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Animal Lives

4 books · Ages 5–9 · Chapter Books

Animal Lives is a 4-book series for ages 5–9 by Sally Tagholm. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, The Barn Owl and The Spider are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

The Barn Owl

The Barn Owl1999

The Beaver

The Spider

The Snow Leopard

The Snow Leopard1990

What This Series Covers

Curiosity & Wonder Animals Nature & Outdoors Love & Family Resilience & Perseverance Weather & Seasons

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