Books About Mayors · 16 titles considered

The Best Mayors Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about mayors? 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.

Mayor Hubble Is in Trouble!
The Cat Who Ruled the Town
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Mayors

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2020

Who Was Harvey Milk?

By Corinne A. Grinapol, Who HQ, Gregory Copeland (Illustrator) · Who Was . . . ? series

A teacher becomes a trailblazing politician, championing gay rights against all odds.

112 pages· 8,191 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 261 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012

Mayor Hubble Is in Trouble!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the My Weirder School series

A third-grade class holds an election for president, with two main candidates, A.J. and Andrea, vying for the top spot

112 pages· 7,892 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 957 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

Vote for Suzanne

Two friends clash in a fierce fourth-grade mayoral race, testing their bond with rumors and rivalry.

150 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 177 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Mayor Good Boy

A dog becomes mayor, aiming to transform a town with kindness amidst quirky challenges.

224 pages· 6,176 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 385 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

LaRue for Mayor

By Mark Teague · Book #3 in the Dear Mrs. LaRue series

A dog runs for mayor to protect canine freedoms from a strict candidate.

32 pages· 1,509 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 381 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

The Berenstain Bears and Mama for Mayor

By Jan Berenstain (Author/Illustrator), Mike Berenstain (Author/Illustrator) · The Berenstain Bears series

Mama runs for mayor, but can she keep her promises?

32 pages· 487 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 231 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Mayor Pete

Discover the journey of a groundbreaking candidate who dared to dream big.

48 pages
4.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 115 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

Mayor Good Boy Turns Bad

A beloved dog mayor's true nature is revealed—has he been bad all along?

208 pages· 5,096 words· Est. 57 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 118 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

The Cat Who Ruled the Town

Discover the tale of a cat who became mayor in Alaska.

32 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 57 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Campaign

By Leila Sales, Kim Balacuit (Illustrator)

A 12-year-old runs a mayoral campaign to save school arts funding.

288 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 138 ratings
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Mayors Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about mayors for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Helping Mayor Patty

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A group of friends try to determine what their neighborhood needs most.

A Vote for Susanna

Ages 5–8 · 2021

A woman becomes mayor after being put on the ballot as a joke.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Ages 5–8 · 2013

A broken promise leads to unexpected consequences in Hamelin.

PAW Patrol: The Movie

Ages 3–7 · 2021

Can the PAW Patrol save Adventure City from chaos?

Be Brave, Little Pup

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Can the pups save Adventure City from chaos?

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