Books About Gods And Goddesses · 78 titles considered

The Best Gods And Goddesses Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about gods and goddesses? 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.

Strange the Dreamer
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Gods And Goddesses

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2022

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

By Axie Oh

Mina must awaken the Sea God to stop deadly storms and save her world.

325 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 101,472 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1962

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

A retelling of Greek myths from the beginning of the world to the stories of the gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus

208 pages· 37,455 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 20,401 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

Strange the Dreamer

A lost city, a haunting past, and a dreamer on a quest for truth.

532 pages· 149,477 words· Est. 14 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 138,773 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

The Red Pyramid

Siblings must stop an ancient god to uncover their family's secrets.

519 pages· 124,541 words· Est. 14 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 432,486 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2021

Little Olympians 1: Zeus, God of Thunder

A young god named Zeus enrolls in a school for gods to learn how to control his powers and become a true god

112 pages· 5,699 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 71 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

The Burning Maze

A fallen god must navigate a deadly maze to stop ancient emperors from destroying a demigod camp.

448 pages· 92,255 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 119,817 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Perseus and the Monstrous Medusa

A hero confronts a deadly gaze that turns warriors to stone.

128 pages· 13,304 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 297 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020

The Tower of Nero

A fallen god must reclaim his power amidst deadly foes and ancient prophecies.

416 pages· 94,303 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 91,459 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017

The Dark Prophecy

A fallen god must restore dark Oracles to regain his divine status.

432 pages· 92,881 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 146,210 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Zeus and the Dreadful Dragon

By Tracey West, Craig Phillips (Illustrator) · Book #15 in the Heroes in Training series

Olympians must free allies from Tartarus to defeat Cronus. Can they trust them?

128 pages· 12,518 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 166 ratings
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Gods And Goddesses Picture Books

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

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Arthur and the Golden Rope

Ages 5–9 · 2016

A mysterious vault holds the world's greatest treasures. Who guards it?

Moana Finds the Way

Ages 4–6 · 2016

A daring teen sails to find a legendary island, facing mythical challenges.

Z is for Zeus

Ages 9–11 · 2008

Discover mythical creatures and meddling gods in a whimsical Greek mythology journey.

Mercury

Ages 7–10 · 2015

Discover the secrets of Mercury, the messenger of the gods, in ancient Rome.

Oh My Gods!

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Journey through history to uncover the origins and evolution of world religions.

Mars
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Mars

Ages 7–10 · 2015

Uncover the myths and significance of Mars, the Roman god of war.

Venus
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Venus

Ages 7–10 · 2015

Explore Venus's myths and her role in Roman lore.

Poseidon

Ages 8–11 · 2012

The story of Poseidon explores his role as god of the sea, his battles for power, his relationships with gods and mortals, and his influence on ancient Greek life and mythology.

Pluto
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Pluto

Ages 7–10 · 2015

Uncover Pluto's role in Roman myths and his divine connections.

Neptune
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Neptune

Ages 7–10 · 2015

Discover Neptune's power and secrets in ancient Roman myths.

Moana

Ages 3–7 · 2016

A daring teen sails to find a legendary island, facing mythical challenges.

Moana

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A demigod's quest for friendship leads to an epic ocean adventure.

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Gods And Goddesses Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about gods and goddesses for developing and independent readers.

Dionysos

Ages 9–14 · 2022

A mortal-born god battles madness and death to claim his place on Olympus.

The Red Pyramid (Graphic Novel)

Ages 10–14 · 2012

Siblings must stop an ancient god from destroying the world.

Hephaestus and the Island of Terror

Ages 6–9 · 2015

A new leader may rise among metal-working warriors. Will Zeus be replaced?

Eos the Lighthearted
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Eos the Lighthearted

Ages 8–11 · 2018

Discover the dawn's secrets with a goddess on a new adventure.

The Mark of Athena

Ages 9–12 · 2012

Demigods unite to uncover the mystery of the Doors of Death and fulfill a perilous prophecy.

Uranus and the Bubbles of Trouble
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Uranus and the Bubbles of Trouble

Ages 6–9 · 2015

Shipwrecked Olympians face a mysterious threat from the sea's bubbling waves.

Gods and Heroes

Ages 10–13 · 2018

Discover ancient heroes and mythical creatures in a global journey through legendary tales.

Steeds of the Gods

Ages 7–9

A young stable boy is tasked with curing the Hippocamps of Poseidon, the god of the sea, and becomes embroiled in a rivalry between Poseidon and Helios, the god of the sun.

Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

Ages 10–13 · 2014

Discover the chaotic world of Greek gods through a modern, witty lens.

Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes

Ages 10–13 · 2017

Discover the daring deeds of Greek heroes through the eyes of a demigod.

The Tyrant's Tomb

Ages 10–14 · 2019

Apollo, now human, must save Camp Jupiter from a deadly Roman threat.

The Lords of Night

Ages 10–13 · 2022

A young girl must stop renegade godborns from awakening ancient Aztec gods.

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