Books About Lost And Found Possessions · 476 titles considered

The Best Lost And Found Possessions Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about lost and found possessions? 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.

Ada Lace, on the Case
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Lost And Found Possessions

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10

Ada Lace, on the Case

By Emily Calandrelli, Tamson Weston, Renee Kurilla (Illustrator) · Ada Lace series

A young girl investigates the disappearance of a neighbor's dog in her new neighborhood

128 pages· 11,233 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 763 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Horton Halfpott

A loosened corset leads to chaos and a missing heirloom. Who's to blame?

216 pages· 29,684 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,141 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2005

The Best Seat in Second Grade

A boy secretly takes his classroom hamster on a field trip to the science museum, leading to unexpected adventures and discoveries.

48 pages· 1,125 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,457 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012

Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth

By Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Nancy Clancy series

A young girl tries to solve a mystery involving a missing marble and a suspicious twin sister.

144 pages· 7,945 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,331 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010

Have You Seen My Dinosaur?

By Jon Surgal, Joe Mathieu (Illustrator)

A young boy searches for his missing dinosaur.

48 pages· 681 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 509 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1972

Nate the Great

By Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Marc Simont (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Nate the Great series

Nate the Great is tasked with finding a lost picture of Annie's dog Fang.

64 pages· 1,619 words· Est. 18 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 14,688 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

The Lost Stone

A young prince disguises himself as a commoner to attend school and make friends, but his adventure takes a turn when he and his friend embark on a quest to find the queen's lost emerald

128 pages· 4,480 words· Est. 50 min read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,559 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1930

The Secret of the Old Clock

A young woman investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding a wealthy man's death and the disappearance of his will.

192 pages· 34,724 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 86,059 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1980

The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds

By David A. Adler, Susanna Natti (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Cam Jansen series

A young girl with a photographic memory helps solve a jewelry store robbery with her friend and her friend's baby brother

58 pages· 4,761 words· Est. 53 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,573 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2000

The Case of the Missing Monkey

A glass monkey is missing. Can detectives solve the mystery?

48 pages· 1,683 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 309 ratings
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Lost And Found Possessions Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about lost and found possessions for the youngest readers and listeners.

Found

Ages 3–6 · 2014

Bear finds a lost toy bunny and faces a dilemma when its owner appears.

Frog, Where Are You?

Ages 2–5 · 1969

A boy and his dog search for their missing friend, Frog.

Binky

Ages 2–5 · 2005

A toddler's world unravels when a beloved binky goes missing.

The Mitten

Ages 0–3 · 1989

A lost mitten becomes a cozy refuge for woodland animals, leading to a surprising climax.

Where Is Baby's Pumpkin?

Ages 1–4 · 2006

A baby searches for a missing pumpkin, uncovering Halloween surprises.

Three Bears of the Pacific Northwest

Ages 0–3 · 2011

A lost teddy bear seeks help from two native bears to find his way home.

The Letters Are Lost

Ages 2–5 · 1996

The alphabet letters are lost! Can you find them all in unexpected places?

Mimi and Bear in the Snow

Ages 1–4 · 2014

Mimi's day turns upside down when her beloved Bear goes missing.

Can You Find My Robot's Arm?

Ages 2–5 · 2017

A robot searches for a missing arm. Can you help find a quirky replacement?

Johnny Tractor and the Big Surprise
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Johnny Tractor and the Big Surprise

Ages 1–4 · 2006

A lost item leads to a farmyard mystery.

The Little Mouse Who Lost Her Squeak

Ages 3–5 · 2015

Little Mouse searches for her missing squeak. Can you help her find it?

Have You Seen My Lunch Box?

Ages 2–5 · 2017

Can a boy find his missing items before the school bus arrives?

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Lost And Found Possessions Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about lost and found possessions for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Corduroy Lost and Found

Ages 3–5 · 2006

Corduroy seeks the perfect gift but gets lost in the process.

Little Fox and the Missing Moon

Ages 3–7 · 2019

Fox dreams the moon is missing. Can he find it?

The Missing Pairs

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Fox, Hare, and Badger's missing items lead to a puzzling mystery. Can Bear solve it?

All Along the River

Ages 4–+ · 2019

Bunny Rabbit's toy duck is missing. Embark on a river adventure full of surprises.

In a Small Kingdom

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A prince must find new power after his brother destroys the royal robe.

Bear in the Air
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Bear in the Air

Ages 5–7 · 2010

A lost teddy bear embarks on a daring journey to find his way home.

The Littlest Matryoshka

Ages 4–8 · 1900

A tiny doll embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with her nesting sisters.

Santa's Lost Sleigh

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Santa's sleigh vanishes, sparking a wild, comical quest.

Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise
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Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise

Ages 2–5 · 2024

Help uncover a special surprise while learning gestures and songs.

Knuffle Bunny Free

Ages 4–8 · 2010

A family trip to Holland takes an unexpected turn when a beloved toy goes missing.

Bun Bun Button

Ages 3–5 · 2011

A beloved stuffed bunny embarks on an unexpected adventure, testing the bond between a girl and her grandmother.

Ben Draws Trouble

Ages 4–7 · 2015

A lost sketchbook reveals hidden talent and unexpected reactions.

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Lost And Found Possessions Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about lost and found possessions for developing and independent readers.

Penny and Pepper

Ages 6–9 · 2011

A summer of surprises and mysteries awaits with a pony and new friends.

Marion and the Secret Letter

Ages 5–9 · 2017

A missing hamster and a mysterious letter lead to a thrilling scavenger hunt.

Who Broke Lincoln's Thumb?

Ages 7–9 · 2005

A missing thumb from Lincoln's statue threatens a presidential celebration. Can two kids solve the mystery in time?

Evelyn the Mermicorn Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2018

Magic gems stolen, fairies' confidence at risk. Can two friends save Fairyland?

Isadora Moon Goes Camping

Ages 6–9 · 2016

A camping trip turns magical when a vampire-fairy meets a mysterious sea friend.

Gargantis

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A stormy mystery unfolds as a sea monster seeks its stolen treasure.

Lost in Hollywood

Ages 9–13 · 2016

A hidden fortune in Hollywood awaits discovery. Can Ginger find it in time?

The Dragon in the Volcano

Ages 8–10 · 2011

Two cousins and their dragon venture into fiery realms, facing danger and intrigue.

Lucky
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Lucky

Ages 7–10 · 2010

A young boy helps his friend find a lost puppy that was swept away by a flood and reunites it with its family

Prism's Paint

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A girl must restore a unicorn princess's lost powers by finding a missing rainbow.

Captain Awesome and the Missing Elephants

Ages 5–9 · 2014

Superheroes must uncover a zoo mystery and rescue missing elephants.

The Great Mouse Race

Ages 7–10 · 2014

A missing flag threatens peace at the Stone Age Games. Can it be found in time?

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