Books About Shelter Animals

The Best Shelter Animals Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about shelter 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.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Shelter Animals

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Lety Out Loud

By Angela Cervantes · Wish series

Lety must win a secret contest to adopt her favorite shelter dog before it's too late.

208 pages· 33,942 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 793 ratings

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Summary: Lety Muñoz, a thoughtful Spanish-speaking volunteer, faces a challenge at the animal shelter. To become the official scribe, she must outpace her classmate Hunter in getting animals adopted. But if the shelter discovers their secret contest, Lety risks losing her chance to adopt Spike, her beloved dog. Can Lety find her voice and win the competition without losing everything she loves?

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Board Book · Ages 2–8 · 2014

Latke, the Lucky Dog

By Ellen Fischer, Tiphanie Beeke (Illustrator)

A rescued dog struggles with house rules during Hanukkah.

24 pages· 669 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

3.8/5 Goodreads · 227 ratings

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Summary: Latke, a dog rescued on Hanukkah's first night, faces a series of mishaps as he learns the house rules. Can this lucky pup find his place in a new home?

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