful father however she hopes that when her mother returns, every part shall be higher and she will undertake her favourite shelter cat.
Mango and Bambang The Not-a-Pig by Clara Vulliamy
RESCUE TAPIR
Mango rescues Bambang, an Asian tapir, from a busy avenue and the 2 turn out to be greatest mates. Collectively they discover adventures, be taught extra about one another, and educate those that Bambang Is. Not. A. Pig. 4 candy tales of friendship and enjoyable.
Olga and the Smelly Thing From Nowhere by Elise Gravel
RESCUE ANIMAL
Should you LOVE kooky books, this ebook suits the invoice. Olga finds a most uncommon, unknown creature whom she names “MEH” after the sound it makes. She makes use of her deductive reasoning to determine what it’s (one thing new!) and what it likes to eat (olives)! However what is going to she do when Meh disappears? Issues I like about this ebook: 1) the illustrations — they rock! 2) the narrator’s voice — it’s plausible and humorous 3) the plot — particularly discovering out that the imply ladies aren’t so imply in spite of everything.
The Poet’s Dog by Patricia MacLachlan
RESCUE DOG
Brief however crammed with tenderness! When a grief-stricken canine rescues two misplaced youngsters in a horrible snowstorm, he takes them to the cabin of his deceased poet buddy. Informed from the canine’s perspective we watch the children and canine bond whereas they attempt to survive with none adults.
Saving H’Non Chang and the Elephant by Trang Nguyen and Jeet Zdung
EPISTOLARY GRAPHIC NOVEL / ANIMAL RESCUE
Written like a graphic novel mixed with a scrapbook, this primarily based on a real story is each heartbreaking and heartwarming with a wonderful emotional arc. In first-person narration, Chang describes working at a wildlife rescue heart in Vietnam and assembly an abused older elephant named H’Non. She and her boss save him from maltreatment and seek for a form coach to work with H’Non. As you cheer Chang alongside, you’ll study Vietnam, elephants, and animal rescue work. The illustrations are detailed, beautiful, and memorable. You received’t wish to miss this distinctive center grade graphic novel with 4 starred evaluations. It belongs in each faculty library!
Elephant Secret by Eric Walters
RESCUE ELEPHANTS
You’ll zip by means of this pretty story a few lady named Sam who lives on an elephant sanctuary along with her father. A mysterious benefactor has paid for an elephant to turn out to be pregnant — however it’s not truly an elephant that she births, it’s a wooly mammoth cloned from DNA. Sam’s reference to the elephants is superb, particularly the infant mammoth whom she names Woolly. Issues go very unsuitable when their benefactor forces her father and her to go away the sanctuary. As she offers with this, Sam should additionally come to phrases along with her father’s long-term girlfriend. It’s a terrific story that may preserve animal-lovers enthralled with new data about elephants and their conduct.
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
SHELTER DOG
My daughter and I like this ebook — it was her favourite of 2018 by far! The Miscalculations of Lightning Lady is a considerate coming-of-age story a few lady genius with OCD whose grandma desires her to go to public center faculty for 3 causes: to make one buddy, learn one non-math ebook, and be part of one faculty exercise. Though she’s reluctant to go, Lucy finds mates and connects with a rescue canine for a college challenge. It’s a well-written, heart-warming story that may change your perspective of psychological sickness and provide you with hope for humanity.
Wild Survival: Crocodile Rescue! by Melissa Cristina Marquez
ALLIGATOR RESCUE
Adrianna’s dad and mom have an animal sanctuary and host an animal rescue that’s transferring from YouTube to tv. On this journey, which is being filmed for the brand new present, the household goes to the mangrove forest of Cuba to assist an injured crocodile. (The ebook is interspersed with factual details about all of the wildlife they encounter!) Andriana messes up and will get grounded, however moreover saving a canine, she realizes one thing the grown-ups missed– that the rescued crocodile had a nest of eggs. She convinces her brother to assist her save the eggs however they’ve a really shut name with poachers, including in suspense and a contact of hazard. Participating and fascinating!
The Elephant in the Room by Holly Goldberg Sloan
ELEPHANT RESCUE
A heartwarming story of household separation, animal rescue, and friendship!
Sila and her dad miss Sila’s mother who has been caught in Turkey for a yr making an attempt to repair her immigration issues. When her dad brings her to a mechanic job, Sila meets Gio, a lonely older man named Gio who had received the lottery. Gio spontaneously makes use of the cash to purchase an previous circus elephant named Veda. He hires Sila and an autistic boy named Mateo for the summer time to assist with the elephant, constructing a detailed friendship with one another and the animals. When Gio’s mother, a lawyer, learns about Sila’s mother, she will get concerned. The story’s stunning ending made me cry!
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