Books About Playground Games

The Best Playground Games Books for Kids

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

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The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Playground Games

The Haunted Playground
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

The Haunted Playground

Ghosts gather at a playground to play, but two kids might change everything.

50 pages· 981 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.7 Goodreads · 100 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a hidden playground, ghosts gather not to haunt but to play under the rule of Rex Magnificus. As Halloween night unfolds, two curious children stumble upon this spectral gathering. Will their presence disrupt the ghosts' joyful escape from their usual spooky duties? This enchanting tale invites readers to explore a world where the supernatural seeks fun and laughter, raising the question: what happens when the living and the spectral collide in a place meant for play? Discover a Halloween adventure that redefines the boundaries between the eerie and the delightful.
Duck, Duck, Goose!
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$1758
Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 1995

Duck, Duck, Goose!

A group of ducks play a game of chase with a goose.

32 pages· 82 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
3.5 Goodreads · 20 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: In a game of 'Duck, duck, goose,' a boy's imagination transforms him into a swift fox, racing against the wind. Can he outrun the 'goose' and cross the finish line first? Experience the thrill of speed and the power of imagination in this playful adventure.