[header] How to write a fictional story from an animal's point of view [title] Think of an animal to use, picking your favorite animal would make this step very easy. [step] I recommend that you do so because, not only will it make it convenient, but it would help you love the characters and the book much more. [title] Put some character into your animal. 
[step] You can't just make him/her have a wooden personality. Put some emotions in there, use some of your own personality and put it in there, or maybe some of your friend's feelings and little quirks.