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Animals Chapter Books

Animal stories in chapter book form range from the beloved family pet to the wild creature in its habitat. These 8,583 books treat the animal-human bond with the emotional seriousness it deserves.

8,583 books

Cover of Gone in a Flash

The Penguins of Madagascar

Gone in a Flash

King Julien snaps a photo and Maurice suddenly vanishes, leaving the Penguins to track down the truth behind the mysteri

Cover of Glamsters

Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

Harriet the hamster is determined to get adopted, even if it means giving herself and her sister a wild, glittery makeov

Cover of Mud Flat April Fool

Mud Flat April Fool

James Stevenson

Flying saucers and water-squirting flowers take over Mud Flat as the local animal neighbors try to out-prank each other

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Cover of Jungle Halloween

Jungle Halloween

Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Jungle animals put on their best costumes and hang decorations to celebrate a wild and rhythmic Halloween night under th

Ages 2–5

Cover of New Boots

Cedric and Boo #2

Boo the elephant loves his shiny new boots so much he's afraid to get them dirty, until a pile of autumn leaves and a fr

Cover of Big Bear, Spare That Tree

Greenwillow Read-Alone Books

Big Bear, Spare That Tree

Richard J. Margolis

Blue Jay is in a panic because Big Bear is about to chop down the very tree where her eggs are waiting to hatch.

Cover of Look Out, Suzy Goose

Look Out, Suzy Goose

Suzy Goose waddles into the deep woods searching for a quiet spot, but she soon learns that the noisy company of her flo

Cover of Curious George Goes to the Beach

Curious George Goes to the Beach

Margret Rey, H. A. Rey

A trip to the beach becomes a series of mishaps and rescues as George feeds the gulls and helps a friend face her fear o

Cover of Professional Crocodile

Professional Crocodile

Giovanna Zoboli

Mr. Crocodile picks a tie, eats his toast, and commutes to work just like any professional, but his final destination is

Cover of The Haunting of Freddy

The Golden Hamster Saga #4

The Haunting of Freddy

Freddy the hamster travels all the way to a haunted castle in England. This fast-paced mystery follows a clever pet on a

Cover of My First Baby Animals

My First Baby Animals

Meet fuzzy cubs, playful puppies, and chirping baby birds in this bright introduction to the youngest members of the ani

Cover of Alberto the Dancing Alligator

Alberto the Dancing Alligator

Tina's beloved pet alligator is loose in the city sewers after a plumbing accident, and she must race to find him before

Cover of Hoot! Hoot!

Shadow Books #2

Follow a persistent little owl through the night as he calls out to the farm animals, waiting for a hoot that matches hi

Cover of Peril in Paris

Furry Friends #4

A sunny afternoon in Paris turns into a rescue mission when Sophie’s pet guinea pig, Josephine, gets a little too close

Cover of Ho-Limlim: A Rabbit Tale From Japan

Ho-Limlim: A Rabbit Tale From Japan

Hisakazu Fujimura

An aging rabbit decides to trade his long travels for the peace of his own garden, surrounded by his loving children and

Cover of All Things Bright and Beautiful

Holiday Classics #2

All Things Bright and Beautiful

For the little one marveling at the world around them. This sweet board book uses Simba and his friends to celebrate the

Cover of Lowji Discovers America

Lowji Discovers America

Candace Fleming

Nine-year-old Lowji moves from India to a small American town and tries to find his place while hoping his new home has

Cover of What Use is a Moose?

What Use is a Moose?

Jack's new pet moose keeps causing total disaster around the house, until a heartwarming realization proves that being l

Cover of My Very First Book of Motion

My Very First Book #6

My Very First Book of Motion

Which animal hops and which one waddles? Match vibrant animals with their unique ways of moving in this interactive spli

Cover of Touch & Feel: Baby Animals

Touch & Feel: Baby Animals

Delight little ones with this charming board book featuring sweet rhyming text and irresistible images of baby animals.

Cover of I Wish I Could Fly

I Wish I Could #1

I Wish I Could Fly

Turtle watches his friends fly, climb, and run with envy until a sudden moment reveals the one amazing thing only a turt

Cover of Monkey See, Look at Me!

Monkey See, Look at Me!

Lorena Siminovich

Monkey tries to roar and fly like his friends, only to realize that he has his own special skills that the other animals

Cover of Howl! A Book About Wolves

Scholastic Reader

Howl! A Book About Wolves

Melvin Berger, Gilda Berger

Vivid photographs and clear text pull back the curtain on the secret lives of wolves, from how they hunt to how they com

Cover of Animal Opposites

Animal Opposites

Fast cheetahs race past slow snails and prickly porcupines contrast with smooth frogs in this interactive book of animal

More Formats for Animals

Picture Books(929)Early Readers(488)Graphic Novels(262)Poetry(233)Middle Grade(190)Board Books(65)Young Adult(59)

Animals by Age Group

Animals Books for Ages 0–3(7750)Animals Books for Ages 4–7(14498)