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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1968
The Best Nest
A bird couple searches for the perfect nest to raise their new baby.
64 pages· 739 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 15,124 ratings
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Books About Contentment · 26 titles considered
The Best Contentment Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about contentment? 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 Contentment
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
The Perfect Sofa
By Fifi Kuo
Can Penguin and Panda find the perfect sofa, or is it closer than they think?
32 pages· 77 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 83 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2019
The Little Green Girl
By Lisa Anchin
A topiary dreams of adventure, but her gardener fears change. Can they find a way to explore together?
40 pages· 892 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 368 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
Where Happiness Lives
By Barry Timms, Greg Abbott (Illustrator)
Three mice, three homes. Which holds true happiness?
24 pages· 532 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.6/5 Goodreads · 281 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2014
Being Thankful
A young critter learns gratitude when he discovers the joy of thankfulness over envy.
24 pages· 822 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 530 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Oliver
By Josh Crute, John Taesoo Kim (Illustrator)
A small tree strives to stand out in a forest of giants.
32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 200 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 0–5 · 2011
Perfect Square
By Michael Hall
A square faces challenges, transforming into new shapes and possibilities each day.
40 pages· 205 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,017 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2008
The Girl Who Could Fly
By Victoria Forester · Book #1 in the Piper McCloud series
A girl who can fly faces unexpected dangers at a secret school for the gifted.
352 pages· 70,653 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 17,569 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011
Three Hens and a Peacock
By Lester L. Laminack, Henry Cole (Illustrator)
A peacock's arrival on a farm changes the dynamics of the farm and its inhabitants.
29 pages· 769 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,328 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005
The Secret of Saying Thanks
By Douglas Wood, Greg Shed (Illustrator)
Discover the secret of gratitude hidden in nature's everyday wonders.
32 pages· 752 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 197 ratings
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Contentment Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about contentment for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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The Chalk Giraffe
Ages 4–7 · 2020
A chalk giraffe comes to life, making endless demands. Can a little girl satisfy him?
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Miracle on 133rd Street
Ages 4–8 · 2015
A roast too big for the oven sparks unexpected holiday cheer in a community.
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Three by the Sea
Ages 5–8 · 2010
A mysterious stranger disrupts three friends' harmony. Can they find happiness again?
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The Monster Princess
Ages 4–6 · 2010
A cave-dwelling monster sneaks into a castle, seeking a royal life. Will she find her true self?
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Too Crowded
Ages 4–7 · 2021
A goldfish ventures beyond his bowl, discovering the world isn't as welcoming as he thought. Can he find comfort in his crowded home again?
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Otto the Book Bear
Ages 3–7 · 2011
A storybook bear ventures beyond his pages to find a new home.
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Dave's Cave
Ages 3–7 · 2018
Dave searches for a better cave but discovers there's no place like home.
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It's Not Easy Being Number Three
Ages 3–7 · 2016
Number Three explores new roles but discovers his true value as himself.
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The Crow and the Peacock
Ages 4–8 · 2021
Crow seeks the happiest bird, uncovering secrets of true contentment.
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The Big City
Ages 5–9 · 2015
A city adventure makes Logan rethink his hometown's charm.
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Lana Lynn Howls at the Moon
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A sheep ventures into the woods, seeking adventure among wolves. Is it what she imagined?
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Happiness Doesn't Come from Headstands
Ages 4–8 · 2013
Leela's quest for a perfect headstand leads to unexpected happiness.