Books by Steve Jenkins

Known for the Extreme Animals series, Steve Jenkins writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–11, alongside 11 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, animals, joy & gratitude.

Series

Extreme Animals

2 books · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

What Do You Do when Something Wants to Eat You?

Steve Jenkins

For the curious child fascinated by nature's clever creatures, this book reveals astounding ways animals protect themsel

Ages 5–9

The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

Steve Jenkins

For the child fascinated by extreme challenges and the natural world, this book vividly explores the science and history

Ages 6–10

Looking Down

Steve Jenkins

Embark on an incredible visual journey, starting from a distant view of Earth in space and progressively zooming in to r

Ages 4–11

Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest

Steve Jenkins

Explore the world's most remarkable places, including the hottest deserts, coldest poles, highest mountains, and deepest

Ages 4–11

Move!

Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

Explore the animal kingdom with this fun, interactive book that introduces young readers to various forms of motion. Gue

Ages 4–11

Biggest, Strongest, Fastest

Steve Jenkins

For the child fascinated by nature's extremes, this book satisfies their wonder about the biggest, strongest, and fastes

Ages 4–8

Never Smile at a Monkey And 17 Other Important Things to Remember

Steve Jenkins

This picture book teaches children 18 crucial safety tips for encountering wild animals, explaining why certain actions

Ages 3–7

Time for a Bath

Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

Perfect for kids curious about animals or those who need a good laugh about bath time, this book playfully shows how dif

Ages 2–6

True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig

Steve Jenkins, Derek Walter, Caprice Crane

Steve and Derek thought they adopted a teacup pig, but Esther grew and grew, becoming a beloved 600-pound family member.

Ages 4–11

Look at Me!

Robin Page, Steve Jenkins

Explore the wild world of animal communication and survival. This book showcases how creatures big and small use remarka

Ages 4–11

Toes, Teeth, and Tentacles: A Curious Counting Book

Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

Explore the fascinating world of animal anatomy in this curious counting book featuring strange teeth, toes, and tongues

Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

2 books

Ages 4–7

13 books

Ages 8–11

11 books

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