Books About Fairs · 85 titles considered

The Best Fairs Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about fairs? 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.

Fox & Rabbit
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The Science Fair is Freaky!
Ride for Your Life!
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Fairs

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Fox & Rabbit

By Beth Ferry, Gergely Dudás (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Fox & Rabbit series

Two friends go on a series of adventures together, starting with a trip to the fair and ending with a successful lemonade stand.

90 pages· 2,433 words· Est. 37 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 804 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3

A Beautifully Chaotic Day at Everywhere Fair

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26 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Ruby Goldberg's Bright Idea

A girl races to win a science fair, risking friendships and priorities.

144 pages· 28,163 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 108 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

Unicorn Uproar

A unicorn vanishes at a festival. Can the Clue Crew solve the mystery?

96 pages· 10,787 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 291 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Heidi Heckelbeck and the Secret Admirer

By Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the Heidi Heckelbeck series

A young girl navigates the challenges of a school science fair with the help of her unlikely partner.

128 pages· 4,777 words· Est. 54 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 580 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019

Dr. Snow Has Got to Go!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the My Weirder-est School series

A student at Ella Mentry School participates in a science fair that quickly spirals out of control

112 pages· 8,059 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 539 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

Dinosaur Dilemma

A young girl befriends a dinosaur after accidentally bringing it back from a museum and tries to figure out how to return it to its own time.

96 pages· 2,081 words· Est. 31 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 180 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2010

Ivy + Bean: What's the Big Idea?

By Annie Barrows · Book #7 in the Ivy and Bean series

Two second-grade girls try to find a solution to global warming for their school science fair.

131 pages· 8,763 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,137 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

The Science Fair is Freaky!

By Jack Chabert, Sam Ricks (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Eerie Elementary series

A group of students must navigate a supernatural science fair.

96 pages· 6,130 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 858 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Ride for Your Life!

A rollercoaster makes riders vanish. Can Creepella solve the mystery before she disappears too?

128 pages· 7,670 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 677 ratings
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Fairs Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about fairs for the youngest readers and listeners.

Fun at the Fair

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover the magic of a fair through touch and play.

Maisy at the Fair

Ages 2–5 · 2001

Join a mouse and friends on a thrilling fair adventure.

Madeline's 123

Ages 0–3 · 2022

Join a fearless girl on a counting adventure from 1 to 10.

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Fairs Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about fairs for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair
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Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A group of students work together on a science experiment for their school's science fair.

The Midnight Fair

Ages 3–7 · 2021

When night falls, animals take over the fairground for a magical adventure.

Humphrey's School Fair Surprise

Ages 5–8 · 2011

A classroom pet becomes the surprise star at a school fair. Can he win the best class spirit contest?

Corgiville Fair

Ages 5–8 · 1971

A goat race at the Corgiville Fair pits Caleb against Edgar's cunning tricks.

County Fair

Ages 4–8 · 1997

A county fair holds surprises and a special pumpkin contest for a young boy.

Just a School Project
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Just a School Project

Ages 4–8 · 2004

Can Little Critter's caterpillar project win the science fair?

Science Fair Flop

Ages 4–8 · 2010

Freddy's science fair project is ruined. Can he save it in time?

Arthur's Lost Puppy

Ages 4–8 · 2000

A street fair turns chaotic when Pal escapes. Can they find him before it's too late?

Angelina at the Fair

Ages 4–8 · 1988

A day at the fair turns into unexpected friendship.

Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin
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Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin

Ages 4–8 · 2011

A mischievous dog turns a prize pumpkin's journey into chaos.

Oh No!

Ages 3–7 · 2010

A science fair robot spirals into chaos. Can she control the mayhem?

Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair

Ages 6–9 · 2019

A girl discovers her new word-a-day calendar has given her a magic book that makes everything she writes in it come true

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Fairs Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about fairs for developing and independent readers.

Sweet Farts #3: Blown Away

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Two inventors clash as a science competition threatens to topple an empire.

Alexis Cupcake Crush

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Can cupcakes be healthy? Alexis juggles science fair dreams and a rocky love life.

Molly Twinkletail Runs Away
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Molly Twinkletail Runs Away

Ages 7–10 · 2014

Can Jess and Lily save a magical forest from a wicked witch's mischief?

Tell a Lie and Your Butt Will Grow

Ages 7–10 · 2002

A liar's fibs lead to an unexpected, growing consequence. Can he stop it?

The Sword of the Silver Knight
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The Sword of the Silver Knight

Ages 7–10 · 2005

A missing antique sword at a Medieval Fair leads to a mystery. Can the Boxcar Children solve it before the fair leaves town?

King Arthur

Ages 7–9 · 1999

Arthur faces unexpected challenges at a Middle Ages fair.

Just Grace and the Trouble with Cupcakes

Ages 6–9 · 2013

Grace faces a cupcake challenge with an unexpected partner. Can she lead her team to success?

The Case of the Missing Auntie

Ages 9–12 · 2020

A city trip turns into a quest to find Grandpa's long-lost sister.

The Mystery at the Fair

Ages 7–10 · 1996

Can the children solve the mystery sabotaging the county fair?

The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon
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The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon

Ages 7–9 · 2004

A young boy tries to come up with a science project for his school's science fair, considering various ideas and learning about different inventors and scientists along the way.

Amelia Bedelia, Rocket Scientist?

Ages 6–8 · 2005

Chaos erupts at the school science fair with volcanoes and UFOs.

Wires Crossed

Ages 8–12 · 2024

Middle school changes challenge Mia's friendships and science competition dreams.

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