Books About Greeds

The Best Greeds Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about greeds? 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 Greeds

King Midas and the Golden Touch
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

King Midas and the Golden Touch

A king's wish for gold turns into a curse when his daughter becomes a statue.

32 pages· 1,513 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 3,027 ratings
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Summary: King Midas, obsessed with wealth, wishes for the power to turn everything he touches into gold. His dream becomes a nightmare when his beloved daughter is transformed into a lifeless statue. As his golden world crumbles, Midas must confront the true cost of his greed. Can he reverse the curse before it's too late? This retelling of the classic myth explores the perilous line between desire and disaster, leaving Midas to question what truly holds value in his life.
Short & Shivery
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1987

Short & Shivery

Dare to explore chilling tales of ghosts, monsters, and madness from around the world.

256 pages· 39,515 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 1,754 ratings
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Summary: Enter a world where darkness reigns and sanity teeters on the edge. This collection of thirty ghost stories and folktales from across the globe promises spine-tingling encounters with ghosts, monsters, and madmen. As night falls, the roads become treacherous, and those who dare to travel them may never return the same. With contributions from legendary authors like Washington Irving and the Brothers Grimm, these tales will haunt your dreams and stir your deepest fears. Dim the lights, settle in, and prepare for a journey into the unknown. But beware—something might be lurking just behind you.
Clever Tom and the Leprechaun
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$375
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988

Clever Tom and the Leprechaun

A leprechaun's gold promises fortune, but cleverness may outwit greed.

48 pages· 847 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 258 ratings
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Summary: Tom Fitzpatrick believes he's struck gold by capturing a leprechaun, demanding the secret to its hidden treasure. But as Tom soon discovers, the leprechaun's cunning might just outsmart his own. Will Tom's greed lead him to riches or leave him empty-handed? Dive into a tale where wit and trickery dance in a game of fortune and folly.