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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Gaby, Lost and Found
A young girl seeks a forever home while her family falls apart.
224 pages· 41,106 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,498 ratings
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Books About Animal Shelters · 64 titles considered
The Best Animal Shelters Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about animal shelters? 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 Shelters
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
Amy's Very Merry Christmas
Can Amy bring holiday cheer to a lonely friend and find homes for guinea pigs?
128 pages· 4,491 words· Est. 50 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 365 ratings
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2013
Liz Learns a Lesson
Summer plans are at risk when Liz faces unexpected summer school. Can she balance fun and learning?
128 pages· 5,108 words· Est. 40 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 570 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2017
Marion and the Secret Letter
A missing hamster and a mysterious letter lead to a thrilling scavenger hunt.
128 pages· 4,751 words· Est. 53 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 195 ratings
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2013
Amy Meets Her Stepsister
New stepsister Chloe isn't as nice as she seems. Can Amy find a way to get along?
128 pages· 4,856 words· Est. 38 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 429 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog
A young girl discovers how small acts can make a big difference for shelter dogs.
32 pages· 986 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 570 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016
Ellie the Flower Girl
Ellie must find a home for a puppy while preparing for her cousin's wedding.
128 pages· 4,656 words· Est. 52 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 221 ratings
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$674
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
Ellie and the Good-Luck Pig
A young girl's life is affected by the arrival and departure of a pig at an animal shelter she helps run with her friends
128 pages· 4,445 words· Est. 35 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 279 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020
Paws for a Cause
By Kyla May · Book #3 in the Diary of a Pug series
A young pug named Bub helps his owner Bella care for a lost kitten and then organizes a pet wash to raise money for the local animal shelter
80 pages· 2,559 words· Est. 43 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 660 ratings
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2012
Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess
By Rachel Renée Russell · Book #4 in the Dork Diaries series
Nikki must save an animal shelter, but rival MacKenzie complicates her plans.
368 pages· 28,669 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 35,948 ratings
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Animal Shelters Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about animal shelters for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$699
Amy Is a Little Bit Chicken
Ages 5–9 · 2015
Can Amy overcome stage fright to help her team win the Quiz Bowl?
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$799
Marion Takes a Break
Ages 5–9 · 2013
A young girl named Marion struggles to cope with a sprained ankle that prevents her from participating in the horse show and other activities she loves.
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$599
Marion Takes Charge
Ages 5–9 · 2015
A young girl takes on the responsibility of babysitting her little sister and helping her friends at the animal rescue shelter
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$799
All About Ellie
Ages 5–9 · 2012
A young girl navigates her passion for performing and her responsibilities as a member of a group caring for abandoned rabbits.
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$1899
Negative Cat
Ages 4–8 · 2021
A young boy gets a cat and learns to care for it.
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$599
The Berenstain Bears' Pet Rescue
Ages 4–8 · 2018
A group of bear cubs visit an animal shelter and learn about rescue pets, leading one of them to adopt a shy dog and help her find confidence in her new home.
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$1699
Found Dogs
Ages 2–5 · 2017
Count the rescue pups as they find forever homes in this joyful, rhyming adventure.
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$1699
Mr. Scruff
Ages 3–7 · 2019
A boy and a lonely dog defy expectations to find belonging.
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$1799
Felipe and Claudette
Ages 3–5 · 2019
Two unlikely shelter friends face separation. Will they find their true home apart or together?
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$1799
I Want a Dog
Ages 5–8 · 2019
A girl searches for a puppy in a quirky animal shelter.
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$1699
Froggy Gets a Doggy
Ages 3–5 · 2014
Froggy wants a dog, but training it is tougher than he thought.
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$599
The Shelter Puppy
Ages 6–9 · 2018
A girl bonds with a puppy, but what happens when he's adopted?
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Animal Shelters Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about animal shelters for developing and independent readers.
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$1799
Dogtown
Ages 8–12 · 2023
A real dog and a robot dog seek forever homes from a unique shelter.
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$799
Sit, Stay, Love
Ages 9–12 · 2016
A girl must save a pug from a life of showbiz while confronting unexpected feelings.
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$499
Bella
Ages 7–10 · 2011
A young girl helps care for a newborn puppy whose mother is too sick to care for her.
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$1899
Millie
Ages 8–11 · 2024
A street dog and a girl face abandonment. Can they find trust and a home together?
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$499
Harry the Homeless Puppy
Ages 6–9 · 2009
A girl and her favorite shelter puppy are separated by adoption. Can they find their way back to each other?
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$1699
Jelly Bean
Ages 7–10 · 2014
Can Suzannah find a home for an unwanted guinea pig before it's too late?
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$799
Kitten Trouble
Ages 7–10 · 2018
A cat tries to get rid of a newspaper delivery boy and later learns to live with kittens from a neighborhood with a conflict.
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$799
Lety Out Loud
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Lety must win a secret contest to adopt her favorite shelter dog before it's too late.
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$1799
Webster
Ages 8–12 · 2015
A tough shelter dog plans to be a loner, but can he resist forming a new family?
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$399
Owl in the Office
Ages 8–11 · 1999
A pet show could save the animal shelter from closing.
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$1299
Road Trip
Ages 10–13 · 2013
A road trip to rescue a dog turns into a chase with secrets and danger.
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$1299
Friends Fur-ever
Ages 8–12 · 2022
Kids and animals unite in a club, discovering mutual healing and unexpected friendships.