Book Series · 10 Books

Animal Ark Books

In order from Puppies in the Pantry to Kitten in the Candy Corn.

The Animal Ark series is a set of 10 chapter books by Ben M. Baglio, published between 1994 and 2005. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 150 pages.

Puppies in the Pantry
Hedgehogs in the Hall
Cub in the Cupboard
Owl in the Office
Bunnies in the Bathroom
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

In reading order

Animal Ark Series

10 books · Published 1994–2005

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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?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Animal Ark series?

There are 10 books in the Animal Ark series. It began with Puppies in the Pantry 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 Puppies in the Pantry and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #10.

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

Lucy Daniels

Author
LD
04

Jenny Gregory

Illustrator
JG

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