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The Best Good Behavior Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about good behavior? 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.

A Boy Called Bat
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Good Behavior

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

A Boy Called Bat

By Elana K. Arnold, Charles Santoso (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Bat series

A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk after its mother is killed by a car

160 pages· 21,164 words· Est. 4 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 9,321 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Wonder

A boy with a unique face faces school for the first time, seeking acceptance.

316 pages· 73,102 words· Est. 10 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,218,556 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

The Secret Garden

A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden with a mysterious key.

352 pages· 80,729 words· Est. 11 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,194,235 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure

Missy Piggle-Wiggle tackles childhood misbehavior with quirky cures in a magical house.

272 pages· 37,389 words· Est. 5 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 961 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Caterpillar Summer

A summer trip reveals family secrets and tests sibling bonds.

320 pages· 55,933 words· Est. 8 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,558 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1964

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

A poor boy finds a golden ticket to visit a mysterious and magical chocolate factory

164 pages· 31,115 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 947,100 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1944

The Hundred Dresses

By Eleanor Estes, Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator)

A girl claims to own a hundred dresses, but classmates' ridicule leads to regret and a vow for change.

Newbery Medal (1945)
80 pages· 7,306 words· Est. 57 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 42,736 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

The Year of Billy Miller

By Kevin Henkes · Book #1 in the Billy Miller series

A young boy navigates the challenges of second grade while dealing with family dynamics and his own self-doubt.

240 pages· 21,830 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 9,073 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Caleb and Kit

A boy with cystic fibrosis befriends a mysterious girl, challenging his sheltered life.

272 pages· 57,771 words· Est. 8 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 553 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

Because of Mr. Terupt

By Rob Buyea · Book #1 in the Mr. Terupt series

A teacher's accident tests if his students can uphold the lessons he taught them.

336 pages· 36,797 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 46,830 ratings
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Good Behavior Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

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

Ages 2–6 · 1984

Can Little Mouse outsmart the bear to save his strawberry?

Little Pea

Ages 0–5 · 2005

A little pea refuses to eat sweets. Can he find a way to enjoy them?

Kindness Rules!

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Discover the magic of manners with an elephant's fun guide.

Little Oink

Ages 2–5 · 2009

A tidy pig must learn to make a mess to fit in.

The Nice Book

Ages 0–3 · 2008

Discover playful animals teaching kindness and manners in delightful ways.

Be Happy!

Ages 2–5 · 2007

Discover the secrets to happiness and embrace your best self.

The Thank You Book

Ages 2–5 · 2022

Discover the power of gratitude, from small gestures to big impacts.

Will Ladybug Hug?

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Will Ladybug's friends accept her farewell hugs before her trip?

Olivia

Ages 2–5 · 2000

A lively pig's day of adventures ends with a well-earned rest.

Oh No, George!

Ages 2–5 · 2012

Can George resist temptation when left alone at home?

No!

Ages 2–4 · 2013

Otto's new favorite word is 'no,' but can it solve his bad day at school?

Too Many Carrots

Ages 2–6 · 2016

Rabbit's carrot obsession leads to chaos. Can friends help him find space?

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Good Behavior Picture Books

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

The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat

Ages 4–6 · 1996

A witch's pets and belongings get into chaos when she is out of the house.

The Thank You Book

Ages 6–8 · 2016

Piggie wants to thank everyone, but Gerald fears someone important will be forgotten.

Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A boy named Pete prepares a large sandwich to eat for lunch.

Horton Hatches the Egg

Ages 5–8 · 1940

An elephant sits on a bird's egg while the bird is on vacation, leading to a series of unexpected events

The Cookie Fiasco

Ages 6–8 · 2016

Four friends, three cookies. Can they share without crumbling under pressure?

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Hello, Crabby!

Ages 4–6 · 2019

A crab's day at the beach is filled with interactions with other sea creatures.

Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game

Ages 6–8 · 1996

Can a photographic memory solve a birthday party mystery?

The Camping Trip
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The Camping Trip

Ages 5–7 · 2014

A young girl goes on a camping trip with her friends and their ponies, learning about responsibility and friendship along the way.

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

Ages 8–12 · 1903

A spirited girl transforms her strict aunts' lives in rural Maine.

Zelda and Ivy

Ages 5–8 · 1998

Fox sisters navigate sibling rivalry with humor and flair in three lively tales.

Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse

Ages 3–5 · 2018

A girl learns the truth about a classmate's horse.

The Grizzly Bear Who Lost His GRRRRR!

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A champion bear loses his growl before a big contest. Can he find it in time?

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Good Behavior Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about good behavior for developing and independent readers.

Violets Are Blue

Ages 9–13 · 2021

A young girl faces family secrets and broken trust amidst a fresh start.

A Walk to Remember

Ages 14–18 · 1999

A rebel and a minister's daughter discover love's power and pain in 1958 Beaufort.

As Brave As You

Ages 10–14 · 2016

Two brothers' quest for bravery unravels secrets and challenges their beliefs.

Sam the Man & the Chicken Plan

Ages 6–9 · 2016

A boy's quest for cash leads to a surprising chicken venture.

Pollyanna

Ages 8–12 · 1913

Can Pollyanna's optimism survive when tragedy strikes and hope fades?

The Red Pencil

Ages 9–12 · 2014

A young girl flees her ravaged village, finding hope in a red pencil.

Fox on Wheels
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Fox on Wheels

Ages 6–8 · 1983

Can Fox juggle babysitting and shopping while staying the fastest on wheels?

Touching Spirit Bear

Ages 12–15 · 2001

A violent teen faces a life-changing encounter with a mystical bear on a remote island.

We Were Liars
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We Were Liars

Ages 12–18 · 2014

A private island, a secretive family, and a friendship that turns destructive. What truth lies beneath the lies?

Trouble Magnet

Ages 7–11 · 2009

Calvin juggles school chaos and a new babysitter invading his space.

Gus Makes A Fuss

Ages 5–8 · 2021

Two friends pet sit a cat, but he's not what they expected.

A Happy Day

Ages 5–7 · 2009

Discover why life is so joyful for one little girl.

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