Books About Behavior · 27 titles considered

The Best Behavior Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about behavior? 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 Very Bad Bunny
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Behavior

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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1984

The Very Bad Bunny

By Marilyn Sadler, Roger Bollen (Illustrator) · P.J. Funnybunny series

P.J. Funnybunny's family discovers true mischief when cousin Binky visits.

41 pages· 373 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 557 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

King of the Birds

By Elise Gravel · Book #1 in the Arlo & Pips series

A clever crow and a witty bird form an unlikely friendship through brainy banter.

64 pages· 1,402 words· Est. 21 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 809 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Hi, Jack!

By Mac Barnett, Greg Pizzoli (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the A Jack Book series

A story about a mischievous boy named Jack and his adventures with his friends Rex and the Lady.

80 pages· 319 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.4/5 Goodreads · 631 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019

Perfectly Polite Penguins

Polly Penguin disrupts politeness. Can she restore order?

32 pages· 463 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 201 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Bad Kitty School Daze

A cat and a dog attend a school for wayward pets to learn how to behave and get along with each other.

176 pages· 4,339 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,058 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2024

A Little Spot of Kindness

Discover the magic of kindness in everyday moments.

32 pages· 409 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 592 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1990

What If Everybody Did That?

By Ellen Javernick, Colleen Madden (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the What If Everybody? series

What if everyone ignored the rules? Chaos or harmony awaits.

32 pages· 415 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,334 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1983

Mortimer

A boy's refusal to sleep causes chaos for his family and neighbors.

24 pages· 358 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,339 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005

Bad Kitty

A cat's behavior changes when its food supply is altered.

40 pages· 537 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 14,803 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Bad Cat!

A seemingly perfect cat causes chaos at home. What's next?

32 pages· 177 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 443 ratings
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Behavior Picture Books

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

How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad?

Ages 3–5 · 2013

What happens when little dinosaurs get mad? Discover how they learn to calm down.

Pig the Tourist

Ages 3–5 · 2019

A pug named Pig causes chaos and destruction on vacation.

I Can Explain

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Discover the surprising reasons behind quirky habits in this hilarious tale.

Pig the Monster

Ages 3–5 · 2021

A pug named Pig goes on a Halloween rampage for treats.

A Stack of Alpacas

Ages 3–5 · 2020

Can an alpaca handle a wild afternoon with mischievous little ones?

The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit

Ages 3–7 · 1906

A rude rabbit learns a lesson about manners and consequences.

Manners Are Not for Monkeys

Ages 3–6 · 2016

Monkeys mimic children, causing chaos. Can Mother Monkey restore their wild ways?

People Don't Bite People

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Biting is for food, not people. Discover why in this playful tale.

Bad Apple
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Bad Apple

Ages 3–5 · 2021

A mischievous apple causes chaos in the kitchen until it meets its match: Snake.

A Weekend with Wendell

Ages 4–8 · 1986

A bossy cousin's visit tests the limits of sharing and friendship.

That's What Dinosaurs Do

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A dinosaur must stay silent for a week. Can he resist roaring?

Back-to-School Rules

Ages 5–9 · 2011

Master school with Percy's ten rules and avoid chaos.

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