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The Best News And Reporting Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about news and reporting? 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.

Thea Stilton and the Dragon's Code
Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All
Graphic Nov.
Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About News And Reporting

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009

Thea Stilton and the Dragon's Code

By Geronimo Stilton (Author/Illustrator), Thea Stilton · Book #1 in the Thea Stilton series

A mysterious invitation leads to a thrilling adventure at Mouseford Academy.

176 pages· 12,129 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,615 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Paperboy

By Vince Vawter · Book #1 in the Paperboy series

A boy's stutter challenges him during a life-changing summer paper route in the segregated South.

224 pages· 50,333 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,210 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

The Breaking News

A girl seeks to uplift her community with small acts of kindness amid unsettling news.

48 pages· 216 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 686 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Newspaper Hats

By Phil Cummings, Owen Swan (Illustrator)

A child helps her grandpa remember through the art of making newspaper hats, bridging memory gaps with love and creativity.

32 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 127 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

Bear on the Loose!

A young journalist and her sister investigate a bear sighting in their town, leading them on a wild adventure to uncover the truth

96 pages· 6,131 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 186 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

A Race Around the World

Two women race around the world in 1889, each vying to beat the clock and each other.

32 pages· 1,621 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 320 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All

Nikki's advice column spirals out of control, leaving her seeking guidance herself.

368 pages· 28,506 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 36,599 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004

Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House

A mouse gets lost in the Dark Forest and takes refuge in a spooky castle.

113 pages· 10,259 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,951 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

I Can Write the World

A young girl uncovers the true Bronx through her eyes, challenging the stories told by others.

40 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 150 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

The Chocolate Chase

A mouse journalist must solve a mystery involving a stolen egg and a chocolate egg baking competition.

128 pages· 7,713 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 757 ratings
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News And Reporting Picture Books

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

The Power of Her Pen

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A journalist breaks barriers, seeking truth and justice in a divided world.

Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street

Ages 4–8 · 1997

A young writer's quest for inspiration sparks unexpected neighborhood adventures.

Amelia Bedelia, Cub Reporter

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A quirky character's big news leads to unexpected chaos.

The Paperboy

Ages 4–8 · 1996

A boy and his dog find peace in the quiet world before dawn.

Amy Namey in Ace Reporter

Ages 5–7 · 2014

A young reporter seeks the scoop of a lifetime in a sleepy town.

Splat the Cat Gets a Job!
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Splat the Cat Gets a Job!

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young cat named Splat starts his new job as a news cat and learns to overcome obstacles with the help of his friend Kitten.

Bear Alert

Ages 4–8 · 2014

Two bears roam a town, causing chaos and hilarity. Can they stop the robbers?

The Daring Nellie Bly

Ages 5–8 · 2003

A fearless reporter challenges norms, exposing truths and breaking records worldwide.

Fairytale News

Ages 4–8 · 2004

Fairy tales collide in chaos as B.B. Wolf's arrest sparks uproar.

Bears to the Rescue

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A missing cub leads bears to a carnival, where chaos and cat burglars await.

Olympig!

Ages 5–8 · 2012

A pig competes in the Animal Olympics, proving attitude trumps winning.

On the News

Ages 5–8 · 2018

Explore how to discuss tragedy with children and find hope in adversity.

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News And Reporting Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about news and reporting for developing and independent readers.

Take It Away, Tommy!
Graphic Nov.
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Take It Away, Tommy!

Ages 7–11 · 2020

Feline reporters tackle ghostly mysteries and runaway toys. Can they uncover the truth?

The Mummy With No Name

Ages 7–10 · 2020

A mummy haunts the museum. Can logic unravel the mystery?

The Giant Diamond Robbery

Ages 7–10 · 2011

A golf tournament, a stolen trophy, and a mouse detective on the case.

Who Was Ida B. Wells?

Ages 8–11 · 2020

A former slave becomes a pioneering journalist and civil rights leader.

A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo
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A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo

Ages 7–10 · 2004

A businessmouse's vacation turns into chaos with unexpected disasters.

Ivy + Bean: No News is Good News

Ages 7–9 · 2011

Two friends try to get their hands on a special kind of cheese that comes with a fun wax coating.

Sea Monster Surprise
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Sea Monster Surprise

Ages 7–10 · 2016

A group of mice embark on a journey to the Land of the Rising Sun with their friend Bart Barnacle, a brave pirate mouse.

The Karate Mouse
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The Karate Mouse

Ages 7–10 · 2010

A mouse is forced to participate in a karate tournament.

Thea Stilton and the Ice Treasure
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Thea Stilton and the Ice Treasure

Ages 7–10 · 2011

Can the Thea Sisters stop the explosive threat to Alaska's ecosystem?

Paws Off, Cheddarface!
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Paws Off, Cheddarface!

Ages 7–10 · 2004

A mouse named Geronimo Stilton is impersonated by a lookalike who causes chaos in his life.

Get the Scoop, Geronimo!

Ages 7–10 · 2015

Can Geronimo uncover a scoop to outwit a ruthless rival for a journalism award?

My Autosaurus Will Win!
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My Autosaurus Will Win!

Ages 7–10 · 2016

A perilous race for rare peppers tests Geronimo's survival skills. Can he win without going extinct?

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