Storybooks to Read with Your Child After Watching Zootopia 2

The beloved world of Zootopia, is back with its second story after nearly 10 years. Some of us have had children and become parents along the way (Time does fly...). Now we get to enjoy it all over again — this time with our own kids.

Ahead of the release of Zootopia 2, PENTA curated a selection of books from the Zootopia series and produced them in a vertical scroll format. Filled to the brim with charming, fluffy animal characters, these storybooks are, from a mom’s perspective, the perfect blend of fun and learning.

From stories exploring the relationship and friendship between the dream team Judy and Nick to a tour of the city with the hidden protagonist of Zootopia 2, a blue snake named Gary, each book branches out from the main storyline in its own unique way. Books that closely follow the original movie — Little Golden Books and Step into Reading titles and others — are also available across different reading levels.

*PENTA offers Zootopia series books in English originals and official translations, in vertical scroll format.

Zootopia 2 Book Series

Zootopia 2 Better TogetherZoo CrewA Snake's Tale

Zootopia 2 Series: Better Together | Zoo Crew | A Snake's Tale © Disney

Zootopia Book Series

Zootopia Little Golden BookJudy Hopps and the Missing Jumbo PopThe Big Trouble in Little Rodentia

Zootopia: Zootopia Little Golden Book | Judy Hopps and the Missing Jumbo Pop | The Big Trouble in Little Rodentia © Disney

For children ages 3 to 8, I highly recommend the Little Judy series, which follows the childhood stories of the main character, Judy Hopps. First of all, the illustrations are absolutely beautiful (a total mom favorite!) but just as importantly, the books show how brave Officer Judy faced and worked through the kinds of new experiences children this age encounter in their everyday lives. Simply put, these storybooks are a wonderful fit for themes like emotional development, social skills, and everyday life learning.

I read these stories to my child at bedtime, and they’re especially helpful for moments that can feel a little nerve-racking — like the first night sleeping over at Grandma’s house alone or the day their first tooth falls out. They give children a chance to gently “rehearse” those experiences ahead of time and feel more prepared and confident.

Little Judy Series

Little Judy Loses a ToothLittle Judy Goes to Bed

Stories from Judy's childhood, Little Judy series now available (more episodes coming soon!) © Disney

Every parent knows, children love revisiting the same content over and over again. To the point that it can be a little exhausting when they ask to read the same book night after night. But in developmental psychology, this kind of “repetition” is considered essential for language development, understanding sentence structures, and strengthening memory. Especially between the ages of 3 and 8, repetition is said to be one of the most effective ways for children to learn.

So after taking my child to see Zootopia 2 in theaters, I’m planning to make the most of all things Zootopia for the next few months. Any content that helps me respond a little more patiently to the familiar “Mom, play with me…” is always welcome — especially for moms like me whose imaginations sometimes run a little dry.