Best Animal Adventure Books for Storytime (Preschool, Kindergarten & First Grade)

Looking for animal adventure books that keep preschool and early elementary groups engaged during storytime? Check these out! 

The Bear Went Over the Mountain (2014)

Words and Illustrations by Jane Cabrera · Published by Holiday House Books
Sing or chant this beautifully reimagined classic and act out hopping, dancing, running, swooping, and creeping.

It’s a Tiger! (2012)

By David LaRochelle · Illustrated by Jeremy Tankard · Published by Chronicle Kids Books
A hilariously designed story drama. The text guides you through each action and there is a prominent seek-and-find element.

The More the Merrier (2022)

By David Martin · Illustrated by Raissa Figueroa · Published by Candlewick Press
Chant-able and rhythmic, with repeated phrases and dance moves you can do seated or standing.

Looking for a Moose (2004)

By Phyllis Root · Illustrated by Randy Cecil · Published by Candlewick Press
Packed with descriptive, tongue-twisty text, alliteration, repetition, and a built-in story drama a-la “Bear Hunt.”

Tiptoe Joe (2012)

By Ginger Foglesong Gibson · Illustrated by Laura Rankin · Published by Greenwillow Books
An adorable cumulative story drama with repeating phrases, plus sounds and actions for each animal Tiptoe Joe encounters.

Zoo Zoom (2012)

Words by Candace Ryan · Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan · Published by Bloomsbury Children’s
Fun animal names and repeatable phrases that rhyme with Zoo, each one an opportunity for hand movements.