Books About Senses · 18 titles considered

The Best Senses Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about senses? 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 Bear Went Over the Mountain
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Senses

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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1970

The Nose Book

By Al Perkins, Joe Mathieu (Illustrator) · Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners series

Discover the surprising secrets and quirks of noses.

26 pages· 127 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,840 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1968

The Ear Book

Discover the world of sounds, from water drops to popcorn pops, in this engaging read-aloud adventure.

36 pages· 143 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,314 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

The Brain Is Kind of a Big Deal

Discover why your brain is the ultimate life manager in this fun, fact-filled journey.

40 pages· 1,480 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 412 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

Hello Hello

By Brendan Wenzel (Illustrator)

A collection of greetings and observations about the world.

40 pages· 75 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.2/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,955 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Dark Emperor & Other Poems of the Night

By Joyce Sidman, Rick Allen (Illustrator)

Explore the mysterious night woods where creatures stir and secrets unfold under the moonlight.

Newbery Medal (2011)
32 pages· 2,568 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,148 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1962

My Five Senses

Discover the world through your five senses in this engaging picture book.

32 pages· 337 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,087 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2012

The Bear Went Over the Mountain

A bear's journey reveals the wonders and surprises of the senses and seasons.

32 pages· 313 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 217 ratings
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Picture Book · 2016

I Hear a Pickle

Discover the world through your five senses.

533 words
3.6/5 Goodreads · 1,232 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2014

I Got the Rhythm

A girl discovers music in everyday sounds, sparking a joyful dance.

32 pages· 137 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,242 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Look Inside Your Body

Discover the wonders of the human body with interactive flaps.

16 pages· 1,270 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 408 ratings
$15.69Save 5%
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Senses Picture Books

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

Touching

Ages 4–8 · 1999

Discover the secrets of how touch shapes our world.

Me and My Senses

Ages 5–8 · 2003

Discover the wonders of the five senses with a curious guide.

The Big Stink

Ages 5–7 · 2018

A mysterious stench disrupts class. Can Pedro uncover the source?

You Can't Taste a Pickle With Your Ear

Ages 4–8 · 2002

Explore how your senses work and why a tongue is best for pickle tasting.

The Nose Knows

Ages 5–7 · 2002

Can Peter solve the mystery of the funny smells before catching a cold himself?

Your Senses

Ages 4–8 · 1999

Discover how your five senses unite to explore the world.

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