Books About Fund Raising · 36 titles considered

The Best Fund Raising Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about fund raising? 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.

Paws for a Cause
President of the Whole Sixth Grade
The Wildwood Bakery
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Fund Raising

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Lost Boy

By Tim Green

A boy's quest to find his father may be his mom's only hope for survival.

304 pages· 60,558 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 477 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2013

Ellie's Lovely Idea

By Callie Barkley, Marsha Riti (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the The Critter Club series

Ellie hopes for a singing telegram while spreading Valentine cheer for charity. Will her wish come true?

128 pages· 4,867 words· Est. 38 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 409 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Hat Trick

Can Devin juggle a new team, friendships, and saving a soccer program?

144 pages· 28,480 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 357 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998

Curious George Makes Pancakes

A curious monkey helps out at a pancake breakfast fundraiser and becomes an unlikely star.

24 pages· 720 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,779 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Paws for a Cause

By Kyla May · Book #3 in the Diary of a Pug series

A young pug named Bub helps his owner Bella care for a lost kitten and then organizes a pet wash to raise money for the local animal shelter

80 pages· 2,559 words· Est. 43 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 660 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

President of the Whole Sixth Grade

Middle school tests Brianna's resolve as she faces rivals, friendship strains, and unexpected surprises.

320 pages· 52,292 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 414 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

Ms. Sue Has No Clue!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #9 in the My Weirder School series

A school carnival is held to raise money for new playground equipment.

112 pages· 7,922 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 693 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2017

The Wildwood Bakery

By Rebecca Elliott · Book #7 in the Owl Diaries series

A group of owls work together to raise money for a wingchair for one of their friends.

80 pages· 3,024 words· Est. 51 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,501 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2020

Unexpected Super Spy

By Zanib Mian, Nasaya Mafaridik (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Planet Omar series

A school talent contest's funds vanish. Can Omar's super-spy skills uncover the thief?

224 pages· 17,595 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 464 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2012

Saige

By Jessie Haas, Sarah Davis (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the American Girl Today: Saige series

A girl must save her school's art program and her injured grandma's dream.

128 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,295 ratings
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Fund Raising Picture Books

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

Yikes! Bikes!

Ages 5–7 · 2006

Freddy must learn to ride a bike to outpace a bully in a charity race.

Amelia Bedelia Takes the Cake

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A bake sale mix-up teaches Amelia Bedelia about giving back.

How the Second Grade Got $8,205.50 to Visit the Statue of Liberty

Ages 4–8 · 1992

Second graders embark on a quest to fund their Statue of Liberty trip.

The Lucky Wheel

Ages 5–9 · 2015

Can Logan fix a wagon wheel to save the schoolhouse?

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Fund Raising Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about fund raising for developing and independent readers.

Nancy Clancy Seeks a Fortune

Ages 6–10 · 2016

Nancy Clancy's quest for wealth leads to unexpected lessons about life's true riches.

Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A girl makes a promise to God for her mom's health amidst life's chaos.

The Lemonade War

Ages 9–12 · 2007

Siblings clash in a lemonade stand war, testing their wits and bond.

Owl in the Office

Ages 8–11 · 1999

A pet show could save the animal shelter from closing.

Me and My Big Mouth

Ages 9–13 · 2015

A reluctant hero must team up with a bully to save the school dance.

The Silver Guitar
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The Silver Guitar

Ages 8–10 · 2011

An oil spill, a fundraiser, and hidden secrets threaten to unravel everything.

Creeples!

Ages 9–12 · 2021

Chaos erupts at Aberdasher Academy when a DNA experiment creates magical beings, revealing a sinister plot.

The Fantastic Library Rescue

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Ruby must save her beloved library before it's too late.

Sea View Star: Book 1

Ages 7–10 · 2019

A project to help animals turns into a lesson in unexpected challenges and friendships.

Hazy Bloom and the Pet Project

Ages 7–10 · 2018

A third grader's visions of the future complicate her quest for a pet iguana.

Embrace the Chicken

Ages 9–12 · 2019

Shivani fears embarrassment when her mom cooks at school, but the unexpected happens.

Minnie & Moo: Hooves of Fire

Ages 6–11 · 2014

A talent festival turns chaotic with missing money and mischievous coyotes.

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