Here are a few ideas to steer your pack in the right direction. Stories of animals behaving "kindly" can show kids they can also get along with anyone. Elephants that comfort friends, benevolent ...

If you're searching for some wonderful books this holiday to give to an animal-loving kid, here are my family's five favorite ...

Animal characters in children's books can significantly boost their theory of mind skills, which are essential for ...

Children's books are full of animal characters whose antics capture the hearts and inspire the imaginations of their young ...

For the study, more than 100 children aged between five and 10 were tested on their theory of mind skills when presented with stories featuring animal characters as opposed to those featuring human ...

The reason for the sloth’s name seems obvious since it matches the animal’s nature. However, the origin of names like hippopotamus and kangaroo have a story in their background. You may ...

A study has shown that iconic characters such as Peter Rabbit -- or Toad and Ratty from The Wind in the Willows -- can also play an important role in the development of children's theory of mind ...

Every year, animal shelters in the U.S. provide a haven for some 8 million animals. The work of the shelter staff is vitally important to the well-being of the helpless creatures they tend to ...