Books About Asking For Help

The Best Asking For Help Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about asking for help? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Asking For Help

I Am Lost!
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$379
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1997

I Am Lost!

A lost dog finds his way home with a police officer's help.

32 pages· 64 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
3.6 Goodreads · 72 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: A little dog, lost on a bustling street, faces the daunting challenge of finding his way back home. As he navigates the chaos, a friendly police officer discovers him and reads his tag. Will this chance encounter lead him safely back to his family, or will the busy city prove too overwhelming? Join this heartwarming journey of unexpected friendship and the quest for home.
The Infamous Ratsos
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$674
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

The Infamous Ratsos

By Kara LaReau, Matt Myers (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Infamous Ratsos series

A group of young scouts embark on a camping trip, learning valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of asking for help when needed.

80 pages· 3,664 words· Est. 29 min read-aloud
3.9 Goodreads · 71 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Louie and Ralphie Ratso embark on their first camping trip with the Big City Scouts, guided by Grandpa Ratso. He insists they solve problems without help, but pitching tents and making fires prove difficult. As the Scouts struggle, an unexpected revelation challenges their motto: true courage lies in asking for help and working together. Will they embrace teamwork to navigate the wilderness?
The Office
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

The Office

By Robb Pearlman, Melanie Demmer (Illustrator)

Can Michael lead the line at Dunder Mifflin Elementary without knowing how?

40 pages· 837 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.4 Goodreads · 1,517 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: At Dunder Mifflin Elementary, Michael Scott is thrilled to be the Line Leader, but there's a catch—he has no idea how to lead. As he navigates this big responsibility, will he learn that asking for help is the key to success? With nods to iconic moments from the beloved show, this playful reimagining introduces a new generation to the antics of a pint-sized Michael and his friends. Can Michael live up to his 'World's Best Line Leader' title, or will he need a little guidance along the way?