Books About Making Amends · 11 titles considered

The Best Making Amends Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about making amends? 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.

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Making Amends

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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto

By Dav Pilkey, Dan Santat (Illustrator) · Book #9 in the Ricky Ricotta series

A penguin from Pluto plots Earth's takeover. Can Ricky and his robot stop him?

128 pages· 2,955 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 808 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad

A playdate goes awry, testing friendships and the power of an apology.

40 pages· 949 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 722 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2005

The Biggest Valentine Ever

Two friends' valentine project turns into a rivalry. Can they reconcile in time?

32 pages· 703 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 521 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016

How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends?

By Jane Yolen, Mark Teague (Illustrator) · Book #10 in the How Do Dinosaurs series

Dinosaurs navigate the ups and downs of friendship with humor and heart.

40 pages· 282 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 792 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

I Didn't Do It!

A child's lie spirals, teaching the value of truth.

28 pages· 284 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.0/5 Goodreads · 21 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2009

The Party

Jealousy at a birthday party leads to unexpected chaos and a test of character.

32 pages· 1,006 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 10 ratings
$9.48Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2005

The Sky Is Falling!

Can a misunderstood underdog become a hero in a town baseball game?

32 pages· 309 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 60 ratings
$3.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020

Heidi Heckelbeck Takes the Cake

By Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator) · Book #28 in the Heidi Heckelbeck series

A busy girl tries to make up for missing her best friend's birthday party

128 pages· 4,505 words· Est. 51 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 139 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Princess Posey and the First Grade Play

A first grader's mistake leads to a lesson in honesty and courage.

96 pages· 3,302 words· Est. 26 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 71 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2022

Grumpy Monkey: Who Threw That?

Banished from the jungle, a grumpy monkey must apologize to return home.

88 pages· 1,475 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 329 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
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