Books About Backpacks

The Best Backpacks Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about backpacks? 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 Haunted Backpack
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The Shortlist

Our 7 Favorite Books About Backpacks

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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2013

My Backpack!

By Weldon Swanson (Illustrator)

Discover what animals pack in their backpacks.

12 pages
5.7/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 23 ratings
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Board book
Summary: Join Bee, Dog, Elephant, Ladybug, and Penguin as they reveal the secrets of their backpacks in this interactive adventure. Each flap hides a surprise, sparking curiosity and excitement about school. What treasures will you uncover?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

The Haunted Backpack

A boy's backpack whispers. Is it a ghost or a monster?

20 pages· 528 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 26 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Walking home, a boy hears whispers from his backpack. Is it a ghost or a monster? The mystery deepens when a strange cell phone demands he visit a cemetery. What awaits him there?
Back to School, Backpack!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Back to School, Backpack!

By Simon Rich, Tom Toro (Illustrator)

A backpack faces first-day-of-school jitters and existential angst in crowded hallways.

40 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 152 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A child's backpack is anxious about the first day of school, feeling out of place amidst bustling hallways and lonely cafeteria tables. As it navigates the chaos, will it find its place and help its owner brave the classroom with confidence? This humorous tale explores the backpack's unique perspective, offering a comforting and entertaining read for kids facing their own school-day nerves.
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2022

Too Cool for School

Two friends navigate their first day of school with a new student.

72 pages· 754 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 541 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Pizza and Taco are back to school with new backpacks and a mission: figure out the new kid, B.L.T., who oozes coolness with his sunglasses and carefree attitude. As they mimic his every move, they risk clashing with their teacher, Mr. Apple. Will their quest for coolness lead to chaos? Dive into this hilarious graphic novel to find out if Pizza and Taco can balance being cool with staying out of trouble. Perfect for young readers eager for a fun, confidence-boosting adventure.
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2006

The Monster in the Backpack

A monster in her backpack turns Annie's day upside down.

40 pages· 905 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 92 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Annie's ordinary school day takes a wild turn when she discovers a monster in her backpack. Shocked and annoyed, she watches as it devours her lunch, sabotages her boots, and shreds her homework. Yet, as chaos unfolds, Annie's feelings shift from irritation to unexpected fondness. Can this mischievous creature become a friend, or will it continue to wreak havoc? Dive into a hilarious tale of surprise and friendship, where a little girl's patience is tested by an unusual guest.
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2002

Arthur's Back-to-School Surprise

A toy falls from Arthur's backpack, sparking laughter. Can he recover?

24 pages· 478 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 62 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Arthur's first day back at school takes a turn when a preschool toy tumbles from his backpack, igniting laughter from his classmates. Embarrassed and confused, Arthur must figure out how the toy got there and find a way to regain his confidence. Will he uncover the truth and turn the situation around, or will the teasing continue? Dive into Arthur's world to discover how he handles this unexpected challenge.
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008

Zip, Zip... Homework

A new backpack leads to a tangled web of lies and a tougher homework challenge.

32 pages· 731 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.1/5 Goodreads · 42 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Violet's excitement over her new backpack turns into chaos when its many pockets cause her to lose her homework. In a panic, she lies to her teacher, only to face an even tougher assignment. As Violet navigates the consequences of her fib, she learns a valuable lesson about honesty and organization. Will she find a way to untangle her mess before it's too late?
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