Books About Zoo Animals · 4 titles considered

The Best Zoo Animals Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about zoo 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.

Ida, Always
1 Zany Zoo
Edward the Emu
Zoogie Boogie Fever!
The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Zoo Animals

Ida, Always
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Ida, Always

By Caron Levis, Charles Santoso (Illustrator)

A polar bear faces loss and finds comfort in memories.

40 pages· 778 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 2,775 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
1 Zany Zoo
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2010

1 Zany Zoo

By Lori Degman, Colin Jack (Illustrator)

What chaos unfolds when zoo animals roam free before dawn?

32 pages· 398 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 259 ratings
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Edward the Emu
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

Edward the Emu

By Sheena Knowles, Rod Clement (Illustrator)

An emu tries new identities but finds a surprising truth.

32 pages· 518 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,993 ratings
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Zoogie Boogie Fever!
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

Zoogie Boogie Fever!

By Sujean Rim

Zoo animals secretly dance all night, avoiding the zookeeper's watchful eye.

40 pages· 318 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 212 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
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