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Animals Picture Books

Animal picture books are one of childhood's great pleasures. The illustrations bring creatures to life at a scale and detail that photographs sometimes can't match, and the stories give animals personalities children recognize immediately. These 924 books cover the full kingdom.

924 books

Cover of Melvin Monkey Does Not Care to Share

Melvin Monkey Does Not Care to Share

Melvin Monkey is so excited to have a friend visit, but when it comes to his brand-new toy truck, he isn't quite sure he

Cover of Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse

Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse

Tired of being shooed away while his clockwork friend is cuddled, a real mouse seeks out a magic lizard to change his fa

Cover of Your Mommies Love You!

Your Parents Love You

Your Mommies Love You!

Gentle rhymes celebrate the love of two mothers while helping little ones identify their favorite animals, from cows to

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ABC Books For Toddlers

ABC Books For Toddlers

Madeline Ritchie

Watercolor animals help toddlers recognize and sound out the alphabet as they build early reading skills through play.

Ages 3–5

Cover of Cool Cars

Amazing Machines #11

Kooky animals take the wheel of everything from limos to sports cars, introducing a colorful vocabulary of parts and eng

Cover of Turkey Says

Deep in the woods, a very vocal turkey has a special rhythmic message to share with everyone just in time for Thanksgivi

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Magenta the Elephant

Magenta the Elephant and Her Very Healthy Tale

For parents navigating mealtime battles, this rhyming tale helps children understand how 'real' food makes their bodies

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The Unforgettable Christmas

Arnie Lightning

Marshmallow the snowman and the forest animals feel forgotten by Santa, until Berry the Cardinal hatches a plan to make

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Clare Turlay Newberry's Animal Stories

April's Kittens

Clare Turlay Newberry

A tiny city apartment feels even smaller when three new kittens arrive, leading a young girl and her father to a difficu

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Penguin Adventure #1

Perry Saves Christmas

MaryLou Quillen

When a vital wish list goes missing, Perry the Penguin embarks on a snowy journey to the North Pole to save the holiday

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Melvin Monkey #1

Melvin Monkey, Please Be Honest

Melvin Monkey really wants a slice of pie, but he soon discovers that telling a fib to get what he wants is much harder

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My Incredible World

For the budding cat enthusiast who wants to learn about different felines, this simple guide uses easy words and bright

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Mabel the Moo Cow

Mabel the Moo Cow's Christmas Adventure

Jessica Dawn Birks

Mabel the Moo-Cow and Bertie the Bee investigate a mysterious farm noise and tumble into a festive, magical journey prin

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A Walk in the Country

This delightful picture and word book uses striking color photographs of birds, farm animals, and nature scenes to help

Cover of Helga Chicken and the Glasses Surprise

Helga Chicken and the Glasses Surprise

For the child who is nervous about getting glasses or discovering they see the world differently. This sweet story helps

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What Can You See? #1

What Can You See Under the Sea?

Vibrant images and simple vocabulary introduce the most beloved animals living beneath the waves, from colorful fish to

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Ocean Animals #2

A collection of fictional bedtime stories designed to spark imagination and teach gentle life lessons as children drift

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Ocean Animals #1

For parents seeking to soothe nighttime resistance and trade screen time for shared imagination through gentle stories t

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Bear and Friends #10

Bear Finds Eggs

Stroll through the forest with Bear and his friends to see the different bird eggs they find and the gifts they leave fo

Cover of Brighty the Little Snake's Adventure Home

Brighty the Little Snake's Adventure Home

Brighty the little snake wanders the grasslands on a winding quest to find his home and his place within the Chinese Zod

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Zodiac Kids' Picture Book Series #1

Little Mouse Milo VS The Big Bad Wolf

Milo the rat uses his quick wits and bravery to overcome trials and secure his place as the very first animal in the Chi

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My Incredible World

Crawl into the fascinating world of beetles with this nonfiction picture book. Featuring over 20 stunning full-color pho

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Zodiac Kids #10

The Little Alarm Clock of the Farm

Dawny the rooster has the most important job on the farm: waking up the sleepy cows and pigs to start the day with a ver

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Mowgli Bumjam #1

Mowgli Bumjam and His Basket of Delights

Mowgli boards the Chunga Munga Express for a city trip, facing bandits and jungle dangers with nothing but his bravery a

More Formats for Animals

Chapter Books(8305)Early Readers(476)Graphic Novels(251)Poetry(228)Middle Grade(186)Board Books(64)Young Adult(57)

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