Books About April Fools' Day · 16 titles considered

The Best April Fools' Day Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about april fools' day? 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Addison the April Fool's Day Fairy

By Daisy Meadows · Rainbow Magic: Special Edition series

Can Rachel and Kirsty recover Addison's stolen magic before April Fool's Day is ruined?

192 pages· 10,401 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 308 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

April Fools' Fiasco

A bookstore prank turns into a real robbery. Can the kids solve the mystery?

144 pages· 13,152 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 362 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

Jackie's Jokes

Eight sisters try to uncover the truth about their parents' disappearance while navigating their own unique powers and gifts.

130 pages· 22,764 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 634 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

April Fool's Day

At a prank-filled party, electronics vanish. Is it a joke or a crime?

96 pages· 10,374 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 357 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

The School Skeleton

By Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator) · Book #19 in the A to Z Mysteries series

A school skeleton goes missing and a group of students try to solve the mystery.

96 pages· 8,697 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,708 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

April Foolishness

Cows escape, chaos ensues. Can Grandpa restore order?

32 pages· 332 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 302 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

Arthur's April Fool

Can Arthur outsmart a bully and master his magic tricks?

32 pages· 728 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 913 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2009

One Funny Day

By Kate Mcmullan, R.W. Alley (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Pearl and Wagner series

Wagner plans the ultimate prank to outsmart everyone this April Fools' Day.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award (2010)
40 pages· 846 words· Est. 10 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 250 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

April Fools' Day from the Black Lagoon

Hubie's pranks backfire when an unexpected joke turns the tables on him.

64 pages· 2,605 words· Est. 29 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 130 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

April Fool, Phyllis!

A groundhog predicts a blizzard on April Fools' Day, but no one believes her.

32 pages· 927 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 165 ratings
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April Fools' Day Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about april fools' day for preschool and elementary-age readers.

April Fool! Watch Out at School!

Ages 4–8 · 2009

Gilbert faces pranks on April Fools' Day. Can he outsmart the bully with the ultimate trick?

April Fools', Mr. Todd!

Ages 4–6 · 2017

Judy plans the ultimate prank, but will her birthday be forgotten?

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Morning Mystery

Ages 5–7 · 2010

A girl discovers her chaotic morning is the result of her brother's April Fools' Day pranks.

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April Fools' Day Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about april fools' day for developing and independent readers.

No More School, April Fools!

Ages 6–10 · 2024

Students and teachers clash in a prank war. Who will win the ultimate candy prize?

The Case of the Perfect Prank

Ages 7–10 · 2004

Can young detectives solve a puzzling mystery before it's too late?

Ellie May on April Fools' Day

Ages 6–9 · 2018

Ellie May's pranks for April Fools' Day spiral out of control.

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