Books About Bragging

The Best Bragging Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about bragging? 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 Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Bragging

Spike Says
Sale price
$879
Picture Book · 2006

Spike Says

By Julia Donaldson · Songbirds Phonics series

A boastful boy claims he can dive, drive and fight fires.

16 pages
3.6 Goodreads · 26 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Spike claims he can dive, drive and fight fires! A short, decodable Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics story by Julia Donaldson; Level 4 practises long vowel spellings ee, ie, oa and ai.
Loudmouth George and the Fishing Trip
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983

Loudmouth George and the Fishing Trip

By Nancy L. Carlson · Nancy Carlson Picture Books series

A boastful fisherman faces a surprising catch.

32 pages· 456 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.3 Goodreads · 15 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: George, a confident rabbit, claims to be a master fisherman. But when he finally hooks a fish, he's caught off guard. Can he handle the unexpected challenge, or will his bravado sink him? Dive into this humorous tale of overconfidence and discovery.
I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today!
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1969

I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today!

By Dr. Seuss · Classic Seuss series

A boastful child claims they can lick a certain number of tigers, but keeps revising their claim as they encounter various excuses to dismiss potential opponents.

72 pages· 209 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.0/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,949 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a whimsical world of rhymes, a boastful cat faces 30 tigers, another challenges authority to create a fair society, and a third must un-thunk a wild creation. Each story brims with Seussian charm, exploring themes of humility, equality, and imagination. Will the cats overcome their challenges and learn valuable lessons? Dive into these quirky tales to find out!
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