Books About Tongues

The Best Tongues Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about tongues? 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.

Terrific Tongues!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Terrific Tongues!

By Maria Gianferrari, Jia Liu (Illustrator)

Discover the surprising ways animals use their tongues to survive and thrive.

32 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 193 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Explore the wild world of animal tongues in this playful picture book. From woodpeckers burrowing for insects to okapis washing their faces, each creature has a unique tongue talent. Imagine having a tongue like a sword or a straw as you dive into these humorous and educational comparisons. Bright collage artwork brings these fascinating facts to life, inviting young readers to ponder the wonders of nature. What other tongue tricks might animals have? Uncover the secrets behind these extraordinary appendages and learn more about the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Two Problems for Sophia

Sophia's pet brings chaos. Can she save it before her family falls apart?

40 pages· 630 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.0/7 Bookroo·3.7/5 Goodreads · 381 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Sophia finally has her beloved pet, Noodle, but his enormous issues are causing family turmoil. As tensions rise, Sophia must use her creativity to find a solution. Can she save Noodle and restore harmony, or will she have to say goodbye to her cherished companion? The stakes are high, and Sophia's ingenuity is put to the test in this heartwarming tale of love and problem-solving.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

What If You Had an Animal Tongue!?

What if you woke up with an animal's tongue? Discover the wild possibilities.

32 pages· 987 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 117 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Imagine waking up with a tongue that's not your own. Explore the world of animal tongues, from a Komodo dragon's food-detecting split tongue to a woodpecker's tree-digging thorny tongue. What would life be like with these unique abilities, and why is your own tongue perfect just as it is? Dive into a world of wild transformations and discover the surprising benefits of your own tongue.
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