Books About Being Bossy · 14 titles considered

The Best Being Bossy Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about being bossy? 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.

Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

That's NOT How You Do It!

By Ariane Hofmann-Maniyar · Child's Play Library series

Lucy meets Toshi, who does everything differently. Can she learn from him?

32 pages· 238 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.2/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 203 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

Ta-Da!

Two storytellers clash over chaos and magic, discovering the power of collaboration.

40 pages
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 273 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Bring Me a Rock!

A tiny bug's pebble might save a king's throne.

40 pages· 70 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 610 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014

Maple & Willow Together

Sisters navigate playful adventures and sibling squabbles, discovering the joy of reuniting after a break.

32 pages· 312 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 793 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005

Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle

By Jennifer Richard Jacobson, Abby Carter (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Andy Shane series

A reluctant student finds unexpected confidence through a surprising classroom visitor.

64 pages· 1,740 words· Est. 20 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 169 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

Boss of the World

A day at the beach turns sour when bossiness threatens friendships.

24 pages· 451 words· Est. 8 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 149 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

What About Moose?

A bossy moose disrupts a tree house project. Can teamwork save the day?

40 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 369 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2012

Duck Says Don't!

Duck's strict rules drive friends away. Can he learn to share the pond?

26 pages
3.6/5 Goodreads · 125 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2019

Just for Me

A toy breaks, teaching Ruby that sharing is more fun than keeping everything to herself.

40 pages· 53 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
3.4/5 Goodreads · 62 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

Look at You, Katie Woo!

A schoolgirl navigates growing up with humor and heart.

112 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 39 ratings
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Being Bossy Picture Books

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

Floss the Playground Boss

Ages 3–5 · 2017

A playground boss meets her match when a new boy challenges her rules.

Little Royal

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A big fish learns humility when he ventures beyond his small pond.

Ally-saurus & the Very Bossy Monster

Ages 3–6 · 2017

A new girl demands everyone follow her rules. Can Ally-saurus teach her to play nice?

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