Books About Choose-your-own Stories · 108 titles considered

The Best Choose-your-own Stories Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about choose-your-own stories? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

What Should Danny Do?
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Choose-your-own Stories

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

What Should Danny Do?

By Adir Levy, Ganit Levy, Mat Sadler (Illustrator) · The Power to Choose series

Guide Danny's choices and discover how decisions shape his day and life.

68 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,181 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

Search for a Giant Squid

Embark on a deep-sea quest to find the elusive giant squid. Choose wisely; each decision shapes your adventure.

96 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 184 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

What Should Danny Do? School Day

Guide Danny's school day and shape his destiny in this interactive adventure.

72 pages
4.6/5 Goodreads · 520 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

What Should Darla Do?

Guide a young astronaut-in-training as she learns to make wise choices on her journey to Mars.

76 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 409 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Pick the Plot

Trapped in a time travel book, Owen's fate is in your hands. Will you help him escape or leave him to the dinosaurs?

367 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,432 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

The Book That Can Read Your Mind

Pick a character, and this magical book will reveal your choice.

48 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 757 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1984

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

Unravel the mystery of cryptic images and captions left by a vanished illustrator.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1984)
32 pages· 192 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 7,193 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Mystery in the Mansion

Solve the mystery to save a detective agency. Choose wisely.

400 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,082 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Search for Snake River

Survive the perilous Snake River crossing or face the unknown on the Oregon Trail.

160 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 230 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1979

The Cave of Time

Lost in a cave, your choices lead to the past or future. What fate awaits you?

115 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,892 ratings
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Choose-your-own Stories Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about choose-your-own stories for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Lenny the Lobster

Ages 4–7 · 2019

A lobster faces a boiling dilemma at a dinner party. Stay or escape?

What Should Danny Do? On Vacation!

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Danny's vacation tests his choices with nine possible endings.

I'm Furious

Ages 3–8 · 1993

A boy must choose how to handle his anger when his brother ruins his prized possession.

Endlessly Ever After

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A young girl visits her sick grandmother, but her journey is fraught with obstacles and unexpected events.

Mermaid Island

Ages 7–10 · 2020

Will you leave the sea to teach land royals about ocean protection?

What's Going On Here?

Ages 3–5 · 2019

Mix and match pages to create endless funny tales.

What Will You Do, Curious George?

Ages 4–8 · 2024

Guide George through a day of choices and surprises.

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Choose-your-own Stories Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about choose-your-own stories for developing and independent readers.

The Titanic

Ages 8–12 · 2007

Navigate the Titanic's sinking. Will your choices lead to survival or doom?

The Race to Chimney Rock

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Navigate the Oregon Trail's dangers to reach Chimney Rock. Choose wisely or face peril.

Can You Survive Storm Chasing?

Ages 10–13 · 2011

Survive deadly storms or face doom. Your choices decide.

Danger at the Haunted Gate

Ages 6–10 · 2018

Survive the Oregon Trail's perils to reach Devil's Gate. Choose wisely or face dire consequences.

Can You Survive the Titanic?

Ages 10–13 · 2011

Survive the Titanic's sinking by making life-or-death choices. Will you escape or meet your doom?

The Revolutionary War

Ages 8–12 · 2009

Choose your path in the Revolutionary War: spy, soldier, or loyalist.

The Oregon Trail

Ages 8–12 · 2013

Choose your path on the Oregon Trail: opportunity or peril awaits.

Escape from the Carnival of Horrors
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Escape from the Carnival of Horrors

Ages 8–12 · 1995

Enter a carnival where rides test more than courage.

Please Don't Feed the Vampire!

Ages 8–12 · 1997

Open a mysterious can and face a vampire transformation or a ferocious vampire dog. Choose wisely.

Star Wars: A Finn & Poe Adventure

Ages 6–8 · 2019

Navigate the galaxy's dangers to protect the Resistance from the First Order.

Ghost Island
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Ghost Island

Ages 8–12 · 1986

Will you face the island ghost or explore the haunted cemetery alone?

Return to Atlantis

Ages 8–12 · 1988

Dive deep to prove Atlantis exists or face eternal ocean captivity.

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