Books About Rhyming · 4,537 titles considered

The Best Rhyming Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about rhyming? 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.

What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Rhyming

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Other Words for Home

By Jasmine Warga

A girl leaves Syria for America, facing new challenges and discovering herself.

Newbery Medal (2020)
342 pages· 30,125 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 35,356 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?

By Judith Viorst, Lee White (Illustrator)

Explore childhood's emotional roller-coaster through witty poems.

112 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 184 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1963

Dr. Seuss's ABC

A collection of playful rhymes and illustrations exploring the alphabet.

63 pages· 476 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 51,662 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018

Rebound

A summer with grandparents changes young Charlie's life through basketball and family secrets.

416 pages· 27,564 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,361 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1974

There's a Wocket in my Pocket

A house is inhabited by strange creatures.

36 pages· 298 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 36,044 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

The Canyon's Edge

A girl battles nature and inner demons to survive a desert disaster.

320 pages· 19,492 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,360 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1960

Green Eggs and Ham

A character is convinced to try something they initially dislike.

64 pages· 803 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 860,780 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1981

A Light in the Attic

A collection of humorous and whimsical poems for children.

175 pages· 10,016 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 481,849 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1975

Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!

A person thinks about various things, from colors and animals to fantastical creatures and scenarios.

48 pages· 366 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 16,999 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15

The Crossover

A young basketball player navigates his relationships with his family and friends while learning valuable life lessons on and off the court

240 pages· 16,738 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 71,496 ratings
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Rhyming Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about rhyming for the youngest readers and listeners.

In a People House

Ages 3–6 · 1972

A mouse and bird explore a house, causing chaos and discovery.

I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words

Ages 2–5 · 1973

A person teaches their dog 100 words and various tasks, impressing their friends and community.

The Tooth Book

Ages 3–6 · 1981

Discover who has teeth and how to keep them in this playful exploration.

I Love All of Me

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Celebrate self-love from head to toe in this joyful storybook.

Little Blue Truck

Ages 0–3 · 2008

A little truck helps a big dump truck get unstuck from the mud.

More Than Balloons

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Discover the boundless love that surpasses all others.

This Little Artist

Ages 3–5 · 2019

Discover artists who changed history in this vibrant board book for young creators.

Some Bugs

Ages 2–4 · 2014

Explore the hidden world of backyard bugs in a lively, rhyming adventure.

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

Ages 4–8 · 2011

A group of construction trucks work together to build a building and then go to bed.

Gotta Go, Buffalo
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Gotta Go, Buffalo

Ages 2–4 · 2017

Discover playful animal goodbyes with lift-the-flap fun.

This Little Hamster

Ages 2–6 · 2013

Discover colors with a playful hamster in this charming board book for little ones.

I Am So Brave!

Ages 1–3 · 2014

A toddler conquers fears, embracing new experiences with courage.

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Rhyming Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about rhyming for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Please Try to Remember the First of Octember!

Ages 4–7 · 1977

On Octember the First, all your wildest wishes come true. What will you wish for?

Wacky Wednesday
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Wacky Wednesday

Ages 4–7 · 1974

Spot the wacky mistakes in a topsy-turvy world where nothing is as it seems.

The Digging-est Dog

Ages 4–7 · 1967

A dog learns to dig and unearths unexpected chaos in town.

The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat

Ages 4–6 · 1996

A witch's pets and belongings get into chaos when she is out of the house.

Mac and Cheese

Ages 4–6 · 2010

A playful cat loses his hat. Will his lazy friend help retrieve it?

More Spaghetti, I Say!
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More Spaghetti, I Say!

Ages 4–6 · 1977

A monkey's love for spaghetti leads to a tasty dilemma with a friend.

Snow

Ages 4–7 · 1962

Discover the magic of a snowy day filled with playful adventures.

Horton Hatches the Egg

Ages 5–8 · 1940

An elephant sits on a bird's egg while the bird is on vacation, leading to a series of unexpected events

Summer
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Summer

Ages 4–6 · 1963

Discover summer's joys with beach trips, watermelon, and fireworks.

I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!

Ages 3–7 · 1978

A young reader celebrates the joy of reading and the many things they can learn from books.

Ten Apples Up On Top!

Ages 4–7 · 1961

Three friends balance apples on their heads. Can they keep them up?

The Nose Book

Ages 3–6 · 1970

Discover the surprising secrets and quirks of noses.

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Rhyming Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about rhyming for developing and independent readers.

Unsettled
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Unsettled

Ages 9–12 · 2021

A girl navigates a new life in America, facing cultural challenges and sibling rivalry in her quest for belonging.

Full Cicada Moon

Ages 8–12 · 2015

In 1969, Mimi battles prejudice and dreams of space in a new town.

Starfish
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Starfish

Ages 10–13 · 2021

Ellie battles fat-shaming and seeks freedom in a world obsessed with weight.

Becoming Muhammad Ali

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Discover how a stolen bike led a young Cassius Clay to become Muhammad Ali.

Crank

Ages 14–18 · 2004

A perfect daughter spirals into chaos after meeting a dangerous addiction.

Forget Me Not
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Forget Me Not

Ages 9–12 · 2017

A girl with Tourette syndrome navigates a new school, friendship, and self-acceptance amid constant change.

Finding Serendipity

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A girl and her dog embark on a magical quest to find her missing mother in a land where stories come alive.

The Red Pencil

Ages 9–12 · 2014

A young girl flees her ravaged village, finding hope in a red pencil.

Samira Surfs
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Samira Surfs

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A refugee girl finds hope and courage in a surf club.

One Last Word

Ages 10–14 · 2017

Poetry and art unite to revive the Harlem Renaissance's spirit.

All of Me

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A boy battles bullying and family turmoil while seeking self-acceptance.

IntersectionAllies
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IntersectionAllies

Ages 6–12 · 2019

Nine kids navigate identity and allyship, supporting each other through challenges in a diverse community.

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