Animal Ark Special books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Animal Ark Special series?"

"There are 21 books in the Animal Ark Special series, published between 1995 and 2008."

Q: "What is the first book in the Animal Ark Special series?"

"The first book in the Animal Ark Special series is Sheepdog in the snow, published in 1995."

Q: "How do the Animal Ark Special editions relate to the main series?"

"The Special editions are companion books to the main Animal Ark series. They include holiday-themed stories and other special event titles that sit outside the numbered main series. Many focus on seasonal themes like Christmas (Sheepdog in the Snow) or summer (Dalmatian in the Daisies), while The Kitten That Won First Prize has a pet show theme."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Sheepdog in the snow	1995	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
2	The Kitten That Won First Prize	2000	Ben M. Baglio	Buy
3	Kitten in the Cold	1996	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
4	Fox in the Frost	1997	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
5	Hamster in the Holly	1998	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
6	Pony in a Package	2003	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
7	Mouse in the Mistletoe	2000	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
8	Terrier in the Tinsel	2001	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
9	Cat in the Candlelight	2002	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
10	Collie with a Card	2005	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
11	Kitten in the Candy Corn	2004	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
12	Puppy in a Present	2004	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
13	Husky with a Heart	2005	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
14	Beagle in a Backpack	2005	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
15	Pony in a Pumpkin Patch	2006	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
16	Spaniel in a Stocking	2007	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
17	Kitty in the Candy Hearts	2007	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
18	Dalmatian in the Daisies	2003	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
19	Tabby Under the Tree	2007	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
20	Poodle in the Pansies	2008	Ben M. Baglio	N/A
21	Labrador in the Leaves	2008	Ben M. Baglio	N/A

The Animal Ark Special series collects 21 special edition stories from the Animal Ark world, published between 1995 and 2008 under the Ben M. Baglio pen name. These books sit alongside the main 65-book series and offer additional stories tied to holidays, seasons, and special occasions.

The collection includes The Kitten That Won First Prize (2000), which stands out from the holiday-focused entries. Most other titles follow seasonal themes, with Christmas stories like Sheepdog in the Snow and Kitten in the Cold, and warm-weather tales like Dalmatian in the Daisies and Poodle in the Pansies. For fans who finished the main series and wanted more Animal Ark stories, these specials provided exactly that.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Animal Ark Special series?

There are 21 books in the Animal Ark Special series, published between 1995 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Animal Ark Special series?

The first book in the Animal Ark Special series is Sheepdog in the snow, published in 1995.

How do the Animal Ark Special editions relate to the main series?

The Special editions are companion books to the main Animal Ark series. They include holiday-themed stories and other special event titles that sit outside the numbered main series. Many focus on seasonal themes like Christmas (Sheepdog in the Snow) or summer (Dalmatian in the Daisies), while The Kitten That Won First Prize has a pet show theme.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order