Wild Animal Books for Kids

Updated April 19, 2023
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Kinkajous
Lynette, Rachel.
Paper Book
A mother kinkajou finds a spot in the hollow of a tree to give birth to her baby. She carefully watches over her little one for up to two weeks, until the tiny, raccoon-like animal can open its eyes. So begins the life of this jungle baby. In this coming-of-age introduction to these adorable mammals...
Capybaras
Lynette, Rachel.
Paper Book
In a hidden spot near the water of the Amazon rain forest, a mother capybara gives birth to her babies. So begins the life of the largest rodent on Earth! In this coming-of-age introduction to these fuzzy jungle babies, readers will see how a baby capybara spends its day, how it communicates with...
Three-toed sloths
Lynette, Rachel.
Paper Book
Mother three-toed sloths give birth to their young while hanging in a tree! So begins the life of a baby three-toed sloth--one of the slowest animals on Earth. In this coming-of-age introduction to these fascinating mammals, readers will learn all about baby three-toed sloths and how most of what...
Squirrel monkeys
Lynette, Rachel.
Paper Book
After a mother squirrel monkey gives birth to her baby, she will carry it on her back, carefully wrapping her tail around the young one to keep it near her. So begins the life of a baby squirrel monkey. In this coming-of-age introduction to these adorable jungle babies, readers will see how the...
Weird sea creatures
Marsh, Laura F.
Paper Book
Did you know that the deep-sea anglerfish has a glowing fishing rod attached to its body, or that the barreleye fish has a see-through head? See these wacky creatures and more in this brilliantly illustrated book that explores the strangest creatures under the sea. This level two reader uses easy-to...
Jaguars
Archer, Claire
Paper Book
This title will introduce your little readers to jaguars, one of the fiercest cats on Earth. Complete with bolded glossary terms and a More Facts section. Young readers will gather basic information about jaguars through easy-to-read, simple text alongside beautiful full-bleed photographs. . Aligned...

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