Books About Training Animals · 9 titles considered

The Best Training Animals Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about training 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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Our 9 Favorite Books About Training Animals

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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

John Philip Duck

By Patricia Polacco

A boy must train ducks to secure their place at a grand hotel.

48 pages· 2,485 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 581 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1979

Pinkerton, Behave!

A dog's mischief turns heroic when a burglar strikes.

32 pages· 343 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 682 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

The New Pony

A young girl helps train a new pony on her family's farm.

32 pages· 588 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 119 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

Rusty

By Ellen Miles · Book #54 in the The Puppy Place series

Can Lizzie train Rusty, an energetic Irish setter, before camp ends?

96 pages· 11,221 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 115 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2012

Albert's Amazing Snail

Can Albert's pet snail learn new tricks, or is Flash not as smart as he seems?

32 pages· 657 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 25 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Problem Pup

Two boys must tame their unruly dogs before chaos ensues.

88 pages· 6,483 words· Est. 1 hour read
2.7/5 Goodreads · 7 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

I Am Ingrid

By Aria Mia Loberti, Vivienne To (Illustrator)

A puppy dreams of becoming a guide dog, facing challenges and adventures along the way.

48 pages· 1,117 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 98 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Pinkalicious and the Pinkadorable Pony

A miniature pony escapes. Can she be found?

32 pages· 575 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 90 ratings
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Chapter Book · 2008

Marley

A mischievous dog turns a family's life upside down. Can he ever behave?

196 pages· 22,034 words
4.3/5 Goodreads · 6,566 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
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