In literature, there are books, many of them children’s or YA books, that imagine the world from the viewpoint of an animal. Many classic children’s books feature animals, like the Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel or any books by Richard Scarry. But there are adult books written from the perspectives of animals, too, which thrills me. And they are not just books from the viewpoints of cats and dogs — though I’m absolutely down with those books — there are books from diverse animals from polar bears to bees. These narrators can cast a light on humanity in a way that a human narrator may not. Some of these books show animal narrators living human-like lives while others focus on the world of the animals. Here are 10 of the best of these books that feature animal narrators. For folks who want nonfiction feel good books, this list is for you! Here’s a list for people who want more adult books about animals!
