Animals: Books for Young Children

These beautiful books celebrate one of young children's favorite topics — animals! From the upper reaches of the Artic to the depths of the Amazon rainforest, these books are sure to become new favorites for storytime, educating and inspiring along the way.
Related books
To see related books available in English and Spanish, see our Animals: Bilingual Books for Kids booklist.
More related resources: Reading Rockets
For more resources and books on animals, see the following from Reading Rockets:
- Children's books on animals: Reading Rockets' themed booklists
- Reading Adventure Pack: Animals
- Bugs, Birds and Animals: Activities and Books
- Parent Reading Tip Sheets for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers in 13 Languages (Colorín Colorado)