Animal Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Animal books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Parrot (By: Paul Carter)
Buy on Amazon2005
Falcon (By: Helen Macdonald)
Buy on Amazon2006
Moose (By: Kevin Jackson)
Buy on Amazon2008
Owl (By: Desmond Morris)
Buy on Amazon2009
Pigeon (By: Barbara Allen)
Buy on Amazon2009
Camel (By: Robert Irwin)
Buy on Amazon2010
Trout (By: James Owen)
Buy on Amazon2012
Wolf (By: Garry Marvin)
Buy on Amazon2012
Pig (By: Brett Mizelle)
Buy on Amazon2012
Ant (By: Charlotte Sleigh)
Buy on Amazon2012
Hyena (By: Mikita Brottman)
Buy on Amazon2012
Horse (By: Elaine Walker)
Buy on Amazon2012
Dog (By: Susan McHugh)
Buy on Amazon2012
Giraffe (By: Edgar Williams)
Buy on Amazon2012
Duck (By: Victoria de Rijke)
Buy on Amazon2012
Elephant (By: Dan Wylie)
Buy on Amazon2012
Lion (By: Deirdre Jackson)
Buy on Amazon2012
Fox (By: Martin Wallen)
Buy on Amazon2012
Lobster (By: Richard J.King)
Buy on Amazon2012
Chicken (By: Annie Potts)
Buy on Amazon2012
Crow (By: Boria Sax)
Buy on Amazon2012
Rhinoceros (By: Kelly Enright)
Buy on Amazon2012
Salmon (By: Peter Coates)
Buy on Amazon2012
Oyster (By: Rebecca Stott)
Buy on Amazon2012
Rat (By: Jonathan Burt)
Buy on Amazon2012
Frog (By: Charlotte Sleigh)
Buy on Amazon2012
Sparrow (By: Kim Todd)
Buy on Amazon2012
Fly (By: Steven Connor)
Buy on Amazon2012
Tortoise (By: Peter Young)
Buy on Amazon2012
Whale (By: Joe Roman)
Buy on Amazon2012
Snail (By: Peter Williams)
Buy on Amazon2012
Swan (By: Peter Young)
Buy on Amazon2012
Snake (By: Drake Stutuesman)
Buy on Amazon2012
Vulture (By: Thom van Dooren)
Buy on Amazon2012
Cockroach (By: Marion Copeland)
Buy on Amazon2012
Peacock (By: Christine E. Jackson)
Buy on Amazon2012
Spider (By: Katarzyna Michalska,Sergiusz Michalski)
Buy on Amazon2012
Kangaroo (By: John Simons)
Buy on Amazon2012
Monkey (By: Desmond Morris)
Buy on Amazon2013
Cat (By: Kay Rogers)
Buy on Amazon2013
Ape (By: John Sorenson)
Buy on Amazon2013
Mosquito (By: Richard Jones)
Buy on Amazon2013
Bee (By: Claire Preston)
Buy on Amazon2013
Leech (By: Robert G.W. Kirk)
Buy on Amazon2013
Bear (By: Robert E. Bieder)
Buy on Amazon2013
Eel (By: Richard Schweid)
Buy on Amazon2013
Donkey (By: Jill Bough)
Buy on Amazon2013
Cow (By: Hannah Velten)
Buy on Amazon2013
Hare (By: Simon Carnell)
Buy on Amazon2013
Crocodile (By: Dan Wylie)
Buy on Amazon2013
Tiger (By: Susie Green)
Buy on Amazon2013
Shark
Buy on Amazon2013
Ostrich (By: Edgar Williams)
Buy on Amazon2013
Gorilla (By: Ted Gott)
Buy on Amazon2013
Deer (By: John Fletcher)
Buy on Amazon2013
Dolphin (By: Alan Rauch)
Buy on Amazon2013
Leopard (By: Desmond Morris)
Buy on Amazon2014
Hedgehog (By: Hugh Warwick)
Buy on Amazon2014
Octopus (By: Richard Schweid)
Buy on Amazon2014
Rabbit (By: Victoria Dickenson)
Buy on Amazon2014
Walrus (By: John Miller,Louise Miller)
Buy on Amazon2014
Albatross (By: Graham Barwell)
Buy on Amazon2014
Badger (By: Daniel Heath Justice)
Buy on Amazon2015
Bison (By: Desmond Morris)
Buy on Amazon2015
Beaver (By: Rachel Poliquin)
Buy on Amazon2015
Eagle (By: Janine Rogers)
Buy on Amazon2015
Sheep (By: Philip Armstrong)
Buy on Amazon2016
Guinea Pig (By: Dorothy Yamamoto)
Buy on Amazon2016
Swallow (By: Angela Turner)
Buy on Amazon2016
Mouse (By: Georgie Carroll)
Buy on Amazon2016
Goat (By: Joy Hinson)
Buy on Amazon2016
Flamingo (By: Caitlin R. Kight)
Buy on Amazon2016
Skunk (By: Alyce Miller)
Buy on Amazon2016
Scorpion (By: Louise M. Pryke)
Buy on Amazon2016
Beetle (By: Adam Dodd)
Buy on Amazon2016
Seal (By: Victoria Dickenson)
Buy on Amazon2016
Wild Boar (By: Dorothy Yamamoto)
Buy on Amazon2017
Llama (By: Helen Cowie)
Buy on Amazon2017
Woodpecker (By: Gerard Gorman)
Buy on Amazon2017
Hippopotamus (By: Edgar Williams)
Buy on Amazon2018
Zebra (By: Christopher Plumb,Samuel Shaw)
Buy on Amazon2018
Moth (By: Matthew Gandy)
Buy on Amazon2018
Bat (By: Tessa Laird)
Buy on Amazon2018
Lizard (By: Boria Sax)
Buy on Amazon2018
Bedbug (By: Klaus Reinhardt)
Buy on Amazon2018
Sardine (By: Trevor Day)
Buy on Amazon2019
Pelican (By: Barbara Allen)
Buy on Amazon2019
Goldfish (By: Anna Marie Roos)
Buy on Amazon2019
Kingfisher (By: Ildiko Szabo)
Buy on Amazon2019
Wasp (By: Richard Jones)
Buy on Amazon2019
Mole (By: Steve Gronert Ellerhoff)
Buy on Amazon2020
Jellyfish (By: Peter Williams)
Buy on Amazon2020
Otter (By: Daniel Allen)
Buy on Amazon2020
Human (By: Amanda Rees)
Buy on Amazon2020
Squid (By: Martin Wallen)
Buy on Amazon2021
Turtle (By: Louise M. Pryke)
Buy on Amazon2021
Crab (By: Cynthia Chris)
Buy on Amazon2021
Raccoon (By: Daniel Heath Justice)
Buy on Amazon2021
Nightingale (By: Bethan Roberts)
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Animal series is publication order: 1. Parrot (By: Paul Carter) (2005), 2. Falcon (By: Helen Macdonald) (2006), 3. Moose (By: Kevin Jackson) (2008), 4. Owl (By: Desmond Morris) (2009), 5. Pigeon (By: Barbara Allen) (2009), and 94 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Animal series by Dean Crawford contains 99 books. The series began in 2005 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Animal series is written by Dean Crawford. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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