# Books about animals, fiction assigned in US schools

**4** books in the US-school assigned-reading canon explore _animals, fiction_. Sourced from state ELA standards, AP/IB syllabi, and Common Core exemplar lists.

**Grade span:** K–8
**Canonical URL:** https://readinglist.school/theme/animals-fiction
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## Authors who explore animals, fiction

- [George Selden](https://readinglist.school/author/george-selden)
- [Rod Clement](https://readinglist.school/author/rod-clement)
- [Rosemary Wells](https://readinglist.school/author/rosemary-wells)

## animals, fiction canon

- [Harry Cat's Pet Puppy](https://readinglist.school/book/harry-cats-pet-puppy) by George Selden _(Grades 4–8)_
- [Just Another Ordinary Day](https://readinglist.school/book/just-another-ordinary-day) by Rod Clement _(Grades K–3)_
- [Peabody](https://readinglist.school/book/peabody) by Rosemary Wells _(Grades K–3)_
- [Put Me in the Zoo](https://readinglist.school/book/put-me-in-the-zoo) by Robert Lopshire _(Grades K–1)_

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