They're not all fluffy, furry or bright-eyed, but their tales are fabulous. I'm still waiting for great reads that feature a kindly weasel, a dastardly turtle or a heroic slug though.
	The cry of the wolf by Melvin Burgess (1989)
	If only they could talk by James Herriot (1970) First book in the All creatures great and small series
	Animal farm by George Orwell (1945)
	I am the great horse by Katherine Roberts (2007)
	Blitzcat by Robert Westall (1989)
	The red pony by John Steinbeck (1933)