Books About Beauty · 37 titles considered

The Best Beauty Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about beauty? 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.

Smile
Graphic Nov.
Plain Jane and the Mermaid
Graphic Nov.
School. Hasn't This Gone on Long Enough?
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Beauty

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2009

Smile

By Raina Telgemeier · Book #1 in the Smile series

A fall leads to dental drama and unexpected challenges for a sixth grader.

224 pages· 8,270 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 316,859 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2010

The Wide-Awake Princess

Annie must find her sister's true love to break a sleeping curse on the castle.

261 pages· 61,067 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 14,254 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2005

Uglies

By Scott Westerfeld · Book #1 in the Uglies series

Tally must choose: betray a friend or remain an 'Ugly' forever.

426 pages· 87,152 words· Est. 8 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 714,187 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2017

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

A barber shop is a place of transformation where people go to feel seen and valued.

Ezra Jack Keats Award (2018)Coretta Scott King Award (2018)Caldecott Medal (2018)Newbery Medal (2018)
32 pages· 688 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 4,966 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Randy, the Beautiful Horse

By T. L. McBeth (Author/Illustrator), T. L. McBeth (Author/Illustrator)

A horse believes he's beautiful, but reality might surprise him.

40 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 263 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Souris! (Graphic Novel)

A sixth grader's life spirals after a dental mishap, facing braces, surgery, and shaky friendships.

224 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 316,859 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Plain Jane and the Mermaid

Plain Jane's quest for independence leads her underwater to rescue a kidnapped prince from mermaids.

368 pages· 7,622 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,230 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

A young girl reflects on the beauty of her eyes and the women in her family who share the same feature.

34 pages· 399 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.6/5 Goodreads · 9,303 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

School. Hasn't This Gone on Long Enough?

Middle school gets dumber as Jamie's diary reveals her hilarious take on life's big questions.

160 pages· 15,070 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,564 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

Magnificent Homespun Brown

Young voices celebrate the joy of embracing one's own skin.

32 pages· 527 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,124 ratings
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Beauty Picture Books

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

El Pez Arco Iris

Ages 3–6 · 1992

A lonely fish learns the true worth of beauty and friendship.

Last Stop on Market Street

Ages 3–5 · 2015

A young boy spends the day with his grandmother, exploring their neighborhood and learning about the beauty in unexpected places.

Snow White

Ages 4–8 · 1812

A queen's jealousy threatens a young girl's life. Can she escape her fate?

Strega Nona's Magic Ring

Ages 4–8 · 1979

A magic ring transforms Anthony, but will it solve his loneliness or create chaos?

Ooh La La! It's Beauty Day

Ages 4–8 · 2010

A backyard beauty day for Mom spirals out of control. Can it be saved?

How Beautiful

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A caterpillar's quest to define beauty reveals diverse perspectives in the forest.

The Rainbow Fish

Ages 3–6 · 1992

A beautiful fish learns to share his most prized possessions with others.

Rot

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A mutant potato enters a cuteness contest, facing adorable rivals.

Ms. Rubinstein's Beauty

Ages 5–+ · 2006

A unique woman finds love in unexpected eyes.

Addie's Bad Day

Ages 4–8 · 1993

Addie hides under her hat. Can Max uncover the reason and save his birthday party?

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Beauty Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about beauty for developing and independent readers.

Aphrodite the Beauty

Ages 8–12 · 2010

Aphrodite faces jealousy and unexpected love challenges in a world of gods and goddesses.

Don't Judge Me

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A girl must confront a list ranking classmates by looks, risking everything to speak up.

Stepsister
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Stepsister

Ages 12–17 · 2019

An ugly stepsister defies fate to redefine beauty and find redemption.

Miranda the Beauty Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2012

Magic stolen, fashion in chaos. Can two friends save the day?

Beauty and the Beast

Ages 8–12 · 2012

A misfit girl and a cursed prince defy expectations in a tale of unlikely friendship and transformation.

The Beast and the Bethany

Ages 9–13 · 2020

An immortal man must choose between beauty and a child's life when a beast demands a new meal.

Fairest
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Fairest

Ages 8–12 · 2006

A girl with a magical voice faces palace intrigue and a queen's dangerous demand to save her kingdom.

Pretties
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Pretties

Ages 12–17 · 2005

Tally's perfect life hides a dangerous secret that could cost her everything.

Ugly

Ages 7–10 · 2005

An outcast duckling embarks on a journey to find his true identity.

Specials
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Specials

Ages 12–17 · 2006

A super soldier must choose between duty and a forgotten past.

The Beauty and the Beast

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A young girl is trapped in a magical castle with a beast. Can love break the curse?

Belle

Ages 12–18 · 2008

A hidden tree, a fearsome Beast, and a carving that reveals true love's face.

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