Eden Hall Upper Elementary - Grade 4 Animal Stories

The World According to Humphrey - recommended by Eden Hall librarians for fourth grade students.
The World According to Humphrey - recommended by Eden Hall librarians for fourth grade students.

Animal stories recommended by Eden Hall librarians for fourth grade students.

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8 Class Pets + 1 Squirrel ÷ 1 Dog = Chaos (Twitch the Squirrel #1) By Vivian Vande Velde, Steve Björkman (Illustrator) Cover Image
$6.99
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ISBN: 9780823425945
Published: Holiday House - June 1st, 2012

Running into the school to escape a hungry owl was easy. But with the door locked and an angry dog chasing him, how will Twitch the squirrel get back out?
 


A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray (Scholastic Gold) By Ann M. Martin Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9780439717007
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Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - January 1st, 2007

Newbery Honor author Ann Martin's "heartwrenching and heartwarming" (Kirkus) dog story with After Words bonus material.

A Dog's Life joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Squirrel and her brother Bone begin their lives in a toolshed behind someone's summer house.


Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart By Dion Leonard, Craig Borlase (With) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780718098575
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Published: Thomas Nelson - June 13th, 2017

The New York Times bestselling true story of an Australian ultramarathon runner and a little dog who formed an unbreakable bond in the middle of the Gobi desert.


Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures By Kate DiCamillo, K. G. Campbell (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kate DiCamillo, K. G. Campbell (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9780763687649
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Published: Candlewick - September 13th, 2016

Available in a paperback edition! The beloved 2014 Newbery Medal winner by former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Kate DiCamillo.


Ginger Pye By Eleanor Estes, Eleanor Estes (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Eleanor Estes, Eleanor Estes (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9780544927810
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Published: Clarion Books - April 4th, 2017

Meet the marvelous Pyes—
     There is Mrs. Pye, the youngest mother in town;
     Mr.


Goldie (The Puppy Place #1) By Ellen Miles Cover Image
$5.99
ISBN: 9780439793797
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Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - September 1st, 2006

Puppy Place, now streaming on Apple TV+, based on the hit Scholastic book series!

Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They want a puppy of their own more than just about anything. They know dogs are a lot of work. But their mom still doesn't think their family is ready for a puppy.Then, Goldie arrives.


Saving Winslow By Sharon Creech Cover Image
$6.99
ISBN: 9780062570710
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Published: HarperCollins - September 3rd, 2019

Indie Next List Pick · ALA Notable Children’s Book · Texas Bluebonnet Award Winner

“A winning tale of love.” Kirkus (starred review)


Wedgie & Gizmo By Suzanne Selfors, Barbara Fisinger (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Suzanne Selfors, Barbara Fisinger (Illustrator)
$13.99
ISBN: 9780062447630
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - August 22nd, 2017

Fans of Stick Dog and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish will love Suzanne Selfors’s hilarious new illustrated series about the growing pains of blended families and the secret rivalry of pets.

“A delightfully fun read that will leave you in stitches!”—Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat


White Fur Flying By Patricia MacLachlan Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9781442421721
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - April 8th, 2014

A young boy tries to find his voice with the help of some four-legged friends in this “elegantly spare novel about the healing power of dogs and love” (Publishers Weekly), from the Newbery-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.

Zoe’s family rescues dogs in need. There is always the sweet smell of dog and a warm body looking to cuddle or play.


The World According to Humphrey By Betty G. Birney Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9780142403525
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Published: Puffin Books - May 5th, 2005

The first book in the series about everyone's favorite classroom pet!