Books About Animal Friendships · 4 titles considered

The Best Animal Friendships Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about animal friendships? 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 Secret Zoo
The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Animal Friendships

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007

The Secret Zoo

By Bryan Chick · Book #1 in the The Secret Zoo series

Monkeys escape the zoo. A girl vanishes. Friends uncover hidden secrets.

295 pages· 50,968 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 7,994 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1982

Howliday Inn

By James Howe, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Bunnicula series

Strange howls and vanishing animals haunt a pet hotel. Can Harold and Chester solve the mystery?

195 pages· 29,362 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 14,926 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016

Blackberry Juice

Cyrus finds an unexpected ally when stranded by the tide in a strange new home.

80 pages· 5,994 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 25 ratings
$6.95Save 3%
Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2001

Spike in the Kennel

A dog's first kennel stay turns from scary to fun with new friends.

32 pages· 228 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.3/5 Goodreads · 34 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
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