Books About Life · 5 titles considered

The Best Life Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about life? 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.

If I Had a Little Dream
Life
Scarecrow
The Lion King: Circle of Life
The Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Life

If I Had a Little Dream
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

If I Had a Little Dream

By Nina Laden, Melissa Castrillon (Illustrator)

A child discovers joy and beauty in everyday life, realizing the world's wonders.

32 pages· 316 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 903 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Life
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

Life

By Cynthia Rylant, Brendan Wenzel (Illustrator)

Discover life's beauty and strength through the eyes of animals.

42 pages· 186 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,052 ratings
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I Wish You More
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$1398
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

I Wish You More

By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)

Endless wishes for life's milestones and everyday wonders.

34 pages· 117 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 5,431 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Scarecrow
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$1520
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998

Scarecrow

By Cynthia Rylant, Lauren Stringer, Shelly Bowen

A scarecrow reflects on his life in a garden.

40 pages· 386 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 577 ratings
$16.00Save 5%
The Lion King: Circle of Life
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$574
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2024

The Lion King: Circle of Life

By Courtney Lovett (Illustrator) · Little Golden Books series

A cub's journey from exile to king unfolds in a timeless tale.

24 pages· 253 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 12 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
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