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Before I had children, I hadn\u2019t read a book about animals in probably two decades. Now, four years into this parenting gig, I\u2019ve read somewhere in the vicinity of ten million animal books.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of really uninspired ones, but there are some gems that make me happy to read about the same animals over and over again.<\/p>\n

If, like my girls, your little ones love animals, here are some great books to start you both out.<\/p>\n

no no 9780399246487 My Very First Book of Animal Sounds<\/i> by Eric Carle <\/p>\n

No young reader\u2019s library is complete without a few Eric Carle favorites, and this one is especially engaging as it asks little ones to match animal sounds with their accompanying creature. Its companion book, My Very First Book of Animal Homes<\/i><\/a>, is a charming one, too. <\/p>\n

9781465478450 Jonny Lambert’s Animal 123<\/i> by Jonny Lambert <\/p>\n

This sturdy board book is filled with delightful animal surprises under each flap. The combination of counting and animals is top-notch and the illustrations are sweet and simple.<\/p>\n

9780553513370 Penguin Problems<\/i> by Jory John, illustrated by Lane Smith <\/p>\n

It\u2019s not all fun and games in the Antarctic, and this hilarious take on penguins will have both adults and children laughing. Can you imagine always being cold? Or looking like everyone else? A slapstick story that celebrates an animal favorite. <\/p>\n

9780399242601 Good Night, Gorilla<\/i> by Peggy Rathmann <\/p>\n

From Caldecott-winning author, Peggy Rathmann, this has been one of our very favorite animal books. As the zookeeper locks up for the night, a tricky gorilla trails behind him letting out each of the animals, who then proceed to follow the zookeeper home. It\u2019s nearly wordless, so it\u2019s perfect for those nights when you don\u2019t want to skip a story, but you also don\u2019t want something too lengthy.<\/p>\n

9780451469540 Night Animals<\/i> by Gianna Marino <\/p>\n

Night Animals<\/i> is a raucous and joyful celebration of the animals we don\u2019t get to see too much of \u2014 nocturnal ones! Goofy and giggle-inducing, it has the added bonus of showing young children that nighttime isn\u2019t scary after all. <\/p>\n

9780553508529 Richard Scarry’s The Rooster Struts<\/i> by Richard Scarry <\/p>\n

Richard Scarry\u2019s The Rooster Struts<\/i> is an extra-tall, extra-fun book that explores the ways animals get around: roosters strut, frogs hop, birds fly, and so on. It\u2019s a great activity book that will get kids moving. <\/p>\n

9781664350953 Big and Little<\/i> by Harriet Evans, illustrated by Linda Tordoff <\/p>\n

Linda Tordoff\u2019s artwork is delightful, and Big and Little<\/i> teaches children all about contrasts and contradictions, while they also get to coo and squeal over familiar animals. Did we mention it’s also a lift-the-flap book?<\/p>\n

9781623369378 Mrs. Peanuckle’s Bird Alphabet<\/i> by Mrs. Peanuckle, illustrated by Jessie Ford <\/p>\n

Look to the sky in Mrs. Peanuckle\u2019s Bird Alphabet<\/i> and learn all about 26 species of birds from across the globe. Part of a series that explores nature<\/a> in our own backyards, this one will have littles paying close attention to their local birds. <\/p>\n

9780399257384 Pouch!<\/i> by David Ezra Stein <\/p>\n

This book doesn\u2019t have a lot of words, but it is a favorite at our house. A little kangaroo ventures out of the pouch to see other animals, but is quickly frightened back in after each encounter \u2014 until he meets someone he recognizes.<\/p>\n

9780525648796 Baby 101: Zoology for Babies<\/i> by Jonathan Litton, illustrated by Thomas Elliott <\/p>\n

The Baby 101<\/i> series<\/a> is a great educational resource, and with Zoology for Babies<\/i>, they\u2019ll get a bright and fact-filled board book about animals\u2019 habitats, diets, families, and more. It\u2019s never too early to start enjoying nonfiction! <\/p>\n

9780449810804 Dream Animals<\/i> by Emily Winfield Martin <\/p>\n

This whimsical board book is perfect for bedtime reading. It prompts little ones to imagine the dream animal that will whisk them away to their dreams \u2014 and where they might travel in their dreams, too.<\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s note: This post was originally published in 2015 and updated in 2024.<\/small><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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