Books About Being Famous · 51 titles considered

The Best Being Famous Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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

Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Being Famous

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace

By Nan Marino

A young prodigy hides from fame, seeking solace and rediscovery in a remote pancake palace.

256 pages· 44,159 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 619 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2017

Famously Phoebe

A star sibling faces a new rival. Can she share the spotlight?

40 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 74 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012

Legends of Zita the Spacegirl

A brave spacegirl and her friend Mouse try to escape from a space station and outrun the law while trying to save a planet from a deadly swarm of space creatures.

224 pages· 3,769 words· Est. 42 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 10,553 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

I Totally Funniest

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Laura Park (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the I Funny series

A young comic faces fame's pressure and risks losing everything for a Hollywood win.

336 pages· 32,915 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,241 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

My Life as a Youtuber

By Janet Tashjian, Jake Tashjian (Illustrator) · Book #7 in the My Life series

Derek juggles Youtube dreams and keeping his monkey, Frank, from leaving. Can he solve both challenges?

272 pages· 27,799 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 307 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

I Used to Be Famous

A star struggles to reclaim her spotlight from a new arrival.

32 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 168 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

I Funny TV

Can Jamie handle the pressure of starring in his own TV show?

336 pages· 34,361 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,527 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2017

Earn It!

A bunny learns that stardom requires hard work, not shortcuts.

32 pages· 323 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 285 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

The Right Hook of Devin Velma

A risky stunt at an NBA game tests friendship and courage.

240 pages· 42,200 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 261 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2018

My Family Divided

A young girl's life shatters when her parents are deported.

256 pages· 53,202 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,361 ratings
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Being Famous Picture Books

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

Poppy's Best Paper

Ages 5–8 · 2015

A rabbit's dream of fame clashes with jealousy and effort. Can she overcome herself to succeed?

#Goldilocks

Ages 2–8 · 2019

Goldilocks' online antics go too far. What will Daddy Bear do?

I Am Famous

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young diva fears losing her audience after a performance mishap. Can she win them back?

How to Be a Hero

Ages 4–7 · 2016

A boy seeks heroism, questioning what truly makes a hero.

Game Changers

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Two sisters defy odds and prejudice to become tennis legends.

How the Second Grade Got $8,205.50 to Visit the Statue of Liberty

Ages 4–8 · 1992

Second graders embark on a quest to fund their Statue of Liberty trip.

Flop to the Top!

Ages 5–6 · 2015

Wanda seeks fame, but her dog steals the spotlight. Can family and friendship prevail?

Cats Get Famous

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Three singing cats face a scheming villain on their path to stardom.

Everyone Loves Bacon

Ages 4–8 · 2014

Bacon's fame sizzles, but will it cost him his friends?

Peacock and Sketch
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Peacock and Sketch

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A peacock's quest for fame reveals the fleeting nature of stardom and the value of true friendship.

Muhammad Ali

Ages 4–7 · 2018

Discover the life of a legendary boxer and civil rights icon.

Addie and the Amazing Acrobats

Ages 4–8 · 2023

A bat must choose between the spotlight and her friends. Fame or friendship?

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Being Famous Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about being famous for developing and independent readers.

Alien Superstar

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A six-eyed alien becomes a Hollywood star. Can he keep his secret?

Pottymouth and Stoopid
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Pottymouth and Stoopid

Ages 9–12 · 2017

Two friends turn schoolyard taunts into TV fame, challenging labels and bullies.

Judy Moody Gets Famous!

Ages 6–9 · 2001

A third-grader tries to become famous by winning a spelling bee, breaking a world record, and performing a trick with her pet cat.

The Art of Getting Noticed

Ages 6–9 · 2023

A cryptid duo navigates fame's pitfalls and discovers friendship's true value.

The Daughters

Ages 11–15 · 2010

A photographer sees beauty in Lizzie, thrusting her into unexpected fame.

The Blackwoods
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The Blackwoods

Ages 14–+ · 2023

A Hollywood dynasty unravels as secrets emerge and fame's spotlight turns harsh.

Extras
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Extras

Ages 12–17 · 2006

Aya uncovers a secret that could change her world and her fate forever.

The Falling Between Us
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The Falling Between Us

Ages 12–17 · 2018

A teen popstar vanishes, leaving his girlfriend to uncover the truth behind his disappearance.

Katie Cox Goes Viral

Ages 10–14 · 2017

A viral video catapults Katie to fame, but can it fill the void of real connections?

My Father the Angel of Death

Ages 12–15 · 2006

Jesse struggles with friendships overshadowed by his father's wrestling fame.

Fame, Blame, and the Raft of Shame
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Fame, Blame, and the Raft of Shame

Ages 8–12

A raft journey reveals the perils of cancel culture.

Katie Cox vs. the Boy Band
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Katie Cox vs. the Boy Band

Ages 10–14 · 2018

Can a reluctant pop star survive fame and fan wars?

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