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The Best Police, Sheriffs, And Law Enforcement Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about police, sheriffs, and law enforcement? 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.

Lord of the Fleas
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Brawl of the Wild
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Dog Man Unleashed
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A Tale of Two Kitties
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Police, Sheriffs, And Law Enforcement

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

Officer Buckle and Gloria

By Peggy Rathmann

Discover safety tips amidst delightful chaos and laughter.

Caldecott Medal (1996)
40 pages· 682 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 30,091 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

Here Come the Helpers

Discover the heroes on wheels that keep us safe during emergencies.

14 pages
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 80 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

For Whom the Ball Rolls

By Dav Pilkey · Book #7 in the Dog Man series

A police dog and his friends must stop a villain from taking over the city with his army of robots and burglar balls

240 pages· 5,211 words· Est. 58 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 14,861 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Lord of the Fleas

By Dav Pilkey · Book #5 in the Dog Man series

Two friends create a comic book about a part-dog, part-policeman superhero who must stop a villainous cat from taking over the city

256 pages· 5,079 words· Est. 57 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 18,812 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Brawl of the Wild

By Dav Pilkey · Book #6 in the Dog Man series

A police dog and his friends must stop a group of evil fleas from causing chaos in the city.

224 pages· 4,843 words· Est. 54 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 16,563 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

Dog Man Unleashed

By Dav Pilkey · Book #2 in the Dog Man series

A police officer and his dog partner team up to solve a mystery and stop a villain.

224 pages· 5,186 words· Est. 58 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 24,828 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

A Tale of Two Kitties

By Dav Pilkey · Book #3 in the Dog Man series

A dog and his friends must stop an evil fish from taking over the city.

256 pages· 4,952 words· Est. 56 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 20,335 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

The 117-Story Treehouse

Can Andy and Terry escape the Story Police in their chaotic treehouse?

384 pages· 12,089 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,950 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Dog Man and Cat Kid

By Dav Pilkey · Book #4 in the Dog Man series

A police officer and a police dog are injured in an explosion and are sewn together to create a new hero.

256 pages· 4,502 words· Est. 51 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 20,894 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2021

Mothering Heights

By Dav Pilkey · Book #10 in the Dog Man series

A dog with the head of a dog and the body of a man gets into humorous misadventures with his friends and family

224 pages· 4,602 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 10,268 ratings
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Police, Sheriffs, And Law Enforcement Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about police, sheriffs, and law enforcement for the youngest readers and listeners.

Emergency

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Discover vehicles in action with interactive flaps.

Police Car Patrol!

Ages 2–5 · 2018

Chase the bad guy through city streets in a thrilling police car pursuit.

Little Critter Policeman

Ages 2–5 · 1986

A playful critter chases a mischievous dog who stole groceries.

Zootopia

Ages 2–5 · 2016

A bunny cop and a sly fox tackle a city mystery in Zootopia.

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Police, Sheriffs, And Law Enforcement Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about police, sheriffs, and law enforcement for preschool and elementary-age readers.

I Want to Be a Police Officer

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover the diverse roles of police officers through a child's eyes.

Very Lulu

Ages 3–8 · 2019

A playful dog discovers her true calling beyond police training.

Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy Town

Ages 3–6 · 1992

Explore a bustling town and discover the secrets of everyday life.

The First Case

Ages 5–11 · 2012

A toad detective must catch a nut thief in a snowy forest.

Calling All Cars!

Ages 3–5 · 2010

A bank heist unfolds. Can the police catch the robbers in time?

Police

Ages 3–6 · 2008

Discover the daily adventures and duties of police officers.

Officer Katz and Houndini

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A retired officer faces a showdown with a cunning rival to save his town from a name change.

Kid Sheriff and the Terrible Toads

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A young sheriff uses dinosaur smarts to outwit outlaw toads.

Police Officers on Patrol

Ages 3–5 · 2009

A broken light threatens chaos. Can Officer Mike save the day?

A Case for Buffy

Ages 5–11 · 2018

Detective Gordon hunts for Buffy's missing mother, facing an old foe in the forest's depths.

Our Police

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover the dedication of those who protect and serve every day.

I'm a Police Officer

Ages 3–5 · 2017

Experience a day in the life of a Tinyville Town police officer.

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Police, Sheriffs, And Law Enforcement Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about police, sheriffs, and law enforcement for developing and independent readers.

Last Panda Standing

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Platypus detectives face a mysterious threat in a heated mayoral race. Can they solve it alone?

Never Say Narwhal
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Never Say Narwhal

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A mysterious shadow threatens Kalamazoo City. Can the platypus detectives solve the case in time?

National Hero

Ages 9–12 · 2018

A dog and boy face a flash flood, testing their courage and bond.

Rescue Mission
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Rescue Mission

Ages 9–12 · 2017

Two fugitives on the loose. A missing father. Can a boy and his dog save the day?

The Scarlet Shedder

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A skunk-sprayed hero must save a city that shunned him from a new villain's robot army.

Breakout

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A prison break shatters a town's peace, revealing hidden fears.

Judy Moody, Girl Detective

Ages 6–9 · 2010

A third-grade girl tries to solve a mystery involving a missing dog and a suspicious green van.

Dog Man
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Dog Man

Ages 7–10 · 2016

A police dog and his partner must stop a villainous cat from taking over the city.

A Complicated Case

Ages 5–11 · 2015

Forest animals face slander. Can Detective Gordon solve the mystery?

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity
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The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity

Ages 8–12 · 2009

A borrowed book thrusts Steve into a treasonous plot with secret agent librarians.

Fetch-22

Ages 7–10 · 2019

A group of friends must stop a giant tree from destroying the city.

Canine Hero

Ages 8–11 · 2021

A dog and handler search for life in 9/11's aftermath.

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