Books About Newspapers

The Best Newspapers Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about newspapers? 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 10 Favorite Books About Newspapers

Mrs. Lilly Is Silly!
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2011

Mrs. Lilly Is Silly!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the My Weirder School series

A group of students create a school newspaper with the help of a reporter, but things quickly spiral out of control as they start to print false and embarrassing stories about their teachers and classmates.

112 pages· 7,893 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 931 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: At Ella Mentry School's Career Day, Mrs. Lilly, a local reporter, guides A.J. and friends in creating a school newspaper. As they dive into investigative reporting, unexpected secrets surface. Will their discoveries lead to someone getting fired or even jailed? Join the hilarious and unpredictable journey of young reporters as they navigate the world of journalism and uncover the truth. What will they find, and how will it change their school?
The Missing Diary
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

The Missing Diary

A missing diary and a suspicious race. Can they meet the deadline?

113 pages· 7,669 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 1,103 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: At Mouseford Academy, the Thea Sisters launch a school newspaper, but chaos ensues when Colette's diary vanishes and Nicky spots something odd at the Iron Mouse Games. With mysteries mounting and a deadline looming, can they unravel the truth in time?
Empty Envelope (Turtleback School & Library)
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$1639
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9

Empty Envelope (Turtleback School & Library)

A boy receives mysterious letters meant for someone else, leading to a hidden stamp worth fifty thousand dollars and a scheme involving stolen mail and impersonation.

78 pages· 6,739 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 4,065 ratings
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Amelia Bedelia, Cub Reporter
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$474
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Amelia Bedelia, Cub Reporter

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

63 pages· 1,454 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 209 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Amelia Bedelia, known for her literal interpretations, has exciting news to share. But as she spreads the word, her unique perspective turns a simple announcement into a whirlwind of hilarious misunderstandings. What could possibly go wrong when Amelia is involved? Discover the delightful chaos that ensues and see if she can set things right before it's too late.
Horrid Henry Robs the Bank
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

Horrid Henry Robs the Bank

By Francesca Simon, Tony Ross (Illustrator) · Book #17 in the Horrid Henry series

A mischievous boy schemes for money, revenge, and power in school.

112 pages· 7,756 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 1,519 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Horrid Henry is back with four new adventures, each more devious than the last. From swiping cash to win a board game to launching a gossip-filled school newspaper, Henry's antics know no bounds. When Perfect Peter steals his birthday party theme, Henry plots the ultimate revenge, even taking over as head teacher during a game. Will his schemes succeed, or will they backfire spectacularly? Dive into Henry's world of chaos and cunning to find out!
Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton!
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton!

A TV quiz show gamble to save a newspaper from a one-eyed rat.

111 pages· 8,955 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 3,128 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Geronimo Stilton faces a whisker-raising challenge when a one-eyed rat threatens to steal The Rodent's Gazette. His only hope? Winning a high-stakes TV quiz show. If he triumphs, the Gazette is safe. But if he fails, he must give up his tail! Can Geronimo outsmart his cunning adversary and save his beloved newspaper, or will he face a tail-less future? Dive into this thrilling adventure where every question counts and the stakes are as high as the cheese tower of New Mouse City!
Sheba the Alley Cat
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2026

Sheba the Alley Cat

An alley cat answers a mysterious newspaper note that leads to a spooky old house.

32 pages
3.7 Goodreads · 3 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Sheba is an alley cat who dreams of a world beyond her alley. When a mysterious note appears in the newspaper, she knows she's just the cat for the job. But is she brave enough to make the journey to the spooky old house? A Halloween tale about courage, cleverness and perseverance.
The Barking Puppy
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The Barking Puppy

By Lori Lobenstine, Il Sung Na (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Barking Puppy series

Two dog-loving neighbors launch a newspaper written by dogs to pay for a pug's surgery.

248 pages
4.0 Goodreads · 26 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Sophie and her two Jack Russell terriers have just moved to Boston, where she instantly likes Juno, the quirky teenager next door, and her pug, Bonney. But classmates tease Sophie, the upstairs neighbor hates barking, and Bonney needs surgery Juno's family can't afford. So the girls invent the Barking Puppy, a newspaper written by dogs, for dogs. Can they sell enough copies to save Bonney?
Extra! Extra!
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2007

Extra! Extra!

A forest newspaper reports a giant beanstalk, a missing boy and a famous race.

32 pages
3.5 Goodreads · 89 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: The residents of Hidden Forest open their morning papers to big news: an enormous beanstalk has sprouted outside Jack's house and Jack is nowhere to be found, Pinocchio and Half-Chicken have set off on adventures, and Tortoise and Hare are off to the races. Told in newspaper articles, the story brings back the fairy-tale neighbors of the earlier Hidden Forest books.
The Great Moon Hoax
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

The Great Moon Hoax

In 1835 New York, a young newsboy watches the whole city go wild over a newspaper's reports of life on the moon.

30 pages
3.3 Goodreads · 80 ratings
$16.95Save 6%
Library Binding
Summary: For one week in August 1835, the New York Sun printed astonishing reports about life on the moon, and the whole city couldn't stop talking about them. A young newsboy selling papers on the streets watches the excitement grow, and readers see how a newspaper hoax captured the imagination of New York.
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