Books About Pants

The Best Pants Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about pants? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Octopants
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Crabby Pants
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Fancy Pants
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Octopants and the Missing Pirate Underpants
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The Shortlist

Our 9 Favorite Books About Pants

Octopants
Sale price
$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Octopants

By Suzy Senior, Claire Powell (Illustrator) · Octopants series

An octopus seeks the perfect pants in a sea of options.

24 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 457 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Board book
Summary: A young octopus, embarrassed by his lack of pants, searches the ocean's stores for the perfect fit. His quest leads him to the Under-Sea Emporium, a place promising solutions for everyone. Will he finally find what he's looking for, or will his search continue? Dive into this whimsical underwater adventure to discover if the octopus can overcome his wardrobe woes.
Green Pants
Sale price
$1498
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

Green Pants

By Kenneth Kraegel

A boy must choose between his beloved green pants and being in a wedding.

40 pages· 493 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 512 ratings
$15.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Jameson loves his green pants; they make him feel invincible. But when his cousin's wedding requires black pants, he's torn. Can he find a way to honor his individuality and still be part of the celebration? Join Jameson on a journey of self-expression and compromise, where the stakes are as colorful as his wardrobe.
Giant Pants
Sale price
$1597
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

Giant Pants

By Mark Fearing

A giant loses his pants and must find a solution before facing the town.

40 pages· 402 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 303 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Belbum, a forgetful giant, misplaces his only pair of pants. His quest to borrow pants from friends—a cyclops, a gnome, and a unicorn—proves futile. With no other choice, Belbum must bravely walk to the tailor in town wearing just his underwear. Will he find a solution to his giant-sized problem, or will he learn to embrace his predicament with humor and dignity? Join Belbum on this whimsical adventure of mishaps and self-acceptance.
Crabby Pants
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$2342
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

Crabby Pants

By Julie A Gassman, Richard Watson (Illustrator) · Little Boost series

A crabby character seeks a solution to his grumpiness.

32 pages· 267 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 1,048 ratings
$24.65Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Roger's temper flares when life doesn't go his way, turning him into a grumpy mess. But he's discovered a potential fix for his cranky demeanor. Can Roger transform his attitude, or will his solution backfire? Dive into Roger's journey to find out if he can truly change his crabby ways.
Fancy Pants
Sale price
$958
Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2019

Fancy Pants

By Roger Priddy · Turn the Wheel series

Spin the wheels to create wacky costumes and spark imagination.

8 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 21 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Board Book
Summary: In this interactive board book, young readers spin wheels to mix and match costumes for quirky animal characters. Will the superhero wear flippers or the pirate don a crown? Each turn offers a new, hilarious outfit, boosting vocabulary and inspiring imaginative play. Dive into a world where creativity knows no bounds and every spin brings a delightful surprise. Perfect for sparking dress-up fun and laughter.
Octopants and the Missing Pirate Underpants
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Octopants and the Missing Pirate Underpants

By Suzy Senior, Claire Powell (Illustrator) · Octopants series

Puffer fish's pirate underwear is missing. Can Octopants help find them?

32 pages
3.6/5 Goodreads · 122 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Puffer Fish wakes to a mystery: his pirate underwear has vanished! With Octopants the octopus, they search high and low—from Lobster’s Laundry to a shipwreck full of pirate loot. As they scour the ocean, a new ally, Shark, joins the quest. But could the answer be closer than they think? Dive into this underwater adventure to uncover the truth behind the missing underwear!
Pants for Chuck
Sale price
$1398
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Pants for Chuck

By Pat Schories · I Like to Read series

A woodchuck's fashion choice leads to a hilarious struggle with tiny pants.

24 pages· 68 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
3.3/5 Goodreads · 83 ratings
$14.95Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Big Chuck, a determined woodchuck, spots a pair of irresistible blue pants. Despite his friends' warnings, he squeezes into them, convinced he looks great. As he hilariously struggles to keep up with Rabbit, Raccoon, Chipmunk, and the mice brothers, Chuck learns a valuable lesson about comfort and friendship. Will he choose fashion or fun? Join Chuck in this laugh-out-loud tale of self-image and true friends.
Potato Pants!
Sale price
$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Potato Pants!

By Laurie Keller

A potato tries to buy a pair of pants on Potato Pants Day.

40 pages· 836 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.8/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,651 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Potato eagerly heads to Lance Vance’s Fancy Pants Store for a special sale. But his excitement turns to dread when he spots Eggplant, the rude vegetable who pushed him yesterday. Will Potato confront his fear and stand up to Eggplant to claim his coveted stripey pants? Can these vegetable foes find common ground in the name of fashion? Dive into this delightful tale of courage, forgiveness, and unexpected friendships.
Pete With No Pants
Sale price
$1597
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2017

Pete With No Pants

By Rowboat Watkins

Is Pete a boulder, pigeon, or cloud? Discover his true identity.

40 pages· 255 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.3/7 Bookroo·3.3/5 Goodreads · 753 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Pete is gray, round, and pants-less, sparking a whimsical quest to uncover his true identity. Is he a boulder, a pigeon, or something else entirely? As Pete navigates this hilarious journey, he grapples with the age-old question of self-discovery. With a heartwarming conclusion, this tale encourages young readers to embrace their uniqueness and reminds adults to support them unconditionally. Dive into Pete's world and find out what it truly means to be yourself.
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