Books About Mishaps

The Best Mishaps Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about mishaps? 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 Mishaps

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Oh My Gosh, Mrs. McNosh

By Sarah Weeks, Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator)

A dog breaks free, causing chaos. Can Mrs. McNosh catch him?

32 pages· 232 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

3.7/5 Goodreads · 195 ratings

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Summary: While walking her dog George, Mrs. McNosh encounters a pesky squirrel. George bolts, leaving a trail of chaos. Can she catch her runaway pup amidst the mayhem? A hilarious, rhyming adventure unfolds.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

The Last Resort Oasis

By Geronimo Stilton · Book #77 in the Geronimo Stilton series

A wrong turn leads to a camel caravan chaos. Can they find their way back?

128 pages· 7,886 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 173 ratings

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Summary: Geronimo Stilton's winter getaway turns into a desert adventure when a wrong turn leaves him wrangling a caravan of spitting camels. As he navigates the sandy chaos, can he lead his family back to the elusive Last Resort Oasis? Join Geronimo on this unexpected journey filled with humor and surprises, where every twist in the road could lead to a new challenge. Will they find their way back, or is this vacation destined for more misadventures?

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