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$1049
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1998
10 Minutes till Bedtime
A hamster leads a chaotic bedtime countdown with unexpected guests.
42 pages
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Making a bedtime countdown feel like a party$10.99Save 5%
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Hamster Books for Kids · 126 titles considered
The Best Hamster Books for Kids
By the Bookroo EditorsUpdated July 29, 2026
A hamster is a pocket-size contradiction: soft enough to cuddle, fast enough to vanish behind the bookcase, and apparently willing to run all night without getting anywhere. Children’s books understand the possibilities. Give one hamster a wheel and it becomes a race car; give another a classroom and it becomes the only character who knows what every family is really like.
Drawing from Bookroo’s collection of 126 hamster books, our editors chose counting and color books for the smallest listeners, read-alouds about friendship and runaway pets, and illustrated adventures for children ready to read on their own. Start with our fixed shortlist of 12 favorites, then browse by age and reading stage.
The Shortlist
Our 12 Favorite Hamster Books
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$958
Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2013
This Little Hamster
By Kass Reich
Discover colors with a playful hamster in this charming board book for little ones.
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Board book
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$958
Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2012
Hamsters Holding Hands
By Kass Reich
Count playful hamsters from one to ten in this delightful board book.
24 pages
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A first counting book with plenty to find$9.95Save 4%
Board book
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004
The World According to Humphrey
A hamster navigates a series of adventures and misadventures as he is passed from one family to another over the course of a school year.
124 pages· 26,622 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
Best for
New chapter-book readers who love classroom pets4.2 Goodreads · 8,413 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Paperback
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013
Memoirs of a Hamster
A hamster's life is turned upside down when he discovers the world outside his cage.
32 pages· 1,175 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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A funny warning about taking a cat’s advice$18.99Save 5%
Hardcover
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021
Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates
By Cheryl Klein, Abhi Alwar (Illustrator)
One hamster talks without stopping; his quiet roommate finally runs out of quiet ways to cope.
40 pages· 361 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Talking about noise, boundaries, and repair4.1 Goodreads · 803 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2010
Hot Rod Hamster
A hamster builds a hot rod to race against big dogs.
40 pages· 676 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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An interactive read-aloud for vehicle fans3.9 Goodreads · 1,028 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Graphic Nov.
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2015
Harriet the Invincible
By Ursula Vernon · Book #1 in the Hamster Princess series
A cursed hamster princess discovers that invincibility is much more useful than waiting for rescue.
256 pages· 16,096 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Readers who want their fairy tales overturned$8.99Save 5%
Paperback
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$958
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2016
Hamsters on the Go
By Kass Reich
Hamsters explore the world through various modes of transportation.
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Board book
Graphic Nov.
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2016
Super Turbo Saves the Day! (Graphic Novel)
When the school bell rings, one classroom hamster reports for duty as Super Turbo.
128 pages· 4,229 words· Est. 1 hour read
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A first full-color graphic chapter book$5.99Save 4%
Paperback
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013
Lulu and the Hamster in the Night
Can Lulu hide her hamster from Nan during a weekend visit?
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Paperback
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998
The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster
By James Preller · Book #1 in the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries series
A classroom hamster has vanished, and Jigsaw Jones has a new case.
80 pages· 6,761 words· Est. 57 min read
Best for
Mystery fans starting short chapter books3.9 Goodreads · 1,643 ratings
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Mass Market Paperbound
Browse by age
Hamster Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Counting chains, color parades, opposites, tools, and tiny travelers on sturdy pages for ages 0–4.
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$995
Up Hamster Down Hamster
Ages 0–3 · 2015
Discover opposites with playful hamsters and unexpected surprises.
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$695
Stanley's Colors
Ages 2–4 · 2016
Discover colors with a hamster exploring vibrant vehicles. Can you spot them all?
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$1095
Hello, Sweetie Pie
Ages 2–6 · 2000
Lola's embarrassed by her nicknames until a friend's confession changes everything.
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$699
Stanley's Toy Box
Ages 0–3 · 2021
Discover the surprises in Stanley's toy box at the park.
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$695
Stanley's Shapes
Ages 0–4 · 2016
Join Stanley on a shape-filled vacation adventure. What shapes will you discover with him?
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$695
Stanley's Opposites
Ages 0–5 · 2017
Explore opposites with Stanley as he navigates a day of contrasts.
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$699
Stanley's Paint Box
Ages 0–5 · 2020
Stanley and friends mix colors to create a surprise masterpiece. What will it be?
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$699
Stanley's Toolbox
Ages 0–4 · 2020
Stanley helps fix a treehouse, but what surprise awaits?
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Hamster Picture Books
Bedtime stampedes, roommate troubles, runaway class pets, and hot-rod races for ages 3–8.
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$599
The Best Seat in Second Grade
Ages 5–7 · 2005
A boy secretly takes his classroom hamster on a field trip to the science museum, leading to unexpected adventures and discoveries.
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$1699
If I Had a Gryphon
Ages 3–7 · 2016
A girl dreams of mythical pets but discovers their chaos. Is her hamster the best choice?
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$699
Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day
Ages 5–8 · 2013
A classroom pet hamster gets to experience a fun weekend at a student's house and later participates in a hamster car race at school
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$699
Humphrey's School Fair Surprise
Ages 5–8 · 2011
A classroom pet becomes the surprise star at a school fair. Can he win the best class spirit contest?
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$799
Imagination According to Humphrey
Ages 4–8 · 2015
A hamster named Humphrey writes about his adventures in his notebook.
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$899
Secrets According to Humphrey
Ages 4–8 · 2014
A classroom hamster navigates the challenges of school and friendships while uncovering secrets and learning about ancient Egypt.
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$699
Humphrey's Mixed-Up Magic Trick
Ages 4–8 · 2016
A classroom hamster must save a magic trick from disaster.
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$599
Stop That Hamster!
Ages 4–8 · 2007
Freddy must hide a runaway hamster from his neat-freak mom. Can he succeed?
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$699
Humphrey's Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure
Ages 5–8 · 2011
A tiny hamster must outsmart pranksters during a backyard campout.
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$699
Humphrey's Playful Puppy Problem
Ages 5–8 · 2013
A classroom hamster faces a playful puppy while helping with a science project.
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$1495
Stanley's Train
Ages 3–7 · 2019
Stanley's train sets off on a mysterious adventure. Where will it go?
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$399
The Class Pet from the Black Lagoon
Ages 4–8 · 2003
A mysterious class pet sparks wild imaginations and fears.
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Hamster Early Readers & Chapter Books
Classroom mysteries, secret superheroes, pet-sitting scrapes, and princess quests for readers ages 5–12.
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$899
Life According to Og the Frog
Ages 7–12 · 2018
Will Og the Frog stay in Room 26 or return to the pond?
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$699
Anyone But Me
Ages 7–9 · 2002
A young girl is turned into a hamster by a mysterious wind and must navigate her way through school and friendships to find a way back to her human form
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$1899
Captain Awesome to the Rescue!
Ages 7–9 · 2012
Three friends must stop a villain from stealing their smiles and the cans they collected for a food drive
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Raining Cats and Detectives
Ages 7–10 · 2012
A missing cat, a hamster detective, and a mystery to solve.
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Fish You Were Here
Ages 7–10 · 2011
A guinea pig detective uncovers secrets in a pet shop mystery.
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$499
Olivia Nibblesqueak's Messy Mischief
Ages 7–9 · 2015
Can two friends break a spell to save a magical hamster's true self?
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$899
Spring According to Humphrey
Ages 7–9 · 2016
A classroom hamster named Humphrey navigates the ups and downs of school life and helps his human friends learn valuable lessons.
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$899
Winter According to Humphrey
Ages 8–12 · 2012
Can a clever hamster save the holiday season for his friends?
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$899
Mysteries According to Humphrey
Ages 8–12 · 2012
A classroom hamster named Humphrey tries to solve the mystery of his teacher's absence.
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$899
Adventure According to Humphrey
Ages 8–12 · 2008
A classroom hamster named Humphrey goes on a series of adventures with his classmates and teacher, Mrs. Brisbane.
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$899
Surprises According to Humphrey
Ages 7–11 · 2008
A classroom hamster navigates the challenges of school and friendships while dealing with the possibility of his teacher retiring.
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$899
Trouble According to Humphrey
Ages 8–12 · 2007
A classroom hamster must clear a student's name without revealing his secret escape skills.