Fiction Book List
Why Read a Fiction Book Starring an Animal?
Because animal stories spark imagination! Whether it’s a clever fox, a brave horse, or a talking cat, fiction books with animal characters let kids explore emotions, adventures, and friendships in a fun and relatable way. These stories can make us laugh, think, and even see the world through a different set of paws, hooves, or wings!
Student Favorites
Meet Biff, an adorable little puppy who will stop at nothing to become a ballet dancer.
It's Only Stanley
By Jon Agee
Mysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. "That's very odd," says Mr. Wimbledon each time, but when he returns from checking on the sounds, he's always reassuring: "It's only Stanley; he's fixing the oil tank." "It's only Stanley; he's clearing the bathtub drain."
A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.
Starring an enthusiastic pooch whose joy, optimism and love know no bounds, this lively picture book is based on Emma Chichester Clark’s own dog, and joyfully celebrates unconditional love.
When surrounded by a field of dazzling unicorns, Lana Llama discovers something incredible—being herself is what truly makes her shine.
A #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, this deliciously funny read-aloud is an unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack that will make you laugh until spicy salsa comes out of your nose.
Local Authors:
Kara Mullane
Just a little about me -
My passion for writing children's books started when I was a young girl with my love of reading. As the years went on, I had many professions and passions, but I knew that writing is where my heart belonged. I finally took the plunge and wrote my first story in many many years, it is The Kindness Seed, and I'm so happy to finally share it with all of you.
I have incorporated my love of nature into my writing. I like to share messages are of positivity, inclusion, and the love of the environment with my young readers, so they will hopefully grow up caring for the environment and each other too.
I live in Northern California with my husband, daughter and our dog, Ginger. When I'm not writing, my next favorite activity is being in nature - gardening, mediating, walking. I love it all.
Dorè Ripley
After leaving the corporate world, Doré Ripley
earned a Master's Degree in English and began
teaching and writing. She wrote for a wide audience in popular magazines, scholarly journals, and textbooks. Conference papers took her all over the country to speak on myriad subjects ranging from fairy tales, comics and science fiction to Renaissance and Medieval literature, and all things noir.
As a professor at California State University,
East Bay Ripley taught critical reading and writing to a culturally diverse mix of college students. She also taught many literature courses, including Comics as American Literature, Short Film,Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, American Master Works, Children's Literature, Shakespeare and more.
She's now embarked on a new venture in the
publishing world that feeds her need to write and to create beautiful designs.
Makenzie Lee Foster
At only fourteen years old, Makenzie is breaking molds. She penned her first award winning children's book, Kickin' it with Kenzie - What's Meant For Me Will Be at only 8 years old. It teaches children to follow their dreams and that nothing will come easy, it all takes work. When she's not acting or helping her community through community service, empathy, and messages of anti-bullying, Makenzie enjoys science, art, sports, exploring, and making friends.
This is for you!
Writing books is possible— even for you! Whether you're dreaming up wild adventures, imagining talking animals, or drawing your very own comic strip, every big author starts the same way: with an idea and a little bit of courage. You don’t need to be a grown-up, have a fancy desk, or know every word in the dictionary to be a writer. All you need is your imagination, a pencil, and the belief that your story matters.
At Stardust Sanctuary, we believe every child has a story worth telling. So grab your notebook, create a character, and let your imagination gallop free. Who knows? The next great book could start with you.
