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The Best Rodents Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about rodents? 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1960

The Cricket in Times Square

By George Selden, Garth Williams (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Chester Cricket and His Friends series

A cricket's hidden talent may change the heart of New York City.

Newbery Medal (1961)
160 pages· 24,976 words· Est. 3 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 68,340 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1965

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

By Beverly Cleary, Jacqueline Rogers (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Ralph Mouse series

A mouse befriends a young boy staying in a hotel and learns to ride his toy motorcycle, leading to a series of adventures and misadventures.

176 pages· 23,602 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 91,172 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1999

Ragweed

By Avi, Brian Floca (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Poppy Stories series

A young mouse named Ragweed leaves his home in the country to explore the city and gets caught up in a world of danger and adventure.

208 pages· 33,837 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,055 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Mice of the Round Table #1: A Tail of Camelot

By Julie Leung, Lindsey Carr (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Mice of the Round Table series

A young mouse must uncover a hidden threat to save Camelot from destruction.

320 pages· 55,221 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 399 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972

Mouse Tales

Seven mouse boys get a bedtime story each from their Papa.

64 pages· 1,565 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,410 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2002

The Storm

Two solitary souls find unexpected family by the sea's embrace.

80 pages· 5,408 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,293 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2015

Harriet the Invincible (Graphic Novel)

A princess must find a prince to break a sleeping curse cast on her family.

256 pages· 16,096 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,356 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009

Thea Stilton and the Dragon's Code

By Geronimo Stilton (Author/Illustrator), Thea Stilton · Book #1 in the Thea Stilton series

A mysterious invitation leads to a thrilling adventure at Mouseford Academy.

176 pages· 12,129 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,615 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1958

Basil of Baker Street

By Eve Titus, Paul Galdone (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Great Mouse Detective series

A detective must solve the mystery of the missing twins and save the town from the Terrible Three, a gang of notorious criminals.

112 pages· 10,010 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,867 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

Mac and Cheese

By Sarah Weeks, Jane Manning (Illustrator)

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

32 pages· 370 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,589 ratings
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Rodents Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about rodents 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.

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Ages 2–6 · 1984

Can Little Mouse outsmart the bear to save his strawberry?

This Little Hamster

Ages 2–6 · 2013

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

Goodnight, Mice!

Ages 3–6 · 2011

Four mischievous mice resist bedtime, creating a playful nighttime adventure.

Mouse Paint

Ages 0–2 · 1989

Three mice discover paint and create new colors, but must beware of the lurking cat.

Up Hamster Down Hamster

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Discover opposites with playful hamsters and unexpected surprises.

The Best Mouse Cookie

Ages 0–4 · 1999

A mouse bakes cookies in his tiny house.

Autumn Story

Ages 0–5 · 1980

A lost mouse must find her way home before the storm hits.

Spring Story

Ages 0–5 · 1980

A secret picnic holds a surprise that will make Wilfred's birthday unforgettable.

Napping House

Ages 0–3

Will You Be My Sunshine

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Discover the warmth of unconditional love through a charming mouse family's journey.

Teeny Tiny Ghost

Ages 0–3 · 2019

A tiny ghost seeks her voice and a friend in a spooky barn.

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Rodents Picture Books

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

The Best Seat in Second Grade

Ages 5–7 · 2005

A boy secretly takes his classroom hamster on a field trip to the science museum, leading to unexpected adventures and discoveries.

A New Friend

Ages 6–9 · 2015

A young mouse befriends a snake who has just moved to her town and is struggling to fit in at school

Do You Like My Bike?

Ages 4–6 · 2019

A young boy tries to find his lost bike helmet and then goes for a bike ride with his friend.

Penny and Her Doll
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Penny and Her Doll

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A young girl receives a doll from her grandmother and must decide on a name for it

Mrs. Brice's Mice

Ages 4–7 · 1988

One mouse's unique path saves the day from a prowling cat.

My Best Friend

Ages 3–6 · 2020

Mouse is trapped. Will his best friend, who might want to eat him, save him?

Library Mouse

Ages 4–8 · 2007

A mouse writes books and shares them with the library community.

A Piece of Cake

Ages 4–8 · 2014

Mouse's cake delivery turns into a series of unexpected trades. What will he do next?

Memoirs of a Hamster

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A hamster's life is turned upside down when he discovers the world outside his cage.

Fix That Clock

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Can a crew fix a clock without displacing its animal residents?

Space Mice

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Two mice build a rocket to reach the cheese moon.

Anatole

Ages 4–7 · 1956

A mouse secretly transforms a cheese factory's fortunes with his tasting notes. Can they find their mysterious benefactor?

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Rodents Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about rodents for developing and independent readers.

The World According to Humphrey

Ages 7–10 · 2004

A hamster navigates a series of adventures and misadventures as he is passed from one family to another over the course of a school year.

Poppy

Ages 7–12 · 1995

A daring mouse challenges a tyrannical owl to save her family.

The Adventures of Henry Whiskers
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The Adventures of Henry Whiskers

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A daring rescue in Rat Alley tests Henry's courage.

Cornbread & Poppy

Ages 6–8 · 2022

Two friends embark on a journey to find food during a harsh winter.

Little But Fierce
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Little But Fierce

Ages 6–8 · 2020

Tiny animals defy odds, proving size doesn't limit strength or heart.

Braver

Ages 9–12 · 2020

A young wombat must face dangers to rescue her captured family.

Journey Beyond the Burrow

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A mouse must defy forest rules to rescue his kidnapped brother from monstrous spiders.

A True Home

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A young mouse named Mona finds a new home in a hotel for animals in the forest.

Of Mice and Magic (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A princess tackles a mysterious curse that forces mice to dance all night.

Journey to the Crystal Cave

Ages 5–9 · 2017

Three friends explore a mysterious cave and discover a hidden world of glowing crystals and a family of bats.

Ratpunzel (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A princess and prince chase a stolen hydra egg, uncovering secrets in a tower guarded by a mysterious rat.

Giant Trouble
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Giant Trouble

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A beanstalk leads to a castle, a giant rabbit, and a daring rescue.

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