Looking for excellent children's books about cleverness? 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.
A clever fox outsmarts three mean farmers to steal food for his family and friends
A girl must outsmart a witch with the help of unlikely allies.
Discover timeless animal tales with hidden lessons in Aesop's fables.
A witch transforms seven siblings into food; only their mother can save them.
A mysterious soup made from stones unites a town.
A clever girl uses math to teach a greedy raja a lesson in fairness.
A storyteller spins tales to captivate a king and save her life.
A farmer's clever request turns a grain of rice into unimaginable wealth.
A mischievous creature steals eggs until a prickly surprise changes everything.
A boy and his butler seek gold in California to save his family from ruin.
Illustrated read-alouds about cleverness for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A girl must outsmart her baby brother to save her beloved dog.
Discover hidden secrets in a starving town's magical tale of sharing.
Three goats face a fearsome troll to cross a bridge. Will they succeed?
Three pigs face a wolf's huffing and puffing. Will their homes withstand the storm?
A mysterious cloak transports Brigid to a distant land, revealing her destiny.
Can a tiny rabbit outsmart a fearsome bully lion?
Three goats must outsmart a fearsome troll.
A clever lamb outwits a hungry coyote with cunning tricks.
A lazy son faces unexpected consequences from his clever mother's scheme.
An old woman braves a jungle, facing hungry animals. Can she outsmart them?
Lost in the woods, two siblings face a witch's deadly trap. Can they outsmart her?
Cat wants mice for dinner, but Mouse has a clever plan.
