Books About Nuns

The Best Nuns Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about nuns? 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 Nuns

Mother Teresa
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

Mother Teresa

A nun's journey from teaching to founding a hospital, transforming lives with love and charity.

32 pages· 397 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 552 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Agnes, later known as Mother Teresa, leaves her home in Skopje to follow her calling. In India, she discovers her true mission: to care for the poor and sick. Founding a hospital in an old temple, she dedicates her life to helping those in need. Her story, filled with compassion and determination, inspires generations. How did a young girl from Macedonia become a global symbol of charity? Discover the journey of Saint Teresa of Calcutta in this beautifully illustrated tale, part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, that encourages children to dream big and make a difference.
Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy
Sale price
$958
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1999

Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy

A missing cross, a stolen mitt, and a prime suspect. Can Sammy clear her name?

210 pages· 54,585 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 2,909 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Sammy Keyes finds herself in hot water when a valuable cross disappears from St. Mary's, and she's the main suspect. As she juggles clearing her name and retrieving her stolen catcher's mitt before the softball play-offs, Sammy encounters nuns in feather boas, a homeless girl, and a carrot-chomping dog. With a safe to crack and her reputation on the line, can Sammy solve the mystery and reclaim her mitt? Dive into a whirlwind week of sleuthing and surprises with Sammy Keyes.