Books About Orangutans

The Best Orangutans Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about orangutans? 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 3 Favorite Books About Orangutans

Marge in Charge and the Missing Orangutan
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Marge in Charge and the Missing Orangutan

By Isla Fisher, Eglantine Ceulemans (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Marge series

A trip to the zoo with a rule-breaking babysitter goes wildly off course.

144 pages
3.9 Goodreads · 14 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Marge, the rainbow-haired babysitter, is back with a trip planned for Jakey and Jemima Button, and she's going to break a lot of rules along the way. In three funny stories, a tooth goes missing, a train is stopped by a ferocious beast and a favorite orangutan can't be found. Disasters are still fun when Marge is in charge.
Orangutans
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2022

Orangutans

Discover how orangutans face threats and how we can help them survive.

24 pages· 277 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.4 Goodreads · 5 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Orangutans are in peril due to deforestation and climate change. This book explores the challenges they face and the efforts to protect them. Learn about their vital role in the ecosystem, the impact of human actions, and the innovative solutions being implemented to ensure their survival. With detailed maps and cause-and-effect insights, uncover the critical importance of these creatures and the urgent need for conservation. Can we turn the tide and save these magnificent animals?
The Secret Explorers and the Rainforest Rangers
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2021

The Secret Explorers and the Rainforest Rangers

Can the Secret Explorers save a baby orangutan and the rainforest from destruction?

128 pages· 9,192 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 165 ratings
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Summary: Join rainforest expert Ollie and engineering whiz Kiki on a daring mission to rescue a lost baby orangutan in Borneo. As they navigate the lush jungle, they face greedy plantation owners threatening to destroy the forest for palm oil. Will they succeed in saving the orangutan and the endangered ecosystem? Dive into this thrilling adventure packed with real-life facts about rainforest biodiversity and the dangers of deforestation. Perfect for young explorers eager to learn and make a difference, this story combines excitement with education, challenging kids to think about conservation and the natural world.