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$574
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader
Discover how peaceful protest changed history.
32 pages· 626 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 96 ratings
Books About Clergy · 23 titles considered
The Best Clergy Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about clergy? 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 10 Favorite Books About Clergy
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020
Martin Luther King, Jr.
A young boy vows to fight injustice with words.
32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 668 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012
Martin Luther King, Jr.
A biography of Martin Luther King Jr. that explores his life and work as a civil rights leader
48 pages· 2,454 words· Est. 28 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 162 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007
¿Quién fue Martin Luther King, Jr.?
A leader's fight for justice ends in tragedy, immortalized in powerful illustrations.
112 pages· 10,441 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,585 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007
Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
The story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and his fight for civil rights in America.
112 pages· 9,996 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,585 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001
Martin's Big Words
Discover the powerful journey of a leader who preached love over hate.
The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2001)Caldecott Medal (2002)Coretta Scott King Award (2002)
40 pages· 684 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 12,886 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1995
My Dream of Martin Luther King
Discover Dr. King's journey and the promise of hope through vivid illustrations.
32 pages· 1,387 words· Est. 16 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 127 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1989
A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Discover how a leader's childhood sparked a movement for equality.
32 pages· 824 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 596 ratings
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$379
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Discover how one man's words inspired a movement.
32 pages· 250 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 131 ratings
$3.99Save 5%
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2004
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
A minister's son defies his town to protect a forbidden friendship and an island's future.
256 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 11,076 ratings
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Clergy Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about clergy for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$2600
Martin Luther King Jr.
Ages 5–7 · 2005
Uncover the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through primary sources.
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$2865
When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates
Ages 6–12 · 2016
Discover the playful childhood of a future civil rights leader.
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$349
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Ages 5–8 · 1999
Explore Martin Luther King Jr.'s quest for peace and equality.
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$1499
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ages 4–7 · 2018
Discover the life of a civil rights icon who changed history through nonviolent resistance.
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Clergy Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about clergy for developing and independent readers.
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$1899
Come a Stranger
Ages 11–14 · 1986
A dancer's dream shatters, leading to unexpected desires and identity struggles.
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$799
The Vicar of Nibbleswicke
Ages 9–12 · 1991
A vicar's speech disorder causes chaos in his parish. Can he find a cure?
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$595
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ages 10–12 · 2008
A leader's dream of unity challenges a divided nation, sparking a movement for justice and equality.
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$499
Don't Know Much About Martin Luther King Jr.
Ages 8–12 · 2005
Explore the pivotal moments and challenges of a civil rights leader's journey.
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$1699
The Stepmom Shake-Up
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Grace's perfect duo faces a shake-up when Dad starts dating. Can pranks save their team?
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$699
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.
Ages 6–8 · 2020
A young dreamer becomes a civil rights leader, changing America forever.
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$895
Saint Damien of Molokai
2009
A young priest faces a life-changing mission among leprosy patients in Hawaii.
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