Children's Books About Lizards

Lizards- most kids love them. Lizards are weird, creepy crawly, and fun. There are lots of entertaining children's books about lizards. Some of these books about lizards are fiction. Others are educational nonfiction lizard books for kids. There is even a special section about children's chameleon books because aren't chameleons the very best kind of lizard?

Browse through these children's books about lizards and you will surely find a winner. I have homeschooled my kids and they have enjoyed most of these fun books. I highly recommend them. If I have left out one of your favorite books about lizards, let me know in the comments section below.

Ages 5-8
Brian wants a salamander in his room. He comes up with lots of imaginative ways to convince his parents that a salamander would be right at home. Beautifully illustrated while subtly showing how pets require lots of responsibility and animals deserve respect.

Ages 5-8
Learn all about lizards- how they grow, where they live, different kinds of lizards, and other questions

Ages 5-8
Great children's book- This is the hilarious tale of a little boy who desperately tries to convince his mother to let him have an iguana. And the illustrations are adorable as well.

Ages 8-12
Excellent addition to the Eyewitness series of nonfiction books for kids. This book about lizards and other reptiles is full of full color photos and drawings. It explains all about reptiles including how they evolved, different varieties, eating habits, habitats, anatomy, and more.

Ages 8-12
All of the Chet Gecko Mystery series books are great. Chet Gecko is a private investigator who happens to be a gecko lizard. Funny stories that will have even the most reluctant reader turning the pages as quickly as possible.

If you know a youngster that is entranced by chameleons, here are some great book choices about chameleons for kids of different ages. Choose from colorfully illustrated books, nonfiction books about chameleons, or one of the many memorable chameleon characters.