Books About Kids · 21 titles considered

The Best Kids Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about kids? 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 Rookie Blue Jay
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Kids

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

Into the Game!

By Nick Eliopulos · Book #1 in the Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles series

Four students are transported into their favorite video game, Minecraft, where they must work together to survive and thrive in a blocky 3D world filled with creatures and danger.

144 pages· 13,807 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 931 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005

Santa Claus the World's Number One Toy Expert

Discover how Santa matches every child with the perfect gift each Christmas.

32 pages· 313 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 994 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

The Rookie Blue Jay

By David A. Kelly, Mark Meyers (Illustrator) · Book #10 in the Ballpark Mysteries series

Ghostly lights haunt the ballpark. Can Mike and Kate solve the mystery?

112 pages· 10,481 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 217 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Collaborations

A group of kids create comics and learn valuable lessons about creativity, responsibility, and kindness.

224 pages· 6,033 words· Est. 1 hour read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 4,436 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

March of the Vanderpants

A group of kids must stop a monster from taking over their school.

96 pages· 6,680 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 658 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Butt or Face?, Vol. 2: Revenge of the Butts

By Kari Lavelle · Book #2 in the Butt or Face? series

Guess if it's a face or a butt in this animal photo challenge.

40 pages· 1,412 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 353 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Monster Notebook

A group of kids must navigate a world filled with monsters and learn how to defend themselves.

144 pages· 5,617 words· Est. 47 min read
4.6/5 Goodreads · 368 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

April Adventure

By Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Calendar Mysteries series

Four kids search for hidden Easter eggs and solve a mystery involving a family of swans.

80 pages· 6,946 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 667 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird

A comparison of the characteristics of snakes and birds, specifically the rattlesnake and the secretary bird.

32 pages· 1,897 words· Est. 22 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 316 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

The Cardboard Kingdom #2: Roar of the Beast:

A mysterious monster haunts the Cardboard Kingdom. Can the kids uncover its secrets?

288 pages· 9,355 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,203 ratings
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Kids Picture Books

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

Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A collection of spooky and supernatural short stories for kids.

11 Experiments That Failed

Ages 4–8 · 2011

Can snowballs and ketchup sustain you all winter? Discover hilarious experiments and unexpected answers.

Stinky

Ages 4–8 · 2008

A monster fears humans but discovers unexpected friendship.

Fright Club

Ages 3–6 · 2015

Monsters face off against cute critters to see who’s truly the scariest.

How to Catch a Class Pet

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Can you catch the escaped class pets before the school bell rings?

Rock Out!

Ages 5–8 · 2023

Two friends start a rock band and learn what it takes to be successful musicians

LEGO Man in Space

Ages 3–6 · 2013

Two boys send a LEGO man to space, defying limits with creativity and curiosity.

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Longer stories about kids for developing and independent readers.

Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians
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Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians

Ages 7–10 · 2009

A group of kids and a lunch lady team up to stop a group of librarians from destroying all video games and taking over the world

The Summer Camp Mysteries

Ages 7–10 · 2007

A summer camp mystery challenges a young sleuth's photographic memory.

The Mystery in the Magic Shop

Ages 7–10 · 2022

A magician vanishes before a magic show. Trick or mystery?

Katie and the Fancy Substitute

Ages 5–7 · 2014

A substitute teacher arrives, and Katie's efforts to impress her go awry.

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