Books About Pride · 30 titles considered

The Best Pride Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about pride? 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.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Pride

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2002

Meet Kaya

By Janet Shaw, Bill Farnsworth (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the American Girl: Kaya series

A race leads to unexpected consequences and a lasting nickname.

70 pages· 11,389 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,589 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1919

Aesop's Fables for Children

Discover timeless animal tales with hidden lessons in Aesop's fables.

112 pages· 26,976 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,749 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013

This Day in June

Join a vibrant pride celebration that unites everyone in joy and understanding.

40 pages· 84 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,775 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2021

Pride Puppy!

A family loses their dog at a Pride parade. Can the community help reunite them?

32 pages· 180 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 800 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014

Athena the Proud

Athena's labyrinth upgrade spirals into chaos. Can she fix her mistakes?

240 pages· 30,389 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,288 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980

Fables

Discover whimsical fables where animals defy expectations and delight in the absurd.

Caldecott Medal (1981)
48 pages· 5,432 words· Est. 42 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,880 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

The Fate of Fausto

A man's quest for ownership leads him to the sea. What will he find?

96 pages· 533 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,528 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Sugar Hill

Explore Harlem's Sugar Hill, where art and culture defied segregation.

32 pages· 241 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 315 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2000

Kit's Surprise

By Valerie Tripp, Walter Rane (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the American Girl: Kit series

Can Kit save her family's home and Christmas spirit?

73 pages· 11,213 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,642 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

Smug Seagull

A seagull's snack-stealing reign is challenged by a crafty crab. Who will rule the beach treats?

40 pages· 480 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 349 ratings
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Pride Picture Books

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

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

Ages 4–8 · 1987

Two sisters vie for a king's heart, but only one can be queen. Who will he choose?

Better Than You

Ages 6–9 · 2011

Tyler questions his worth as Jake's constant bragging overshadows their friendship.

The Emperor's New Clothes

Ages 4–7 · 2014

A boy imagines dinosaurs returning to help with everyday tasks.

I Am So Handsome

Ages 4–7 · 2001

A wolf's vanity meets its match in a surprising encounter with a dragon.

The Red Shoes

Ages 5–8 · 1845

A girl's wish for red shoes leads to an endless dance.

I'm the Best

Ages 2–5 · 2010

A boastful dog learns a lesson about true friendship.

The Emperor's New Clothes

Ages 4–8 · 1837

An Emperor's vanity leads to an unforgettable fashion disaster.

Two Kings

Ages 5–7 · 2019

Two rivals vie for a kingdom, but the people's desires remain unheard.

The King's Golden Beard

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A king's obsession with his beard leads to unexpected consequences.

Loudmouth George and the Fishing Trip

Ages 4–8 · 1983

A boastful fisherman faces a surprising catch.

The Berenstain Bears and the Biggest Brag

Ages 4–8 · 2014

Can the bears learn the difference between pride and bragging before it's too late?

How Tiger Got His Stripes

Ages 4–8 · 2006

Tiger seeks wisdom but gains stripes instead.

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Pride Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about pride for developing and independent readers.

Soccer Surprise

Ages 8–11 · 2012

New school, new soccer position—can she adapt and find joy again?

Our Principal's in His Underwear!

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A principal's new outfit causes a hilarious school-wide stir.

Who Needs Glasses?

Ages 5–7 · 2013

A boy learns the importance of wearing his glasses.

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Riptide Pride

Ages 8–14 · 2011

A surfer showdown at dangerous Breaker Bay tests skill and resolve.

Shazam! Thundercrack
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Shazam! Thundercrack

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Superhero or quarterback? Billy's ego grows with his muscles. Can he stay grounded?

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