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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2022
I'm Hungry! / ¡Tengo Hambre! (Spanish Bilingual)
A hungry T. Rex can't find the right meal. What will satisfy him?
32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 332 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Books About Hunger · 47 titles considered
The Best Hunger Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about hunger? 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.
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The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Hunger
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016
Stick Dog Tries to Take the Donuts
By Tom Watson · Book #5 in the Stick Dog series
A group of dogs embark on a mission to find food and discover a new source of sustenance in the form of donuts.
224 pages· 17,180 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 619 ratings
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
Scurry
By Mac Smith · Scurry series
Mice face starvation and predators in a desolate winter, seeking hope in a distant food source.
322 pages· 13,736 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,176 ratings
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$1449
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1971
Stone Soup
By Ann McGovern
A mysterious soup made from stones unites a town.
32 pages· 938 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 29,155 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
Winterkill
Two kids defy a deadly famine in 1930s Ukraine. Can they survive Stalin's plan?
288 pages· 59,052 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,382 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019
Land of the Spring Dragon
A young dragon master must find a powerful dragon to save his kingdom from destruction.
96 pages· 6,083 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,893 ratings
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$1049
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2022
I'm Hungry!
A hungry monster devours everything in sight. What's next?
30 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 229 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021
Missed Meal Mayhem
By Jarrett Lerner · Book #1 in the The Hunger Heroes series
Hungry kid at school needs saving. Can quirky food heroes help?
128 pages· 2,108 words· Est. 32 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 314 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1952
Tenggren's Tawny Scrawny Lion
A hungry lion's life is changed after meeting a clever rabbit.
24 pages· 971 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 14,457 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013
The Very Brave Bear
By Nick Bland
A bear and buffalo face off in a jungle bravery test.
30 pages· 389 words· Est. 7 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 407 ratings
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Hunger Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about hunger for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1899
Dozens of Doughnuts
Ages 3–7 · 2020
A bear's doughnut feast turns into a sharing dilemma as unexpected guests arrive.
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$1899
There Are No Bears in This Bakery
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A cat detective faces a hungry bear cub at a bakery.
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$899
The Gift of the Sacred Dog
Ages 5–8 · 1980
A boy's prayer summons mystical creatures to aid his people.
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$1899
Crocodile Hungry
Ages 3–7 · 2022
A hungry crocodile struggles to find food in a world of packaging.
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$1799
Bears Don't Eat Egg Sandwiches
Ages 4–9 · 2019
A hungry bear visits Jack. What do bears eat?
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$899
Lunch
Ages 4–7 · 1992
A ravenous mouse devours a colorful feast, unable to stop munching.
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$1599
Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise
Ages 3–7 · 2014
A hungry owl uses disguises to catch elusive prey.
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$899
More Pies!
Ages 3–8 · 2002
A boy's insatiable hunger leads to an unexpected pie-eating victory.
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$1695
One Fox
Ages 2–6 · 2019
A hungry fox tries to get food from a farm.
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$1795
The Fox and the Crow
Ages 4–8 · 2014
A fox schemes to outwit a crow for a piece of bread.
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$899
Beatrice's Goat
Ages 4–8 · 2001
A goat's gift could change a girl's future in Uganda.
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$699
Badger's Fancy Meal
Ages 4–8 · 2007
Badger seeks exotic meals but learns to value familiar flavors.
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Hunger Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about hunger for developing and independent readers.
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$1999
The Secret River
Ages 4–8 · 1955
A secret river offers hope in hard times, but can it be found again?
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$1299
Hunger
Ages 14–+ · 2009
Teens face starvation and a sinister force as chaos reigns in a world without adults.
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$995
Black Potatoes
Ages 10–12 · 2001
A mysterious blight devastates Ireland's potatoes, sparking a desperate struggle for survival.
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$1699
The Monster Who Ate Darkness
Ages 3–7 · 2008
A monster devours darkness, leaving the world in light. Can a sleepless boy help him find fulfillment?
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$1999
Hunger
Ages 10–14 · 2018
A young girl faces ruin and secret friendship during the Irish potato famine. Can she save her family?
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$799
Snack Cabinet Sabotage
Ages 5–8 · 2022
Superheroes race to save a snackless babysitter from hangry doom.
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$699
The Great Drain Escape
Ages 6–9 · 2018
Tiny pirates face a daring quest for food blocked by a junk-shop dog.