Animal Ark books in order

Animal Ark is the main sixty-one book children's series about young animal lovers helping animals in need, published between 1994 and 2003.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Kittens in the Kitchen 1994 Animal Ark Buy
2 Pony on the Porch 1994 Animal Ark Buy
3 Puppies in the Pantry 1994 Animal Ark Buy
4 Goat in the Garden 1994 Animal Ark Buy
5 Hedgehogs in the Hall 1994 Animal Ark Buy
6 Badger in the Basement 1994 Animal Ark Buy
7 Cub in the Cupboard 1994 Animal Ark Buy
8 Piglet in a Playpen 1994 Animal Ark Buy
9 Owl in the Office 1995 Animal Ark Buy
10 Lamb in the Laundry 1995 Animal Ark Buy
11 Bunnies in the Bathroom 1995 Animal Ark Buy
12 Donkey on the Doorstep 1995 Animal Ark Buy
13 Hamster in a Hamper / Hamster in a Handbasket 1996 Animal Ark Buy
14 Goose on the Loose 1996 Animal Ark Buy
15 Calf in the Cottage 1996 Animal Ark Buy
16 Koalas in a Crisis 1996 Animal Ark Buy
17 Wombat in the Wild 1996 Animal Ark Buy
18 Roo on the Rock 1996 Animal Ark Buy
19 Squirrels in the School 1997 Animal Ark Buy
20 Guinea Pig in the Garage 1997 Animal Ark Buy
21 Fawn in the Forest 1997 Animal Ark Buy
22 Shetland in the Shed 1997 Animal Ark Buy
23 Swan in the Swim 1997 Animal Ark Buy
24 Lion by the Lake 1997 Animal Ark Buy
25 Elephants in the East 1997 Animal Ark Buy
26 Monkeys on the Mountain 1997 Animal Ark Buy
27 Foals in the Field 1997 Animal Ark Buy
28 Dog at the Door 1997 Animal Ark Buy
29 Sheep at the Show 1998 Animal Ark Buy
30 Racoons on the Roof 1998 Animal Ark Buy
31 Dolphin in the Deep 1998 Animal Ark Buy
32 Bears in the Barn 1998 Animal Ark Buy
33 Otter in the Outhouse 1998 Animal Ark Buy
34 Whale in the Waves 1998 Animal Ark Buy
35 Hound at the Hospital 1998 Animal Ark Buy
36 Rabbits on the Run 1998 Animal Ark Buy
37 Horse in the House 1998 Animal Ark Buy
38 Panda in the Park 1999 Animal Ark Buy
39 Tiger on the Track 1999 Animal Ark Buy
40 Gorilla in the Glade 1999 Animal Ark Buy
41 Tabby in the Tub 1999 Animal Ark Buy
42 Chinchilla Up the Chimney 1999 Animal Ark Buy
43 Puppy in a Puddle 1999 Animal Ark Buy
44 Leopard at the Lodge 2000 Animal Ark Buy
45 Giraffe in a Jam 2000 Animal Ark Buy
46 Hippo in a Hole 2000 Animal Ark Buy
47 Foxes on the Farm 2000 Animal Ark Buy
48 Badgers by the Bridge 2000 Animal Ark Buy
49 Deer on the Drive 2000 Animal Ark Buy
50 Animals in the Ark 2001 Animal Ark Buy
51 Mare in the Meadow 2001 Animal Ark Buy
52 Cats in the Caravan / Cats at the Campground 2001 Animal Ark Buy
53 Polar Bears on the Path 2002 Animal Ark Buy
54 Seals on the Sled 2002 Animal Ark Buy
55 Husky in a Hut 2002 Animal Ark Buy
56 Beagle in a Basket 2002 Animal Ark Buy
57 Bunny on a Barge 2002 Animal Ark Buy
58 Guinea Pigs in the Greenhouse 2002 Animal Ark Buy
59 Dalmatian in the Dales 2002 Animal Ark Buy
60 Lambs in the Lane 2003 Animal Ark Buy
61 Labrador on the Lawn 2003 Animal Ark Buy

The main Animal Ark series runs to sixty-one books published between 1994 and 2003. The books follow a consistent format: each title names an animal in an alliterative setting, from Kittens in the Kitchen to Labrador on the Lawn, and the story follows a young protagonist who works to help that animal.

The series takes readers around the world as well as around the neighborhood. Early books are set in the English countryside, but later entries travel to Australia (Koalas in a Crisis, Wombat in the Wild), Africa (Lion by the Lake, Elephants in the East), and other locations. Despite the changing settings, the core appeal stays the same: young characters solving problems and caring for animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Animal Ark series?

There are 61 books in the Animal Ark series, published between 1994 and 2003.

What is the first book in the Animal Ark series?

The first book in the Animal Ark series is Kittens in the Kitchen, published in 1994.

What is the first Animal Ark book?

The first Animal Ark book is Kittens in the Kitchen, published in 1994, which introduces the series’ young protagonists and their love of animals.

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