Looking for excellent children's books about rescues and rescuing? 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.
A young girl helps hide her friend from Nazi forces in occupied Denmark.
A slave and a soldier defy an empire, risking everything for freedom.
A young possum named Appleblossom navigates the dangers of the world with her family and learns to rely on her instincts and her brothers to survive
A young owl named Tag dreams of becoming an Owl of Valor and protecting his forest from the evil vulture Thorn, who is using dark magic to destroy Perodia.
A young boy's journey from a carefree childhood in rural Poland to surviving the Holocaust through resilience, family, and the unlikely protection of Oskar Schindler.
A mysterious tollbooth leads Milo to a world where boredom vanishes and adventure awaits.
A young girl's friend is kidnapped by an alien species and she must navigate a strange world to rescue him.
A dragon's mysterious need leads to a daring rescue mission against a wicked foe.
An orphan uncovers a dark secret and must outsmart a sinister magician.
A story about a character named Pip and their adventures with friends Otto and Zee the Bee.
Sturdy, inviting books about rescues and rescuing for the youngest readers and listeners.
Discover the heroes on wheels that keep us safe during emergencies.
A firefighter races against time to save the day.
A boy's quest to free his kite leads to hilariously unexpected results as everything gets stuck in a tree.
Can Red Truck save the school bus stuck in mud?
Discover vehicles in action with interactive flaps.
A mermaid's love for a prince risks everything in a Caribbean twist.
Discover the thrilling world of rescue vehicles in action-packed adventures.
Mark Twain's solace vanishes when his daughter's cat disappears. Can he find peace again?
Trucks race to save the day from flat tires to fires.
A teacher is stranded atop a Ferris wheel. Can Yellow Copter save the day?
Introduce your child to Star Wars with a simple, epic retelling.
Can Dinosaur Rescue save a truck stuck on train tracks in time?
Illustrated read-alouds about rescues and rescuing for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A tiny knight must rescue a maiden from a dragonfly's clutches.
A brave girl and her rescue dog face a dilemma: how to share their bond with others.
A storm threatens Stella's beloved library, testing her community's bond and love for books.
A boy's rocket shoes are banned, but a snowstorm forces him to choose between rules and rescue.
A cycling champion risks everything to save lives during WWII.
A heroic elephant patrols the skies, ready to save the savannah.
Two children embark on a quest to rescue a king from darkness through an enchanted door.
A boy's kite gets stuck in a tree, leading to a series of absurd events.
A girl and her service dog find a new path together.
A mysterious Black Rock threatens boats. Can Erin uncover its secrets?
A soccer team trapped in a flooded cave faces a race against time for survival.
A whale trapped in nets. Can humans save her in time?
Longer stories about rescues and rescuing for developing and independent readers.
A young boy runs away from home to rescue a baby dragon from a group of wild animals on a remote island
Two fourth-grade friends discover that the President of the United States has been cloned and embark on a mission to rescue the real president
A young woman investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding a wealthy man's death and the disappearance of his will.
A daring rescue in Rat Alley tests Henry's courage.
A hidden door leads Coraline to a sinister world where she must fight to escape.
A young adventurer battles oceanic threats with a submarine and friends.
A missing day threatens a kingdom. Can Willow's magic find it in time?
A fox and rooster race to save a polar bear cub from a human threat.
A young wombat must face dangers to rescue her captured family.
Two squirrels embark on a daring rescue mission to save their friend from a hawk's clutches.
A mouse must defy forest rules to rescue his kidnapped brother from monstrous spiders.
A subway rat braves New York City to rescue his lost brother.
