Books About Childhoods · 7 titles considered

The Best Childhoods Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about childhoods? 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.

Happy Easter, Little Critter
The Don't Worry Book
The Shortlist

Our 7 Favorite Books About Childhoods

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Trombone Shorty

By Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, Bryan Collier (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Trombone Shorty series

A young boy from New Orleans discovers his passion for music and becomes a renowned trombone player.

Coretta Scott King Award (2016)Caldecott Medal (2016)
40 pages· 989 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,023 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2000

Happy Easter, Little Critter

Join Little Critter on an Easter adventure full of surprises and fun.

24 pages· 243 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,585 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

The Don't Worry Book

When worries loom, find comfort and laughter around every corner.

32 pages· 218 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 452 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991

Chrysanthemum

A young girl struggles to find self-acceptance in the face of teasing and criticism from her peers.

32 pages· 1,086 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.2/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 56,793 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

The Magic Word

By Mac Barnett, Elise Parsley (Illustrator)

A magic word unleashes chaos with wild animals and unexpected surprises.

40 pages· 679 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 753 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Someone Like Me

A young girl's love for stories shapes her path to becoming a writer.

32 pages· 216 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 348 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2007

I'm Big Enough

By Amber Stewart, Layn Marlow (Illustrator)

A bunny loses her cherished blanket and must learn to let go.

32 pages· 522 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 59 ratings
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