Books About Guitars

The Best Guitars Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about guitars? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2012

Guitar Notes

By Mary Amato

Two students share a practice room, exchanging notes and secrets through music.

320 pages· 44,390 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,418 ratings
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Summary: Tripp, a solitary guitarist, and Lyla, a perfectionist cellist, share a school practice room. Their snippy notes evolve into a bond over music, secrets, and dreams. As they challenge each other to write songs, their unlikely friendship faces obstacles that could tear them apart. Will their connection through music withstand the pressures of their worlds?
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008

Ellie the Guitar Fairy

Goblins steal magic instruments, threatening Fairyland's secret. Can they be stopped?

80 pages· 4,354 words· Est. 49 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 508 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Rachel and Kirsty face a tuneless world as Jack Frost's goblins steal the Music Fairies' instruments. With a TV talent show looming, the secret of Fairyland is at risk. Ellie the Guitar Fairy's instrument is in the hands of a stubborn goblin. Can the girls outsmart him and restore harmony before it's too late? Join their magical quest to save the music and protect Fairyland's secrets.
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2017

Dance Party Countdown

By Eric Litwin, Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Groovy Joe series

A dance party grows as more dogs arrive. Can Groovy Joe keep the groove going?

40 pages· 261 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 529 ratings
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Summary: Groovy Joe, the guitar-strumming dog, throws a dance party. As more dogs knock on his door, the room fills up. Can Joe keep the groove alive and make space for everyone? With catchy rhymes and a musical beat, this tale of positivity and math will have kids moving and learning. Join Joe as he turns a crowded room into a joyful celebration, proving there's always room for more fun and friendship. Will the party ever stop, or is this just the beginning of endless groovy adventures?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2024

Julie and the Blue Guitar

A journal links two girls across decades to solve a mystery involving a missing blue guitar.

96 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 104 ratings
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Summary: Emma discovers a 1977 journal in a thrift shop, connecting her to Julie, a girl from the past. As Emma navigates her new life in San Francisco, she becomes engrossed in Julie's world, where stolen artifacts and an oil spill threaten the environment. Despite the decades between them, Emma and Julie share a passion for their city and a mysterious blue guitar. Emma documents her journey to uncover Julie's identity, leading to an unexpected alliance that transcends time. Can they solve the mystery and make a difference in their community?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Finding the Music

A girl seeks to repair her grandfather's vihuela, uncovering his mariachi legacy.

40 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 97 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Reyna accidentally breaks her grandfather's vihuela and embarks on a quest through her community to repair it. As she searches, she uncovers stories of his mariachi legacy and the profound impact of his music. With each encounter, Reyna learns more about her grandfather's influence and the vibrant tradition of mariachi. Her journey leads her to a music store where hope for the vihuela's repair is renewed. Will Reyna succeed in restoring the instrument and sharing her grandfather's musical gifts with her family? Discover the heartwarming tale of family, community, and the enduring power of music.
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017

Miguel's Music (Disney/Pixar Coco)

A boy defies a family ban on music, uncovering secrets in the Land of the Dead.

32 pages· 548 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 78 ratings
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Summary: Miguel dreams of becoming a musician, despite his family's ban on music. His quest leads him to the vibrant Land of the Dead, where he meets the trickster Héctor. Together, they embark on a thrilling journey to uncover the truth about Miguel's family history. Will Miguel's passion for music bridge the gap between the living and the dead, or will it unravel his world? Discover the secrets and surprises that await in this enchanting adventure.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A Song Called Home

Lou's life changes with a mysterious guitar and a move away from everything she knows.

368 pages· 70,714 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 680 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Lou's world is upended when her mom remarries, forcing a move away from her familiar life. On her last night in the city, a mysterious guitar appears, sparking hope that she can hold onto her past. As Lou navigates this new chapter, she wonders if learning to play the guitar can reconnect her with her father and the life she cherished. Will this unexpected gift help her find her place in a new family dynamic, or will it lead to more questions about what 'enough' truly means?
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