Book Series · 11 Books

Animal Ark Books

In order from Kittens in the Kitchen to Kitten in the Candy Corn.

The Animal Ark series is a set of 11 chapter books by Ben M. Baglio, published between 1994 and 2005. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 140 pages.

Kittens in the Kitchen
Puppies in the Pantry
Hedgehogs in the Hall
Cub in the Cupboard
Owl in the Office
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Kittens in the Kitchen
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994

Kittens in the Kitchen

By Ben M. Baglio, Shelagh McNicholas (Illustrator)

Can Mandy find homes for four kittens before they're evicted?

147 pages· 26,789 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
Paperback
Summary: Mandy faces a race against time to save four newborn kittens from losing their home. With just one week, she must navigate the challenges of finding them loving families. Will her determination and love for animals be enough to secure their future? Dive into this heartwarming tale of compassion and urgency at the Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital.
In reading order

Animal Ark Series

11 books · Published 1994–2005

#48
Mustang in the Mist
#48 in Series
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Mustang in the Mist

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

A girl's chance encounter with a new line-dancing class leads her to a hidden world of mustang horses, a pop star's music video, and the responsibility of caring for animals in need.

Dog at the Door
Series
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Dog at the Door

Chapter Book · 1998

A pregnant dog is abandoned. Can Mandy find its owner before the puppies arrive?

Kitten in the Cold
Series
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Kitten in the Cold

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

A vet's daughter sets out to rescue a lost kitten in the Christmas cold.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Animal Ark series?

There are 11 books in the Animal Ark series. It began with Kittens in the Kitchen in 1994, and the newest book, Kitten in the Candy Corn, was published in 2004.

What order should you read the Animal Ark books in?

Start with Kittens in the Kitchen and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #11.

What ages are the Animal Ark books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Animal Ark to life.

01

Ben M. Baglio

Author
BB
02

Shelagh McNicholas

Author & Illustrator
SM
03

Jenny Gregory

Illustrator
JG

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