Books About Alpacas

The Best Alpacas Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about alpacas? 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.

A Stack of Alpacas
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Simon Sort of Says

By Erin Bow

A boy seeks a fresh start in a town where the internet is banned, hoping to escape his past and find new stories to tell.

Newbery Honor (2024)
320 pages· 70,587 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,059 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Simon moves to the internet-free National Quiet Zone, escaping the shadow of surviving a school shooting. Amidst astronomers searching for extraterrestrial life, Simon befriends someone eager to help the scientists. As they embark on a quest to send signals to space, Simon sees a chance to redefine his story. Can he find healing and hope in this unique place, or will his past continue to haunt him? Discover a tale of resilience, humor, and the courage to embrace a new beginning.
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020

A Stack of Alpacas

Can an alpaca handle a wild afternoon with mischievous little ones?

24 pages· 600 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 296 ratings
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Summary: Macca the alpaca faces his biggest challenge yet: babysitting his energetic nieces and nephew. With chaos at every turn, from smashing to splashing, can Macca keep up with their antics and restore order before the day ends? Discover if this nap-loving alpaca can manage the mayhem or if the little ones will outsmart him in this delightful adventure.
Chapter Book · 2016

Farm Babies

Discover the playful world of farm animal babies.

64 pages· 1,177 words
5.0/5 Goodreads · 3 ratings
Summary: Venture into the charming world of farm animal babies, where ducklings waddle and piglets nap. Explore their habitats, diets, and playful antics. What secrets do these adorable creatures hold?
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

The Absent Alpacas

Alpacas vanish before a fair contest. Can young detectives solve the mystery?

96 pages· 5,841 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 180 ratings
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Summary: At the Maine State Fair, Abbi Wallace is thrilled for the alpaca costume contest, but all but one alpaca have disappeared! With her trusty dog Barkley and friends Lydia and Daniel, Abbi must unravel the mystery. What could have caused the alpacas to vanish? Join this adventurous trio as they follow clues and uncover secrets in a race against time. Will they solve the case before the contest is ruined? Dive into this exciting spin-off inspired by the A to Z Mysteries series and discover the truth behind the missing alpacas!
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2021

This Book Has Alpacas and Bears

By Emma Perry, Rikin Parekh (Illustrator)

An alpaca writes a book to prove alpacas belong in stories too.

32 pages· 624 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 51 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Summary: Alfonso the Alpaca loves reading but notices a glaring absence of alpacas in books. Determined to change this, he decides to write his own story. However, writing proves challenging, especially with only feet to work with. Alfonso enlists the help of his friend Colin, who happens to be a bear. Can they create a tale that celebrates alpacas, or will the bears continue to dominate the pages? Join Alfonso on his hilarious quest to make alpacas the stars of their own story.
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