Books About School Principals · 37 titles considered

The Best School Principals Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about school principals? 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 Adventures of Captain Underpants
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Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers
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Our 10 Favorite Books About School Principals

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

The Adventures of Captain Underpants

By Dav Pilkey · Book #1 in the Captain Underpants series

Two fourth-grade pranksters hypnotize their principal and accidentally turn him into a superhero.

144 pages· 6,198 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 60,540 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Terrible Two Get Worse

By Mac Barnett, Jory John, Kevin Cornell (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the The Terrible Two series

Pranksters face a new, stricter principal threatening their fun-filled antics.

240 pages· 27,728 words· Est. 4 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,720 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

Mr. Lincoln's Way

A principal must reach a bully to reveal the beauty in differences.

48 pages· 1,824 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,487 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006

Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People

Two fourth-grade pranksters travel through time and space, causing chaos and mayhem wherever they go.

176 pages· 7,217 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 12,901 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2012

Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers

Two fourth-grade pranksters accidentally hypnotize their mean principal and turn him into a superhero.

304 pages· 18,260 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,886 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2003

Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers

Two fourth-grade pranksters accidentally switch the brains of their mean principal and a nerdy classmate using a machine called the Combine-O-Tron 2000.

176 pages· 8,401 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 17,938 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space (and the Subsequent Assault of the Equally Evil Lunchroom Zombie Nerds)

Alien lunch ladies threaten the school. Can Captain Underpants save the day?

160 pages· 5,803 words· Est. 49 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 21,569 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016

Mr. Nick Is a Lunatic!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the My Weirdest School series

A group of students navigate a chaotic school environment when their teachers go on strike and are replaced by eccentric substitutes.

112 pages· 8,043 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 470 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2000

Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants

Two fourth-grade pranksters accidentally create a superhero when they hypnotize their mean principal, who then battles a variety of villains, including a mad scientist and a giant robot.

160 pages· 7,020 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 23,530 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009

Mrs. Jafee Is Daffy!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the My Weird School Daze series

A student navigates a chaotic week at school while the principal is away at a conference, leading to a series of misadventures and unexpected lessons.

109 pages· 8,474 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,026 ratings
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School Principals Picture Books

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

Mr. S

Ages 4–8 · 2023

A missing teacher, a mysterious sandwich, and chaos in kindergarten. Who is Mr. S?

The Principal from the Black Lagoon

Ages 5–9 · 1993

A boy faces the terrifying principal from the Black Lagoon.

A Fine, Fine School

Ages 4–8 · 2001

A principal's love for school leads to endless classes. Can a student change his mind?

Pinkalicious and the Sick Day

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A young girl gets to be principal for the day, but things don't go as planned.

A Smart, Smart School

Ages 4–8 · 2023

A strict principal bans creativity, testing students' patience. Can balance be restored?

Mary Had a Little Lizard

Ages 4–7 · 2017

A lizard's mischief in kindergarten leads to chaos and unexpected friendship.

Our Principal Is a Spider!

Ages 5–8 · 2021

A principal becomes a spider. Can he escape this web of trouble?

Our Principal Is a Noodlehead!

Ages 5–8 · 2021

Why is Principal Bundy acting so bizarrely at PS 88?

Our Principal Is a Scaredy-Cat!

Ages 5–8 · 2021

Principal hears mysterious voices. Is it a ghost or something else?

Our Principal's Wacky Wishes!
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Our Principal's Wacky Wishes!

Ages 5–8 · 2020

A principal's wish spirals into chaos. Can he reverse it?

The Incredible Shrinking Lunchroom

Ages 5–8 · 2022

Chaos erupts as a crowded lunchroom becomes a hilarious battleground for space.

Principal Tate Is Running Late!

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Can Hardy School function without its punctual principal?

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School Principals Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about school principals for developing and independent readers.

March of the Vanderpants

Ages 6–8 · 2017

A group of kids must stop a monster from taking over their school.

Dr. Carbles Is Losing His Marbles!

Ages 6–10 · 2007

A student tries to navigate a chaotic school year with a new principal who is determined to impose strict discipline and order.

Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman

Ages 6–10 · 2001

Two fourth-grade pranksters accidentally hypnotize their mean teacher, turning her into a supervillain.

Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!
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Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!

Ages 6–10 · 2004

A mischievous student's prank sets off a chain of events that changes the way his school approaches learning and discipline.

Monkey Me and the New Neighbor
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Monkey Me and the New Neighbor

Ages 6–8 · 2014

Clyde's excitement turns him into a monkey. Can he stay calm with the principal next door?

Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets

Ages 7–10 · 1999

Two fourth-grade pranksters accidentally create an army of evil talking toilets that threaten to take over the world.

The Candy Caper
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The Candy Caper

Ages 6–10 · 2020

A girl gets into trouble at school to count the Skittles in the principal's jar

Report to the Principal's Office

Ages 9–12 · 1991

Four sixth graders face chaos on their first day, leading them to the principal's office.

Our Principal Breaks a Spell!

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A principal trapped in a magical mess. Can students save the day?

Principal for a Day

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A wish for control leads Luca to unexpected challenges.

Our Principal's in His Underwear!
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Our Principal's in His Underwear!

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A principal's new outfit causes a hilarious school-wide stir.

Our Principal Is a Frog!

Ages 5–8 · 2018

A principal turned frog causes chaos at PS 88. Can he return to normal?

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