(Update 2026) Describe a Story/Book With Animals In It

Absolutely. I think schools should teach children some basic knowledge about animals.
Nowadays, many children live in cities, so they may not have many chances to take care of animals, such as pigs and cows. But I still think teaching animal education is important.
So first reason is that it’s a good way to teach students how to protect animals.
And the second reason I think is the most important one that learning about animals can help children understand nature and life. It can help them understand human relationships in a deeper way.
For instance, my teacher once told us a story about swallows building nests under the roof. The parent swallows worked very hard to feed their babies and later taught them how to fly. At first, many small swallows were afraid of flying, but with the encouragement of their parents, finally they fly to the blue skies.
To me, this story is not only about birds, it also reminds me of our parents. Just like swallows, our parents take care of us, protect us, and encourage us to become independent. When young swallows leave the nest and fly into the skies, it’s similar to children growing up and entering the wild world.
So I believe schools should teach children about animals. It’s not only about scientific knowledge, but also about love, responsibility, and respect for life.

I don’t agree that pets should not be kept in cities, I think pets are a part of urban life and many people really need them. For example, guide dogs are very important for blind people because they help them move around safely.
Also, pets can give emotional support to people who live alone, they can keep people company and reduce loneliness. So nowadays you will see that many people consider pet dogs as one of their family member.
Of course, pet owners should follow rules, they should clean up after their pets and control them in public place. But I don’t think that cities should completely ban pets, a better way is to manage pet ownership properly.

I understand why people see pets as family members, since I have my own pet dog, I have felt this very strongly. My dog accompanies me every day and always cheer me up. When I work with him in the garden, he often walks in front of me, as if he wants to protect me. He also makes my family happier, so he is not just a pet to us.
I also think pets are very loyal. They may only live for around 15 years, which is a short time in our life, but for them, they use their whole life to accompany us and protect us. Their owners are their whole world. So I really love my dog, and I think he is a real family member to me. And I admire the loyalty of him.

Yes, definitely. China has a huge population, so naturally, a very large number of people keep pets. In fact, in my own experience, many people I know have pets. My neighbors, my friends, even some of my colleagues. The trend has been growing, especially fast in cities, where the middle class increasingly see pets as companions or emotional support, not just guard animals. Dogs and cats are the most common, but smaller pets like hamsters and fish are also popular, so I’d say pet ownership is quite common in China now.

One major benefit is emotional support. Nowadays, a lot of people, especially young adults who live alone, can easily feel lonely. Having a pet around can really change that because it gives you daily companionship and it makes the home feel warmer and more alive.
Another point is that pets can encourage a healthy routine. For example, dog owners usually have to take them out for walks, which naturally gets people moving and spending more time outside.
Also, pets are quite good at reducing stress. After a tiring day, spending a bit of time with a pet can help people relax and take their mind off work or study.

Well, I think one obvious reason is that animal characters are usually more appealing and easier for children to relate to.
A lot of children’s stories use animals to teach simple moral lessons. For example, stories like the tortoise and the hare help children understand ideas like humility, persistence, and hardworking in a way that feels more interesting, memorable, and most importantly, more relatable.
On top of that, I think animal stories can also help children develop empathy toward other living creatures, even if that’s not always the main purpose of those stories. They still encourage children to see animals as living things that deserve care and respect.
In a way, it also helps children understand that humans and animals share the same world, so we should learn how to live alongside them in a more harmonious way.