Books About Saying Sorry · 26 titles considered

The Best Saying Sorry Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about saying sorry? 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.

Dozens of Doughnuts
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Saying Sorry

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1964

Harriet the Spy

By Louise Fitzhugh · Book #1 in the Harriet the Spy series

A young spy's secret notebook falls into the wrong hands, threatening her friendships.

300 pages· 57,761 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 101,172 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

How to Apologize

Discover the art of apology through humorous animal mishaps.

32 pages· 375 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,116 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

I'm Sorry

A flamingo and a potato must mend their broken friendship.

40 pages· 403 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 244 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

Dozens of Doughnuts

By Carrie Finison, Brianne Farley (Illustrator)

A bear's doughnut feast turns into a sharing dilemma as unexpected guests arrive.

40 pages· 458 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,058 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Rita & Ralph's Rotten Day

By Carmen Agra Deedy, Pete Oswald (Illustrator)

Two friends face a rift. Can they mend their bond with a simple act?

48 pages· 457 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 549 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016

Horrible Bear!

By Ame Dyckman, Zachariah OHora (Illustrator)

A broken kite sparks a clash. Can tempers cool and friendships mend?

40 pages· 249 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,813 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Sorry (Really Sorry)

By Joanna Cotler, Harry Bliss (Illustrator)

A farm's bad mood spreads until kindness offers a chance for healing.

32 pages· 544 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 411 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Little Penguin and the Lollipop

Little Penguin must fix his mistake after eating Kenneth's special treat.

40 pages· 278 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 302 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2020

Max + Xam

Two friends clash over popularity, testing the true meaning of friendship.

32 pages
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 32 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2009

I am EXTREMELY absolutely boiling

Lola vows never to forgive Arnold. Can Charlie mend their friendship?

24 pages· 472 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 126 ratings
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Saying Sorry Picture Books

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

Year of the Cat

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Rat's trickery left Cat without a zodiac year. Can an apology mend their friendship?

Molly & Mae

Ages 4–7 · 2016

Two friends' journey derails. Can they rebuild their bond?

Tumford the Terrible

Ages 0–3 · 2008

A mischievous cat struggles to say sorry. Can love help him find the words?

Big Feelings

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Navigate big feelings and find a fresh start through understanding and compromise.

Martha Doesn't Say Sorry!

Ages 4–8 · 2009

An otter learns the power of saying sorry to unlock life's sweet rewards.

Mouse Says "Sorry"
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Mouse Says "Sorry"

Ages 2–4 · 2011

Mouse must use manners to make it home for supper.

Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A pigeon learns to stop apologizing and stand up for herself.

Elephant Learns to Share
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Elephant Learns to Share

Ages 4–7 · 2021

An elephant learns the joy of sharing after realizing playing alone isn't fun.

Sorry, I Forgot to Ask!

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A boy learns asking permission and sincere apologies can change his world.

Sonny Says Sorry!

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Sonny opens a forbidden box, revealing a cake. How will they fix their mistake?

Ozzie & Prince Zebedee

Ages 3–7 · 2022

A dragon swallows his friend, sparking a town-crunching adventure of apology and forgiveness.

April & Mae and the Tea Party

Ages 5–8 · 2022

A broken teacup tests a friendship. Can apologies mend the rift?

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