Zoo & Safari Animal Books for 3–5 Year Olds
20 zoo and safari animal books for 3–5 year olds, picked from the 54 zoo and safari animal books in our review library. Lions, elephants, and giraffes are the celebrity tier of the animal kingdom for young readers. Most picks here are picture books; every one links to our full review with age fit and where to buy.
The Jungle’s Lost Lullaby A gentle bedtime story about jungle
Isabella Harbour
Sandra Boynton and Yo-Yo Ma! Plus snoozing jungle animals! Two celebrated artists come together for JUNGLE NIGHT, a soothing bedtime board book. (Okay, MOSTLY soothing.) The book guides us through the jungle to hear the distinctive, gentle snore of each animal: "Listen to the tiger: ZEEE-ZOOO-HAAA.
Old MacDonald Had a . . . Zoo? (Iza Trapanis Extended Nursery Rhymes)
Iza Trapani
An extended retelling of the classic children's song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" by beloved author/illustrator Iza Trapani featuring zoo animals running amok on the farmstead. Iza Trapani is known for her clever twists on classic nursery rhymes. This time she outdoes herself with a vist to longtime f
Elephant & Piggie The Complete Collection
Mo Willems
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Read all of Elephant & Piggie's funny adventures with the complete collection of all 25 titles. Create an instant Elephant & Piggie library with
Did The Elephant Choose His Nose? And other poems by Joshua McManus
Joshua McManus
Did The Elephant Choose His Nose: And Other Poems is a fabulous collection of twenty witty and entertaining children's poems by Joshua McManus. Concentrating on the slightly rude and sometimes disgusting, young children will love the cautionary tales and fun to be had in each of them. From making su
The Elephant In The House
Diane Comte Frost
A limited edition artist's book aimed at children from 5 year of age, containing two original prints pulled by the artist. The story is centred around Sebastian, a lonely little boy who lives at home with his parents and a huge elephant that only he can see.. Until one day...
Giraffes Cant Dance
Giles Andreae
The bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance is now a board book Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets
Noisy Jungle Interactive Childrens Sound Book with 10 Buttons
IglooBooks
OO-OO! ROAR! HISS! Learn all about jungle animals in this noisy, fact-filled book. With 10 animal sounds and easy-to-use shaped tabs, this book is the perfect way to explore life in the jungle.
Dear Zoo A Lift-the-Flap Book by Rod Campbell
Rod Campbell
Dear Zoo is twenty-five years old -- and still as popular as ever! And with an updated look, this children's classic is sure to delight a new generation of readers!
The Jungle Crew (Bedtime Stories for Children Book 1)
Emma Scott
This charming jungle adventure offers young children a gentle journey through lush rainforest landscapes, introducing them to a delightful cast of animal friends preparing for their nightly rest. The...
Supergirls Zoo-per Heroes Kryptos Big Break by Rob Justus
Rob Justus
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Supergirl, Krypto, and...a bunch of zoo animals?! Krypto, the super dog, is known for getting into all sorts of trouble. But while waiting for Supergirl to finish some important business at the Watch Tower, he accidentally sends the Justice League's superhero costumes
Super Sammy & the Monkey Madness
Bolaji O
Has your imagination ever transformed an ordinary afternoon into a never-ending adventure?! So goes the world of Sammy - an imaginative little boy who sees larger-than-life adventure at every turn! In this superhero story, Sammy's bad behavior threatens to up-end a class visit to the zoo. In fact, S
The Lion and the Bird
Marianne Dubuc
"One autumn day, a lion finds a wounded bird in his garden. This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship"--Back cover.
Zoo Animals
C.F. Crist
Playful and engaging titles from the award-winning author/illustrator Jane Cabrera. Die-cuts on alternate spreads create a joyous guessing game parents can play with their baby. Peek through the cut-out holes, then turn the page to discover the surprise!
Noahs Petting Zoo Help Kids ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 Go to Sleep With a Smile
Idan Hadari
This is a wonderful children's bedtime story about an old house (Noah) in a new neighborhood, which is about to be demolished to make way for a new building. Andrew, a young child, who loves to play with his friends nearby, is doing everything he can to save the old house. With a great deal of coura
Peekaboo Zoo
Camilla Reid
Babies and the very youngest of children are fascinated by animals, and they'll love this animal-themed book. Ingela P. Arrhenius's unmistakable, enchanting artwork, combined with a smooth mechanism to push, pull, or turn on every page, makes this a totally irresistible board book that toddlers will
Waiting Is Not Easy!-An Elephant and Piggie Book by Mo Willems
Mo Willems
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Waiting Is Not Easy!, Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he is going to have to wait for it. And Wait. And wait some more...
This Little Lion A Touch and Feel Book by Ingela P. Arrhenius
Ingela P. Arrhenius
Meet five adorable little lions and explore their different textures in this touch-and-feel book for babies and toddlers, with a soft felt flap finale!
Dear Zoo & Friends Collected Set Dear Zoo; Farm Animals; Dinosaurs
Rod Campbell
Explore animals at the zoo, farm, and prehistoric times with this collected shrink-wrapped board book set from bestselling author, Rod Campbell! Join author-illustrator Rod Campbell on a wild adventure that starts at the zoo, continues onto the farm, and then blasts back to prehistoric times when di
The Helpers in Your Neighborhood (Daniel Tigers Neighborhood)
Alexandra Cassel
A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood! Daniel Tiger leaves the Neighborhood of Make Believe and visits the real world to help introduce readers to the helpers in their neighborhood in this 8x8 storybook! For the firs
Childrens Books Why The Giraffe Is Crying?
Anat Umansky
A gentle metaphor for understanding and processing anxiety and sadness. Is it possible we’ve misunderstood crying all along? That’s the discovery one big sister sets out to share with her little brother as they walk to school and get caught in a storm. Along the way they explore sadness, loneliness,