Books About Dieting

The Best Dieting Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about dieting? 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 3 Favorite Books About Dieting

Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble

By Nick Bruel · Bad Kitty Chapter series

In this adventure, Kitty meets her match: her own creator! As she navigates the challenges of being at the mercy of her author's whims, Kitty discovers that manipulation is a two-way street. With the creative process unfolding around her, can Kitty outsmart the one who holds the pencil? Dive into a world where the lines between character and creator blur, and every page turn brings a new twist.

144 pages· 4,778 words· Est. 40 min read
4.2 Goodreads · 1,882 ratings
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Summary: In this adventure, Kitty meets her match: her own creator! As she navigates the challenges of being at the mercy of her author's whims, Kitty discovers that manipulation is a two-way street. With the creative process unfolding around her, can Kitty outsmart the one who holds the pencil? Dive into a world where the lines between character and creator blur, and every page turn brings a new twist.
Mates, Dates, and Chocolate Cheats
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2005

Mates, Dates, and Chocolate Cheats

By Cathy Hopkins · Book #10 in the The Mates, Dates series

Struggling with self-image, a teen's quest for weight loss risks overshadowing her true worth and budding opportunities.

224 pages· 36,763 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 1,787 ratings
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Summary: Izzie feels trapped in a cycle of diets and self-doubt after gaining weight. As she battles her insecurities, she risks losing sight of her true worth and the joys around her. With a spot on a TV teen panel and a charming boy who sees her beauty, can Izzie learn to embrace herself? Her journey is a heartfelt exploration of self-acceptance and the power of friendship.
A Piece of Cake
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$901
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

A Piece of Cake

By Jill Murphy · The Large Family series

A family's diet plan spirals into chaos as hungry elephants struggle with healthy living.

28 pages· 459 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.7 Goodreads · 445 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Mrs. Large, feeling the need to shed some pounds, embarks on a family-wide diet, swapping treats for healthy meals and jogs. But as the Large family, a group of hungry elephants, attempts to embrace this new lifestyle, chaos ensues. Will they manage to stick to their plan, or will their cravings get the better of them? Dive into this hilarious tale of family misadventures and the challenges of dieting.
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