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Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2017
Flamingos Fly
Explore the lively world of animals in a playful, rhyming adventure.
16 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 91 ratings
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Books About Animal Behavior · 253 titles considered
The Best Animal Behavior Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about animal behavior? 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 10 Favorite Books About Animal Behavior
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019
Beware of the Crocodile
Discover the surprising lives of crocodiles beyond their fearsome teeth.
32 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 275 ratings
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$958
Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2022
Sometimes Babies...
By Charlotte Trounce (Illustrator)
Discover the many kinds of babies and the love that embraces them all.
18 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 97 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Noodle and the No Bones Day
A pug's lazy day teaches the value of rest.
32 pages· 485 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,797 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016
The Polar Bear
Discover the majestic world of polar bears through captivating storytelling.
48 pages· 1,622 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 478 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015
How to Swallow a Pig
By Steve Jenkins (Author/Illustrator), Robin Page
Discover the wild secrets of animal survival in a playful how-to guide.
32 pages· 3,598 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 464 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2020
Take It Away, Tommy!
Feline reporters tackle ghostly mysteries and runaway toys. Can they uncover the truth?
139 pages· 6,223 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 590 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021
Summertime Sleepers
By Melissa Stewart, Sarah Brannen (Illustrator)
Discover the secret world of animals that sleep through summer's heat.
40 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 538 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016
Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet
A cat's visit to the vet becomes a journey of self-discovery and redemption
160 pages· 4,424 words· Est. 50 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,616 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–9 · 2015
Egg
By Robin Page, Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)
Discover the secrets of survival hidden within the extraordinary egg.
32 pages· 2,636 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 513 ratings
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Animal Behavior Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about animal behavior for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$699
Hello, Love!
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Discover how animals express love through playful interactions.
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$499
How Do Penguins Play?
Ages 2–5 · 2011
Discover how animals play in joyful, rhyming adventures.
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$699
Baby Animals Take a Bath
Ages 0–3 · 2017
Discover how animals around the world clean up in their unique ways, with a surprise at the end.
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$799
My Very First Book of Food
Ages 0–3 · 2007
Match animals with their food and movements in this interactive adventure.
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$799
I Love You, World
Ages 5–8 · 2019
Discover how to say 'I love you' in 13 languages with charming animal friends.
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$599
Wild! Bathtime
Ages 0–3 · 2014
Animal babies turn bath time into a wild, chaotic adventure.
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$799
Daddy Calls Me Doodlebug
Ages 0–3 · 2010
Discover playful nicknames and animal antics in this delightful father-child tale.
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$695
My First Book of Animal Hugs and Kisses
Ages 0–3 · 2015
Discover the world's wildlife through heartwarming photos and playful comments.
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$795
I Howl, I Growl
Ages 1–5 · 2003
Desert animals race and howl in a lively adventure.
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$499
Peek, Otter
Ages 2–5 · 2016
Discover the playful world of river otters and expand your vocabulary.
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Animal Behavior Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about animal behavior for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Whales
2010
Discover the secret life of sperm whales.
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$1899
Solitary Animals
Ages 3–5 · 2022
Discover the solitary world of animals who thrive alone amidst nature's bustling groups.
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$1599
Surprising Sharks
Ages 5–8 · 2003
Discover the surprising truth about sharks and why they should fear us more than we fear them.
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$599
Dolphins!
Ages 5–8 · 1992
Dive into the world of dolphins, the ocean's friendliest giants.
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$1490
Lions
Ages 3–5 · 2015
Discover the world of lions through captivating photos.
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$599
Polar Bears
Ages 3–5 · 2013
Discover the secrets of polar bears and their icy world under threat from warming seas.
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$1490
Manatees
Ages 5–8 · 2014
Dive into the world of manatees and uncover their survival challenges.
Owls
2014
This book explores the lives, behaviors, and characteristics of owls through facts, riddles, and close-up observations.
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$1899
Buzzing with Questions
Ages 7–10 · 2019
A pioneering entomologist's quest for answers defies prejudice.
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$999
Miles and Miles of Reptiles
Ages 4–8 · 2009
Join a whimsical journey to uncover the secrets of reptiles with the Cat in the Hat.
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$999
My, Oh My—A Butterfly!
Ages 5–9 · 2007
Discover the secret world of butterflies with the Cat in the Hat's whimsical rhymes.
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$499
Amazing Sharks!
Ages 4–7 · 2005
Discover sharks that glow, grow huge, and sense electricity in this thrilling exploration.
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Animal Behavior Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about animal behavior for developing and independent readers.
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
I'm a Dumbo Octopus!
Ages 7–11 · 2025
A dumbo octopus discovers his unique strengths among extraordinary cephalopods.
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$2499
Slow Down
Ages 8–11 · 2020
Discover hidden wonders as nature's magic unfolds around you.
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$1299
Everything's Coming Up Beatrix!
Ages 9–12 · 2023
A ghostly broadcast leads to a daring attic rescue. Can the team save Puck?
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$499
Who Would Win?: Coyote vs. Dingo
Ages 6–8 · 2022
Coyote vs. Dingo: Who emerges victorious in this wild showdown?
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$499
Tadpoles and Frogs
2002
Witness a tadpole's transformation into a frog.
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$1899
Ferris
Ages 8–12 · 2024
A girl faces chaos with a ghost's unexpected plans and family antics.
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$699
Dolphins and Sharks
Ages 7–9 · 2003
Uncover dolphin mysteries and shark secrets with Jack and Annie's fact-finding adventure.
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$895
Shark
Ages 8–12 · 1960
Explore hidden worlds with facts and fun for curious minds.
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$1799
Help Me, Mr. Mutt!
Ages 4–7 · 2008
A canine counselor faces a feline rival in a battle of wits.
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$1699
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Ages 8–12 · 2012
Discover bizarre facts and oddities that defy belief.
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$1699
Dog
Ages 10–13 · 1991
Discover the evolution and secrets of man's best friend, from wolves to loyal companions.
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$1799
Princess Cora and the Crocodile
Ages 4–8 · 2017
A princess is given a pet crocodile by her fairy godmother to help her deal with her overbearing parents and strict nanny