Looking for excellent children's books about contests? 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 teacher's mysterious team selection leads to unexpected victories and deeper truths.
A boy races against blindness to finish his comic, while a new friend risks popularity to discover her own talents.
Four kids compete to create the ultimate candy. Who will win?
Survive a deadly game or face certain death in a dystopian world.
A girl must choose between love and a crown in a life-changing competition.
A boy befriends a fly and tries to enter him into a pet show.
Can Camila and her papa overcome chaos to win a baking contest?
Can Kylie master robotics and coding to win the big competition?
A champion bear loses his growl before a big contest. Can he find it in time?
Four kids race through life-sized games to uncover a secret in Lemoncello's new factory.
Illustrated read-alouds about contests for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A young person sets out on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
A clever fox schemes to win a jumping contest despite his lack of skill.
Can a young inventor prove her ideas are worth creating on her own?
Can Amy overcome stage fright to help her team win the Quiz Bowl?
A fashion contest turns tricky when a shared design leads to secrets and guilt.
A group of characters compete in a series of games to be crowned the Ultimate All-Star Champion.
A young knight wins a kingdom's contest by choosing truth over strength.
Little Red must win a skating contest with a surprising partner. Can she succeed?
A young girl participates in a sand castle contest and helps a baby octopus in distress
A young artist finds inspiration in chaos for a school contest.
A ballet dancer and a hockey player swap worlds in a daring challenge.
A girl must find her own voice to win a story contest at the library.
Longer stories about contests for developing and independent readers.
Two brothers' kite skills catch a king's eye, challenging tradition and family honor.
Can Piper find her own light in a world where everyone else shines?
Can Kyle and friends solve puzzles in time to win a live breakout game?
A girl enters an unlikely doll in a contest. What happens next?
A magical competition turns into sabotage as Lennie fights for power and family loyalty.
A cursed girl must survive magical trials to escape her deadly fate.
A group of third-grade students participate in a competition called the Brain Games, where they must use their creativity and problem-solving skills to win.
Books vanish during a fierce library competition. Can the mystery be solved?
Victors of the Games, Katniss and Peeta face Capitol's wrath as rebellion brews.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and rivalries while trying to win a customized skateboard by selling wall hangings for his Timber Scout troop.
Can Wonderland Motel out-fun the competition and win the beach race with secret weapons P.T. and Gloria?
Junior chefs face sizzling challenges in a culinary showdown. Who will rise, and who will crumble?
