Books About Obstacles

The Best Obstacles Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about obstacles? 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 5 Favorite Books About Obstacles

Grumpy Monkey: Freshly Squeezed
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1049
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

Grumpy Monkey: Freshly Squeezed

A group of friends go on a walk and encounter various obstacles and adventures along the way.

88 pages· 1,117 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 593 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Jim Panzee cherishes his silent Wednesday walks, but chaos ensues when his friend Norman and the entire jungle join him. Overwhelmed, Jim accidentally squashes his stress orange. Now, he and his quirky companions must navigate the jungle to find a replacement. Will they succeed before it's too late? Dive into this hilarious graphic novel adventure about managing life's unexpected twists and turns.
Princess in Disguise
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2015

Princess in Disguise

A wedding day unravels as magic fails, a storm rages, and an unknown king attacks.

240 pages· 28,366 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 1,885 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Annie and Liam's wedding day spirals into chaos with missing guests, strange afflictions, and a castle under siege. As a magical fog traps them, they must find Moonbeam, a fairy godmother, to uncover the source of the spells and the mysterious king's motives. Can they save their wedding and their kingdom from disaster?
The Runaway No-Wheeler
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

The Runaway No-Wheeler

By Peter Stein, Bob Staake (Illustrator)

An 18-wheeler faces wheel-eating aliens and obstacles. Can it complete the delivery?

40 pages· 543 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo·3.6/5 Goodreads · 199 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Tony, the 18-wheeler, embarks on a delivery mission, but each obstacle—from potholes to tire-eating aliens—costs him a wheel. As he navigates slime and space rockets, will Tony manage to complete his journey with wheels to spare? Dive into this rhyming adventure where every hurdle subtracts a wheel, challenging Tony's resolve and resourcefulness. Can he overcome the odds and make his delivery on time?
Sheep Take a Hike
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1994

Sheep Take a Hike

By Nancy E. Shaw, Margot Apple (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Sheep in a Jeep series

Sheep get lost on a hike and must find their way back.

32 pages· 155 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.0/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 465 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Join a lively flock of sheep on a chaotic hiking adventure. When they lose their way in the great outdoors, their only hope is a trail of wool left behind. Will they find their way back, or will the wilderness keep them wandering? This rhythmic, rhyming tale promises laughter and a love for adventure.
Mr. Ball's Very, Very, Very Big Cake
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023

Mr. Ball's Very, Very, Very Big Cake

A giant cake shrinks as mishaps threaten a birthday party.

70 pages· 511 words· Est. 12 min read
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Paperback
Summary: Mr. Ball embarks on a mission to deliver a massive cake to his best friend's birthday party. However, each step of the way presents a new challenge, causing the cake to diminish in size. As the party approaches, will Mr. Ball manage to salvage the celebration, or will his efforts crumble? Join the adventure filled with unexpected twists and laugh-out-loud moments.