Books About Pretend Play · 7 titles considered

The Best Pretend Play Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about pretend play? 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.

Ooh La La! It's Beauty Day
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Our 7 Favorite Books About Pretend Play

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Ooh La La! It's Beauty Day

By Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) · Fancy Nancy series

A backyard beauty day for Mom spirals out of control. Can it be saved?

32 pages· 1,459 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 644 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011

OLIVIA Becomes a Vet

By Jared Osterhold (Illustrator) · Olivia series

A young girl dreams of becoming a veterinarian, exploring her bond with animals.

24 pages· 351 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 117 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Silly Lilly

A playful girl explores a new role each day, sparking imagination.

32 pages· 273 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 143 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2012

Cirque de Olé

A daring kitty joins the circus to perform the ultimate stunt.

32 pages· 1,394 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,091 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

JoJo and the Magic Trick

A young girl named JoJo tries to perform magic tricks.

32 pages· 236 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 174 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shark!

An old lady swallows a shark and more. What will she gulp down next?

32 pages· 458 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 25 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020

Peppa's Mermaid Adventure

By EOne (Illustrator) · Peppa Pig series

Peppa's under-the-sea party spirals out of control. Can it be saved?

24 pages· 459 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 161 ratings
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