Books About Schools · 370 titles considered

The Best Schools Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about schools? 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 New Kid at School
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Schools

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel

By Natasha Lowe · Poppy Pendle series

A young witch seeks the truth about her mysterious origins and discovers the true meaning of family.

304 pages· 50,334 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 477 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

The New Kid at School

By Kate Mcmullan (Author/Illustrator), Bill Basso (Illustrator) · Dragon Slayers' Academy series

A young boy named Wiglaf enrolls in Dragon Slayers' Academy to learn how to slay dragons and bring home treasure.

112 pages· 10,090 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,302 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1996

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A young boy invents a new word and explores its impact on his community.

105 pages· 16,294 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 126,696 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

Gooney Bird Greene

By Lois Lowry, Middy Thomas (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Gooney Bird Greene series

A new student, Gooney Bird Greene, joins Mrs. Pidgeon's second-grade class and captivates her classmates with her unusual clothes, hairstyles, and stories.

128 pages· 12,824 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,195 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

Because of Mr. Terupt

By Rob Buyea · Book #1 in the Mr. Terupt series

A teacher's accident tests if his students can uphold the lessons he taught them.

336 pages· 36,797 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 46,830 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2004

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the My Weird School series

A second-grader navigates the challenges of school with the help of his unorthodox teacher, Miss Daisy.

96 pages· 6,420 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 10,812 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2014

Rocket's 100th Day of School

A student tries to collect 100 special things for the 100th day of school.

32 pages· 240 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 337 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

Little Lucy Goes to School

A curious beagle explores school, searching for her friend. Can she find him?

48 pages· 928 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 175 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2009

Dragonbreath

By Ursula Vernon · Book #1 in the Dragonbreath series

A young dragon named Danny goes on an underwater adventure with his friend Wendell to learn about the ocean for a school paper, encountering various sea creatures along the way.

160 pages· 9,852 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,921 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1992

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

By Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Junie B. Jones series

A young girl navigates her first day of kindergarten and the challenges that come with it

69 pages· 6,696 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 30,861 ratings
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Schools Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about schools for the youngest readers and listeners.

Boomer Goes to School

Ages 0–12 · 1996

A new school brings confusion and discovery for Boomer.

The School Play

Ages 2–5 · 1995

Stage fright strikes during a school play. Can a brother's support save the day?

Bear's School Day

Ages 2–6 · 2014

Experience a school day full of fun and discovery with Bear.

Show & Tell Day
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Show & Tell Day

Ages 2–5 · 1997

A surprise awaits at show-and-tell. What will it be?

Disney/Pixar Luca Little Golden Book (Disney/Pixar Luca)

Ages 2–5 · 2021

A boy's summer fun hides a secret: he's a sea monster.

Barky Boats

Ages 2–5 · 2023

A group of friends navigate the challenges of growing up and changing relationships.

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Schools Picture Books

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

Dancing Dinos Go to School

Ages 4–6

Dinosaurs spend their day playing, learning, and having fun in school.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Ages 6–9 · 1972

A young boy recounts the events of his terrible day.

Catch That Cookie!

Ages 3–5 · 2014

Gingerbread men vanish. Can Marshall solve the clues and catch them?

Madeline's Rescue

Ages 4–8 · 1953

A brave girl and her rescue dog face a dilemma: how to share their bond with others.

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Ages 4–8 · 1996

A confiscated purse sparks a journey from fury to forgiveness.

The Art Lesson

Ages 2–5 · 1989

A young artist faces strict art class rules. Can creativity survive?

The Kindest Red
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The Kindest Red

Ages 4–8 · 2023

Faizah discovers the unexpected power of kindness on picture day.

Mary Had a Little Lab

Ages 3–5 · 2018

A young inventor's pet project spirals into chaos. Can she fix it?

Miss Nelson Is Back

Ages 4–7 · 1982

Room 207's mischief meets its match with a terrifying substitute.

Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes

Ages 4–8 · 2011

This book narrates Pete's experiences as he goes to school for the first time and participates in various activities throughout the day.

If I Built a School
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If I Built a School

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A boy imagines the ultimate school with futuristic features and endless fun.

The Berenstain Bears: God Loves You!
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The Berenstain Bears: God Loves You!

Ages 4–8 · 2008

Two bear siblings try out for their school's play and basketball team, but things don't go as planned.

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Schools Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about schools for developing and independent readers.

Anyone But Me

Ages 7–9 · 2002

A young girl is turned into a hamster by a mysterious wind and must navigate her way through school and friendships to find a way back to her human form

26 Fairmount Avenue

Ages 7–10 · 1999

A young boy recounts his childhood experiences, including a hurricane, building a new home, and starting school.

We the Children

Ages 7–10 · 2010

Can kids stop their school from becoming an amusement park?

The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall
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The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Young Arthur Conan Doyle faces danger and mystery at a secret school for gifted children.

The Terrible Two Get Worse

Ages 8–12 · 2016

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

Mrs. Meyer Is On Fire!

Ages 6–10 · 2016

A third-grader navigates the challenges of school and friendships while learning about fire safety from a quirky firefighter.

The World's Worst Teachers

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Meet the world's most sinister teachers in ten tales of terror and hilarity.

Ms. Beard Is Weird!
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Ms. Beard Is Weird!

Ages 6–10 · 2012

A school participates in a reality TV show.

Robot Revolution

Ages 8–12

A boy navigates the challenges of having a genius inventor mother and a sister with a severe immunodeficiency condition.

Moon Rising

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A young dragon must decide: hide her powers or save her friends from a lurking threat.

The Great Art Caper

Ages 6–10 · 2017

A group of animal friends try to stop a villainous plot to ruin an art show

Absolutely Almost

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up, including a new school, a new nanny, and a best friend who is about to become a TV star.

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