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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016
Duck, Duck, Porcupine!
A group of animal friends have various outdoor adventures together.
64 pages· 361 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 600 ratings
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Books About Picnics · 66 titles considered
The Best Picnics Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about picnics? 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 10 Favorite Books About Picnics
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016
The Perfect Picnic
By Ciara Flood
Can Squirrel find the perfect picnic spot, or is it just a dream?
32 pages
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 153 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1974
Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go
Explore a world of vehicles on a whimsical journey to the beach.
72 pages· 1,954 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,711 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997
Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat
A scorching day leads to a refreshing pond adventure.
44 pages· 680 words· Est. 8 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 596 ratings
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$958
Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 1980
Spring Story
By Jill Barklem · Book #1 in the Brambly Hedge series
A secret picnic holds a surprise that will make Wilfred's birthday unforgettable.
32 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,326 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019
Stick Dog Gets the Tacos
By Tom Watson · Book #9 in the Stick Dog series
A group of stray dogs embark on a mission to investigate a mysterious picnic and uncover the secrets of a unicorn piñata
224 pages· 17,139 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 269 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1946
The Shy Little Kitten
A shy kitten's day of unexpected friendships unfolds.
24 pages· 754 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,304 ratings
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Chapter Book · 2003
Nature Trail
Lost on a nature walk, can they find their way back for lunch?
32 pages· 320 words
4.2/5 Goodreads · 117 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994
It's the Bear!
A boy waits alone in the woods, unaware of a hungry bear nearby.
32 pages· 325 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 583 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1966
The Bears' Picnic
A family of bears goes on a picnic and has trouble finding the perfect spot.
72 pages· 563 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,508 ratings
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Picnics Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about picnics for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$899
Mouse's First Summer
Ages 2–4 · 2004
Experience a summer picnic with unexpected sky magic.
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$599
Corduroy's Shapes
Ages 0–3 · 2016
Discover shapes with a beloved teddy bear at a picnic.
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$1299
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden Picnic
Ages 3–5 · 2020
Join a caterpillar's tasty journey with scents to explore.
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$799
A Spring Surprise
Ages 0–3 · 2020
Peter Rabbit must find the perfect picnic contribution. Can he succeed?
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$899
Just Like You
Ages 0–3 · 2024
A toddler's eagerness to help turns a family picnic into a delightful mess.
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Picnics Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about picnics for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Shoo, Fly Guy!
Ages 6–8 · 2006
A boy's pet fly goes on a journey to find food and his owner.
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$899
The Teddy Bears' Picnic
Ages 4–7 · 1983
Discover the secret world of teddy bears as they gather for a mysterious woodland picnic.
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One Hundred Hungry Ants
Ages 4–7 · 1993
Ants race to a picnic, but division delays their feast. Will they make it in time?
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The Day the Babies Crawled Away
Ages 2–6 · 2003
Babies wander off at the fair. Can one boy bring them back safely?
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$1599
Bunny Mail
Ages 3–5 · 2004
Max's letters to Grandma hide a special request. What could it be?
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$1799
Bats at the Beach
Ages 5–8 · 2006
Bats embark on a moonlit beach adventure filled with fun and surprises.
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$1699
The Worrysaurus
Ages 4–6 · 2020
A dinosaur's picnic is threatened by worries. Can he find peace?
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Max and Marla Are Having a Picnic
Ages 3–6 · 2018
A picnic turns chaotic when squirrels strike, testing a friendship's strength.
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$1899
The Lost Picnic
Ages 3–7 · 2017
Help find the lost picnic food scattered along the journey.
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$1699
Ready for Anything!
Ages 3–5 · 2009
Raccoon fears picnic dangers, but Duck embraces unexpected surprises.
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$1299
Pig & Goose and the First Day of Spring
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Can opposites Pig and Goose find common ground in friendship?
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$1699
A Pet for Fly Guy
Ages 4–8 · 2014
A boy and his pet fly go on a picnic and try to find a new pet for someone who doesn't have one.
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Picnics Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about picnics for developing and independent readers.
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$799
Captain Bun & Super Bonbon
Ages 6–8 · 2021
A rainstorm turns best friends into superheroes. Can they conquer their fears to save the day?
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$789
Moon Zoom
Ages 2–7 · 2010
Parents and children share reading, gradually shifting the focus to the child.
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$1099
Green Eggs and Ham Take a Hike
Ages 5–8 · 2025
Sam-I-Am challenges his grumpy friend to explore the world beyond green eggs and ham.