Books About Self Control · 52 titles considered

The Best Self Control Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about self control? 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 Girl Who Drank the Moon
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2016

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

By Kelly Barnhill

A witch raises a magical child, unaware of the looming threats and a young man's quest to end her life.

Newbery Medal (2017)
388 pages· 82,631 words· Est. 9 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 118,787 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2021

Little Olympians 1: Zeus, God of Thunder

A young god named Zeus enrolls in a school for gods to learn how to control his powers and become a true god

112 pages· 5,699 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 71 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

True (. . . Sort Of)

A mysterious newcomer challenges friendships and reveals life-changing truths.

384 pages· 46,342 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
6.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,997 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake

A young bunny struggles with patience when all she wants is chocolate cake.

32 pages· 1,040 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,085 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011

Wet and Wild!

Magic burps cause chaos at the water park.

128 pages· 11,078 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 151 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008

It's Hard to Be a Verb!

A restless boy learns to control his impulses with his mom's help.

32 pages· 1,174 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 229 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Marc's Mission

Can Marc help another kid find their inner warrior?

224 pages· 33,308 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.6/5 Goodreads · 2,130 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Hey! Who Stole the Toilet?

A camping trip turns chaotic with uncontrollable burps.

128 pages· 10,309 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 115 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019

Clark the Shark: Too Many Treats

By Bruce Hale, Guy Francis (Illustrator)

A young shark named Clark can't wait for his mom's Treats Tuesday brownies, but things get out of hand when he tries to test them all by himself.

32 pages· 366 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,368 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Good Different

A girl must embrace her uniqueness before her world unravels completely.

288 pages· 26,608 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 4,238 ratings
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Self Control Picture Books

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

A Big Mooncake for Little Star

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young star's self-control is tested when her mother bakes a large mooncake and leaves it to cool in the night sky.

Hunter's Best Friend at School

Ages 4–8 · 2002

Two raccoons face a choice: follow mischief or stay true to friendship?

It's Hard to Be Five

Ages 4–8 · 2004

Navigating self-control is tough at five. Can fun and laughter make it easier?

I Really Want the Cake

Ages 3–5 · 2017

A girl battles irresistible cake temptation. Will she succumb?

Dinosaur vs. the Library

Ages 3–6 · 2011

Can Dinosaur's roar conquer the quiet of the library, or will Storytime silence him?

Watermelon Madness

Ages 3–8 · 2015

A watermelon obsession leads to an unexpected adventure.

The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies

Ages 3–7 · 1988

A family of bears learns to manage their desires and behave in a more considerate way.

That's What Dinosaurs Do

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A dinosaur must stay silent for a week. Can he resist roaring?

The Traffic Tie-Up

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A storm transforms Clarence into Mighty Truck, but can he save the day when Stella's too quiet?

Inspector Croc's Emotion-O-Meter

Ages 6–10

Taste Your Words

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Words have flavors. Amera learns kindness tastes sweeter than anger.

Geeger the Robot Goes to School

Ages 5–8 · 2020

A robot's first day at human school leads to hilarious chaos.

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Self Control Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about self control for developing and independent readers.

Help! I'm Stuck in a Giant Nostril!
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Help! I'm Stuck in a Giant Nostril!

Ages 7–9 · 2011

Magical burps wreak havoc on a class trip. Can chaos be contained?

Ramona the Brave
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Ramona the Brave

Ages 8–12 · 1975

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and learning to control her temper.

World's Worst Wedgie
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World's Worst Wedgie

Ages 7–9 · 2010

A boy's money-making schemes are foiled by untimely magic burps.

Attack of the Tighty Whities!
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Attack of the Tighty Whities!

Ages 7–9 · 2012

A magical burp threatens disaster at a spelling bee.

Perfect Game

Ages 7–11 · 2013

Can Isaac redefine perfection to become a better pitcher?

The Itchy Book!

Ages 6–8 · 2018

Dinosaurs itch but can't scratch. What will they do?

After Happily After

Ages 8–12 · 2010

Can the Third Little Pig learn to enjoy the camping trip without overplanning?

Ellie May on April Fools' Day

Ages 6–9 · 2018

Ellie May's pranks for April Fools' Day spiral out of control.

Mia Mayhem Breaks Down Walls

Ages 5–9 · 2019

A young superhero named Mia Mayhem navigates her daily life and training at a secret academy for superheroes while trying to control her unpredictable powers and find a missing family heirloom

Slush Puppy Love

Ages 7–10 · 2020

A young ice princess creates a magical snow puppy as a birthday gift for her best friend, but things quickly get out of hand.

Mia Mayhem vs. the Mighty Robot

Ages 5–9 · 2019

A young girl with superpowers must stop a giant robot from causing chaos in her town

Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Endless Waiting

Ages 8–11 · 2021

A fortune cookie promises Ben anything if he waits. Can patience win him a school-wide reward?

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