George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ uses animals to represent political figures.

Beatrix Potter’s ‘Peter Rabbit’ was based on her real pet rabbits.

Winnie the Pooh was inspired by a real teddy bear.

‘Charlotte’s Web’ helped popularize farm animal stories.

Dr. Seuss used animals to teach morals and lessons.

‘The Jungle Book’ features animals with human characteristics.

Many fables use animals as characters to teach life lessons.

The Cat in the Hat was one of the first beginner reader books.

‘Black Beauty’ tells a story from a horse’s point of view.

Animals often symbolize human traits in classic literature.