Book excerpt: Kids are fascinated by watching animals talk, which is perhaps why several children's books, movies, and television shows have beasts as protagonists. There are so many ways we can use storytelling to pass a message to our children about different aspects of life. While some messages are simple and straight, others are intense and cannot be delivered directly. Science has proven that using animals enables writers to tell a powerful story while maintaining emotional distance. I bring you a list of short animal stories that children would love to hear. What's best, these stories about animals come with a moral lesson too!