Book Series · 7 Books

Animal Families Books

In order from Dolphins to Under the Sea.

The Animal Families series is a set of 7 board books by W. Harry Kirn, published between 2011 and 2025. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 20 pages.

Dolphins
Bedtime
Clean-Up Time
Time to Learn
Forest
Safari
Under the Sea
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Dolphins
Sale price
$879
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011

Dolphins

By Willow Clark

Dive into the world of dolphins and discover their playful, intelligent nature.

24 pages
$9.25Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Explore the fascinating underwater realm where dolphins, one of the smartest creatures, thrive. Discover how these graceful animals leap through the waves, live in close-knit pods, and work together to hunt and protect each other. What secrets do these playful marine mammals hold beneath the ocean's surface?
The complete set

Animal Families Series

7 books · Published 2011–2025

Dolphins
Series
Sale price
$879

Dolphins

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011

Dive into the world of dolphins and discover their playful, intelligent nature.

Bedtime
Series
Sale price
$899

Bedtime

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2019

Discover how animal families mirror your bedtime routine.

Clean-Up Time
Series
Sale price
$858

Clean-Up Time

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2019

Explore how animals clean themselves in this playful journey of discovery.

Time to Learn
Series
Sale price
$858

Time to Learn

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2019

Discover life's lessons through the eyes of animal families.

Forest
Series
Sale price
$958

Forest

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover forest animal families and their unique names in this interactive adventure.

Safari
Series
Sale price
$958

Safari

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover animal family names on a safari adventure.

Under the Sea
Series
Sale price
$1398

Under the Sea

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2025

Explore ocean adventures with Crab, Penguin, and Whale.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Animal Families series?

There are 7 books in the Animal Families series. It began with Dolphins in 2011, and the newest book, Under the Sea, was published in 2025.

What ages are the Animal Families books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Animal Families to life.

01

Willow Clark

Author
02

W. Harry Kirn

Author
03

Clever Publishing

Author
04

Rachael McLean

Illustrator
05

Jane Ormes

Illustrator
06

Samantha Meredith

Illustrator

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