Books About Carnivores

The Best Carnivores Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about carnivores? 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.

Hungry Plants
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Our 4 Favorite Books About Carnivores

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1999

Hungry Plants

By Mary Batten, Paul Mirocha (Illustrator)

Discover the deadly allure of carnivorous plants and their captivating traps.

48 pages· 2,112 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 276 ratings
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Mass Market Paperback
Summary: Explore the captivating world of carnivorous plants, where the Venus flytrap snaps shut and the sundew's sticky tentacles ensnare unsuspecting prey. Dive into the mysteries of these fascinating predators and their unique survival tactics. What secrets do these meat-eating plants hold in their intricate designs?
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013

Carnivores

By Aaron Reynolds, Dan Santat (Illustrator)

Carnivores struggle with loneliness and fitting in. Can they find acceptance?

36 pages· 631 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,409 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Lion, Shark, and Wolf rule their realms but face loneliness at the top. Shunned by plant eaters for their dietary choices, they grapple with fitting in. Can these misunderstood carnivores find a way to coexist with their prey? Discover a humorous tale of unlikely friendships and the quest for acceptance in a world where being at the top isn't always easy.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Hunted

Exiled dinosaurs must unite to uncover a deadly secret threatening their kingdoms.

304 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 622 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In a world where dinosaurs speak and dream, Eleri, a prince's disgraced son, is exiled for saving an enemy. Cast into the perilous Deadlands, he must ally with former foes to survive. As they uncover a sinister truth behind the war between their kingdoms, these unlikely heroes face a lurking predator and a plot that could annihilate them all. Can Eleri and his companions stop the impending doom, or will their world be lost forever?
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2015

Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas

A piranha tries to convince his friends to eat fruit instead of their usual diet.

24 pages· 153 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.0/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,031 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Brian the piranha loves bananas, but his friends think he's lost it. While they eye a tasty pair of feet, Brian tries to convince them to try his fruity favorites. Can he change their minds, or will they stick to their carnivorous ways? Dive into this hilarious tale of daring to be different and the unexpected surprises that come with it.
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