Books About Repairing, Reusing And Repurposing · 28 titles considered

The Best Repairing, Reusing And Repurposing Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about repairing, reusing and repurposing? 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 Doll Shop Downstairs
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Repairing, Reusing And Repurposing

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009

The Doll Shop Downstairs

By Yona Zeldis McDonough, Heather Maione (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Doll Shop series

A young girl must save her family's doll shop during World War I's embargo crisis.

128 pages· 18,835 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 443 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019

Greta and the Giants

By Zoe Tucker, Zoe Persico (Illustrator)

A girl faces giants destroying her forest. Can she save it?

32 pages· 686 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,411 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Hurricane

A hurricane threatens a boy's beloved dock. Can the community rebuild together?

48 pages· 440 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 515 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1941

A Tree for Peter

A mysterious gift transforms a hopeless town, sparking a miraculous renewal.

108 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 743 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Creaky Old House

A missing screw spirals into comic chaos as a family fights to save their home.

30 pages· 859 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 246 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2001

Fix-It Duck

Duck's repairs lead to chaos. Who will fix the fixer?

40 pages· 427 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 591 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2014

Work, Dogs, Work

A doggy crew races to repair a road, but a rocky hill stands in their way.

40 pages· 449 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 303 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

The Trouble with Tink

A lost hammer threatens Tink's talent. Can she reclaim it?

109 pages· 10,437 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,240 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Oil

By Jonah Winter, Jeanette Winter (Illustrator)

An oil spill devastates the ocean. What are the consequences?

40 pages· 357 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 188 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

The House Full of Stuff

Can a collector and a curious child change their neighborhood's view on junk and recycling?

32 pages
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 30 ratings
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Repairing, Reusing And Repurposing Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about repairing, reusing and repurposing for the youngest readers and listeners.

Fix It!

Ages 2–5 · 2010

A child learns responsibility by fixing broken toys and building a new toybox.

Maisy's Garage

Ages 0–3 · 2021

Help fix a broken car with interactive play and teamwork.

Bob's Toolbox Mix-Up

Ages 2–6 · 2002

Can Bob find his missing hammer to finish the job?

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Repairing, Reusing And Repurposing Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about repairing, reusing and repurposing for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The House of Four Seasons

Ages 4–6 · 1956

A family must creatively solve a color conundrum to paint their dream house.

Let's Go to the Hardware Store

Ages 4–7 · 2016

A family trip to the hardware store sparks adventure.

The Ramble Shamble Children

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Kids transform their quirky home, but unexpected results lead to a missing sibling and a heartwarming realization.

Road Work Ahead

Ages 2–5 · 2011

A family's trip to Grandma's turns into a construction adventure.

The Fix-It Man

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A stinky problem challenges a young fix-it genius and his sister.

The Doll Hospital

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Toys flood the Doll Hospital. Can Dr. Pegs handle the chaos alone?

The Bingity-Bangity School Bus

Ages 3–5 · 1950

An old school bus runs away, seeking a new lease on life.

Franny's Fix-It Shop
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Franny's Fix-It Shop

Ages 6–9 · 2022

A girl transforms broken items into treasures, revealing the magic of engineering in everyday life.

The Home Depot Big Book of Tools

Ages 4–8 · 2001

Discover the secrets and uses of everyday tools in this vibrant guide.

At the Garage

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover the hidden workings of a bustling garage through interactive pages.

A Hole in the Road

Ages 3–6 · 2008

A road hole demands teamwork and mighty machines to restore the path.

Fix This!

Ages 4–8 · 2023

Can the Fix It All shop repair the impossible?

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