Books About Tails

The Best Tails Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about tails? 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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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Tails

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$1797

Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2003

Tails

By Matthew Van Fleet · Tails series

Explore tails with touch-and-feel surprises and learn about animals.

20 pages

5.8/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,429 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Dive into a world of tails with this interactive board book. From fluffy to scaly, each page offers a new tactile adventure with pull tabs and flaps. As children explore, they'll discover counting, opposites, and the unique ways animals use their tails. With engaging rhymes and playful illustrations, this book is a sensory delight for curious toddlers.

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$474

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

What If You Had An Animal Tail?

By Sandra Markle, Howard McWilliam (Illustrator) · What If You Had series

What if you woke up with an animal's tail? Discover the possibilities!

32 pages· 1,416 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

4.3 Goodreads · 167 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Imagine waking up with a peacock's dazzling tail or a scorpion's lethal stinger. This whimsical journey explores the wonders and challenges of having an animal tail. What tail would you choose, and why might your own be perfect after all? Dive into a world where tails transform your life in unexpected ways, sparking curiosity and laughter. Discover the unique traits of each tail and ponder the question: what if you had an animal tail?

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$1248

Picture Book · Ages 5–8

Tale about Tails

By Tish Rabe, Tom Brannon (Illustrator)

A group of friends explores a jungle where they try out different animal tails to see how they work.

48 pages· 692 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

3.8 Goodreads · 118 ratings

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Library Binding

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$759

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2015

The Little Fox Who Lost His Tail

By Jedda Robaard

Little Fox searches for his missing tail. Can you help him find it?

12 pages

3.5 Goodreads · 112 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Little Fox is on a whimsical quest to find his lost tail. As he searches high and low, from the closet to the attic, young readers can join the adventure by lifting flaps to uncover clues. Will Little Fox find what he's looking for, or will his tail remain elusive? This interactive journey, filled with charming illustrations, invites children to explore and solve the mystery alongside Little Fox. Perfect for shared reading, this tale promises laughter and discovery at every turn.

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$2401

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Talented Tails Up Close

By Melissa Stewart · Animal Bodies Up Close series

From swinging to balancing, discover the surprising jobs animal tails do.

24 pages· 297 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

4.0 Goodreads · 5 ratings

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Library Binding

Summary: Animals use their tails in surprising ways. A spider monkey grips branches with its tail like an extra hand, and a squirrel uses its tail to keep its balance. Close-up photos and simple text show how different animals use their tails to move, balance and stay safe.

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$1899

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2027

Hail the Tail

By Laura Bower, Elisa Chavarri (Illustrator)

Animal tails do far more than look cute. What else can they do?

40 pages

5.0 Goodreads · 8 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: From swishing to swaying, animal tails are multitasking marvels. In playful rhyme, this nonfiction picture book shows how long, short, simple and showy tails help animals with courtship, camouflage, communication and even pest control.

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$759

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

Tails

By Katrine Crow · Whose Is It? series

Guess the animal by its tail in this interactive photo book.

20 pages

3.9 Goodreads · 78 ratings

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Board Book

Summary: Explore the world of animal tails with vibrant photos and engaging questions. Can you identify the owner of a spikey, curly, or pointy tail? From peacocks to whales, each page invites young readers to discover the unique characteristics of various animals. This interactive book combines fun and learning, sparking curiosity about the natural world.

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$958

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2013

Tails Chasing Tails

By Matthew Porter

Discover a whimsical chase through vibrant pages as animals pursue one another in a colorful parade.

20 pages

3.9 Goodreads · 88 ratings

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Board Book

Summary: Dive into a vibrant world where a tiger, bear, pig, and fox engage in a lively chase. Each page turn reveals who is pursuing whom in this playful parade. With bold colors and textured artwork, the story unfolds in a delightful dance of movement and surprise. Who will catch whom in this whimsical pursuit?

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$1697

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

I've Got a Tail!

By Julie Murphy, Murphy Julie, Hannah Tolson (Illustrator) · I've Got… series

Discover how unique animal tails aid survival across diverse habitats.

32 pages· 511 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

4.0 Goodreads · 32 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Explore the fascinating world of animal tails, from dolphins with spinning tails to vipers with spider-like tails. This engaging picture book reveals how these unique adaptations help creatures thrive in deserts, oceans, forests, and arctic regions. Young readers will be captivated by the diverse ways animals use their tails for survival, defense, and hunting. With vivid illustrations and a map showing each animal's habitat, this book is perfect for budding zoologists and classroom lessons alike. Dive into a world where tails are more than just appendages—they're essential tools for life.

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$1398

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2012

Whose Butt?

By Stan Tekiela · Wildlife Picture Books series

Guess the animal from its behind and learn fun facts.

48 pages· 1,163 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

4.3 Goodreads · 111 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Dive into a playful guessing game where kids identify animals by their behinds. With each turn of the page, discover the creature and learn fascinating facts. Laughter and learning await!

Ages 3–6Picture Book Club