Books About Roses

The Best Roses Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about roses? 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.

Dangerously Ever After
The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Roses

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Dangerously Ever After

By Dashka Slater, Valeria Docampo (Illustrator)

A daring princess faces unexpected challenges when mysterious seeds grow into something bizarre.

40 pages· 1,344 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo·3.9/5 Goodreads · 562 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Princess Amanita, known for her love of danger, is intrigued by the thorny roses gifted by the quiet Prince Florian. Eager to grow her own, she plants the seeds, only to find herself with a garden of peculiar, honking noses. As she navigates this absurd twist, Amanita's adventurous spirit is put to the test. Can she turn this oddity into an opportunity, or will her taste for the unusual lead to chaos? Discover a tale where beauty and bravery take on new, unexpected forms.
Picture Book · Ages 7–12 · 2004

September Roses

Stranded in NYC on 9/11, two sisters find purpose for 2,400 roses.

34 pages· 454 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/7 Bookroo·4.1/5 Goodreads · 246 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: On September 11, 2001, two sisters from South Africa arrive in New York City with 2,400 roses for a flower show. As the tragic events unfold, they find themselves stranded, their plans upended. With flights canceled and the city in mourning, they must decide how to use their roses to honor the victims. Amidst the chaos, they discover a new purpose, transforming their floral tribute into a poignant symbol of remembrance. How will their unexpected journey impact their lives and those around them?
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

The Little Pink Rosebud

A hidden rosebud must find the courage to bloom with her friends' help.

32 pages
2.9/5 Goodreads · 40 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Deep underground, a little pink rosebud hesitates to bloom. Her determined friends rally around, urging her to embrace her destiny and reveal her beauty to the world. Will she find the courage to blossom? This enchanting tale of growth and friendship invites young readers to discover the wonders of nature and the power of encouragement.
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