Books About Metafiction

The Best Metafiction Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about metafiction? 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.

We Are in a Book!
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Our 3 Favorite Books About Metafiction

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010

We Are in a Book!

By Mo Willems · Book #13 in the Elephant and Piggie series

Two friends discover they're in a book. What happens when it ends?

Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor (2011)Cybils Award (2010)
57 pages· 288 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 18,883 ratings
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Summary: Best friends Gerald and Piggie find themselves inside a book, delighting in the experience of being read. But as the pages turn, they face an unexpected dilemma: what happens when the story concludes? With Gerald's cautious nature and Piggie's carefree spirit, they must navigate this new reality together. Will they find a way to keep the story going, or is the end inevitable? Join their whimsical adventure and discover the joy and mystery of being part of a book.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Abner & Ian Get Right-Side Up

By Dave Eggers, Laura Park (Illustrator)

Two characters are stuck sideways in a book. Can readers help them get upright?

80 pages· 840 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 425 ratings
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Summary: Abner and Ian find themselves stuck sideways in their own picture book, unable to start their story. Ian battles dizziness and fear, while Abner devises a plan involving reader interaction. But the solution might not be as straightforward as it seems. With humor and unexpected twists, this interactive adventure invites readers to shake and turn the book, promising a delightful and surprising journey. Will Abner's plan work, or is there a different way to set things right?
Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019

The Worst Book Ever

Characters rebel against a dull story, seeking excitement.

48 pages· 843 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 575 ratings
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Summary: In a book meant to be boring, characters revolt against their mundane fate. Trapped in a dull narrative, they challenge the author's bland imagination, sparking chaos and unexpected hilarity. Will they succeed in transforming their story into something extraordinary, or remain stuck in monotony forever? Dive into a world where characters refuse to be ordinary, and every page promises a surprise.
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