Books About Home Renovation

The Best Home Renovation Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about home renovation? 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 2 Favorite Books About Home Renovation

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Amelia Bedelia Under Construction

By Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat (Illustrator) · Amelia Bedelia series

Chaos ensues when a quirky renovator tackles a home project with literal interpretations.

64 pages· 2,327 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud

4.0/5 Goodreads · 391 ratings

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Summary: Amelia Bedelia embarks on a home renovation, but her literal approach leads to hilarious chaos. From using sand to 'sand' the deck to breaking ground with hammers, nothing goes as planned. Can she complete the project without turning the house upside down? Discover the comedic twists as Amelia's unique methods challenge conventional renovation wisdom.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

The Peach Pit

By Erin Soderberg Downing · The Great Peach Experiment series

Transform a crumbling mansion into a bed-and-breakfast by Thanksgiving, uncovering hidden secrets along the way.

320 pages· 56,663 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 265 ratings

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Summary: The Peaches return to Duluth, ready for routine, until Great Aunt Lucinda gifts them a mansion with a catch: transform it into a bed-and-breakfast by Thanksgiving. As they tackle renovations, possible hauntings, and a treasure hunt, they discover the mansion's hidden secrets. Can they fulfill their late mother's dream and make the business work in time?

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