Books About Mascots

The Best Mascots Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about mascots? 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 8 Favorite Books About Mascots

How to Catch a Turkey
Sale price
$1049
Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2018

How to Catch a Turkey

By Adam Wallace, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator) · How to Catch series

A turkey escapes from a school play and becomes a mascot.

40 pages· 402 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/7 Bookroo·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,482 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Thanksgiving chaos erupts when a turkey escapes in a school just before the big play. Students scramble to catch the elusive bird, turning the school upside down. Will they succeed before the curtain rises, or will the turkey outsmart them all? Join the fun and discover the unexpected twist that ensures no turkeys are harmed. This playful adventure blends humor with clever traps, making it a delightful read for kids eager to join the chase.
Pug the Shark
Graphic Nov.
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2027

Pug the Shark

By Kyla May · Book #18 in the Diary of a Pug series

A pug mascot must learn to work with his rival to reach a big tournament.

80 pages
4.0 Goodreads · 2 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Bub is the new mascot for Bella's soccer team, the Soccer Sharks. When the Sharks and their rivals, the Goal Gators, both qualify for a travel tournament, the two teams join forces to raise money for the trip. But can Bub learn to work with Gumball the Gator, the other team's mascot?
Boomer & Sooner's Game Day Rules
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$1398
Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

Boomer & Sooner's Game Day Rules

By Sherri Graves Smith, Damon Danielson (Illustrator)

Two pony mascots share the rules every fan should know for a big college football game day.

38 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Boomer and Sooner, the pony mascots of the University of Oklahoma, show young fans how to enjoy a Sooners football game day, sharing the traditions and the rules every fan should know.
Mad Iris and the Bad School Report
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

Mad Iris and the Bad School Report

By Jeremy Strong, Scoular Anderson (Illustrator)

A mischievous ostrich mascot must stay hidden when school inspectors visit. Can the class keep her out of trouble?

72 pages
3.3 Goodreads · 11 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Mad Iris, the ostrich mascot of Pudding Lane Primary, is back and up to her usual mischief. But the school inspectors are coming, and the school can't afford a bad report. Ross, Katie and the rest of the school have their work cut out keeping Iris hidden and out of trouble in this funny, dyslexia-friendly story.
Unhitch the Wagon
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

Unhitch the Wagon

By Toby Rowland, Rob Peters (Illustrator)

Two ponies embark on a daring quest to become legendary mascots, facing rivals and challenges along the way.

32 pages
4.7 Goodreads · 10 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Bennie and Bud, two ambitious ponies, dream of becoming the legendary Boomer and Sooner. Their journey across the Oklahoma prairie is fraught with challenges, from longhorns to cowboys. As they strive to reach the Palace on the Prairie and pull the iconic Sooner Schooner, they must overcome fierce rivals. Will their determination and courage lead them to triumph? This rhyming adventure captures the spirit of daring to dream big, connecting young fans to the rich traditions of the University of Oklahoma. Join Bennie and Bud on a quest where history rewards the bold and persevering.
Class Action
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Class Action

By John Patrick Green · Book #8 in the InvestiGators series

Alligator agents go undercover in middle school to solve a mascot mystery.

208 pages· 10,184 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.5 Goodreads · 845 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Secret agents Mango and Brash return to school, but not as students. Disguised as middle-schoolers, these alligator detectives must uncover why their spy agency is protecting a team mascot. As they navigate school life, questions arise: Is Mango's family at risk? Can Brash handle home economics? And what's really happening at Mango's old school? Dive into this thrilling adventure where the stakes are high, and the laughs are endless. Will they crack the case, or will school get the best of them?
Carolina Panthers
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$3257
Picture Book · Ages 9–12

Carolina Panthers

By Zach Wyner

The Carolina Panthers' journey from expansion team to Super Bowl contender is chronicled through key players, coaches, and moments in the franchise's history.

32 pages· 2,527 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 4 ratings
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Library Binding
The Case of the Ruined Ram
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

The Case of the Ruined Ram

By David Lewman · Book #4 in the Club CSI series

A school mascot costume is stolen and destroyed, echoing a prank from decades ago.

160 pages· 25,270 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 60 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Someone stole the high school's Rocky the Ram mascot costume and destroyed it, and Miss Hodges's forensic science class races in teams to solve the crime. Corey, Hannah and Ben learn that the same thing happened twenty-five years earlier, when a rival school confessed. Is it a copycat prank, or is someone else to blame?
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