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$574
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1998
Zelda and Ivy
Fox sisters navigate sibling rivalry with humor and flair in three lively tales.
40 pages· 810 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 229 ratings
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Books About Plays · 83 titles considered
The Best Plays Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about plays? 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 Plays
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011
Max's Castle
Max turns forgotten toys into a thrilling adventure with pirates and dragons.
40 pages· 722 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 344 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016
Some Pets
Discover which pet wins Best in Show at a lively pet competition.
32 pages· 111 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 998 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2002
I Know a Rhino
By Charles Fuge
A girl shares whimsical adventures with a rhino and other animals.
32 pages· 165 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 967 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2019
Be a Maker
By Katey Howes, Elizabet Vuković (Illustrator)
What can you create today? Discover the power of making and change.
32 pages· 220 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 680 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017
All About Cats
What do cats really do when we're not watching?
32 pages· 188 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 89 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980
Pickle Things
By Marc Brown
Discover the unexpected places pickles might appear.
42 pages· 197 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 398 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015
Winter's No Time to Sleep!
By Poppy Green, Jennifer A. Bell (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series
A group of friends explore and play in the snow during their winter break.
128 pages· 4,673 words· Est. 52 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 672 ratings
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$1248
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021
100 Dogs
Discover 100 dogs in a lively, rhyming adventure full of surprises.
32 pages· 314 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 220 ratings
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 3–5 · 2010
¿Puedo jugar yo también?
Can a snake join a ball game without arms?
64 pages· 208 words· Est. 4 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 7,521 ratings
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Plays Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about plays for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$599
Good Night, Little Dragons
Ages 2–5 · 2012
Discover a whimsical bedtime routine with playful dragons.
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$799
Brown Rabbit's Shapes
Ages 3–6 · 1994
A package sends a rabbit on a shape-filled adventure.
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$1799
Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk
Ages 0–3 · 1997
Two dogs embark on a muddy adventure, discovering fun in unexpected places.
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$599
Jump, Pup!
Ages 2–5 · 2014
A playful pup explores the world through games, walks, and naps, inviting a child to join in the fun.
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$699
All About Bluey
Ages 0–3 · 2021
Join a playful puppy on imaginative adventures and discover her world.
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Plays Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about plays for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$100
Just Me in the Tub
Ages 4–8 · 1994
Discover the secrets of bath time fun.
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$1699
Stay Wild My Child
Ages 3–5 · 2019
Rules are important, but sometimes breaking them is even better.
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$948
Down by the Cool of the Pool
Ages 4–7 · 2001
Frog and friends splash in a lively pool adventure.
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$1699
All Aboard!
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A young boy's imagination turns an empty box into a train adventure with his family.
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$999
The Good for Nothing Button!
Ages 4–8 · 2017
A button that does nothing sparks unexpected emotions and a lively debate.
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$1700
If You Give a Mouse an iPhone
Ages 5–8 · 2014
A mouse with an iPhone vanishes into a tech-obsessed adventure.
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$1695
Monster Needs His Sleep
Ages 2–5 · 2014
Monster fears the dark, but a glowing solution awaits.
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$1599
Let's Play!
Ages 3–5 · 2016
A yellow dot invites you on an emotional, interactive adventure.
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$1799
Strollercoaster
Ages 4–8 · 2021
A father turns a walk into a thrilling adventure to calm his child.
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$1480
Jack and Jill and Big Dog Bill
Ages 4–8 · 2000
A sledding adventure turns chaotic when a dog spots a rabbit.
I Know a Wee Piggy
2012
A pig escapes and becomes a colorful masterpiece.
Cork & Fuzz
2005
A muskrat and a possum meet in the woods and discover they have more in common than they thought.
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Plays Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about plays for developing and independent readers.
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$1625
Amanda Pig and Her Big Brother Oliver
Ages 6–8 · 1982
Can Amanda find her own talent to match her brother's skills?
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$599
Flip Flop!
Ages 7–9 · 2011
Two friends explore endless summer adventures and surprises.
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$1299
We Play Outside
Ages 4–6 · 2005
Join Dick, Jane, and Sally for summer adventures with friends and pets.
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$499
Party Time! (Puppy Princess #1)
Ages 7–10 · 2018
A puppy princess seeks adventure and friendship beyond castle walls.
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$10500
Friends All Around
2012
Discover the magic of friendship in a world of stories.
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$599
Meet Trouble
Ages 6–7 · 2001
A mischievous kitten stirs up fun and chaos in two delightful tales for new readers.
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$899
Lego
Ages 9–12 · 2023
Two friends build a LEGO Millennium Falcon and play out a Star Wars adventure while learning about the history and impact of the LEGO brand.
Little Creatures
2013
Discover the tiny wonders in Grandpa Pig's garden with Peppa and friends.
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$1279
Jip and Jam
Ages 7–9 · 2023
Two pups embark on playful adventures. What will they discover?
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$789
Dog Diary
2010
Parents and children share reading adventures, gradually shifting the focus to young readers.
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
Book of Secrets!
Ages 5–8 · 2022
Secrets and fun collide as friends seek the ultimate boredom cure.
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
One Cool Duck #2: The Far-Out Fort
Ages 6–9 · 2023
Can Duck and friends prove their hangout is cool despite Cat's doubts?