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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2003
Inkheart
A girl must stop a villain brought to life from a book.
576 pages· 145,856 words· Est. 16 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 446,629 ratings
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Books About Reading · 374 titles considered
The Best Reading Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about reading? 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.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Reading
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2015
Fish in a Tree
A girl hides her reading struggles until a teacher helps her embrace her unique mind.
288 pages· 48,663 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 87,403 ratings
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1978
I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!
A young reader celebrates the joy of reading and the many things they can learn from books.
48 pages· 442 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 21,213 ratings
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page
A man and his cat participate in a library's story time event with his neighbor and her dog.
40 pages· 861 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 709 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2016
Weekends with Max and His Dad
A boy and his dad redefine 'home' through weekend adventures post-divorce.
176 pages· 15,450 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 479 ratings
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$1049
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010
We Are in a Book!
By Mo Willems · Book #13 in the Elephant and Piggie series
Two friends discover they're in a book. What happens when it ends?
57 pages· 288 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 18,878 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1954
Half Magic
By Edward Eager, N. M. Bodecker (Illustrator), N. M. Bodecker (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Tales of Magic series
Four siblings discover a mysterious charm that grants wishes, but with unexpected and often chaotic consequences.
224 pages· 36,160 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 38,656 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012
Book Uncle and Me
A young girl named Yasmin visits a free library on the corner and returns a book about doves and their king, who gets stuck in a hunter's net.
152 pages· 15,819 words· Est. 2 hour read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,272 ratings
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1985
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping
By Jack Prelutsky, Yossi Abolafia (Illustrator)
A child's nighttime adventures begin when the lights go out.
48 pages· 1,151 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 492 ratings
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2006
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
By Ally Carter · Book #1 in the Gallagher Girls series
A young spy faces her toughest mission yet: navigating love while keeping her true identity hidden.
304 pages· 68,097 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 194,582 ratings
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Browse by age
Reading Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about reading for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$999
Each Peach Pear Plum
Ages 1–3 · 1978
Discover hidden fairy tale characters in a playful 'I spy' adventure.
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$799
Love You, Hug You, Read to You!
Ages 3–6 · 2014
Discover the joy of reading and bonding with your child through interactive prompts and loving rhymes.
Books Always Everywhere
Ages 0–3 · 2013
Discover the magic of books beyond their pages.
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$799
Llama Llama Nighty-Night
Ages 0–3 · 2012
Bedtime means stories, but first, Llama Llama must get ready.
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$699
Snug
Ages 0–2 · 2009
Discover what makes you feel truly snug and safe.
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$599
Maisy's Bedtime
Ages 2–5 · 1999
Join Maisy and friends as they turn bedtime into an adventure.
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$799
I Want to Be a Reader!
Ages 2–3 · 2017
A boy's journey to reading promises unexpected rewards and hope for young learners.
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$1799
The Big Book Adventure
Ages 6–8 · 2018
Two friends explore magical worlds through classic tales, discovering the joy of reading.
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$699
Grandmas Are for Giving Tickles
Ages 2–5 · 2000
Discover adventures and secrets with Grandma in this playful lift-the-flap book.
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$799
Share This Book
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Unlock the secrets to enriching baby reading time with the SHARE STEP method.
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$795
Surf's Up
Ages 0–3 · 2016
Two frogs discover the thrill of reading on a beach day adventure.
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$799
Read to Your Bunny
Ages 0–3 · 1997
Discover the magic of reading together for twenty minutes a day.
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Reading Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about reading for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1799
Pirate Nell's Tale to Tell
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A young pirate uses her book smarts to save the crew and find treasure.
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$1799
The Snatchabook
Ages 3–6 · 2013
A group of books disappear at night in the town of Burrow Down, leading to a mysterious figure being discovered,
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$1799
An Inconvenient Alphabet
Ages 5–10 · 2018
Two patriots attempt to simplify English spelling, facing unexpected challenges.
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$1899
Library Mouse
Ages 4–8 · 2007
A mouse writes books and shares them with the library community.
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$1799
The Storybook Knight
Ages 4–8 · 2016
A knight is sent on a quest to tame a dragon, but instead of fighting, he uses his love of reading to solve problems and make friends.
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$1799
Just Read!
Ages 4–8 · 2019
Kids discover new worlds through reading anytime, anywhere.
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$1599
Thank You, Mr. Falker
Ages 5–8 · 1998
A young girl struggles to learn to read despite her love for books and learning.
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$1799
The Same But Different Too
Ages 3–6 · 2020
Discover how we're all unique yet connected in this joyful celebration of individuality.
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$899
Calvin Can't Fly
Ages 4–8 · 2010
A book-loving starling must save his flock from a hurricane.
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$1799
Moose's Book Bus
Ages 3–7 · 2021
Moose's home overflows with eager listeners. Can he find a clever solution?
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$1699
Duncan the Story Dragon
Ages 3–7 · 2015
A dragon tries to find a way to read a book without setting it on fire.
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$1999
The Book with No Pictures
Ages 5–8 · 2014
A person is forced to read a book with no pictures to a child.
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Reading Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about reading for developing and independent readers.
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$1699
Brave Like That
Ages 9–12 · 2020
A boy discovers his hidden bravery with the help of a stray dog.
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$799
Boy Meets Squirrels
Ages 7–10 · 2019
A boy discovers two ancient squirrels who have been frozen in time for nearly 2,000 years and must navigate the challenges of modern life with their help.
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$1699
Wish You Were Eyre
Ages 9–14 · 2012
Fashion dreams, mayoral campaigns, and unexpected romance collide as a wedding looms.
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$1099
United We Spy
Ages 12–15 · 2013
Spies race to stop a terrorist plot that could change everything.
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$699
The Final Battle... for Now
Ages 6–9 · 2012
Can the Eights shrink to rescue their parents trapped in a snowglobe?
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$799
Baseball World Series
Ages 8–12 · 2014
Two cousins face off in the Little League World Series. Only one can win.
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$699
Wild Cat
Ages 8–12 · 2009
Kat has two weeks to prove herself worthy of adoption, but challenges at school and the animal rescue test her limits.
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$799
Riley Mae and the Rock Shocker Trek
Ages 9–12 · 2014
Riley's dream shoe deal hides secrets that could change everything.
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$2110
Arthur's Reading Race
Ages 6–8 · 1996
A brother's challenge leads to a surprising twist in a race to read ten words.
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$699
Firefly's Glow
Ages 7–10 · 2018
A girl must save a unicorn's library from a wizard's spell.
Graphic Nov.
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$1099
¡Estamos en un libro!
Ages 6–8 · 2010
Two friends discover they're in a book. What happens when it ends?
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$1699
The Big Game
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A young football star must overcome his secret struggle to fulfill his father's legacy.