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Books with Animal Narrators
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items Everyone knows that animals talk, but not everyone knows they can narrate and even write entire books. Their writing can be pithy and, at times, quite funny.
“In the months that followed I watched His Holiness working on a new book . . . I began to think that perhaps the time had come for me to turn my paws to a book of my own . . . one that tells my own tale . . .” And so it began when the little kitten ...
The Dalai Lama's Cat
With her last two babies, Honey flees deep into a forest of fascination, struggle, learning, and laughter, all of it recounted by Pilgrim, her beautiful black kitten with emerald green eyes. It's an allegorical tale of family love and loyalty. Pilgri...
Whispers in the Forest
Traveller, General Robert E. Lee's horse, describes the Civil War from his equine point of view. Written by Richard Adams, you know for sure it has to be good, and it is.
Traveller
“Jonathan Livingston Seagull” by Richard Bach was pretty much a classic the day it was published. Short and beautiful, it's an allegory about flying high by following one's own path and beliefs.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Perhaps a bit sappy for fans of “War and Peace,” but for us animal lovers, it's a heartwarming story of a dog passing through multiple lifetimes in search of his boy.
A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans
"I've noticed that humans aren't as precise as cats are. It's hard to believe they feel safe enough to sleep at night." This is spoken by Prudence, who is trying her best to understand people along with her own life. Gwen Cooper's perfect writing cam...
Love Saves the Day
“In a post-apocalyptic world, a highly evolved tribe of banded squirrels has lived peacefully for years, without knowledge of the past. Until now.” This tale by J.R.Hooge is an odd yet compelling read for anyone, aged 12 to 100.
Leafensong: First Telling
While reading “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” you know it's narrated by a dog named Enzo, and yet there's such a total suspension of disbelief that you believe in Enzo and his wisdom--along with his humor.
The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel
“The Fur Person” by May Sarton is an overlooked treasure, one of the books I've read more than once. It's about a cat who has roamed the streets for a long time but has finally decided it's time to find a proper home. Go to Amazon and read the sample...
The Fur Person
“I came into world like everything else that is born, willy nilly.” And so the autobiography of Foudini, M. Cat begins.
I found this book lying on a table in my library's semi-annual book sale. The title fascinated me, so I read the first page, then the second, and stopped reading so I could buy it and bring it home with me. It's one of my most favorite animal books, ...
I found this book lying on a table in my library's semi-annual book sale. The title fascinated me, so I read the first page, then the second, and stopped reading so I could buy it and bring it home with me. It's one of my most favorite animal books, ...
The Autobiography of Foudini M. Cat: A Novel
Tucker narrates an adventure that begins with the day he dies, and from there, he goes on to meeting other dogs, including his deceased father. The writing has a touch of the formal to it, and yet it draws in the reader. Not a long book, a mere 86 pa...
This Dog's Afterlife
Alternating between Henry the corgi's point of view and that of his human family members, you're in for a highly amusing romp caused by mistaken identity.
Henry, the Queen's Corgi by Georgie Crawley
The subtitle, “A Manual for Kittens, Strays, and Homeless Cats,” says it all, except for that it's written by a cat. This book is definitely for people who've been the unwitting targets of a cat seeking a home.
The Silent Miaow: Manual for Cats
Called a children's classic, it's a classic all right, but it's actually for all age groups. An autobiograpy, it's told in episodes in the horses and is filled with compassion for animals. If you didn't read it when young, then read it now.
Black Beauty
“Animal Farm” is an utterly serious book, one that might cause you to look at politics and politicians a bit differently.
Animal Farm
A captured eagle lands in a zoo where a female eagle gives him the hope and strength to survive and eventually escape. Written by William Horwood, author of "Duncton Wood," you know it's going to be good.
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