Books About Persuasion

The Best Persuasion Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about persuasion? 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 Stars Just Up the Street
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Our 4 Favorite Books About Persuasion

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

The Stars Just Up the Street

By Sue Soltis, Christine Davenier (Illustrator)

A girl seeks to dim city lights for a night to reveal hidden stars.

40 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo·4.1/5 Goodreads · 108 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Mabel adores stars, but city lights obscure the night sky. Inspired by her grandfather's tales of starry nights, she embarks on a mission to convince her town to turn off their lights for one night. Can she rally her community to rediscover the celestial wonders above? This enchanting story of a young activist explores the beauty of the dark-sky movement and the magic waiting just beyond the glow of city lights.
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2006

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!

A pigeon schemes to avoid bedtime. Will it succeed?

40 pages· 209 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 37,608 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A clever pigeon has one goal: to stay up past bedtime. With endless excuses and charming antics, it tries to outwit its caretaker. Can the pigeon win this bedtime battle, or will it finally succumb to sleep? Discover the hilarious struggle between determination and drowsiness.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Dog Heaven

By Graham Salisbury, Jacqueline Rogers (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Calvin Coconut series

Can Calvin prove he's ready for a dog, or will his dream pet slip away?

160 pages· 14,832 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 144 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Calvin's heart is set on a dog, but his mom thinks he's too irresponsible. With the help of Ledward, her boyfriend, Calvin visits 'dog heaven' and meets Streak, the perfect pup. Now, Calvin must prove he's ready for the responsibility, or risk losing the dog he believes is meant to be his. Can he convince his mom that he and Streak are a perfect match?
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1985

Eat Your Peas, Louise!

Will Louise eat her peas despite all the reasons given?

40 pages· 92 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 106 ratings
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Summary: Louise faces a plate of peas and a barrage of reasons to eat them. Each reason is more creative than the last, but will any convince her? Discover the playful negotiation and see if Louise will finally give in to the green persuasion.
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