Books About Clothing · 719 titles considered

The Best Clothing Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about clothing? 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.

Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1944

The Hundred Dresses

By Eleanor Estes, Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator)

A girl claims to own a hundred dresses, but classmates' ridicule leads to regret and a vow for change.

Newbery Medal (1945)
80 pages· 7,306 words· Est. 57 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 42,736 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1970

Old Hat New Hat

A bear searches for the perfect hat.

36 pages· 95 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,614 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade

A first grader faces her fears without her magical tutu. Can she find courage within?

96 pages· 2,627 words· Est. 30 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 843 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

If the Magic Fits

A magical closet of disguises leads to unexpected adventures in an enchanted castle.

305 pages· 60,261 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,879 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1980

The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds

By David A. Adler, Susanna Natti (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Cam Jansen series

A young girl with a photographic memory helps solve a jewelry store robbery with her friend and her friend's baby brother

58 pages· 4,761 words· Est. 53 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,573 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2001

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

By Ann Brashares · Book #1 in the Sisterhood series

A magical pair of jeans transforms four friends' summer into an unforgettable journey of discovery and friendship.

294 pages· 60,104 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 739,724 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

Rachel's Roses

By Ferida Wolff, Margeaux Lucas (Illustrator)

Rachel needs twenty-five cents for a dream, but time is running out.

112 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 60 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2017

This Little Trailblazer

Discover ten women who changed history with their courage and vision.

26 pages
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 460 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3

There's a Hat for That

By Olivia Thornton, Ela Smietanka (Illustrator)

A delightful romp through all the hats for every job, joy and dream!

28 pages
6.8/7 Bookroo experts
Picture Book · Ages 4–8

The Proudest Blue

By Ibtihaj Muhammad, Hatem Aly (Illustrator), S. K. Ali (Illustrator) · The Proudest Blue series

Two sisters navigate their first day of school with one of them wearing a hijab for the first time.

40 pages· 622 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 7,621 ratings
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Clothing Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing

Ages 2–4 · 1970

A humorous exploration of why animals should not wear clothing.

Shoes

Ages 3–6 · 1986

Discover the adventures of four kids and their extraordinary shoes in a lively, rhyming tale.

Little Blue Truck's Halloween

Ages 0–3 · 2016

A girl follows a giant chicken into a mysterious adventure.

Who Wears What?

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Discover which animal wears what in this tactile adventure.

Animals with Tiny Cat
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Animals with Tiny Cat

Ages 2–5 · 2018

Tiny Cat's playful dress-up turns into a wild adventure. Can it handle the beast within?

My First Book of Patterns

Ages 1–3 · 2017

Discover the world of patterns and unlock a new visual language.

Hooray for Hat!

Ages 0–3 · 2014

A surprise hat turns grumpy days into joyful parades of friendship and sharing.

Book-O-Masks

Ages 1–6 · 2015

Discover playful masks and rhymes in this interactive book.

Book-O-Hats
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Book-O-Hats

Ages 1–6 · 2015

Transform into characters with wearable hat masks in this interactive book.

Blue Hat, Green Hat
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Blue Hat, Green Hat

Ages 0–2 · 1984

Animals explore colors and clothes, but one turkey keeps making mistakes.

Underwear Do's and Don'ts

Ages 2–5 · 2000

Discover the dos and don'ts of underwear in this playful guide.

Vegetables in Underwear
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Vegetables in Underwear

Ages 1–3 · 2015

Vegetables flaunt colorful underwear, sparking giggles and pride.

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Clothing Picture Books

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

Pelle's New Suit

Ages 3–6 · 1912

A boy's suit shrinks as his lamb's wool grows. Can he craft a new one?

The Rag Coat

Ages 6–9 · 1995

A mountain girl's coat weaves a tale of love and friendship.

We Wear Masks

Ages 4–7 · 2020

Discover why wearing masks is a kind choice in a world of masked heroes.

Sadie and the Silver Shoes

Ages 3–7 · 2019

Sadie's prized shoe is lost. How will she cope with just one?

Extra Yarn

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A magical yarn box transforms a town.

Hip, Hip...Beret!

Ages 4–7 · 2021

A gust of wind whisks Bella's beret away. Can she retrieve it?

Goat's Coat

Ages 3–6 · 2018

A goat must choose between his prized coat and helping those in need.

Is That You, Eleanor Sue?

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A girl in disguise rings the doorbell, sparking a playful family adventure.

Stephanie's Ponytail
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Stephanie's Ponytail

Ages 4–7 · 1996

A young girl named Stephanie tries out different hairstyles and her classmates copy her, leading to chaos and confusion in the classroom.

Julián Is a Mermaid
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Julián Is a Mermaid

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young boy named Julian discovers his abuela's secret.

A Friendship Yarn

Ages 3–5 · 2019

Two friends' gifts unravel their bond. Can they mend it?

In a Small Kingdom
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In a Small Kingdom

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A prince must find new power after his brother destroys the royal robe.

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Clothing Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about clothing for developing and independent readers.

Letters from Cuba

Ages 10–12 · 2020

A young girl escapes Poland for Cuba, striving to reunite her family amidst rising dangers.

Alexa the Fashion Reporter Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2012

Magic stolen, fashion chaos looms. Can two friends save the day?

Magical Mission

Ages 7–10 · 2016

A secret mission in London: can he stop a jewel heist and perform magic?

Mia: A Matter of Taste

Ages 8–12 · 2013

Mia faces a style crisis with new glasses and braces. Can she find her true self?

Mia Fashion Plates and Cupcakes

Ages 8–12 · 2014

Mia juggles two clubs and a rivalry. Can she keep it together?

Graphic Nov.
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The Prince and the Dressmaker

Ages 12–17 · 2018

A prince's secret life as a fashion icon risks his dressmaker's dreams.

Finn Family Moomintroll
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Finn Family Moomintroll

Ages 8–11 · 1948

A magical hat transforms everything it touches. What will the Moomins do?

Lunch Lady and the Picture Day Peril

Ages 7–10 · 2012

A school photographer scams students out of their money, and it's up to the Lunch Lady and her friends to stop her.

Bollywood Burglary
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Bollywood Burglary

Ages 7–10 · 2016

A stolen ruby, a Bollywood film, and a mouse detective on the case.

Mia's Baker's Dozen
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Mia's Baker's Dozen

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Mia struggles with Spanish class, but her three parents unite to help her succeed.

Alexis the Icing on the Cupcake

Ages 8–12 · 2014

Can Alexis overcome her insecurities before facing her crush at a big party?

Super Sleuth

Ages 6–9 · 2017

Jasmine's Girl's Day plans unravel as mysteries arise. Can she solve them in time?

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