9 best kids series

Kids series, often related to animals and children's books, are a popular genre of literature designed specifically for young readers. These series typically feature a consistent set of characters and storylines across multiple books, making them engaging and accessible for children. Here's what you should know about kids series in the context of animals and children's books:

  1. Diverse Themes: Kids series cover a wide range of themes, with animal-based series being particularly popular. These themes may include adventure, friendship, mystery, fantasy, and more.

  2. Age-Appropriate Content: The content in kids series is tailored to the age and reading level of the target audience, ensuring that the material is both engaging and comprehensible for young readers.

  3. Animal Characters: Many kids series feature animal characters as the protagonists. These characters often exhibit human-like qualities and engage in relatable adventures, allowing children to connect with the stories on a personal level.

  4. Educational Elements: Kids series often incorporate educational elements, such as introducing facts about animals and their habitats, to encourage learning while reading for pleasure.

  5. Illustrations: Children's series are typically richly illustrated to complement the text and provide visual context for young readers. These illustrations enhance the reading experience and help readers understand the story.

  6. Progressive Reading Levels: Some kids series are structured with progressive reading levels, allowing children to grow as readers while following the adventures of familiar characters. This gradual progression can boost a child's reading confidence.

  7. Popular Series: Several iconic kids series have become classics in the world of children's literature. Examples include "The Magic Tree House" by Mary Pope Osborne, "Pete the Cat" by James Dean and Eric Litwin, "The Berenstain Bears" by Stan and Jan Berenstain, and "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney.

  8. Themes of Friendship and Morality: Many kids series emphasize important life lessons about friendship, kindness, empathy, and problem-solving. These themes help young readers develop character and ethical values.

  9. Wide Variety: There are kids series available to suit a wide range of interests and reading levels. Whether a child is interested in animals, fantasy, historical fiction, or mysteries, there is likely a series that will captivate them.

  10. Long-Lasting Appeal: The best kids series have enduring popularity, and parents often introduce their children to the same series they enjoyed as kids. This generational appeal highlights the timelessness of many children's book series.

In summary, kids series, especially those featuring animals, are a beloved and essential part of children's literature.They offer engaging stories, educational value, and a sense of continuity for young readers, fostering a love for reading that can last a lifetime.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best kids series on the market
  

Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Join Gobo, Wembley, Boober, Mokey and Red in celebrating the 35th anniversary of Fraggle Rock, from iconic creative mastermind Jim Henson. Follow them as they brave the Gorgs’ Garden, befriend the industrious Doozers, explore the mysterious Outer Space and dance their cares away with 96 episodes of fun-filled Fraggle adventures.

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Fraggle Rock

The fertile imagination of Jim Henson spawned this colorful puppet program that was not only an international hit during the 1980s, but remains a much-loved favorite of viewers to this day. This series for both the young and young at heart follows the adventures of the Fraggles, a race of short, furry creatures living a carefree existence in a complex network of magical caves. When they're not filling their time playing games, singing songs or dancing their cares away, Gobo, Mokey, Red, Wembley and Boober Fraggle seek the sage advice of Marjory the Trash Heap, nosh on the confectionary constructions of the industrious Doozers, and attempt to stay clear of the giant beings known as Gorgs.

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The Land Before Time - The Complete Collection

Universal Studios

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Journey to a land of wonder, friendship and enchantment with your favorite prehistoric pals in The Land Before Time: The Complete Collection featuring all 14 amazing animated adventures! From the very first movie launched by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas to their most recent escapades, Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky, Petrie and Chomper have charmed audiences around the globe with their stories that incorporate songs, silly creatures and small moments of big bravery. Join them for every delight and discovery in this must-have collection that proves how the bond between friends is always timeless.



Bonus Content:

Disc 1 - The Land Before Time:

  • Sing-Along Songs From Your Favorite The Land Before Time® Adventures




  • Disc 4 - The Land Before Time: The Secret of Saurus Rock:

  • How Do I Find Things?
  • Crossing the Chasm Game
  • Rebuilding Saurus Rock Game
  • "The Legend of the Lone Dinosaur" Sing-Along Song
  • "Bad Luck" Sing-Along Song
  • "On Your Own" Sing-Along Song
  • The Stars of The Land Before Time: The Secret of Saurus Rock
  • Dino Activity: Fossil Imprints
  • Dino Activities: Dinosaurs in the Kitchen
  • Jurassic Park Institute




  • Disc 5 - The Land Before Time: The Big Freeze:

  • How Do I Find Things?
  • "Family" Sing-Along Song
  • "The Lesson" Sing-Along Song
  • Characters and Filmmakers




  • Disc 5 - The Land Before Time: Journey to Big Water:

  • How Do I Find Things?
  • Ducky's Deep Sea Discovery
  • Cera Goes Home
  • "Imaginary Friend" Sing-Along Song
  • "Chanson D'Ennui" Sing-Along Song
  • The Stars of The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water
  • Jurassic Park Institute




  • Disc 6 - The Land Before Time: The Great Longneck Migration:

  • How Do I Find Things?
  • Littlefoot's Playhouse (Read-Along, Sing-Along Songs, Dino Activity)
  • Jurassic Park Institute




  • Disc 8 - The Land Before Time: Journey of the Brave:

  • Sing-Alongs

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    The Land Before Time

    Introducing Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie as we follow them on their first journey together – an exciting quest to find the lush, legendary Great Valley.

    The Great Valley Adventure

    After his tribe of herbivorous dinosaurs moves to the Great Valley, young brontosaurus Littlefoot and his friends chase after a pair of dangerous dinosaurs stealing an egg from the village.

    The Time of the Great Giving

    Littlefoot and his friends search for more water when a meteorite has plunged into the Great Valley, cutting off the water supply and causing tension among the once-peaceful dinosaurs.

    Journey Through the Mists

    Littlefoot and his dinosaur pals go in search of a medicinal flower that will cure his ailing grandfather.

    The Mysterious Island

    A plague of locusts strikes the Great Valley, destroying the plants and forcing the dinosaurs to migrate in search of food.

    The Secret of Saurus Rock

    The adventurous young dinosaurs Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie investigate a mysterious rock formation and fend off the dangerous sharp-tooth dinos.

    The Stone of Cold Fire

    Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie journey to the mountains after a mysterious fireball appears in the sky.

    The Big Freeze

    Snow falls in the Great Valley for the first time, puzzling and enchanting everyone including Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, Petrie and Spike.

    Journey to Big Water

    When heavy rain creates a mysterious new water, Littlefoot sets off to explore the Great Valley and becomes friends with Mo, a prank-playing dolphin-like creature.

    The Great Longneck Migration

    The always curious Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie join Littlefoot on a trip with his grandparents where he meets his long-lost father.

    Invasion of the Tinysauruses

    The Tinysauruses invade the Great Valley to teach Littlefoot a big lesson about a little lie and the value of honesty.

    The Great Day of the Flyers

    Fun takes flight with prehistoric pals Littlefoot, Cera, Petrie, Spike and Ducky when they meet a mysterious creature and get ready for a flying exhibition.

    The Wisdom of Friends

    Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Petrie and Ducky are excited to meet two goofy and lovable yellow-bellied Beipiaosauruses, Loofah and Doofah, who have lost their way while traveling to the distant Berry Valley.

    Journey of the Brave

    When Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, Petrie and Spike travel across strange landscapes and meet new friends, Etta and Wild Arms, they discover that by pulling together they can overcome any challenge.

    Sing-Along!

    Includes Sing-Along Songs From Your Favorite The Land Before Time Adventures

    The Land Before Time: The Complete Collection

    Journey to a land of wonder, friendship and enchantment with your favorite prehistoric pals in The Land Before Time: The Complete Collection featuring all 14 amazing animated adventures!

    Summer of the Woods (Virginia Mysteries)

    MyBoys3 Press

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    MY HERO ACADEMIA TWO HEROES DVD

    FUNIMATION PROD

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    Ranked the number one hero anime year after year, My Hero Academia's first-ever movie took theaters by storm. Witness the excitement that SMASHED the box office! Deku and his friends take on a daring rescue operation when villains hack into I-Expo—the world's leading hero item exhibition. All Might is trapped by their sinister plan, and his best hope for saving everyone lies in the new generation of heroes.

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    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Jack Sullivan

    • Self-proclaimed “zombie-fighting, monster-slaying tornado of cool!” (His friends would disagree with the “cool” part.)
    • Every post-apocalyptic action hero needs a weapon, and Jack's is the Louisville Slicer – a baseball bat turned monster-slaying blade
    • Jack’s motto? “The apocalypse is better with buddies!”
    • Hobbies include taking pics of new monsters, late night gaming sessions, and junk food barbeques

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: June Del Toro

    • Expert at kicking zombie butt, slaying evil monsters, and having fun while doing it
    • Discovering that battling monsters—and throwing epic dance parties—is more fun with friends
    • Forever wears a multi-purpose, monster-battling, blaster-gadget on her left hand
    • Do NOT call her a damsel in distress. Seriously… DO NOT.

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Quint Baker

    • Super-rad scientist kid who’s always ready to save the day
    • Creates monster-battling gadgets, zombie-defeating weapons, and his own comics!
    • Obsessed with bad movies and good video games
    • Built Big Mama, the team’s post-apocalyptic pick-up truck

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Dirk Savage

    • Former bully turned monster battling buddy
    • The most ferocious 7th grader to ever walk the halls of Parker Middle School
    • A true renaissance kid: loves gardening, old western movies, and (of course) taking out bad dudes
    • See those boxing wraps? Those are for punching things. Dirk's always punching things.

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Jack Sullivan

    • Self-proclaimed “zombie-fighting, monster-slaying tornado of cool!” (His friends would disagree with the “cool” part.)
    • Every post-apocalyptic action hero needs a weapon, and Jack's is the Louisville Slicer – a baseball bat turned monster-slaying blade
    • Jack’s motto? “The apocalypse is better with buddies!”
    • Hobbies include taking pics of new monsters, late night gaming sessions, and junk food barbeques

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: June Del Toro

    • Expert at kicking zombie butt, slaying evil monsters, and having fun while doing it
    • Discovering that battling monsters—and throwing epic dance parties—is more fun with friends
    • Forever wears a multi-purpose, monster-battling, blaster-gadget on her left hand
    • Do NOT call her a damsel in distress. Seriously… DO NOT.

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Quint Baker

    • Super-rad scientist kid who’s always ready to save the day
    • Creates monster-battling gadgets, zombie-defeating weapons, and his own comics!
    • Obsessed with bad movies and good video games
    • Built Big Mama, the team’s post-apocalyptic pick-up truck

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Dirk Savage

    • Former bully turned monster battling buddy
    • The most ferocious 7th grader to ever walk the halls of Parker Middle School
    • A true renaissance kid: loves gardening, old western movies, and (of course) taking out bad dudes
    • See those boxing wraps? Those are for punching things. Dirk's always punching things.

    The Last Kids on Earth: The Monster Box (books 1-3)

    Viking Books for Young Readers

    Based on 4 reviews Check latest price

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    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Jack Sullivan

    • Self-proclaimed “zombie-fighting, monster-slaying tornado of cool!” (His friends would disagree with the “cool” part.)
    • Every post-apocalyptic action hero needs a weapon, and Jack's is the Louisville Slicer – a baseball bat turned monster-slaying blade
    • Jack’s motto? “The apocalypse is better with buddies!”
    • Hobbies include taking pics of new monsters, late night gaming sessions, and junk food barbeques

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: June Del Toro

    • Expert at kicking zombie butt, slaying evil monsters, and having fun while doing it
    • Discovering that battling monsters—and throwing epic dance parties—is more fun with friends
    • Forever wears a multi-purpose, monster-battling, blaster-gadget on her left hand
    • Do NOT call her a damsel in distress. Seriously… DO NOT.

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Quint Baker

    • Super-rad scientist kid who’s always ready to save the day
    • Creates monster-battling gadgets, zombie-defeating weapons, and his own comics!
    • Obsessed with bad movies and good video games
    • Built Big Mama, the team’s post-apocalyptic pick-up truck

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Dirk Savage

    • Former bully turned monster battling buddy
    • The most ferocious 7th grader to ever walk the halls of Parker Middle School
    • A true renaissance kid: loves gardening, old western movies, and (of course) taking out bad dudes
    • See those boxing wraps? Those are for punching things. Dirk's always punching things.

    PBS KIDS: 20 Incredible Tales DVD

    PBS Home Video

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    It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's your favorite PBS KIDS friends! In this action-packed collection, watch as Oscar and Dr. O save the day when all of Odd Squad comes down with a case of the jinx, Sheep becomes WordWorld's first superhero and saves the day with the letter S, and lots more! Join these PBS KIDS characters as they jump to the rescue and have several superhero adventures along the way!

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    PBS KIDS: 20 Incredible Tales

    Description: It's a bird … It's a plane … It's your favorite PBS KIDS friends! In this action-packed collection, watch as Oscar and Dr. O save the day when all of Odd Squad comes down with a case of the jinx, Sheep becomes WordWorld's first superhero and saves the day with the letter S, and lots more! Join these PBS KIDS characters as they jump to the rescue and have several superhero adventures along the way!

    The Last Kids on Earth: Next Level Monster Box (books 4-6)

    Viking Books for Young Readers

    Based on 605 reviews Check latest price

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    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Jack Sullivan

    • Self-proclaimed “zombie-fighting, monster-slaying tornado of cool!” (His friends would disagree with the “cool” part.)
    • Every post-apocalyptic action hero needs a weapon, and Jack's is the Louisville Slicer – a baseball bat turned monster-slaying blade
    • Jack’s motto? “The apocalypse is better with buddies!”
    • Hobbies include taking pics of new monsters, late night gaming sessions, and junk food barbeques

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: June Del Toro

    • Expert at kicking zombie butt, slaying evil monsters, and having fun while doing it
    • Discovering that battling monsters—and throwing epic dance parties—is more fun with friends
    • Forever wears a multi-purpose, monster-battling, blaster-gadget on her left hand
    • Do NOT call her a damsel in distress. Seriously… DO NOT.

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Quint Baker

    • Super-rad scientist kid who’s always ready to save the day
    • Creates monster-battling gadgets, zombie-defeating weapons, and his own comics!
    • Obsessed with bad movies and good video games
    • Built Big Mama, the team’s post-apocalyptic pick-up truck

    MEET THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH: Dirk Savage

    • Former bully turned monster battling buddy
    • The most ferocious 7th grader to ever walk the halls of Parker Middle School
    • A true renaissance kid: loves gardening, old western movies, and (of course) taking out bad dudes
    • See those boxing wraps? Those are for punching things. Dirk's always punching things.

    Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (new covers w/poster) (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)

    Based on 18 reviews Check latest price

    Cat Kid Comic Club: From the Creator of Dog Man

    GRAPHIX

    Based on 6 reviews Check latest price

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