Books About Garage Sales

The Best Garage Sales Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about garage sales? 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 3 Favorite Books About Garage Sales

Amelia Bedelia By the Yard
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$474
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Amelia Bedelia By the Yard

A family holds a yard sale to get rid of clutter, but things don't go exactly as planned.

32 pages· 691 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 254 ratings
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Summary: Young Amelia Bedelia faces a hilarious mix-up when her parents hold a yard sale. Determined not to sell her beloved yard, she takes her mother's words literally, leading to comical chaos. When a neighbor admires the flowers, Amelia's literal interpretation results in a shovel and a surprising offer. Will her antics turn the yard sale into a memorable event? Dive into this charming tale where misunderstandings bloom into laughter, perfect for early readers exploring new words and sentences.
World's Worst Time Machine
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2023

World's Worst Time Machine

By Dustin Brady, Dave Bardin (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the World's Worst Time Machine series

A $3 time machine brings chaos, gangsters, and missing parents. Can two kids fix the timeline?

192 pages· 26,110 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 168 ratings
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Summary: Liam's $3 time machine summons a 1933 gangster instead of Thomas Edison, and his parents vanish. With his friend Elsa, they must navigate a world of sci-fi gadgets and real-life gangsters to restore order. Can these fifth graders outsmart time and save the day, or will chaos reign? Join their hilarious, action-packed adventure filled with unexpected twists and a whole lot of Cheetos.
Arthur, Clean Your Room!
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$379
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1999

Arthur, Clean Your Room!

A boy holds a garage sale to get rid of his old stuff, but ends up trading it for new things.

24 pages· 501 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 195 ratings
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Summary: Arthur's room is overflowing with junk, and his mother's ultimatum leads him to host a garage sale. Trading toys with friends, Arthur clears his clutter, but his sister D.W. has a plan of her own. As Arthur's old junk disappears, D.W. rents out her room to store his new acquisitions. Will Arthur's tidy room come at a cost? Discover the chaos and creativity in this playful tale of sibling schemes and unexpected business ventures.