Books About Jumping

The Best Jumping Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about jumping? 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 2 Favorite Books About Jumping

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1987

Norma Jean, Jumping Bean

By Joanna Cole, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator) · Step into Reading Book series

A young girl learns to control her impulses and find the right time and place for her energetic behavior.

48 pages· 718 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

4.0/5 Goodreads · 298 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Norma Jean, a spirited kangaroo, loves to jump, but her enthusiasm leads to mishaps and upset friends. She stops jumping altogether, but when the school's field day arrives, will she find the courage to leap back into action and win the day? Discover how Norma Jean navigates friendship and competition in this charming tale.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Fox and the Jumping Contest

By Corey R. Tabor · Fox series

A clever fox schemes to win a jumping contest despite his lack of skill.

32 pages· 334 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

5.4/7 Bookroo·3.7/5 Goodreads · 444 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Fox dreams of winning the jumping contest, but there's a catch—he's not a great jumper. Determined to claim the trophy, Fox hatches a clever plan. Will his cunning outshine his competitors, or will his tricks land him in trouble? Join Fox and his animal friends in this delightful tale of ambition and wit, where the stakes are high and the laughs are plenty. Perfect for fans of humorous adventures, this story will keep you guessing: can Fox leap to victory with his clever schemes?

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