Books About Faces

The Best Faces Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about faces? 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 Faces

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Butt or Face?

By Kari Lavelle · Book #1 in the Butt or Face? series

Guess if it's a face or a butt in this fun animal photo challenge.

40 pages· 1,425 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,023 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a hilarious guessing game where kids examine close-up animal photos to decide if they're seeing a face or a butt. With each turn of the page, discover the truth and learn fascinating facts about creatures like the Cuyaba dwarf frog and the Mary River turtle. This interactive book combines humor with education, revealing how animals use camouflage and trickery in their habitats. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the quirky side of nature.

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$759

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

Little Face Big Face

By Bill Cotter · Opposite Face series

Discover animal emotions through playful faces in this interactive book.

22 pages

5.2/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 60 ratings

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Summary: Explore the world of animal expressions in this engaging board book. From tiny to mighty, each face tells a story of emotions and traits. Young readers will delight in identifying and learning about the diverse range of animal faces and what they communicate. This interactive journey invites little ones to connect with the animal kingdom in a fun and educational way, sparking curiosity and understanding of emotions.

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$1797

Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2015

Faceless

By Alyssa Sheinmel

A face transplant leaves a girl questioning her identity and struggling to find herself again.

352 pages· 89,881 words· Est. 8.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 8,691 ratings

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Summary: After a devastating accident, Maise receives a face transplant, but the reflection in the mirror is a stranger's. As she grapples with her new identity, Maise must navigate a world where nothing feels familiar. Can she reclaim her sense of self and reconnect with those she loves, or will she remain lost behind someone else's features? This gripping tale explores the profound journey of rediscovering who you are when everything you knew is gone.

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$674

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1998

Baby Faces

By DK

Discover baby expressions in a colorful, engaging board book.

16 pages

4.1/5 Goodreads · 532 ratings

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Summary: Explore a world of baby emotions with vibrant photos capturing happy, sad, and sleepy faces. This padded board book invites little ones to mimic expressions, fostering early recognition and engagement. Perfect for tiny hands, it offers a delightful journey through a baby's busy day, sparking curiosity and connection.

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$1697

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

The Mirrorwood

By Deva Fagan

A faceless girl battles a cursed forest to uncover the truth and break her curse.

304 pages

4.0/5 Goodreads · 406 ratings

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Summary: Faceless and cursed, Fable must steal others' faces to survive, making her an outcast. Pursued by Blighthunter Vycorax, she flees into the perilous Mirrorwood, a forest ruled by a demon-prince. With her feline companion, Moth, Fable encounters a chatty skull, meddlesome deities, and a reality-tearing beast. In this enchanted realm, nothing is as it seems, and Fable's only hope to break her curse and discover her true self lies within its thorny depths. Can she unravel the forest's secrets before it's too late?

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Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2017

Happy Face Sad Face

By Bill Cotter · Opposite Face series

Explore emotions through playful faces in this interactive board book.

22 pages

5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 53 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a world of expressions with this engaging board book. From happy to mad, cold to hidden, each face reveals a new emotion. Perfect for little ones to discover the range of human feelings and what they convey. How many emotions can you find?

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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2019

I Love You, Elephant!

By Carles Ballesteros · Changing Faces series

Monkey's compliments transform his friends' faces, revealing a heartwarming message of love and acceptance.

16 pages

5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 14 ratings

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Summary: Join Monkey as he admires his animal friends, from Elephant to Zebra, with playful compliments that magically transform their faces. Each page turn reveals a joyful expression, as Monkey mimics their unique traits, wishing them for himself. But when the animals express their love for Monkey just as he is, a heartwarming message of acceptance unfolds. Will Monkey learn to embrace his own uniqueness? Discover the delightful surprises in this interactive journey of friendship and self-love, where every page turn brings a new face and a new lesson.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Ugly

By Robert Hoge

An extraordinary boy defies bullying and embraces his unique identity.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 6,044 ratings

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Summary: Born with a facial tumor and twisted legs, Robert faces a world quick to judge him as 'ugly.' Despite the stares and taunts, he refuses to be defined by his appearance. Through pranks, family adventures, and finding his perfect sport, Robert's journey is one of resilience and self-discovery. As he confronts the biggest decision of his life, he learns that what makes him different also makes him strong. This true story of overcoming bullying and thriving with disabilities challenges perceptions and celebrates the power of inner beauty.

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$1597

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Ugly

By Robert Hoge

An extraordinary face challenges a boy to redefine beauty and courage.

208 pages· 37,243 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 6,044 ratings

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Summary: Born with a facial tumor and twisted legs, Robert faces a world quick to judge. Despite stares and taunts, he embraces life with humor and resilience. As he navigates pranks, family adventures, and a newfound sport, Robert confronts a life-altering decision. Can he follow his heart and redefine what it means to be 'ugly'? This memoir reveals the power of inner strength and the beauty of being different.

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$958

Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 2024

Hey! Look at You!

By Sandra Boynton

Discover your animal self in a playful mirror adventure.

14 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 131 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a playful world where mirrors transform you into beloved barnyard animals. Moo like a cow, baa like a sheep, or quack like a loud duck. What animal will you see?

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