Books About Obstacles

The Best Obstacles Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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.

Grumpy Monkey: Freshly Squeezed
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Our 5 Favorite Books About Obstacles

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

Grumpy Monkey: Freshly Squeezed

By Suzanne Lang, Max Lang (Illustrator) · Grumpy Monkey Graphic Novel series

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
4.2/5 Goodreads · 590 ratings
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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.
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
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,876 ratings
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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?
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 experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 200 ratings
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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?
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1994

Sheep Take a Hike

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 experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 463 ratings
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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.
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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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.
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