Books About Scouting · 16 titles considered

The Best Scouting Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about scouting? 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.

Big Nate on a Roll
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Splat the Cat and the Hotshot
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Big Nate on a Roll

By Lincoln Peirce · Book #3 in the Big Nate series

A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and rivalries while trying to win a customized skateboard by selling wall hangings for his Timber Scout troop.

224 pages· 14,864 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 22,613 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2020

Miss Blake Is a Flake!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the My Weirder-est School series

A boy joins the Beaver Scouts and learns about teamwork and survival skills.

112 pages· 8,044 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 342 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Cookie Catastrophe

A young cat joins the Squirrel Scouts and learns valuable lessons about perseverance and teamwork

96 pages· 2,528 words· Est. 38 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 215 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

The Activist

A young detective uncovers corruption threatening his town's future.

289 pages· 59,467 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,967 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1988

The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest

A group of Bear Scouts go on an overnight camping trip in the Great Spooky Forest.

32 pages· 559 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,465 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Pony Crazy

New school, new friends, and a shared pony obsession. What adventures await?

32 pages· 540 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 199 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Splat the Cat and the Hotshot

A young cat named Splat joins the Cat Scouts and learns the value of teamwork and preparation.

32 pages· 485 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 218 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

The Berenstain Bears Kitten Rescue

A kitten is stuck in a tree; can the town unite to save her?

32 pages· 545 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 131 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2018

Don't Eat That

Can Bear and Gertie find the perfect snack before hunger strikes?

40 pages· 382 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 373 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1987

The Berenstain Bears Blaze a Trail

Bear Scouts' adventure turns chaotic with Papa's unexpected ideas.

32 pages· 538 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,066 ratings
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Scouting Picture Books

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

Yasmin the Camper

Ages 5–8 · 2024

A young director struggles to save a chaotic school play.

Katie Woo Tries Something New

Ages 5–7 · 2015

A young girl navigates various challenges and learns valuable lessons about perseverance, friendship, and self-expression.

The Infamous Ratsos

Ages 5–8 · 2021

A group of young scouts embark on a camping trip, learning valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of asking for help when needed.

Faith Gets Us Through

Ages 4–8 · 2012

Can the Bear Scouts earn their Cave Adventure Merit Badges with Papa Bear's guidance?

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