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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015
Go, Pea, Go!
Pea Junior races to the Pea Bowl with support from family and friends.
32 pages
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 15 ratings
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Books About Running Races · 17 titles considered
The Best Running Races Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about running races? 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 Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Running Races
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020
Thea Stilton and the Race for the Gold
By Thea Stilton · Book #31 in the Thea Stilton series
Can the Thea Sisters solve a mystery before the Summer Olympics begin?
176 pages· 13,355 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 279 ratings
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$674
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011
Boris for the Win
Boris races to win but must choose between victory and friendship.
80 pages· 773 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 172 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019
Jasper & Ollie
A sloth and a fox take different paths to the pool, revealing the beauty of their differences.
40 pages· 282 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 539 ratings
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$474
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012
Dixie Wins the Race
A race mishap leaves Emma relying on Dixie to save the day.
32 pages· 360 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 111 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000
Arthur and the Race to Read
Can Arthur and friends motivate Fern to race for literacy?
64 pages· 4,955 words· Est. 39 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 103 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020
The Big Race Lace Case
A detective rhino must solve the mystery of missing sneaker laces before the big race.
80 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 57 ratings
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$474
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010
Curious George Race Day
Can George make running fun for Professor Wiseman before the race?
24 pages· 333 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 55 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2019
Sadiq and the Fun Run
A young boy tries out for the school football team but is rejected due to his age, so he joins the school's running club instead.
64 pages· 3,654 words· Est. 41 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 76 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019
Turkey Trot Plot
A chocolate turkey vanishes, and young detectives must solve the mystery before they're banned from the sweet shop.
112 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 74 ratings
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Running Races Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about running races for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1799
Go! Go! Dino!
Ages 4–8 · 2024
Dinosaurs race to the finish line. Who will win?
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$1099
The Great Easter Race!
Ages 3–7 · 2017
Join Sesame Street friends in a thrilling Easter race full of surprises. Who will win: the steady turtle or the speedy, distracted bunny?
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$599
The Great Pancake Race
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Ash and his friends participate in the Pokémon Pancake Race, a traditional event in the Alola region, where trainers and their Pokémon partners compete to win a year's supply of pancakes.
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Running Races Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about running races for developing and independent readers.
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$2599
Running Rivals
Ages 8–11 · 2008
Can Amy overcome her fears to race again after an injury?
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$595
Relay Race Breakdown
Ages 8–11 · 2012
Forced to run or fail, will he rise to the challenge or let his team down?
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$899
Running Scared
Ages 8–11 · 2013
A runner must conquer her fear of failure to stay on the team.
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$595
Second Shot
Ages 8–11 · 2016
An accident sidelines a runner, forcing him to tackle new challenges for a comeback.
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