Books About Powers · 330 titles considered

The Best Powers Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about powers? 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.

Nimona (Graphic Novel)
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1988

Matilda

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

A young girl discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them to defend herself against her cruel parents and the evil headmistress of her school.

240 pages· 40,056 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,140,939 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2014

El Deafo

A girl discovers her hearing aid grants her unexpected powers at a new school. Can she find friendship amidst her newfound abilities?

Newbery Medal (2015)
233 pages· 16,807 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 91,911 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18

Renegades

By Marissa Meyer · Book #1 in the Renegades series

A vengeful girl infiltrates a hero syndicate, risking everything for justice and betrayal.

576 pages· 149,698 words· Est. 14 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 169,670 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

Nimona (Graphic Novel)

A shapeshifter and villain challenge the kingdom's heroes, but hidden powers threaten chaos.

266 pages· 10,484 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 192,030 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

The Adventures of Captain Underpants

Two fourth-grade pranksters hypnotize their principal and accidentally turn him into a superhero.

144 pages· 6,198 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 60,540 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2012

Shadow and Bone

A soldier's hidden magic could save or doom her war-torn world.

358 pages· 81,309 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,141,773 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2010

I Am Number Four

Aliens hide on Earth, hunted one by one. Number Four is next.

440 pages· 102,062 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 354,336 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2011

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

A mysterious island hides peculiar children with dangerous secrets. Are they still alive?

369 pages· 85,212 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,375,358 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2013

Flora & Ulysses

By Kate DiCamillo, K. G. Campbell (Illustrator), K. G. Campbell (Illustrator)

A young girl befriends a squirrel who has been transformed by a vacuum cleaner and may have superpowers.

256 pages· 32,781 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 54,067 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2021

Little Olympians 1: Zeus, God of Thunder

A young god named Zeus enrolls in a school for gods to learn how to control his powers and become a true god

112 pages· 5,699 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 71 ratings
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Powers Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about powers for the youngest readers and listeners.

Supertruck

Ages 2–6 · 2014

A mysterious hero emerges during a city snowstorm, then vanishes. Why?

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
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Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Discover magical sounds from a jinni's whoosh to jewels' tinkle in a wondrous journey.

Even Superheroes Have to Sleep
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Even Superheroes Have to Sleep

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Even superheroes need sleep. Discover a bedtime world where heroes rest just like kids.

My First Book of Superpowers

Ages 0–4 · 2015

Discover how DC heroes use their unique powers to protect the world.

Superhero Dad

Ages 2–5 · 2015

Discover a dad's hidden superpowers in this heartwarming tale.

Potty Superhero
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Potty Superhero

Ages 2–5 · 2013

A little superhero learns to conquer the potty.

DC Super Heroes ABC 123

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Discover the alphabet and numbers with iconic superheroes in a vibrant board book.

Bumblebee Boy Loves...
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Bumblebee Boy Loves...

Ages 2–5 · 2017

A young superhero's imagination turns everyday moments into grand adventures.

Mission Accomplished!

Ages 3–7 · 2018

Uncover secrets of PJ Masks' night missions in this interactive adventure.

Super Team
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Super Team

Ages 3–7 · 2016

Heroes must unite to reclaim stolen sports gear from a cunning thief.

PJ Masks Save the Library!

Ages 4–6 · 2016

A group of friends must stop a villain from ruining books.

3 Super Hero Tales

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Discover the origins of iconic superheroes in this action-packed treasury.

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Powers Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about powers for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Blur

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A child with superpowers races through life, leaving her parents breathless.

Spider-Man Swings Through Europe!

Ages 3–5 · 2019

Spider-Man's European vacation turns into an unexpected adventure. What surprises await him abroad?

What Makes a Hero

Ages 5–8 · 2019

Discover what makes a hero through the eyes of Marvel's fearless female superheroes.

The Day I Lost My Superpowers

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A child discovers her superpowers and her mom's hidden abilities.

Super Manny Stands Up!

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Can Manny's imaginary heroics help him face a real-life bully?

Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

Ages 3–9 · 2016

Superheroes face bad days but find ways to stay calm and cope.

Be a Star, Wonder Woman!

Ages 4–6 · 2017

A young girl transforms a school day into an epic adventure.

The Super Side-Quest Test!

Ages 5–7 · 2018

Can Super Rabbit Boy stop King Viking's robot and save Animal Town?

Robo-Rabbit Boy, Go!

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A robot rabbit boy must save the day when a ghost troop is unleashed in Animal Town

Strega Nona

Ages 4–8 · 1975

A magic pasta pot causes chaos when misused.

Super Rabbit Boy’s Team-Up Trouble!

Ages 5–7 · 2021

Two heroes team up to stop a villainous duo from stealing the Ultra Diamond.

Yasmin the Superhero

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A young girl discovers what it means to be a true superhero.

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Powers Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about powers for developing and independent readers.

Perseus and the Monstrous Medusa

Ages 6–9 · 2016

A hero confronts a deadly gaze that turns warriors to stone.

The Star Thief

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A maid is thrust into a battle between mythical constellations and a steamship crew seeking their power.

The Invasion (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Five kids gain powers to fight a hidden alien threat.

Moon Rising
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Moon Rising

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A young dragon must decide: hide her powers or save her friends from a lurking threat.

Steeds of the Gods

Ages 7–9

A young stable boy is tasked with curing the Hippocamps of Poseidon, the god of the sea, and becomes embroiled in a rivalry between Poseidon and Helios, the god of the sun.

Enter the Mine
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Enter the Mine

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Mysterious holes appear, friends vanish. Can they escape the boomium mine?

Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid

Ages 7–10 · 2020

Can Ben survive a school for super kids without powers of his own?

Zeus and the Dreadful Dragon

Ages 6–9 · 2018

Olympians must free allies from Tartarus to defeat Cronus. Can they trust them?

Centaur School
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Centaur School

Ages 7–9 · 2016

A young healer must save a phoenix without his magical tools.

Dragon Healer

Ages 7–9

A young stable boy must navigate the challenges of caring for a variety of magical creatures in a world of gods and goddesses.

Dionysus and the Land of Beasts

Ages 6–9 · 2017

Zeus seeks a mysterious ally to defeat King Cronus. Can Dion's powers help or hinder their quest?

Hermes and the Horse with Wings
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Hermes and the Horse with Wings

Ages 6–9 · 2017

A group of young Olympians embark on a quest to defeat the evil King Cronus and his minions, the Cronies, while also helping a young boy named Ron defeat a monster called the Chimera.

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