Books About African Animals

The Best African Animals Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about african animals? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About African Animals

Starry Safari
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$1520
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2005

Starry Safari

By Linda Ashman, Jeff Mack (Illustrator)

A girl on a safari faces wild animals and bedtime fears. Can she be brave?

40 pages· 163 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo·3.9/5 Goodreads · 373 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A fearless girl embarks on a thrilling safari in her orange jeep, encountering giraffes, racing rhinos, and dodging crocodiles. But when a lion roars, she roars back! As night falls, the jungle's scary sounds test her courage. Will she conquer her bedtime fears as bravely as she did the wild? This rhyming adventure promises excitement and suspense, keeping young readers captivated from start to finish. Join the safari and discover if bravery can outlast the night.
Zebras Have Stripes
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$3047
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

Zebras Have Stripes

By Susan H. Gray · Tell Me Why Library series

Why does this African animal wear such a bold, striped coat?

24 pages
4.2 Goodreads · 5 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Why do zebras have stripes? Simple explanations and photos answer young readers' questions about the unusual pattern of this African animal and how it helps. A Tell Me Why Library book with a glossary and an index.
Ostriches
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$869
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Ostriches

Animals That Live in the Grasslands series

Meet the ostrich, a record-breaking bird that is taller than a grown-up, faster than a person and has the biggest eyes of any land animal.

24 pages· 282 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
1.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Ostriches live on the grasslands of Africa, and they break records: they are taller than an adult human, run much faster than people, and have the largest eyes of any land animal. Young readers learn how ostriches live, see how a huge ostrich egg compares with a chicken egg, and find out why even a lion should be careful around one.
Wildebeests
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$869
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Wildebeests

By Mary Molly Shea · Animals That Live in the Grasslands series

Wildebeests have a scary-sounding name, but these African grazers spend their days eating grass and traveling with the herd.

24 pages· 309 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings
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Summary: Wildebeests, also called gnus, live in big herds on the grasslands of Africa. Their name sounds fierce, but they mostly spend their days chomping on grass. Calves can run with the herd just minutes after they are born, and every year the herds travel hundreds of miles to find food and water during the hot, dry season. Photos and simple text show young readers the wild life of a wildebeest.
Gorilla vs. Leopard
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$2845
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Gorilla vs. Leopard

By Nathan Sommer · Animal Battles series

Leopard vs. gorilla: who wins the ultimate jungle showdown?

24 pages· 698 words· Est. 6 min read
4.2 Goodreads · 5 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: In a thrilling jungle showdown, a fierce leopard faces off against a mighty 450-pound gorilla. Explore their strengths, speed, and strategies as these formidable creatures clash. Who will emerge as the true king of the jungle? Dive into this gripping narrative to find out.
Meet the Cheetah
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$2279
Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Meet the Cheetah

By Katie Gillespie (Editor) · African Safari series

Discover the secrets of the world's fastest land animal.

24 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Uncover the mysteries of the cheetah, the swiftest creature on land. From their incredible speed to their unique behaviors like growling and hissing when threatened, delve into the life of these fascinating animals. What makes them such extraordinary hunters, and how do they survive in the wild? Explore the world of cheetahs and learn what sets them apart in the animal kingdom.
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