Books About Animal Behaviors

The Best Animal Behaviors Books for Kids

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.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Animal Behaviors

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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 · 112 ratings

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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?

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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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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?

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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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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?

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$2845

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020

Howler Monkeys

By Karen Latchana Kenney · Animals of the Rain Forest series

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

24 pages· 314 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

4.5 Goodreads · 2 ratings

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Summary: Howler monkeys can be heard for miles across the rain forest. This beginning reader explains how their loud calls, strong tails and leafy diet help them survive among the treetops. Colorful photos, a range map and a diet feature support the leveled text.

Picture Book · 1988

Thresher Sharks

By Sarah Palmer, Ernest Nicol (Illustrator), Libby Turner (Illustrator)

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

23 pages· 616 words

3.8 Goodreads · 4 ratings

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Summary: An illustrated introduction to the thresher shark, a fast ocean hunter with a tail nearly as long as its body. Readers learn what it looks like, where it lives, what it eats, and how that remarkable tail helps it catch its prey.

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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

American Alligator vs. Wild Boar

By Nathan Sommer · Animal Battles series

A powerful swamp predator meets a tough, tusked hog. Which one would win?

24 pages· 694 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

3.3 Goodreads · 13 ratings

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Summary: American alligators are fierce predators, but wild boars are no easy prey. What would happen if these two animals crossed paths? This high-interest, light-text title compares their weapons, attack moves, size, range and habitat, then pits them against each other in an imagined battle, with bold photographs throughout.

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$958

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

Feasting Bedbugs, Mites, and Ticks

By Carrie Gleason · Creepy Crawlies series

Discover the hidden world of tiny pests that invade our lives.

32 pages· 5,003 words· Est. 42 min read

4.0 Goodreads · 4 ratings

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Summary: Explore the unsettling realm of bedbugs, mites, and ticks that secretly inhabit our homes and bodies. Uncover their life cycles, the diseases they spread, and how to defend against these unseen invaders. Vivid imagery and intriguing facts reveal the truth behind the creepy sensation of crawling skin. Delve into the origins of the phrase 'sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite,' and learn how these minuscule creatures impact our daily lives. Are you ready to face the microscopic menace lurking in the shadows?

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$474

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003

Dogs

By Emma Helbrough, Patrizia Donaera (Illustrator), Uwe Mayer (Illustrator) · Usborne Beginners: Information For Young Readers series

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

32 pages· 1,249 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

4.0 Goodreads · 68 ratings

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Summary: A beginner's information book that answers young readers' questions about dogs: how two dogs say hello, which kind of dog can't bark, and why some dogs bury their toys. Short, simple text and pictures introduce how dogs grow, what they need, and the ways they behave and communicate.

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$1226

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014

Butterflies

By Marfe Ferguson Delano · Explore My World series

Discover the magic of butterflies and their incredible journey.

32 pages· 611 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

4.2 Goodreads · 92 ratings

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Summary: Curious young minds embark on a journey into the enchanting world of butterflies. Witness their stunning transformation and vital role in nature. What secrets do their migrations hold? Perfect for curious kids eager to explore.

Raccoons

Picture Book · 2010