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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1955
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
A small man defies odds to revolutionize sea navigation.
251 pages· 59,495 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 21,015 ratings
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Books About Sailing · 75 titles considered
The Best Sailing Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about sailing? 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 Sailing
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010
We the Children
By Andrew Clements · Book #1 in the Benjamin Pratt and the Keepers of the School series
Can kids stop their school from becoming an amusement park?
176 pages· 22,867 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,936 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Ocean Meets Sky
A boy sails to find where the ocean meets the sky.
48 pages· 301 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,912 ratings
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$674
Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011
Hopper and Wilson
Two friends sail to the world's end, discovering home is where the heart is.
32 pages
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 334 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Ready, Set, Sail!
Set sail with a tiger and turtle on a sea adventure full of surprises.
32 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 145 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
The Star Thief
A maid is thrust into a battle between mythical constellations and a steamship crew seeking their power.
416 pages· 74,657 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 819 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014
The Famouse Fjord Race
By Geronimo Stilton · Book #2 in the Geronimo Stilton: Micekings series
A seasick mouseking faces dragons and vilekings in a perilous boat race. Can his team survive the chaos?
128 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 321 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019
The Escape of Robert Smalls
By Jehan Jones-Radgowski, Poppy Kang (Illustrator)
An enslaved man risks all to steal a Confederate ship and sail to freedom.
40 pages· 2,225 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 138 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2015
Amelia Bedelia Sets Sail
A young girl spends a week at the beach with her family and her cousin, where they have various adventures and learn new things.
160 pages· 11,369 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 411 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016
The Ghostfaces
By John Flanagan · Book #6 in the The Brotherband Chronicles series
Stranded in unknown lands, a crew faces a fierce tribe's impending attack. Can they defend their new allies?
416 pages· 93,044 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 10,595 ratings
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Sailing Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about sailing for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$799
Little Blue Boat
Ages 1–3 · 2016
Lift flaps to discover ocean creatures and surprises.
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$799
Maisy's Sailboat
Ages 0–3 · 2017
Join a sea adventure with unexpected catches and colorful discoveries.
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$899
A Sailor Went to Sea
Ages 0–2 · 2021
Set sail with a sailor and discover the sea's secrets.
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$599
Wind Power!
Ages 2–5 · 2016
Can Blaze harness wind power to win the sailboat race?
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Sailing Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about sailing for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$499
Obadiah the Bold
Ages 4–8 · 1965
A boy's pirate dreams clash with sibling reality.
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$1999
The Maggie B.
Ages 4–8 · 1975
A girl's dream voyage on her namesake boat becomes reality. Who joins her?
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$399
Too Cool for Rules
Ages 4–8 · 2011
Can Alvin and the Chipmunks break free from Dave's rules on their cruise?
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$995
Sea Story
Ages 3–6 · 1990
Mice embark on a sailing adventure with a crucial mission before returning home.
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$1999
Ahoy!
Ages 4–8 · 2024
A child and parent embark on a living room sea adventure.
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$1895
The Wreck of the Zephyr
Ages 6–9 · 1983
A boy's quest to master the sea leads to a mysterious, sky-bound adventure.
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$1499
Little Pig Saves the Ship
Ages 4–8 · 2017
A toy ship drifts away. Can Little Pig's knot-tying skills save the day?
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$1799
It Could Be Worse
Ages 2–5 · 2021
Two shipwrecked sailors face absurd challenges, but can optimism prevail over disaster?
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$599
Moana Finds the Way
Ages 4–6 · 2016
A daring teen sails to find a legendary island, facing mythical challenges.
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$1795
South
Ages 5–7 · 2017
A fisherman and an injured bird embark on a journey south, forging an unexpected bond along the way.
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$1699
Bunny Overboard
Ages 3–5 · 2020
Join Bunny on a high-seas adventure with interactive surprises and sunken treasures.
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$1899
I Want a Boat!
Ages 4–6 · 2021
A box becomes a boat, sparking an imaginative ocean adventure.
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Sailing Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about sailing for developing and independent readers.
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$999
Slaves of Socorro
Ages 10–14 · 2014
A crew must stop a rival turned pirate from selling villagers as slaves.
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$999
The Hunters
Ages 10–+ · 2012
A daring chase to reclaim a stolen artifact pits Hal against a ruthless pirate.
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$999
Return of the Temujai
Ages 10–+ · 2019
A crew must navigate icy waters to defend their homeland from relentless invaders.
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$1499
The Liars Society
Ages 8–12 · 2024
Two students must solve a theft to join a secret society or risk losing everything.
The Owl and the Pussycat
1871
An owl and a cat embark on a whimsical journey to find love.
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$999
The Stern Chase
Ages 10–13 · 2022
Pirates strike, ships are lost. The Herons pursue justice at sea.
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$999
Robinson Crusoe
Ages 7–9 · 1719
Survive alone on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Can he endure?
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$899
By the Great Horn Spoon!
Ages 9–12 · 1963
A boy and his butler seek gold in California to save his family from ruin.
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$899
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
Ages 7–10 · 1985
A storm traps Abbie alone, tasked with keeping the lighthouse lit.
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$699
Who Was Ferdinand Magellan?
Ages 8–12 · 2004
A young Portuguese explorer sets out to circumnavigate the globe, facing numerous challenges and dangers along the way
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$799
The Whites of Their Eyes
Ages 7–10 · 2011
Can Ben and Jill save their school from demolition before time runs out?
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$599
Poppleton Every Day
Ages 5–7 · 1998
Join a posh pig on whimsical adventures filled with humor and friendship.