Books like Annie and the Wild Animals by Jan Brett

Name: Annie and the Wild Animals
Rating: 4 (3 reviews)
Author: Jan Brett

📘 Annie and the Wild Animals by Jan Brett

In this charming picture book, children follow young Annie as she searches for her missing cat. Along the way she encounters a colorful cast of forest animals, each with their own quirks and personalities. While her quest seems impossible, the arrival of spring brings renewal—and the promise that everything will eventually be right.

First publish date: 1985

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Jan Brett

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