Come find a new favorite to read with your children.
In this adorable lift-the-flap board book, readers can lift the flaps to discover the Zoo animals hidden underneath.
Kids will love uncovering the various zoo animals.
My Heart is Like a Zoowas written by Michael Hall.
This brightly colored board book turns all kinds of animals into hearts.
The adorable illustrations are accompanied by text that shares different emotions that a heart can feel.
ZooBorns!was written by Andrew Bleiman and Chris Eastland.
This adorable book introduces readers to cute baby Zoo animals.
Curious George at the Zoowas written by H.A.
Join Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat as they meet with new animals at the zoo.
Kids will love the different tactile sections throughout the illustrations.
The View at the Zoowas written by Kathleen Long Bostrom and illustrated by Guy Francis.
Curious George Goes to the Zoowas written and illustrated by H.A.
Will he be able to cheer her up and get her to come out of her hiding place?
Good Night, Gorillawas written by Peggy Rathmann.
Its bedtime at the zoo, and the zookeeper is saying goodnight to all the animals.
But a mischievous gorilla has stolen his keys and is letting all of the animals out behind his back.
Night Night, Zoowas written by Amy Parker and illustrated by Virginia Allyn.
Kids will love watching the little animals brushing their teeth and getting ready for bedtime.
If I Lived at the Zoowas written by Michael Perulli and illustrated by Kyoko Fogel.
In this cute, a young kid imagines what it would be like to live at the zoo.
I Want to Be a Zookeeperwas written by Dan Liebman.
This nonfiction book gives readers a glimpse into life as a zookeeper.
zoo books for children
Zoo Daywas written by Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell.
The easy to read text is paired with cute illustrations that bring the animals to life.
Put Me in the Zoowas written by Robert Lopshire.
This classic book follows a strange animal who wants to belong in the zoo.
Pumpkin Day at the Zoowas written by Susan Meissner and illustrated by Pablo Pino.
This adorable book shows each of the different animals playing with pumpkins and enjoying the fall season!
Good Night Zoowas written by Adam Gamble and illustrated by Cooper Kelly.
Bid goodnight to the animals at the zoo with this simple board book.
Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoowas written by John Lithgow and illustrated by Leeza Hernandez.
Kids will love seeing all the silly animals playing instruments.
1, 2, 3 to the Zoowas written and illustrated by Eric Carle.
In this colorful board book, young kids can count along with the zoo animals aboard the train.
1 Zany Zoowas written by Lori Degman and illustrated by Colin Jack.
This rhyming book imagines what happens before the zoo opens for the day.
If I Ran the Zoowas written by Dr. Seuss.
Readers will enjoy discovering all of the crazy make believe animals that the character dreams up.
Zoo Books for Preschool
Hey, Who Made This Mess?was written by Primo Gallanosa.
In this funny book, someone is making a mess at the zoo.
Kids will love following the clues in the illustrations to make a run at solve the mystery.
Elliewas written and illustrated by Mike Wu.
In this cute story, the zoo is closing and the animals want to save their home.
Will Ellie the elephant be able to use her paintbrush and paints to help the other animals?
Kids will like the inspirational story and the colorful illustrations.
Fiona the Hippowas written and illustrated by Richard Cowdrey.
Learn about Fionas incredible story of perseverance as she does her best to survive.
Fiona, Love at the Zoowas written and illustrated by Richard Cowdrey.
Kids will love seeing all the different animals families showing love to one another.
See You Later, Alligatorwas written by Sally Hopgood and illustrated by Emma Levey.
Readers will love all of the rhyming goodbyes they can share with loved ones!
Wild About Bookswas written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Marc Brown.
The rhyming text and colorful illustrations make this a fun one to read aloud.
This alphabet book pairs each letter of the alphabet with something about zookeepers.
This makes it a great introduction to zookeepers for a wide range of ages.
The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoowas written by Laura Murray and illustrated by Mike Lowery.
Join the Gingerbread Man and his classmates as they head to the zoo for a field trip.
Animal Strike at the Zoo.
Its True!was written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Margaret Spengler.
What can be done to change their mind?
Kids will appreciate the cute ending to this story.
Splat and the Cool School Tripwas written and illustrated by Rob Scotton.
But when the penguin exhibit gets shut down, can his day be saved?
Curious George Feeds the Animalswas written by H.A.
Rey and illustrated by Margret Rey.
Field Trip Fiascowas written by Julie Danneberg and illustrated by Judy Love.
Join Sarah Jane Hartwell and her class as they head to the zoo on a field trip.
Can the class follow the rules and have a trouble free field trip?
Zoowas written by Gail Gibbons.
The detailed pictures and informative text provides lots of learning opportunities for young readers.
You See a Zoo, I See…was written by Michael Downs and illustrated by Maureen OBrien.
Why do animals act the way they do?
This picture book explores the behaviors of zoo animals and encourages kids to look beyond their first impressions.
Thats Not a Hippopotamus!was written by Juliette MacIver and illustrated by Sarah Davis.
When a hippopotamus goes missing at the zoo during a class trip, chaos ensues.
Kids will love the rhyming text and the funny illustrations as the class attempts to find the hippo.
Snuggle Up, Zooborns!was written by Andrew Bleiman and Chris Eastland.
This early reader features all kinds of adorable animals cuddling up together.
The adorable animal photographs are paired with a simple, easy to read text perfect for beginning readers.
What Do You Do If You Work at the Zoo?was written by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page.
The informative text shares some of the different ways that zookeepers interact with animals.
My Visit to the Zoowas written by Aliki.
This informative picture book follows two cousins as they visit the zoo together.
The text is full of information about the featured animals, and the illustrations include captions and labels.
A Trip to the Zoowas written by Karen Wallace.
Join two young brothers as they head to the zoo for the day with their mother.
The simple text and large, clear illustrations explore the many animals they see during their trip.
Pinkalicious and the Pinktastic Zoowas written and illustrated by Victoria Kann.
Join Pinkalicious and Peter as they head to the zoo for Teddy Bear Day!
Kids will love watching what happens when a tricky monkey steals Pinkalicious bear.
Eloise Visits the Zoowas written by Lisa McClatchy and illustrated by Tammie Lyon.
Zoo Animal Books
Feeding Time at the Zoowas written by Sherry Shahan.
This nonfiction early reader introduces readers to feeding time at the zoo.
Twas the Day Before Zoo Daywas written by Catherine Ipcizade and illustrated by Ben Hodson.
Good Dog Carl Visits the Zoowas written by Alexandra Day.
Join Carl and Madeleine as they visit the zoo and get followed around by a wandering little elephant.
Zoo Zen: A Yoga Story for Kidswas written by Kristen Fischer and illustrated by Susi Schaefer.
Kids can learn to do real yoga poses along with the colorful illustrations in the book.
Curious about Zoo Vetswas written by Gina Shaw.
This nonfiction picture book teaches kids about the many jobs that zoo veterinarians do.
The informative text is paired with photographs featuring vets helping all kinds of zoo animals.
Its a Crazy Day at the Zoowas written by Stacy Doyle and illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire.
A Sick Day for Amos McGeewas written by Philip C. Stead and illustrated by Erin E. Stead.
Zookeeper Amos McGee loves spending time with the animals at the zoo.
River Rose and the Magical Lullabywas written by Kelly Clarkson and illustrated by Laura Hughes.