My First Book of Animals
A free online animal picture book for ages 2-5: meet farm, jungle, ocean and pet animals, learn the sounds they make and what they eat, with a fun animal quiz.
Key takeaways
- The names of common farm, jungle, ocean and pet animals
- The sounds different animals make
- Where animals live and what they like to eat
Hello, Animals!
Animals live all around the world. Some have fur. Some have feathers. Some have scales or shells. Let's meet some animal friends! Make their sounds out loud as we go.
On the Farm
The cow stands in the green field eating grass. Moo, moo! Cows give us milk.
The pig rolls in the mud to stay cool. Oink, oink!
The sheep has soft, fluffy wool. Baa, baa!
The duck swims in the pond. Quack, quack!
The rooster wakes everyone up in the morning. Cock-a-doodle-doo!
In the Jungle
The lion is big and strong with a fluffy mane. Roar! The lion is called the king of the jungle.
The monkey swings from tree to tree and loves to eat bananas. Ooh, ooh, ah, ah!
The elephant is the biggest animal on land. It is gray and has a long trunk to drink water and pick up food. Trumpet!
The snake slides along the ground with no legs at all. Hiss, hiss!
In the Ocean
The fish swims under the waves with its tail. Blub, blub! Fish breathe in the water.
The whale is huge — even bigger than an elephant! It comes up to spout water and breathe.
The crab walks sideways on the sandy beach with its little claws. Snip, snip!
The dolphin loves to jump and play. Click, click! Dolphins are very clever.
Pets at Home
The dog is a friendly pet. Woof, woof! Dogs love to run, play fetch and wag their tails.
The cat is soft and likes to nap in the sun. Meow! When a cat is happy, it goes purr, purr.
The rabbit has long ears and hops on its strong back legs. It nibbles crunchy carrots.
The bird in a cage can sing a happy song. Tweet, tweet!
Animals Big and Small
Some animals are very big, like the elephant and the whale. Some animals are very small, like a mouse or a ladybug. Big or small, every animal is special.
Animals need food, water and a safe home, just like you do.
Your Turn
Which animal is your favorite? Can you make its sound? Can you walk like it, hop like it, or swim like it?
Look out your window. What animals can you see today — a bird, a dog, or maybe a busy ant?
Want to learn more about living things? Watch a flower grow in The Tiny Seed, or dive deep with the sea creatures in Explorers of the Deep Sea.
Quick quiz
Test yourself and earn XP
What sound does a cow make?
A cow says moo! Cows live on farms and eat grass.
Where does a fish live?
Fish live in the water, in ponds, rivers and the sea.
Which animal is big and gray with a long trunk?
An elephant is big and gray and uses its long trunk to drink and grab food.
FAQ
Young children learn the names of common animals, the sounds they make, and a little about where each animal lives and what it eats.
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