Looking for excellent children's books about being lost? 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.
A girl lost in the Alaskan wilderness must choose between her human past and a new life with wolves.
A young shark named Clark gets lost at the farmers' market during a field trip.
A prank traps a boy in a well, sparking an unexpected rescue and new friendships.
A magic pebble grants wishes, but one wish traps Sylvester in an unexpected form.
A lost dog embarks on a wild journey to reunite with his boy.
Phillip loses his imaginary friend at the fair. Can they reunite?
A vacation turns into a quest to fulfill a prophecy and prevent disaster on a hidden island.
A farmer's life changes with a talking kitten, but then the kitten vanishes.
A lost puppy leads to magical chaos. Can Heidi fix it?
Dragons and giants clash as Seth seeks lost memories and Kendra races to stop a world takeover.
Sturdy, inviting books about being lost for the youngest readers and listeners.
Can Rabbit find the lost instruments before showtime?
A mother duck searches for her missing duckling around the pond.
A boy's adventure turns to panic when he loses sight of his mom in a mall.
A boy and his toy dinosaurs get lost in a museum, discovering ancient connections.
A lost puppy navigates the woods with help from friendly animals to find his way home.
A lost teddy leads to a surprising mix-up in the woods.
A lost bunny seeks his mother's comforting embrace.
Bunny Boo searches for her missing teddy at bedtime.
Children navigate a field trip full of new experiences.
Illustrated read-alouds about being lost for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A lost child, a mysterious protector, and a tale of survival in the wilderness.
Lost in the woods, can a boy and his pony find their way home before the storm hits?
Twins find an ancient map and get lost in a vast palace. Can they find their way out?
A lion statue vanishes from the library. Can his friend find him before dawn?
A lonely girl seeks friends in the woods, but unexpected visitors arrive.
A camping trip turns adventurous when a beloved pet goes missing in the woods.
A stray dog leads Madame Martine to discover Paris's hidden beauty.
A young polar bear drifts into unexpected adventures after a deep sleep on cracking ice.
A young girl goes on an adventure with her mother to the farmer's market and learns to navigate using a map.
A mole loses his glasses and burrows home, but ends up in unexpected places.
Two friends miss their stop and must navigate a strange town to find their way home.
A lost girl must find her way home with a wolf's unexpected help.
Longer stories about being lost for developing and independent readers.
A kitten with a magical task helps a lost mouse find home in Misty Wood.
Two sisters discover a magical portal in their backyard that leads to the fairy world of Never Land, where they must navigate the challenges of fairy politics and adventure to find their way back home.
A blizzard threatens Vanesa's winter vacation as she races to rescue her brother with unexpected allies.
Three siblings must survive alone in the wild as war rages around them.
A lighthouse family races to reunite a lost baby whale with its mother.
A mysterious doll arrival sparks a runaway adventure.
A bear finds a boy in the woods and wants to keep him as a pet.
A psychic's powers vanish, but a desperate plea pulls her back into danger.
Lost in Taiwan, a traveler must navigate unfamiliar streets without GPS, discovering unexpected adventures.
A forgotten promise leads Livy to unravel the mystery of Bob's origins.
A boy lost in space must hide his identity to avoid expulsion.
A wiener dog and friends embark on a wild quest to reunite a baby bird with its mom.
