Books About Crying · 8 titles considered

The Best Crying Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about crying? 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.

Sometimes I Cry
The Shortlist

Our 8 Favorite Books About Crying

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023

Sometimes I Cry

By Jess Townes, Daniel Miyares (Illustrator)

Explore the emotions that make us cry and why it's okay.

40 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 211 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Big Boys Cry

A boy learns it's okay to cry as he sees men express emotions on his way to school.

40 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 754 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 0–3 · 2000

What Shall We Do with the Boo-Hoo Baby?

By Cressida Cowell, Ingrid Godon (Illustrator)

Animal friends struggle to soothe a crying baby. Can they find the solution?

12 pages
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 503 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019

Why Do We Cry?

By Fran Pintadera, Ana Sender (Illustrator)

Why do we cry? Discover the hidden reasons behind our tears.

34 pages· 332 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 941 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2005

That's What Friends Are For

Why is Pig crying? Goat's wild guesses lead to a heartwarming solution.

32 pages· 309 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 134 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

Flare

By Kallie George · Book #2 in the Tiny Tails series

A phoenix learns it's okay to cry. Can his guardians help him express emotions?

44 pages· 562 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 162 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2020

The Big Sibling Getaway

Cassie escapes in a box to find peace from her crying sibling.

32 pages
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 110 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2015

Crybaby

By Karen Beaumont, Eugene Yelchin (Illustrator)

A crying baby needs more than hushing. Can Roy the retriever help?

40 pages· 266 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 271 ratings
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