Books About Animal Behaviors · 56 titles considered

The Best Animal Behaviors Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about animal behaviors? 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 Behaviors

Chi's Sweet Home, Vol. 7
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

Chi's Sweet Home, Vol. 7

By Konami Kanata · Book #7 in the Chi's Sweet Home series

A lost kitten faces survival challenges and unexpected friendships in a new neighborhood.

142 pages· 2,963 words· Est. 33 min read
4.4 Goodreads · 1,446 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Chi, a playful kitten, finds herself lost in a new neighborhood after a storm erases her scent trails. With her new friend Cocchi, she must navigate hunger and confusion, searching for food and safety. As they explore, Chi's bond with her human family, the Yamadas, is tested. Will she find her way back, or will her adventures lead to new discoveries? Join Chi on a heartwarming journey of survival, friendship, and the search for home.
When Lunch Fights Back
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$1248
Picture Book · Ages 9–14 · 2014

When Lunch Fights Back

By Rebecca L. Johnson

Discover nature's bizarre defenses where survival means outsmarting predators with unexpected tactics.

48 pages· 5,994 words· Est. 47 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 249 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: An octopus learns the hard way that a mantis shrimp isn't an easy meal. In the wild, survival hinges on unique defenses. From slime-producing hagfish to bone-piercing frogs, meet creatures with astonishing survival tactics. What other bizarre methods do animals use to escape becoming lunch? Dive into a world where nature's ingenuity knows no bounds.
Eat Your Rocks, Croc!
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Eat Your Rocks, Croc!

By Jess Keating, Pete Oswald (Illustrator)

Animals in trouble seek Dr. Sugar Glider's quirky advice.

40 pages· 1,928 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 231 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Dr. Sugar Glider, a globe-trotting possum, tackles animal dilemmas with wit and wisdom. From a crocodile's tummy troubles to a meerkat's stress, can Dr. Glider solve their quirky problems? Discover hilarious tales and fascinating facts in this adventure through the animal kingdom.
Bobcat Prowling
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Bobcat Prowling

By Maria Gianferrari, Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator)

A young bobcat seeks a territory amidst winter's chill and suburban challenges.

48 pages· 426 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 113 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Yearling, a young bobcat, ventures through icy wilderness and suburban sprawl, seeking a territory to call home. As he hunts hare and squirrel, he faces the challenge of rival predators. Can he carve out his own space in this unforgiving landscape?
All Pigs Are Beautiful
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

All Pigs Are Beautiful

By Dick King-Smith, Anita Jeram (Illustrator) · Read and Wonder series

A pig lover explains why every pig, big or small, is beautiful.

32 pages· 839 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 297 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Dick King-Smith shares his love of pigs and the facts he has learned about them, from how they look and sound to how they behave, in a nature picture book illustrated by Anita Jeram. This Read, Listen, & Wonder edition includes a CD with a read-aloud, a read-along and a segment of facts.
Insect Detective
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Insect Detective

By Steve Voake, Charlotte Voake (Illustrator) · Read and Wonder series

Discover the hidden world of insects and become a bug detective.

32 pages· 1,157 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 324 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Dive into the fascinating world of insects where wasps build, ants gather, and dragonflies hunt. This book transforms young readers into insect detectives, revealing the secret lives of these six-legged wonders. Are you ready to uncover their mysteries?
Mama Built a Little Nest
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Mama Built a Little Nest

By Jennifer Ward, Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)

Discover the diverse nests birds create to protect their young.

40 pages· 766 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,149 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Explore the world of bird nests through playful rhymes and vivid illustrations. From falcons' high ledge scrapes to burrowing owls' underground homes, each nest tells a unique story. What secrets do these cozy sanctuaries hold?
Grasshoppers
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$2845
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Grasshoppers

By Patrick Perish · Insects Up Close series

Which long-legged insect can leap twenty times its own body length?

24 pages· 133 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 5 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: A Blastoff! Readers Level 1 introduction to grasshoppers. Simple leveled text and close-up photographs show how these insects look, where they live, what they eat and how their powerful back legs help them jump, with a picture glossary and size diagrams.
Snakes and Reptiles
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$1398
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2003

Snakes and Reptiles

By Brian Williams

Giant close-up photos put readers face to face with scaly creatures.

31 pages· 1,394 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: Large, close-up photographs make readers feel as if they have shrunk into a giant-sized world, eye to eye with snakes and other reptiles. Short text introduces how these animals live, with a glossary and an index for early science lessons.
Bears
Picture Book · Ages 8–12

Bears

By Melvin Berger, Gilda Berger · Discovering My World series

Photos and simple sentences show how bears find food, raise cubs and sleep through winter.

16 pages· 166 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.1 Goodreads · 16 ratings
Paperback
Summary: A first nonfiction reader about bears. Short sentences and color photographs show where bears live, what they eat, how mothers raise their cubs, and how bears rest through the cold winter months.
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Animal Behaviors Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about animal behaviors for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Lobsters
Series
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$799

Lobsters

Ages 5–8 · 2007

An ocean animal hides by day and hunts at night in its armor.

Giraffes
Series
Sale price
$915

Giraffes

Ages 5–8 · 2010

How do the tallest animals on the grasslands eat, run and stay safe?

American Alligators
Series
Sale price
$729

American Alligators

Ages 4–8 · 1997

Meet the big-mouthed reptile that lives in only one part of the world.

Howler Monkeys
Series
Sale price
$2995

Howler Monkeys

Ages 5–8 · 2020

Meet the loudest animals in the rain forest and learn how they survive.

Thresher Sharks

Thresher Sharks

1988

Meet the ocean hunter whose whip-like tail is nearly as long as its body.

Skunks Smell Bad
Series
Sale price
$3207

Skunks Smell Bad

Ages 7–10 · 2015

What makes a skunk's spray so stinky, and when does it use it?

Coyotes
Series
Sale price
$915

Coyotes

Ages 5–8 · 2005

Learn how the coyote, a wild dog, makes its home in some of the hottest, driest places on Earth.

Moose
Series
Sale price
$729

Moose

Ages 4–8 · 2012

Discover the world of moose and their leafy diet.

Dogs
Series
Sale price
$499

Dogs

Ages 5–8 · 2003

How do dogs greet each other, and why do some bury their toys? A first look at how dogs live, grow and behave.

Butterflies
Series
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$1290

Butterflies

Ages 3–5 · 2014

Discover the magic of butterflies and their incredible journey.

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Animal Behaviors Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about animal behaviors for developing and independent readers.

Owls
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$499

Owls

Ages 6–8 · 2014

Discover the fascinating world of owls, from tiny fledglings to majestic giants.

Penguins
Series
Sale price
$3571

Penguins

Ages 6–9 · 2010

Discover the fascinating world of penguins, from their clumsy land waddle to their underwater grace.

Everything Dogs
Series
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$1295

Everything Dogs

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Discover the fascinating world of dogs, from breeds to behaviors.

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