Books Like Where Can the Animals Go?
Families who loved Where Can the Animals Go? by Ronald Wegen often look for books with a similar feel. These 19 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Where Can the Animals Go? by Ronald Wegen often look for books with a similar feel. These 19 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing changes in the natural world or asks why some animals are becoming harder to find. It is a vital resource for navigating the complex feelings of environmental grief and the sense of unfairness children often feel toward habitat loss. Through a focused look at African wildlife, the story explains how human expansion and sport hunting create barriers for animals seeking basic needs like food and water. While the themes are serious, the book serves as a bridge for discussing conservation and our responsibility to the planet. It is best suited for children aged five to nine who are developing a sense of global justice. Parents will find it a grounded, honest starting point for teaching empathy for all living creatures and the importance of sharing the Earth's resources.
