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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Hello, Mr. Dodo!
A girl befriends a doughnut-loving dodo. Can she keep him secret?
32 pages· 525 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 241 ratings
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Books About Extinction · 30 titles considered
The Best Extinction Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about extinction? 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 Extinction
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017
If Sharks Disappeared
What if sharks vanished? Discover the ocean's fate.
40 pages· 411 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,077 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
If Polar Bears Disappeared
What if polar bears vanished? Discover the global impact of their extinction.
40 pages· 739 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 463 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
Stalactite & Stalagmite
Two cave formations witness history, growing closer over eons. What happens when they finally touch?
40 pages· 1,178 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,162 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Endling #2: The First
A lone creature's quest uncovers a hidden colony and ignites a rebellion against looming war.
416 pages· 69,119 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,362 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–10 · 2017
Animals of a Bygone Era
Discover the bizarre world of extinct creatures through whimsical illustrations.
112 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 475 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020
Music for Tigers
A young violinist must save the last Tasmanian tiger from extinction.
192 pages· 38,634 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 641 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
If Elephants Disappeared
What if elephants vanished? Discover the impact on our world.
40 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 213 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021
If Bees Disappeared
What if bees vanished? Discover the global impact in this thought-provoking tale.
40 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 279 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019
Extinct
By Lucas Riera
Discover extinct animals and learn how to protect future species from the same fate.
48 pages
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 56 ratings
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Extinction Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about extinction for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Dinosaur Time
Ages 4–8 · 1974
Discover dinosaurs and learn their names in this engaging early reader.
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$499
The Day the Dinosaurs Died
Ages 4–8 · 2006
Discover how a colossal asteroid ended the reign of dinosaurs.
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$1999
Me Want Pet!
Ages 4–8 · 2012
Cave Boy seeks the perfect pet despite family objections.
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$399
Endangered Animals
Ages 5–8 · 1996
Discover the plight of endangered animals and their vanishing habitats.
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$1799
Elephants!
Ages 6–10 · 2021
Discover the secrets of elephants and their survival in the wild.
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Dodos Are Not Extinct
Ages 4–8 · 2022
Extinct animals in disguise—can you spot them?
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$1993
Carnotaurus
Ages 5–9 · 1997
Uncover the mysteries of the fierce Carnotaurus from the Cretaceous period.
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$3065
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Ages 4–8 · 2014
A fierce Tyrannosaurus Rex hunts through the Cretaceous forests.
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$2865
Ankylosaurus
Ages 4–7 · 2014
Discover the secrets of the armored Ankylosaurus from the Cretaceous era.
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Extinction Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about extinction for developing and independent readers.
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What Buttosaur Is That?
Ages 8–12 · 2007
Discover prehistoric buttosaurs and their stinky secrets.
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$1799
Camp Panda
Ages 10–12 · 2018
Can humans teach pandas to survive in the wild and avert extinction?
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Under Their Skin
Ages 8–12 · 2016
Twins uncover hidden family secrets that could change everything.
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In Over Their Heads
Ages 9–12 · 2017
Twins race to save humanity without losing their newfound family.
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Dinosaurs, Dodos, and Woolly Mammoths
Ages 6–10 · 2018
Discover bizarre dinosaur facts with A.J. and Andrea. Uncover the truth about prehistoric giants and fossilized surprises.
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$899
Thea Stilton and the Cave of Stars
Ages 7–9 · 2023
A missing skeleton in New Zealand leads to a thrilling mystery.
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$2695
Ankylosaurus
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Discover the armored ankylosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur with a powerful tail defense.
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$2995
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Ages 8–12 · 2019
A T. rex hunts through the forest. Who will be its next prey?
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Save the People!
Ages 10–13 · 2022
Can humanity outsmart extinction, or are we destined to become fossils too?
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$695
Fossils
Ages 8–10 · 2002
Scientists study fossils to uncover evidence about Earth's ancient life, from single-celled organisms to dinosaurs and early humans.
Graphic Nov.
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$2499
Quest for the Unicorn Horn
Ages 8–12 · 2022
Genetically enhanced animals race to retrieve a unicorn horn before a mysterious enemy thwarts them.