Books About Babysitting · 140 titles considered

The Best Babysitting Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about babysitting? 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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Our 10 Favorite Books About Babysitting

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

The Someday Birds

By Sally J. Pla, Julie McLaughlin (Illustrator)

A boy's cross-country journey to spot birds may heal his fractured family.

327 pages· 62,765 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,262 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

How Not to Babysit Your Brother

Will must tame his mischievous brother's chaos.

46 pages· 1,590 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 133 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

Gus Makes A Fuss

Two friends pet sit a cat, but he's not what they expected.

66 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 21 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Our Favorite Day

A grandfather's routine transforms on special Thursdays with his granddaughter.

32 pages· 207 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 452 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

The Truth About Stacey (Graphic Novel)

New town, new challenges: Stacey faces diabetes and a rival babysitting club.

144 pages· 9,045 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 26,499 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Absolutely Almost

A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up, including a new school, a new nanny, and a best friend who is about to become a TV star.

288 pages· 46,764 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 9,878 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Boy-Crazy Stacey (Graphic Novel)

A young girl spends her summer at the beach with her friends and family, learning valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and first love.

176 pages· 6,263 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 18,549 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Beasts & Geeks

Babysitter battles monsters seeking revenge. Can she stop the Spider Queen's mind control?

320 pages· 52,939 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 220 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008

Claudia and Mean Janine (Graphic Novel)

Can two sisters overcome their rivalry when family crisis strikes?

176 pages· 9,277 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 21,824 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2017

The 91-Story Treehouse

Babysitting chaos unfolds in a 91-story treehouse full of wild inventions and mysteries.

384 pages· 13,687 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 4,193 ratings
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Babysitting Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about babysitting for the youngest readers and listeners.

Penguin Misses Mom

Ages 2–4 · 2016

Penguin faces the challenge of missing Mom while having fun with a babysitter.

How to Babysit a Grandpa

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Discover the secrets to a perfect day with Grandpa, where kids take charge and fun never ends.

Baby Sitter

Ages 2–5 · 2010

A young boy navigates his first babysitting experience.

Vampirina

Ages 2–5 · 2018

A young vampire navigates babysitting chaos in a new town.

Time for Bed, Elmo!

Ages 2–5 · 2014

Elmo's bedtime turns into a playful battle of excuses.

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Babysitting Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about babysitting for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Arthur Babysits

Ages 4–8 · 1992

Babysitting chaos erupts; can Arthur tame the mischievous twins?

Big Book of the Berenstain Bears

Ages 3–7 · 1996

Discover the Berenstain Bears' adventures as they navigate first-time experiences with humor and heart.

Eva and Baby Mo

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A young owl tries to convince her parents to enter a sky-dancing competition.

Marion Takes Charge

Ages 5–9 · 2015

A young girl takes on the responsibility of babysitting her little sister and helping her friends at the animal rescue shelter

Amelia Bedelia and the Baby

Ages 4–8 · 1981

A literal-minded housekeeper babysits, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected charm.

The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter
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The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter

Ages 3–7 · 1981

A family of bears must find a babysitter for their cubs while they attend a town meeting.

Just Me and My Babysitter
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Just Me and My Babysitter

Ages 3–6 · 1986

A babysitter's night turns chaotic with Little Critter's help.

Pugtato Babysits the Snouts
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Pugtato Babysits the Snouts

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Pugtato babysits mischievous Brussels Snouts, discovering chaos and fun in unexpected ways.

Fancy Nancy and the Sensational Babysitter

Ages 4–7 · 2010

A babysitting night goes awry, unraveling Nancy's perfect plans.

Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House

Ages 5–7 · 2003

Henry and Mudge explore a mysterious house full of surprises on Valentine's Day.

If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A Halloween babysitter may be a witch. Can a girl outsmart her?

Amelia Bedelia Under Construction

Ages 4–8 · 2006

Chaos ensues when a quirky renovator tackles a home project with literal interpretations.

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Babysitting Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about babysitting for developing and independent readers.

Un gran día para Kristy (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–11 · 2018

Can Kristy and her friends manage 14 kids and a wedding?

El Club de Las Baby-Sitters: El Talento de Claudia (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–11 · 2008

Can two sisters overcome rivalry when family tragedy strikes?

Captain Awesome vs. the Evil Babysitter

Ages 5–9 · 2014

Can Captain Awesome outsmart the babysitter and save the day?

Stolen Children

Ages 8–12 · 2008

Babysitting turns into a race against time as Amy faces a kidnapping plot.

Emma All Stirred Up!

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Emma's summer plans are derailed by babysitting her brother at camp. Can she find a way to enjoy it?

Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2022

Stacey's move threatens friendships and the Baby-sitters Club's future.

El club de las baby-Sitters 8/ The Baby-Sitters Club 8: A Logan Le Gusta Mary Ann/ Logan Likes Mary Ann (Club De Las Baby-Sitters/ Baby-sitters Club Graphix) (Graphic Novel)
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El club de las baby-Sitters 8/ The Baby-Sitters Club 8: A Logan Le Gusta Mary Ann/ Logan Likes Mary Ann (Club De Las Baby-Sitters/ Baby-sitters Club Graphix) (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A new boy joins the club, sparking doubts and unexpected feelings.

Mary Anne Saves the Day (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–11 · 2007

A group of young friends navigate the challenges of adolescence and friendship while running a babysitting business.

Dawn and the Impossible Three (Graphic Novel)
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Dawn and the Impossible Three (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–11 · 2017

New town, chaotic kids, and club tensions—can Dawn handle it all?

Kristy's Big Day (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Can Kristy and friends manage fourteen kids and a wedding chaos?

Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter

Ages 6–10 · 2008

A young girl named Bean is left in the care of her older sister Nancy, who is babysitting for the first time, and chaos ensues as Bean tries to escape and have fun despite Nancy's rules

Heidi Heckelbeck Is the Bestest Babysitter!
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Heidi Heckelbeck Is the Bestest Babysitter!

Ages 7–9 · 2015

A young girl named Heidi tries to prove that she is responsible enough to babysit her little brother Henry.

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