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Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 1883
Pinocchio
A puppet's quest to become real leads to daring adventures.
272 pages· 43,628 words· Est. 5.5 hour read-aloud
4.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 90,480 ratings
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Books About Puppets · 71 titles considered
The Best Puppets Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about puppets? 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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The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Puppets
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
A sixth-grader's origami Yoda puppet offers eerily accurate advice, sparking curiosity and mystery.
192 pages· 19,531 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 31,650 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011
Balloons Over Broadway
Discover the story behind the iconic Macy's Parade balloons.
40 pages· 1,258 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 13,459 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010
Who Was Jim Henson?
Discover how a college freshman's puppets became global icons.
112 pages· 7,529 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 775 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2024
The Hotel Balzaar
A girl seeks her missing father in a hotel where a countess's tales may hold the key.
160 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,057 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus
A field trip turns chaotic when origami is banned. Can Fruitigami Yoda save the day from a sour pickle's dark influence?
240 pages· 27,525 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,465 ratings
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 3–7
The Monster at the End of This Book
A bus ride filled with various sounds and characters.
24 pages· 380 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 127,609 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2023
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Five puppets trapped in darkness discover their astonishing shared destiny.
149 pages· 12,565 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,384 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2021
The Twisted Ones (Graphic Novel)
By Scott Cawthon, Kira Breed-Wrisley, Claudia Aguirre (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Five Nights at Freddy's: original trilogy graphic novels series
A series of familiar murders pulls Charlie back into a nightmare world of animatronic horrors.
192 pages· 8,346 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,794 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
Darth Paper Strikes Back
A group of middle school students navigate their daily lives and relationships with the help of Origami Yoda, a finger puppet that gives wise and humorous advice.
176 pages· 22,638 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 14,992 ratings
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Puppets Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about puppets for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$999
Hug Me Little Bunny
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Discover the magic of a parent's embrace in this interactive puppet book.
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$699
Santa's Big Day!
Ages 1–4 · 2020
Santa's ready for Christmas Eve! Join the fun with a playful finger puppet adventure.
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$999
Hug Me Little Bear
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Discover the magic of a parent's embrace in this interactive puppet book.
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$699
Baby Unicorn
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Baby Unicorn explores her world and discovers her healing powers.
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$799
Baby Piglet
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Explore the farm with Baby Piglet in a playful, interactive adventure.
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$799
Baby Elephant
Ages 0–3 · 2016
Discover a baby elephant's playful day from greeting family to bedtime.
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$799
Baby Duck
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Discover how Baby Duck dries off after a swim in this playful adventure.
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$899
Itsy Bitsy Spider
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Wiggle along with a playful spider in a classic rhyme adventure.
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$899
Five Little Monkeys
Ages 0–3
Wiggle a monkey puppet and sing along to a classic rhyme.
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$799
Little Sea Turtle
Ages 0–3 · 2014
Join baby sea turtles on their first ocean adventure.
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$799
Baby Otter
Ages 0–3 · 2021
Explore the world with Baby Otter in this interactive finger puppet adventure.
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$799
Baby Yeti
Ages 0–3 · 2021
Explore a snowy world with Baby Yeti and a playful finger puppet adventure.
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Puppets Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about puppets for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$399
B is for Books!
Ages 4–6 · 1996
A worm's journey through the alphabet of books.
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$1799
Fuddles and Puddles
Ages 4–8 · 2016
A pampered cat's life is upended by a new puppy. Can he adapt?
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$799
Louie
Ages 3–7 · 1975
A boy's fascination with a puppet leads to an unexpected gift.
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$1899
The Word for Friend
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A new school, a language barrier, and the quest for friendship.
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$1699
Library Day
Ages 4–8 · 2016
A boy discovers the wonders of his first library visit.
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$399
Happy Mother's Day!
Ages 4–6 · 1989
Grover struggles to find the perfect Mother's Day gift.
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$1495
Punch in New York
Ages 4–8 · 1991
Abducted to New York, a young boy must outsmart his captors.
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$499
Monkey Mischief
Ages 5–7 · 2019
Monkeys stir up fun and chaos in Melody Village.
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$3517
Follow the Monsters!
Ages 8–12 · 1985
Monsters journey through city and country, learning directions.
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$799
Walt Disney's Pinocchio
Ages 3–7 · 1940
A wooden puppet's quest to become real tests his bravery and honesty.
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$399
I Can Do It!
Ages 4–6 · 1997
A young child learns to do various activities with the help of friends.
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$499
Bob Bilby
Ages 4–8 · 2021
Bingo takes Bob Bilby home. What adventures await?
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Puppets Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about puppets for developing and independent readers.
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$699
Night of the Puppet People
Ages 8–12 · 2015
Twins face their puppet phobia to win a contest, but something sinister lurks.
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$799
Son of Slappy
Ages 8–12 · 2013
A perfect kid faces chaos when an evil dummy comes to life. Can he stop the madness?
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$899
The Clue of the Dancing Puppet
Ages 8–12 · 1962
A life-size puppet haunts an estate, leading to a mystery Nancy Drew must solve amid eerie warnings and hidden motives.
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$799
Revenge of the Living Dummy
Ages 8–12 · 2008
A ventriloquist's dummy and a sinister amusement park trap kids in a terrifying mystery.
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$1299
Splendors and Glooms
Ages 10–14 · 2012
A vanished girl, a puppeteer, and a witch's deadly trap.
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$699
Night of the Living Dummy 2
Ages 8–12 · 1995
A ventriloquist's dummy comes to life, turning a girl's world into chaos.
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$799
Bride of the Living Dummy
Ages 8–12 · 1998
An evil dummy meets its chaotic match. Chaos ensues.
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$999
The Magician's Boy
Ages 8–12 · 2005
A boy's quest in a magical land to retrieve a missing puppet changes everything.
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$1899
Puppet
Ages 8–12 · 2024
An old puppet master creates a puppet that comes to life, changing both their worlds.
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$699
My Friend Slappy
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A bullied boy's revenge plan with a living dummy spirals into chaos.
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$699
The Story of Jim Henson
Ages 6–9 · 2021
Explore how a creative boy revolutionized puppetry and inspired generations.
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$795
The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett
Ages 8–12 · 2013
Students battle a mind-numbing test-prep system with origami puppets. Can they reclaim their favorite classes?