Books About Fractions

The Best Fractions Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about fractions? 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 5 Favorite Books About Fractions

Counting in Dog Years and Other Sassy Math Poems
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2022

Counting in Dog Years and Other Sassy Math Poems

Discover math's playful side with poems that turn numbers into fun adventures.

40 pages· 1,751 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 139 ratings
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Summary: Dive into a world where math meets imagination. Through playful poems and whimsical art, children explore fractions, geometry, and more in their everyday lives. Join the journey with clever 'Numbots' and see math in a whole new light. Will multiplying mice and bug races change how you see numbers?
One Hundred Hungry Ants
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1993

One Hundred Hungry Ants

Ants race to a picnic, but division delays their feast. Will they make it in time?

32 pages· 487 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 2,333 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: A hundred hungry ants set off for a picnic, eager to feast. But their single-file march is too slow, prompting the smallest ant to suggest dividing into rows. As they split into two, then four, and more, their journey becomes a math lesson in division. But will their calculations cost them the picnic? Discover the whimsical adventure of these determined ants as they race against time and hunger, learning that sometimes, the fastest route isn't always the best.
Inchworm and a Half
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2001

Inchworm and a Half

By Elinor J Pinczes, Randall Enos (Illustrator)

Worms tackle garden measurements, discovering fractions along the way.

32 pages· 496 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.7 Goodreads · 119 ratings
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Summary: An inchworm puzzled by fractions seeks help from fellow worms to measure garden vegetables. As they munch through the garden, they face new challenges with each measurement. Can they conquer the math and satisfy their appetites?
Mary Clare Likes to Share
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2006

Mary Clare Likes to Share

By Joy N. Hulme, Lizzy Rockwell (Illustrator)

Discover the joy of sharing through fractions and friendship.

32 pages· 281 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 55 ratings
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Summary: Mary Clare loves sharing treats with friends and family, ensuring everyone gets an equal piece. Through rhythmic rhymes, explore how she divides snacks into halves, thirds, and more. Can she keep everyone happy with her fair shares? Dive into this delightful tale of friendship and fractions, perfect for young readers learning to sound out new words.
Prank You Very Much: A Graphix Chapters Book
Graphic Nov.
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Prank You Very Much: A Graphix Chapters Book

A group of students at Seaweed Elementary School navigate Prank Week and a talent show while learning about fractions and teamwork.

96 pages· 2,576 words· Est. 29 min read
4.0 Goodreads · 86 ratings
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Summary: At Seaweed Elementary, Squizzard faces a dilemma: choose a talent show act or focus on prank week. As the reigning class clown, he's ready with hilarious pranks, but his friends have their own surprises. With his title on the line, Squizzard must navigate a prank war that could dethrone him. Will he outsmart his friends or lose his crown? Dive into this fin-tastic adventure where laughter and friendship collide, and discover if Squizzard can maintain his status as the ultimate jokester in this delightful graphic novel for young readers.