Books About Anteaters

The Best Anteaters Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about anteaters? 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.

Aunt Eater Loves a Mystery
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Our 6 Favorite Books About Anteaters

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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2019

What Does an Anteater Eat?

By Ross Collins

Anteater forgets his diet. Can he solve his hunger mystery?

32 pages· 202 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 420 ratings
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Summary: Anteater is starving but can't recall his favorite food. Seeking help, he turns to Sloth, Toucan, and Crocodile, but they offer no answers. As ants scatter in panic, Anteater's memory jolts back, revealing a surprising twist. What does he really crave? This whimsical adventure will have young readers giggling and guessing.
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 1987

Aunt Eater Loves a Mystery

By Doug Cushman · Book #1 in the Aunt Eater series

Aunt Eater tackles thefts, shadows, and vanishing cats.

64 pages· 1,331 words· Est. 23 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 178 ratings
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Summary: Aunt Eater faces a series of puzzling mysteries: a stolen bag, a shadowy figure, a neighborly thief, and a missing cat. Can she solve these curious cases and restore order? Join her as she unravels each enigma, revealing unexpected twists and turns. With each mystery, Aunt Eater's keen instincts and determination are put to the test. Will she catch the culprits and uncover the truth behind these strange occurrences? Dive into a world of intrigue and suspense where every clue counts and nothing is as it seems.
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2021

Only Ants for Andy

An anteater's sleepover challenges his picky habits with new experiences.

48 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 236 ratings
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Summary: Andy the anteater loves his routine: favorite toys, songs, and especially ants. But a sleepover at Sam Sloth's house introduces him to unfamiliar games and strange foods. Will Andy embrace the unexpected and discover new favorites? This charming tale explores the joys of stepping out of one's comfort zone and the surprises that await when trying something new.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

Aunt Eater's Mystery Christmas

A holiday disrupted by Christmas Eve mysteries.

64 pages· 1,284 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 49 ratings
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Summary: Aunt Eater's festive plans are derailed when mysterious events unfold on Christmas Eve. As she dives into the puzzling occurrences, will she uncover the truth before the holiday is ruined?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998

Aunt Eater's Mystery Halloween

Aunt Eater faces unsolvable mysteries at a Halloween party.

62 pages
3.6/5 Goodreads · 97 ratings
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Summary: Aunt Eater, dressed as her favorite detective, heads to a Halloween costume party expecting to solve mysteries. But as strange happenings unfold, even her sleuthing skills may fall short. What secrets does Halloween hold that even Aunt Eater can't unravel? Join her on a night filled with intrigue and unexpected twists, perfect for young detectives eager to explore their own Halloween mysteries.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

Aunt Eater's Mystery Vacation

A vacation turns into a mystery with a missing captain and a diamond thief.

64 pages· 1,441 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 62 ratings
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Summary: Aunt Eater's vacation at Hotel Bathwater is anything but relaxing. With a ferry captain missing, a diamond ring thief on the loose, and a suspicious woman lurking, her curiosity is piqued. Can she unravel the mysteries before her holiday ends? Dive into this engaging chapter book where every turn reveals a new puzzle.
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