Books About Childhood Mischief

The Best Childhood Mischief Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about childhood mischief? 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 2 Favorite Books About Childhood Mischief

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2008

Ivy + Bean: Bound to Be Bad

By Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Ivy and Bean series

Two friends try to be good and attract animals to them, but things don't go as planned and they end up causing chaos in their neighborhood.

128 pages· 8,291 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,791 ratings

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Summary: Ivy and Bean embark on a quest to be so virtuous that even wild animals will befriend them. When their plan fails, they wonder if a touch of mischief might be the key. As they navigate the fine line between good and bad, their antics lead to unexpected adventures. Will their new approach bring them closer to their goal, or will it unleash chaos? Join Ivy and Bean as they discover the surprising outcomes of their playful experiment with morality.

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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009

Froggy's Best Babysitter

By Jonathan London, Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator) · Froggy series

A babysitter faces chaos as Froggy's helpfulness spirals into mayhem.

32 pages· 682 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

3.7/5 Goodreads · 272 ratings

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Summary: Froggy's parents are out for the night, leaving him with a new babysitter. Determined to help, Froggy feeds his sister and takes a bath, but his good intentions lead to kitchen chaos and bath-time disasters. Can the babysitter handle Froggy's antics until his parents return? Dive into a night of unexpected challenges and see if Froggy's charm can save the day.

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