Books About Fruit · 320 titles considered

The Best Fruit Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about fruit? 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 Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
Tap the Magic Tree
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Fruit

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1961

James and the Giant Peach

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) · Roald Dahl series

A young boy escapes his miserable life with his cruel aunts through a magical giant peach

176 pages· 25,925 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 525,702 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1961

Ten Apples Up On Top!

Three friends balance apples on their heads. Can they keep them up?

72 pages· 427 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 39,789 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6

Cooking with the Lorax

Discover where food truly comes from with the Lorax's garden adventure.

32 pages· 169 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 53 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 1984

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

By Audrey Wood, Don Wood (Illustrator)

Can Little Mouse outsmart the bear to save his strawberry?

32 pages· 147 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 40,529 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 1–6 · 1969

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

A caterpillar hatches from an egg and goes through a series of physical transformations.

New York Times Ten Best Picture Books of the Year (1969)American Institute of Graphic Arts Award (1970)BBC's Big Read Top 200 Favourite Books (2003)The National Education Association Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children (2007)School Library Journal Best Books of the Year (2012)
28 pages· 221 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 555,862 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2017

Mrs. Peanuckle's Fruit Alphabet

Discover vibrant fruits from A to Z in a delightful journey for little ones.

28 pages
6.2/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 213 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Pick a Pumpkin

Transform a pumpkin into a glowing jack-o'-lantern in this Halloween adventure.

34 pages· 389 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 903 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013

The Watermelon Seed

A crocodile's love for watermelon leads to unexpected consequences.

40 pages· 139 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,433 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1948

Blueberries for Sal

A little girl and a bear become lost on Blueberry Hill while picking blueberries with their mothers.

56 pages· 1,147 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 74,599 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Tap the Magic Tree

Help a tree transform through the seasons with taps and shakes.

42 pages
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,062 ratings
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Fruit Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

We're Going to the Farmers' Market

Ages 1–3 · 2014

Explore a vibrant farmers' market and create a feast from fresh finds.

You're My Little Pumpkin Pie

Ages 0–2 · 2018

Celebrate your little pumpkin with an interactive board book full of love and fun features.

Orange Pear Apple Bear

Ages 1–4 · 2006

Discover playful word magic with a bear, fruit, and endless fun.

How Do Apples Grow?

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Discover how apples grow from seed to applesauce in this engaging board book.

Five Little Pumpkins

Ages 2–5 · 2009

Five pumpkins embark on a spooky Halloween adventure. Count along as they face the night.

Pumpkin Moonshine

Ages 1–4 · 1938

A girl must transport a giant pumpkin home before Halloween.

Spookley the Square Pumpkin

Ages 2–3 · 2006

Flip the book to explore numbers and colors with a square pumpkin.

Fruits in Suits

Ages 1–3 · 2018

Can fruits wear business suits to the beach?

It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse!
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It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse!

Ages 0–4 · 2012

A missing pumpkin disrupts Mouse's decorating plans. Where did it go?

The Happy Pumpkin
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The Happy Pumpkin

Ages 0–3 · 2021

A pumpkin's quest for belonging teaches kindness and acceptance.

Biscuit Visits the Pumpkin Patch
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Biscuit Visits the Pumpkin Patch

Ages 2–4 · 2004

A puppy's quest for the perfect pumpkin leads to unexpected surprises.

I'm a Little Pumpkin
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I'm a Little Pumpkin

Ages 2–5 · 2022

Discover a pumpkin's playful journey through a whimsical autumn world.

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Fruit Picture Books

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

Too Many Pumpkins

Ages 4–8 · 1993

A woman faces a sea of unwanted pumpkins. What will she do?

That Fruit Is Mine!

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Elephants race for fruit, but tiny mice teach them a lesson in teamwork.

Runaway Tomato

Ages 3–5 · 2013

A runaway giant tomato threatens chaos. Can the town stop it?

The Little Green Hen

Ages 2–5 · 2019

When storms threaten, will anyone help Little Green Hen save the tree?

Penguin and Pumpkin

Ages 3–6 · 2014

Penguin seeks a way to share autumn's magic with his little brother left behind.

Trip to the Pumpkin Farm

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A young owl helps her friends and family prepare for Falling Leaves Day, a holiday that celebrates the first day of autumn, and learns the value of sharing and kindness along the way.

The Bear Detectives

Ages 5–8 · 1975

A bear detective duo solves the mystery of a stolen pumpkin.

Tomatoes for Neela

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A young girl bridges distance with her grandmother through cooking and family recipes.

The Pumpkin Patch Parable

Ages 2–5 · 1995

A farmer transforms a pumpkin into a beacon of joy, revealing God's renewing love.

Apple and Magnolia

Ages 3–7 · 2022

Can Britta save Magnolia's drooping branches with the help of an unusual friendship?

An Orange for Frankie

Ages 6–9 · 2004

A boy awaits his father's return through a snowstorm, hoping for Christmas oranges and a lesson in giving.

Pumpkin Jack

Ages 4–8 · 2000

A boy's jack-o'-lantern transforms through the seasons, revealing life's cycle.

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Fruit Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about fruit for developing and independent readers.

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Big Nate Goes Bananas!

Ages 7–12 · 2018

Nate faces summer chaos with jealous friends, mascot contests, and overripe bananas.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the Pears

Ages 6–9 · 1995

Mr. Putter must find a clever way to pick pears for his beloved jelly.

Who Was Steve Jobs?

Ages 8–12 · 2012

A biography of the life of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Computers, from his childhood to his death in 2011.

The Phantom Bandit

Ages 7–10 · 2018

A ghost threatens pumpkins at a spooky castle. Can the mystery be solved?

Strawberry Thief

Ages 6–9 · 2014

Who stole the strawberries? The Secret Mystery Club is on the case.

Never Swim in Applesauce

Ages 6–10 · 2008

A first-grade field trip turns sticky for a well-meaning rule breaker.

Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A vampire girl must rescue her pet pumpkin from a spoiled prince in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Dangerous Pumpkins

Ages 6–10 · 2012

Hank battles Halloween chaos as his invisible friend devours pumpkins and his sister scares him.

Amelia Bedelia Means Business
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Amelia Bedelia Means Business

Ages 6–10 · 2013

A young girl tries to earn money to buy a new bike by starting her own business.

The Pumpkin Patch Puzzle
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The Pumpkin Patch Puzzle

Ages 6–9 · 2012

Can Nancy solve the mystery before the pumpkin contest is canceled?

Who Was Johnny Appleseed?

Ages 8–12 · 2005

The life of Johnny Appleseed, a man who became a legend in his own time for planting thousands of apple seeds in America's Midwest.

Strawberry Girl

Ages 6–10 · 1945

A young girl faces nature's trials and neighborly feuds in the Florida backwoods.

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