Books About Black Holes · 15 titles considered

The Best Black Holes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about black holes? 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.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Black Holes

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Stephen Hawking

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Matt Hunt (Illustrator) · Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Curiosity leads a boy to unlock the universe's secrets.

32 pages· 430 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 959 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole

A black hole becomes a pet, swallowing a girl's grief and belongings.

224 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,685 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

There Was a Black Hole That Swallowed the Universe

By Chris Ferrie, Susan Batori (Illustrator)

A black hole swallows the universe, consuming everything in its path.

40 pages· 493 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 321 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Everything Space

Embark on a cosmic journey through planets and stars with captivating facts and visuals.

64 pages· 8,163 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 46 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Little Black Hole

By Molly Webster, Alex Willmore (Illustrator)

A lonely black hole discovers the secret to finding lost friends in the universe.

32 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 118 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2020

The Black Hole Bandits

A teacher and students must stop a galaxy-threatening black-hole device.

64 pages
3.5/5 Goodreads · 2 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The Doomsday Vault

A black hole leads to a school for time travelers. Can they solve its mysteries?

304 pages· 60,516 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–+ · 2002

Destination: Space

Unveil the universe's secrets through Hubble's lens.

32 pages· 2,306 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 41 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2002

Space

Uncover cosmic mysteries and celestial wonders.

48 pages· 8,104 words· Est. 55 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 13 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 11–17 · 2006

Stars and Galaxies

An exploration of stars, galaxies, and the fundamental forces shaping the universe, from stellar lifecycles to cosmic evolution.

48 pages· 8,326 words· Est. 1 hour read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 4 ratings
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Black Holes Picture Books

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

Black Holes

Ages 8–11 · 2006

Uncover the mysteries of black holes and their cosmic secrets.

The Black Hole Debacle

Ages 4–7 · 2022

A black hole in her desk threatens everything. Can she save her dog?

Llama Destroys the World

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A llama's series of mistakes leads to the destruction of the world.

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