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The Best Business Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about business? 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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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

The Startup Squad

By Brian Weisfeld, Nicole C. Kear · Book #1 in the The Startup Squad series

Four girls must unite to win a lemonade stand competition, facing friendship and business challenges.

176 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 158 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Home Sweet Motel

Can two kids save their beloved motel with a wild plan before it's too late?

304 pages· 39,384 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,825 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

The Crayon Man

A man invents a new kind of colored crayon that brings joy to children all around the world.

48 pages· 1,134 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,259 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2008

The Donut Chef

Two bakers clash in a wild doughnut duel. Who will win?

40 pages· 714 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 510 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2019

When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree

A birthday lemon tree gift leads to unexpected discoveries.

32 pages· 373 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,565 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Even Aliens Need Snacks

A young chef's alien snacks bring unexpected fame across the galaxy.

40 pages
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 394 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

What Do You Do With an Idea?

A child's idea grows, leading to something extraordinary.

36 pages· 481 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 10,531 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2010

Even Monsters Need Haircuts

A young barber cuts hair for monsters under the full moon.

40 pages· 373 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,596 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016

That's Me Loving You

A comforting tale of love that transcends distance and time.

40 pages· 795 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 890 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2017

Lily Wool

A lamb's imagination leads to unexpected chaos and discovery.

40 pages· 210 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 98 ratings
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Business Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about business for the youngest readers and listeners.

100 First Words for Little CEOs

Ages 1–4 · 2020

Introduce your toddler to business with 100 words every future CEO should know.

ABCs of Economics

Ages 1–3 · 2020

Discover economics from A to Z, sparking curiosity in young minds.

Who Was Walt Disney?
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Who Was Walt Disney?

Ages 2–4 · 2021

Discover the magic behind a legendary creator's journey.

Economics
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Economics

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover economics through the journey of teddy bears from factory to store.

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Business Picture Books

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

Brave Girl

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A young immigrant leads a historic strike, challenging injustice and fighting for equality.

It Began with Lemonade

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A girl finds unexpected customers for her lemonade by the river.

I am Walt Disney
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I am Walt Disney

Ages 5–9 · 2019

Discover how dreams became reality through Walt Disney's imagination and innovation.

One Hen

Ages 3–11 · 2008

A small loan transforms a boy's life and his community's future.

The Sweetest Scoop
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The Sweetest Scoop

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Two friends turn a love for ice cream into a sweet success story with a twist of activism.

Believe Me, I Never Felt a Pea!

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Discover the untold truth behind a princess's eternal slumber.

The Red Bicycle

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A bicycle's journey from North America to Africa transforms lives and communities.

Spider in the Well

Ages 4–8 · 2024

A broken well, a town in chaos, and a newsboy on a mission for truth.

Honda
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Honda

Ages 6–11 · 2008

A boy's dream of building cars sparks a journey to global innovation.

Cooler Than Lemonade

Ages 4–8 · 2023

Eva's lemonade stand faces fierce competition. Can she find a fresh idea to succeed?

Tops & Bottoms
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Tops & Bottoms

Ages 4–7 · 1995

A lazy bear and a clever hare become unlikely business partners in a series of agricultural ventures.

Caps for Sale

Ages 3–7 · 1940

A peddler must outsmart mischievous monkeys to reclaim his caps.

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Business Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about business for developing and independent readers.

Last Lemonade Standing
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Last Lemonade Standing

Ages 6–9 · 2015

A stolen lemonade recipe leads to a mystery. Can the Clue Crew crack the case?

Who Was Steve Jobs?

Ages 8–12 · 2012

A biography of the life of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Computers, from his childhood to his death in 2011.

Who Was Sam Walton?
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Who Was Sam Walton?

Ages 8–11 · 2019

A visionary defies skeptics to revolutionize retail and build the world's largest store.

Who Was Milton Hershey?
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Who Was Milton Hershey?

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A biography of Milton Hershey, the founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, from his childhood to his death, highlighting his entrepreneurial spirit, innovative ideas, and philanthropic efforts.

Graphic Nov.
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The Truth About Stacey (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2006

New town, new challenges: Stacey faces diabetes and a rival babysitting club.

Thea Stilton and the Chocolate Sabotage

Ages 7–9 · 2014

A chocolate factory's future is at risk. Is it sabotage?

Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business

Ages 6–9 · 2019

A woman's hair loss sparks a journey to create a beauty empire.

Mary Anne Saves the Day (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–11 · 2007

A group of young friends navigate the challenges of adolescence and friendship while running a babysitting business.

Mia Measures Up

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A young girl faces cyberbullying and seeks the truth with her friends' help.

Who Was H. J. Heinz?
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Who Was H. J. Heinz?

Ages 8–11 · 2019

Discover how a small-time merchant revolutionized the food industry with ketchup.

What Is LEGO?
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What Is LEGO?

Ages 8–11 · 2020

The story of the LEGO company from its humble beginnings to its current status as a global phenomenon.

Gus

Ages 7–10 · 2015

A girl and her friends run a dog-walking business and have to decide who gets to keep a famous puppy named Gus.

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