top of page

Animal Kingdom ABCs

Discover a nonfiction picture book series for curious kids ages 3–8—perfect for early science exploration and real-world discovery.

Each book in this series highlights wildlife from a different continent, using an A-to-Z format to introduce real animals—some familiar and others delightfully surprising. With vivid photography, fun facts, and thoughtful questions, these books help kids build vocabulary, observation skills, and a deeper understanding of the natural world—whether they’re reading at home, at school, or anywhere curiosity leads.

Photograph of a patas monkey standing in front of a leafy green background
Photograph of a polar bear walking across a snowy landscape with ice in the background
Photograph of an Indian rhinoceros with its calf in a grassy field
Photograph of two dall sheep standing on rocky mountain terrain
Photograph of a herd of reindeer with antlers walking across rocky terrain
Photograph of a kinkajou clinging to a tree branch in a rainforest canopy

Books in the Animal Kingdom ABCs series are available in paperback, hardcover, and digital formats:​

  • Paperback and Kindle editions are sold through Amazon.

  • Hardcover editions are printed through my publishing partner and are available directly from this website at a special author price. Hardcover editions are also available through Amazon and other major booksellers.

  • EPUB editions are distributed to Apple Books, Kobo, and other ebook platforms.

 

Hardcover editions are available to bookstores, libraries, and schools through Ingram’s global distribution channels.

Book cover for “African Wildlife from A to Z”—a nonfiction photographic alphabet book featuring African animals by Michele Renee Acosta
African Wildlife
from A to Z

Take a photographic safari through the African continent in this discovery-driven title for curious kids ages 3–8. From African buffalo to xenopus, each page introduces fascinating creatures and expands early vocabulary through vivid imagery, fun facts, and thoughtful questions.

Available now!

Special author hardcover price: $22.99 (US) / £17.99 (UK)

Book cover for “Australian Wildlife from A to Z”—a nonfiction photographic alphabet book featuring animals of Australia by Michele Renee Acosta
Australian Wildlife
from A to Z

A celebration of Australia’s most curious creatures, this discovery-driven title invites kids ages 3–8 to explore everything from the frilled-neck lizard to the zebra finch. With vivid photography and imaginative prompts, it’s a joyful introduction to the continent’s unique animal life.

Available now!

Special author hardcover price: $23.99 (US) / £18.99 (UK)

South American Wildlife
from A to Z

This exploration of South America’s vibrant wildlife blends full-color photography with surprising animal names like kinkajou and vicuña. Designed for children ages 3–8, it sparks curiosity, builds vocabulary, and invites children to imagine and inquire.

Available now!

Special author hardcover price: $23.99 (US) / £18.99 (UK)

Book cover for “South American Wildlife from A to Z”—a nonfiction photographic alphabet book featuring wildlife of South America by Michele Renee Acosta
North American Wildlifefrom A to Z

Designed for children ages 3–8, this book showcases North America’s rich variety of animals through vivid photographs and surprising facts. From dall sheep to uinta ground squirrels, each pages inspires wonder and builds early science literacy through observation and inquiry.

Available now!

Special author hardcover price: $23.99 (US) / £18.99 (UK)

Book cover for “North American Wildlife from A to Z”—a nonfiction alphabet book featuring animals of North America by Michele Renee Acosta
Book cover for “Asian Wildlife from A to Z”—a nonfiction photographic alphabet book featuring wildlife of Asia by Michele Renee Acosta
Asian Wildlife
from A to Z

From the saiga antelope to the zebra dove, this adventure across Asia introduces children ages 3–8 to wildlife they’ve likely never seen before. With rich imagery and thoughtful questions, it encourages scientific thinking and creative exploration.

Available 4/7/26
Ebook Pre-order Coming Soon!
Hardcover Coming Soon!

Special author hardcover price: $23.99 (US) / £18.99 (UK)

Book cover for “European Wildlife from A to Z”—a nonfiction photographic alphabet book featuring animals of Europe by Michele Renee Acosta
European Wildlife
from A to Z

This engaging nonfiction title invites kids ages 3–8 to explore the wildlife of Europe, from the Alpine ibex to the zander. With full-color photography, fun facts, and pronunciation help for tricky names, it builds early science skills while highlighting the continent’s surprising biodiversity.

Available 6/2/26
Coming Soon!
Arctic & Antarctic Wildlife from A to Z

From Antarctic fur seals to microscopic zooplankton, this book introduces young explorers ages 3–8 to the remarkable wildlife that call Earth’s poles home. With vivid images, region labels, engaging questions, and pronunciation support for tricky animal names, it offers a fascinating look at life in the planet’s most extreme environments.

Available 7/28/26
Coming Later This Year!
Book cover for “Arctic & Antarctic Wildlife from A to Z”—a nonfiction photographic alphabet book featuring polar animals by Michele Renee Acosta

Connect with

Animal Kingdom ABCs!

If you and the kids in your life are enjoying Animal Kingdom ABCs, I’d love to stay in touch. Sign up here for occasional updates when new books are released, and you’ll get access to a few printable coloring pages created just for this series.

Photograph of a serval standing in tall grass standing in tall grass
bottom of page