Books About Show And Tell · 33 titles considered

The Best Show And Tell Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about show and tell? 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.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Show And Tell

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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2014

Rocket's 100th Day of School

By Tad Hills · Rocket series

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 5–7 · 2012

The Frank Show

A boy's dull grandpa reveals a surprising secret at show-and-tell.

32 pages· 1,186 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 276 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011

Too Shy for Show-and-Tell

A shy boy faces his fear of show-and-tell.

32 pages· 420 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 370 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Jake's 100th Day of School

By Lester L. Laminack, Judy Love (Illustrator)

Jake forgets his 100th Day collection, but finds a surprising solution just in time.

32 pages· 1,225 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 139 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell

A man and his cat visit a school for show-and-tell with their neighbor and her dog.

44 pages· 719 words· Est. 8 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 467 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

My Heart Is a Compass

A girl embarks on a journey to discover the unknown using maps from her imagination.

40 pages· 386 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 465 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015

If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't!

A kid's show-and-tell goes awry with an unexpected alligator guest.

40 pages· 479 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,833 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

The King of Show-and-Tell

Freddy must sneak a surprising find to school to outshine his friend's show-and-tell.

96 pages· 5,461 words· Est. 43 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 620 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1991

Show and Tell

Ben's show-and-tell turns chaotic with his crying baby sister.

32 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 814 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2020

Hugsby

A pet monster's hugs prove more valuable than any trick at Show and Tell Day.

40 pages
4.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 114 ratings
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Show And Tell Picture Books

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

Back to School, Splat!

Ages 4–7 · 2011

Splat must choose one summer adventure to share on the first day of school.

Mittens at School

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A mischievous kitten causes chaos during show-and-tell at school.

Flat Stanley
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Flat Stanley

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A missing ring turns show-and-tell into a mystery. Can it be found?

The Best Show & Share

Ages 4–8 · 2011

A critter struggles to choose the perfect item for Show and Share.

The Show-and-Tell Lion

Ages 3–7 · 2006

Matthew's imaginary lion spirals out of control. Can he make it real?

When I Grow Up

Ages 4–8 · 2010

An imaginative boy shares wild career dreams during Show-and-Tell.

Henry's Amazing Imagination

Ages 4–8 · 2008

A mouse's wild tales lead to unexpected challenges in class.

Pterodactyl Show and Tell

Ages 5–7 · 2018

A boy's pterodactyl causes chaos at school show-and-tell.

Rex and Lilly Schooltime

Ages 4–6 · 1997

Guess Rex's secret show-and-tell surprise.

Olivia and Her Favorite Things
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Olivia and Her Favorite Things

Ages 3–6 · 2013

Olivia can't choose her show-and-tell item. Can you help her decide?

Ali the Great and the Magic Trick Fix
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Ali the Great and the Magic Trick Fix

Ages 4–8 · 2024

Ali's magic tricks fail at show-and-tell. Can he find a way to save the day?

Henry's Show and Tell

Ages 2–6 · 2004

A shy kindergartner must conquer his fear of show-and-tell with unexpected help.

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Show And Tell Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about show and tell for developing and independent readers.

Zack's Alligator Goes to School

Ages 4–8 · 1994

A keychain gator turns show-and-tell into chaos.

There's a Dragon in My Backpack!

Ages 6–9 · 2019

A hidden dragon, a school mishap, and a daring rescue mission.

100 Monsters in My School

Ages 6–8 · 2002

Can Jane Brain find 100 items for the monster school's big day?

Troubling Tonsils!

Ages 6–9 · 2025

A young marmot's missing tonsils spark a creepy mystery.

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