Books About Obedience · 24 titles considered

The Best Obedience Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about obedience? 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.

Ella Enchanted
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997

Ella Enchanted

By Gail Carson Levine · Book #1 in the Ella Enchanted series

A cursed girl must obey every command. Can she break free?

304 pages· 53,087 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 426,702 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2011

Dead End in Norvelt

Book #1 in the Norvelt series

Grounded for life, a boy uncovers secrets in his town's obituaries, leading to unexpected adventures.

Newbery Medal (2012)
384 pages· 73,677 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 22,429 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Library Lion

By Michelle Knudsen, Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator)

A lion wanders into a library and changes everything.

48 pages· 1,375 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 11,691 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1902

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

A young rabbit disobeys his mother and ventures into a forbidden garden, facing various obstacles and dangers along the way.

72 pages· 936 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 262,346 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2011

I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!

RJ must learn to accept 'No' to earn praise and rewards instead of arguments.

31 pages· 979 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 601 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

Biscuit's New Trick

A puppy learns to fetch a ball.

32 pages· 126 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,129 ratings
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Listen, Buddy
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

Listen, Buddy

A rabbit's poor listening skills lead him into a dangerous cave.

32 pages· 812 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 599 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Know and Follow Rules

Discover the power of four simple rules to transform chaos into harmony.

40 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 172 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2017

Tool of War

A rogue warrior defies his creators, igniting a battle for freedom in a dystopian future.

336 pages· 77,170 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,676 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2015

Be Careful, Icarus!

A kite flies too high, leading to unexpected trouble.

24 pages
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 121 ratings
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Obedience Picture Books

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

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Ages 3–7 · 2021

Three monkeys defy warnings and face danger for forbidden mangoes.

Noah's Ark

Ages 3–7 · 1969

A timeless tale of survival and faith on a world-saving voyage.

The Poky Little Puppy

Ages 4–6 · 2015

A curious puppy's adventures spark reading joy.

The Boy Who Went to Mars

Ages 3–7 · 2018

A boy's space adventure swaps him with a mischievous martian.

Little Red Riding Hood

Ages 4–8 · 1974

A girl visits her grandmother but encounters a cunning wolf. Can a huntsman save them both?

Sir Maggie the Mighty

Ages 4–8 · 1988

A girl's defiance leads to unexpected consequences.

That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me!

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Noodle wants a rule-free day, but learns why rules matter.

Deborah and the Very Big Battle
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Deborah and the Very Big Battle

Ages 2–4 · 2020

Discover how listening leads to victory in a timeless tale of faith and courage.

Koko and Bo

Ages 4–8 · 2011

Koko resists routine, but Bo patiently waits for self-discovery.

Ballewiena

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A dachshund defies obedience school to pursue her ballet dreams.

Grown-ups Never Do That

Ages 5–8 · 2019

Discover the hilarious truth: even adults misbehave sometimes!

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Obedience Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about obedience for developing and independent readers.

On My Honor

Ages 10–12 · 1986

A boy grapples with guilt after a tragic accident in forbidden waters.

Izzy in the Doghouse

Ages 7–9 · 2020

Can a new puppy save Isabel's friendship after her antics land her in trouble?

How I Trained My Dog in Ten Days

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Who's training whom? A boy and his dog Scamp face off in a humorous battle of wills.

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