Books About Losing · 8 titles considered

The Best Losing Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about losing? 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 Grizzly Bear Who Lost His GRRRRR!
The Shortlist

Our 8 Favorite Books About Losing

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

The Grizzly Bear Who Lost His GRRRRR!

By Rob Biddulph

A champion bear loses his growl before a big contest. Can he find it in time?

40 pages· 773 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 459 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Ida, Always

By Caron Levis, Charles Santoso (Illustrator)

A polar bear faces loss and finds comfort in memories.

40 pages· 778 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 2,775 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013

The Spelling Bee Before Recess

Three spellers face off in a tense bee. Who will win with a surprise twist looming?

32 pages· 585 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 114 ratings
$16.95Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

The Day War Came

By Nicola Davies, Rebecca Cobb (Illustrator)

A child's world shatters as war arrives, leaving her to seek hope in a foreign land.

32 pages· 498 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,236 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Lost. Found.

A lost scarf unites animals in a playful winter adventure.

32 pages
3.6/5 Goodreads · 558 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

You Can't Win Them All, Rainbow Fish

Rainbow Fish learns to accept loss without losing his sparkle.

32 pages· 821 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 342 ratings
$10.95Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2014

Number One Sam

A top racer faces a new challenge when his friend outshines him. Can he learn to be a true winner?

40 pages· 320 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 858 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2016

The Great Sock Secret

Where do all the missing socks go? Discover the magical secret Sarah must keep hidden.

32 pages
3.5/5 Goodreads · 20 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
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