Books About Makeup

The Best Makeup Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about makeup? 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 Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Makeup

Makeup Mess
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2001

Makeup Mess

Julie discovers true beauty isn't found in makeup after surprising reactions from her family.

30 pages· 663 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.9 Goodreads · 787 ratings
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Summary: Julie dreams of being as beautiful as a movie star and spends all her savings on colorful makeup. But when her parents react with shock instead of admiration, Julie learns a surprising lesson about beauty. Will she realize that her natural self is more stunning than any makeup could make her? This humorous tale invites young readers to laugh and reflect on the true essence of beauty.
Pretty Pru
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$831
Chapter Book · Ages 2–6 · 2009

Pretty Pru

Pru's handbag vanishes, and her friends wear the evidence. Who's the culprit?

32 pages· 253 words· Est. 5 min read
3.8 Goodreads · 134 ratings
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Summary: Pru's favorite handbag, filled with her cherished cosmetics, mysteriously disappears. As she searches for the culprit among her friends, clues emerge in the form of suspiciously colorful faces and fingers. Could it be Tiptoe the rabbit, Doodle the alligator, or perhaps Tumpty with something peculiar on his head? In this playful mystery, friendships are tested as secrets unravel. Can Pru uncover the truth before her patience runs out?