The Best Stray Animals Books for Kids

Summary: Simp is a small, scruffy dog whose owners don't want her, so they leave her on a rubbish dump. Wandering alone, she finds her way to a circus, where she makes friends with a clown. When the clown's act starts to flop, Simp gets her chance to help, and becomes Cannonball Simp.

Summary: A solitary old man finds an unexpected visitor on his doorstep—a single kitty. As more kitties arrive, his resolve to keep them away is tested. Will his heart open to these persistent feline friends? This playful rhyming tale explores the power of companionship and the unexpected ways love can grow. With each new kitty, the man's home and heart face a delightful challenge. Can he resist their charm, or will he find room for them all?

Summary: The scrawny cat used to belong to someone who scratched his ears and knew his name. Now everyone just tells him to get out. When a snarling dog and a rainstorm drive him into an empty dinghy, he drifts out to sea and becomes a sailor cat, and he finds a new friend and a home where he least expects it.

Summary: Marisol discovers a stray dog outside her Puerto Rican home, but her grandfather's fears of fleas and ticks stand in the way of giving the dog a home. Determined, Marisol uses her charm to persuade him to feed the dog leftovers. Will her efforts be enough to turn this outside dog into a beloved family pet? As Marisol navigates her grandfather's worries, she learns about compassion and determination. This heartwarming tale, sprinkled with Spanish vocabulary, invites young readers to explore themes of love and responsibility.

Summary: A stray black cat roams the vibrant city, leaping and dancing to its hip-hop beats. As it explores the urban landscape, the cat searches for a place to belong. Through innovative collage art and rhythmic storytelling, this journey reveals deeper themes of identity and the quest for home. Will the cat find where it truly belongs?

Summary: Sheba is an alley cat who dreams of a world beyond her alley. When a mysterious note appears in the newspaper, she knows she's just the cat for the job. But is she brave enough to make the journey to the spooky old house? A Halloween tale about courage, cleverness and perseverance.