Pam Ayres' Animal Stories Series, illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne

Illustrated by Nicola O’Byrne and written by Pam Ayres, Animal Stories is a children’s book series with rhyming stories about British wildlife, with each story focusing on a different animal. The latest release in this series is I Am Dandy the Doormouse, which published on March 18th, 2026.

I am a dormouse, and Dandy is my name. There are many different mice, we’re not all the same…

I Am Dandy the Dormouse is a gentle reminder of how conservation efforts ensure dormice like Dandy and his mate, Dinky can thrive in their habitats. Bursting with natural facts interwoven throughout the story, and with an information spread at the end that includes tips on how to spot these majestic creatures.

I Am Dandy the Doormouse was published by Pan Macmillan. Get your copy & check out the other books in the series here!

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