The aardvark has long ears like a rabbit, a snout somewhat similar to a pig, and a tail a bit like a kangaroo, but actually there are no close relatives to the aardvark. In fact, the nearest thing to an aardvark is an elephant!
In the world of picture books, Marc Brown's Arthur would probably be the best known aardvark, as he has a series of books in which he stars with his sister D.W. There are chapter books, easy readers and picture books.
My favourite aardvark book is one of the African Animal Tales series illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway, Awkward Aardvark. This story explains why aardvarks are nocturnal and live underground.
Of course there are other aardvark books in the library. Look for:
• Oi Aardvark! by Kes Gray and Jim Field
• It's an Orange Aardvark! by Michael Hall
• Aalfred and Aalbert by Morag Hood
• Can an Aardvark Bark? by Melissa Stewart and Steve Jenkins
• Weird and Wonderful Animals: Aardvarks by Emma Bassier
• Aardvarks by Maddie Gibbs
• A is for Aardvark by Mark Shulman and Tamara Petrosino
• The Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure by Jill Tomlinson
• Noko and the Night Monster by Fiona Moodie
• Noko's Surprise Party by Fiona Moodie
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