Books About Heroes · 1,565 titles considered

The Best Heroes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about heroes? 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 Ruins of Gorlan
El Deafo
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All in a Drop
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Heroes

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8

The Bravest Dog Ever

By Natalie Standiford, Donald Cook (Illustrator)

A sled dog races through Alaska to deliver life-saving medicine.

48 pages· 1,229 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,125 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2004

The Ruins of Gorlan

A young apprentice faces a looming threat as dark forces gather to attack the kingdom.

249 pages· 68,763 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 179,496 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1962

Robert the Rose Horse

A city horse's rose allergy leads to unexpected heroics.

72 pages· 1,143 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,853 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 7–10 · 2015

The Bad Guys

By Aaron Blabey · Book #1 in the The Bad Guys series

A group of infamous villains try to change their ways and become heroes by starting a club called the Good Guys Club.

139 pages· 2,427 words· Est. 27 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 20,593 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2014

El Deafo

A girl discovers her hearing aid grants her unexpected powers at a new school. Can she find friendship amidst her newfound abilities?

Newbery Medal (2015)
233 pages· 16,807 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 91,911 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18

Renegades

By Marissa Meyer · Book #1 in the Renegades series

A vengeful girl infiltrates a hero syndicate, risking everything for justice and betrayal.

576 pages· 149,698 words· Est. 14 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 169,670 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

The Princess in Black

A princess leads a secret life as a monster-fighting hero.

90 pages· 2,080 words· Est. 24 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 12,014 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

Fairest of All

Two kids must fix Snow White's story after accidentally altering her fate.

176 pages· 27,341 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 12,400 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

All in a Drop

A self-taught scientist unveils a hidden world, challenging beliefs with a homemade microscope.

96 pages· 6,855 words· Est. 58 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 562 ratings
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Heroes Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

This Little Dreamer

Ages 3–5 · 2020

Discover dreamers who shaped history in this inspiring board book.

Dream Big, Little One

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Discover 18 women who defied odds and changed history.

This Is the Firefighter

Ages 5–6 · 2009

A firefighter races against time to save the day.

Mog the Forgetful Cat

Ages 2–5 · 1970

A forgetful cat faces a mysterious stranger in the kitchen.

Supertruck

Ages 2–6 · 2014

A mysterious hero emerges during a city snowstorm, then vanishes. Why?

The Invincible Iron Man

Ages 2–5 · 2012

Discover Iron Man's powerful armor and face his fiercest foes.

Even Superheroes Have to Sleep
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Even Superheroes Have to Sleep

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Even superheroes need sleep. Discover a bedtime world where heroes rest just like kids.

My First Book of Superpowers

Ages 0–4 · 2015

Discover how DC heroes use their unique powers to protect the world.

Superhero Dad

Ages 2–5 · 2015

Discover a dad's hidden superpowers in this heartwarming tale.

Courage

Ages 0–3 · 2002

Discover the courage in everyday moments and the hero within us all.

DC Super Heroes ABC 123

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Discover the alphabet and numbers with iconic superheroes in a vibrant board book.

Potty Superhero
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Potty Superhero

Ages 2–5 · 2013

A little superhero learns to conquer the potty.

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Heroes Picture Books

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

Chews Your Destiny

Ages 7–11 · 2013

A young girl discovers she has the ability to turn into a human piece of gum, which she uses to help people in need, but struggles with keeping her new identity a secret from her mother and dealing with the consequences of her actions.

The Real Slam Dunk

Ages 7–10 · 2002

A young boy's basketball dreams are challenged by unexpected advice from his hero.

She Persisted Around the World

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover thirteen women who defied the odds and changed the world.

The Crayon Man

Ages 6–9 · 2019

A man invents a new kind of colored crayon that brings joy to children all around the world.

The Blur

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A child with superpowers races through life, leaving her parents breathless.

Let the Children March

Ages 6–9 · 2018

Children march for civil rights, challenging segregation in 1963 Birmingham.

Spider-Man Swings Through Europe!

Ages 3–5 · 2019

Spider-Man's European vacation turns into an unexpected adventure. What surprises await him abroad?

What Makes a Hero

Ages 5–8 · 2019

Discover what makes a hero through the eyes of Marvel's fearless female superheroes.

Be a Star, Wonder Woman!

Ages 4–6 · 2017

A young girl transforms a school day into an epic adventure.

The Undefeated

Ages 6–9 · 2019

A tribute to the black individuals who paved the way for future generations in America.

Super Manny Stands Up!

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Can Manny's imaginary heroics help him face a real-life bully?

The Day I Lost My Superpowers

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A child discovers her superpowers and her mom's hidden abilities.

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Heroes Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about heroes for developing and independent readers.

The Doughnut Kingdom (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–11 · 2017

A nerdy magician and his sister must stop an evil queen's world domination.

I Am the Messenger

Ages 14–18 · 2002

A cab driver receives cryptic messages, leading him to help strangers and uncover a hidden mission.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants

Ages 7–10 · 1997

Two fourth-grade pranksters hypnotize their principal and accidentally turn him into a superhero.

Maniac Magee

Ages 9–13 · 1990

A boy's legendary runs challenge a racially divided town's boundaries.

Flora & Ulysses

Ages 7–12 · 2013

A young girl befriends a squirrel who has been transformed by a vacuum cleaner and may have superpowers.

The Thirteenth Fairy

Ages 10–14 · 2020

A girl discovers her favorite fairy tales are real and must save their world from destruction.

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

Jack Blank and the Imagine Nation

Ages 8–12 · 2010

A boy's hidden past may save or doom a secret world.

Super Turbo Saves the Day! (Graphic Novel)

Ages 5–9 · 2016

A group of classroom pets become superheroes to fight evil and protect their school.

Sort of Super
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Sort of Super

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A boy gains superpowers by mistake and must hide them, but can he use them to make a difference?

The Super Life of Ben Braver

Ages 8–11 · 2018

A boy without powers joins a school for superheroes. Can he find his own greatness?

Dionysus and the Land of Beasts

Ages 6–9 · 2017

Zeus seeks a mysterious ally to defeat King Cronus. Can Dion's powers help or hinder their quest?

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