Animals in poems are often clearly shown to the child, both in language and in thinking. Very often animals have traits that are actually interesting to the child, such as the traits of humans, and this is characteristics that makes them attractive. Their sounds and behaviors are actually interesting anticipation for children. Songs are a child's first encounter with the literary world, and through them they get to know what was unknown to them at an early age. A poet who reaches children succeeds because he sees the world through their eyes, understands their way of thinking, and speaks their language. Such a poet can reach children's imagination and understanding because he looks at the world from a child's point of view. Animals in children's literature are used to develop a child's emotional and social intelligence. Also, animals in literature are often used as powerful symbols and metaphors. From mystical unicorns in the Middle Ages to symbolic horses in the Renaissance, their role has always been contradictory and universal. The work of Ivan Filipović has significantly contributed to Croatian culture and literature. His view of literature as a means of moral education has left an impact on generations of writers and readers. The works he created shaped Croatian children's literature and the educational system. The work of Krunoslav Kuten had a significant influence on the writing of future poets, such as Grigor Vitez. The knight was inspired by his predecessors, who also used onomatopoeia and rhymes. Paljetek's poems usually explore animal relationships and often use a narrative style that is entertaining and instructive enough. His art was expressed much more inventively than other traditional animalist poets, and he created great animalistic poems.