Books About Regret

The Best Regret Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about regret? 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 2 Favorite Books About Regret

Ugly Fish
Sale price
$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Ugly Fish

By Kara LaReau, Scott Magoon (Illustrator)

A mean fish faces a bigger, meaner rival in his tank.

40 pages· 419 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9 Goodreads · 934 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Ugly Fish rules his tank with an iron fin, refusing to share his driftwood tunnel or briny flakes. But when a larger, meaner fish arrives, Ugly Fish's reign is threatened. Will he learn the value of sharing, or face the consequences of his bullying ways? Dive into this humorous tale of underwater comeuppance and discover what happens when the tables turn on a bully.
The Bear and the Fern
Sale price
$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

The Bear and the Fern

By Jay Miletsky, Mary Manning (Illustrator)

A potted fern and a stuffed bear share nightly routines that reveal the cost of staying still and the courage it takes to finally move.

28 pages· 740 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 93 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a cozy room, a stuffed bear dreams of adventure, but his friend, a potted fern, insists she can't move. As Bear's gentle encouragement stirs Fern's curiosity, they embark on a journey of self-discovery. Can Fern overcome her doubts and join Bear in exploring the world beyond their room? With a hidden ladybug adding a touch of magic, this tale of friendship and courage invites readers to believe in the impossible. Will Fern find the courage to step out of her pot and into a world of possibilities?