Books About Forest Animals · 730 titles considered

The Best Forest Animals Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about forest animals? 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

My Fox Ate My Homework

By David Blaze · Book #1 in the My Fox series

A sixth-grader faces bullies, a mischievous talking fox, and a mission to save his mom's house.

106 pages· 18,043 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,155 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019

Do You Like My Bike?

By Norm Feuti · Book #1 in the Hello, Hedgehog! series

A young boy tries to find his lost bike helmet and then goes for a bike ride with his friend.

48 pages· 631 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 448 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Fox & Rabbit

By Beth Ferry, Gergely Dudás (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Fox & Rabbit series

Two friends go on a series of adventures together, starting with a trip to the fair and ending with a successful lemonade stand.

90 pages· 2,433 words· Est. 37 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 804 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

The Wind in the Willows

Can four friends outwit the wretched weasels after Toad's reckless antics?

264 pages· 59,278 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 223,072 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1988

Fox on the Job

Fox must find the perfect job to replace his broken bike. Will he succeed?

48 pages· 1,010 words· Est. 12 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 294 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1983

Fox on Wheels

By Edward Marshall, James Marshall (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Fox and His Friends series

Can Fox juggle babysitting and shopping while staying the fastest on wheels?

48 pages· 958 words· Est. 11 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 186 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Pax

A boy defies war and distance to reunite with his fox.

278 pages· 49,714 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 66,682 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1965

Fox in Socks

A series of playful tongue-twisters and wordplay exercises challenge the reader's linguistic skills.

62 pages· 875 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 68,044 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1998

Zelda and Ivy

Fox sisters navigate sibling rivalry with humor and flair in three lively tales.

40 pages· 810 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 229 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1970

Fantastic Mr. Fox

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

A clever fox outsmarts three mean farmers to steal food for his family and friends

81 pages· 9,912 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 151,369 ratings
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Forest Animals Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about forest animals for the youngest readers and listeners.

A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon

Ages 0–3 · 2014

A mother's secret kiss helps a young raccoon face separation fears.

You Are a Raccoon!

Ages 8–12 · 2024

Discover the secret nighttime world of raccoons in this playful exploration.

Never Touch a Porcupine

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Discover the fun of touching forbidden animals in this playful book.

Forest

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover forest animal families and their unique names in this interactive adventure.

Who's at Home?

Ages 2–4 · 2010

Lift the flaps to discover which woodland animals are at home.

Found

Ages 3–6 · 2014

Bear finds a lost toy bunny and faces a dilemma when its owner appears.

Richard Scarry's The Gingerbread Man

Ages 2–5 · 1956

A gingerbread man races to escape capture in a timeless chase.

Little Fur Family Board Book

Ages 0–4 · 1946

A fur child's woodland day ends with a soothing lullaby and warm embrace.

Hooray for Snowy Days!

Ages 1–5 · 2021

Join woodland friends for snowy adventures and winter fun.

Night-Night, Forest Friends
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Night-Night, Forest Friends

Ages 3–5 · 2013

Forest animals prepare for bedtime under the moonlight.

Fox

Ages 0–5 · 2017

Navigate family changes and find comfort through expression.

Through the Forest in Fall

Ages 3–7 · 2017

Discover how forest animals prepare for winter's chill.

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Forest Animals Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about forest animals for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Snatchabook

Ages 3–6 · 2013

A group of books disappear at night in the town of Burrow Down, leading to a mysterious figure being discovered,

Little Fox in the Forest

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Two friends chase a fox into a magical forest world. Can they find it?

Three Little Words

Ages 2–5 · 2014

Discover how three little words can brighten any child's day.

Fox and the Bike Ride

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Fox turns a dull bike ride into a wild adventure with unexpected twists.

Pokko and the Drum

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A little frog's drumming leads a forest parade. Can she hear her father's call home?

Greta and the Giants

Ages 4–7 · 2019

A girl faces giants destroying her forest. Can she save it?

Got to Get to Bear's!

Ages 4–7 · 2018

A chipmunk braves a blizzard to answer a friend's urgent call.

The Kissing Hand

Ages 3–8 · 1993

A young raccoon learns to cope with going to school for the first time.

Moose's Book Bus

Ages 3–7 · 2021

Moose's home overflows with eager listeners. Can he find a clever solution?

The Tea Party in the Woods

Ages 3–7 · 2010

A girl follows mysterious footprints to a magical tea party in the woods.

Little Juniper Makes It BIG
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Little Juniper Makes It BIG

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Juniper's quest for height leads to unexpected friendship and self-discovery.

Mr. Prickles

Ages 2–6 · 2011

A lonely porcupine seeks love despite his prickly exterior.

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Forest Animals Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about forest animals for developing and independent readers.

Brambleheart

Ages 8–11 · 2016

A young animal's secret discovery could change his world forever.

The Animal Rescue Agency

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A fox and rooster race to save a polar bear cub from a human threat.

Trouble Finds Plum!

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Raccoons overrun the zoo. Can Plum save his home?

Journey Beyond the Burrow
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Journey Beyond the Burrow

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A mouse must defy forest rules to rescue his kidnapped brother from monstrous spiders.

A True Home

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A young mouse named Mona finds a new home in a hotel for animals in the forest.

Better Together
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Better Together

Ages 7–10 · 2018

A group of animal friends must navigate the challenges of a forest fire and the subsequent evacuation of their home, the Heartwood Hotel.

Ottoline and the Purple Fox

Ages 7–9 · 2016

A purple fox leads Ottoline on a city safari. Can she solve the mystery of the secret poet's broken heart?

A Game of Fox & Squirrels

Ages 10–13 · 2020

A magical card game offers a wish, but the stakes are higher than they seem.

Winter's No Time to Sleep!

Ages 6–8 · 2015

A group of friends explore and play in the snow during their winter break.

Home Again
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Home Again

Ages 7–10 · 2018

A young mouse named Mona navigates the challenges of her job as a maid at the Heartwood Hotel while uncovering secrets about her past and her family.

Secret Spell

Ages 6–9 · 2021

Magic animals and friends must unite to stop dark forces.

Bird & Squirrel On Fire

Ages 7–10 · 2017

Two friends navigate the challenges of their forest home and their own friendship after a party goes awry

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