Books About Selfishness · 23 titles considered

The Best Selfishness Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about selfishness? 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 Fate of Fausto
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Selfishness

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

What Were You Thinking?

By Bryan Smith, Brian Martin (Illustrator) · Executive FUNction series

An impulsive third-grader learns to control his actions before they lead to trouble. Can he master the art of thinking before acting?

31 pages· 1,375 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 239 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

The Fate of Fausto

A man's quest for ownership leads him to the sea. What will he find?

96 pages· 533 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,528 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–13 · 2021

Ghost Girl

A storm changes everything. Zee must face eerie visions and a sinister principal to save her town.

288 pages· 53,991 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,018 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1888

The Selfish Giant

By Oscar Wilde, Jeanne Bowman (Illustrator)

A selfish giant's heart changes when a child enters his forbidden garden.

32 pages
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 10,486 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2020

The Beast and the Bethany

An immortal man must choose between beauty and a child's life when a beast demands a new meal.

240 pages· 36,578 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,951 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2000

The Selfish Crocodile

A selfish crocodile's pain leads to an unexpected hero.

32 pages· 634 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 710 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6

It's Mine!

Three frogs learn the power of sharing after a storm hits their island.

32 pages· 405 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,516 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

By John Steptoe · Book #44 in the Reading Rainbow series

Two sisters vie for a king's heart, but only one can be queen. Who will he choose?

32 pages· 1,596 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 21,104 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

Fish Feud!

A young squid named Squizzard navigates the challenges of friendship and growing up in a coral reef school.

96 pages· 2,706 words· Est. 31 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 308 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1996

This Is Our House

By Michael Rosen, Bob Graham (Illustrator)

A boy's exclusive playhouse rule backfires, teaching him a lesson in inclusion.

32 pages· 482 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 176 ratings
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Selfishness Picture Books

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

The Rabbit, the Dark, and the Cookie Tin

Ages 3–7 · 2019

Rabbit traps The Dark to avoid bedtime, but discovers its hidden wonders.

The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark

Ages 0–4 · 2010

A fish braves the dark ocean to find a lost pearl, discovering friendship's light.

Summer

Ages 3–6 · 2015

Animals compete for shade until a selfless act changes everything.

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.

Pig the Pug

Ages 3–5 · 2014

A greedy pug learns the hard way that sharing is essential.

It's MY Tree

Ages 4–7 · 2019

A squirrel's quest to protect its tree leads to unexpected discoveries beyond a wall.

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Bully

Ages 5–7 · 2018

A bullfrog's greed threatens a pond's harmony. Can unity save it?

Sam's New Friend

Ages 4–7 · 2008

A boy discovers true friendship when he learns girls can be strong too.

It's MY Sausage

Ages 4–9 · 2020

Five cats, one sausage. Who will outsmart the rest?

Chestnut Cove

Ages 4–8 · 1995

A kingdom is at stake for the largest watermelon. Will greed prevail?

What's in It for Me?
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What's in It for Me?

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A boy questions chores' purpose, discovering their role in life's bigger challenges.

Big Brown Bear's Cave

Ages 3–7 · 2018

Bear's cave is too full for friends. What will he do?

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