Books About Shrinking

The Best Shrinking Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about shrinking? 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.

Rootabaga Stories
The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About Shrinking

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–+

Rootabaga Stories

By Miska Petersham (Author/Illustrator), Carl Sandburg, Maud Petersham (Illustrator)

Discover whimsical tales with floating villages and zig-zag trains.

168 pages· 29,002 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts
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Summary: Enter a world where trains zig-zag, animals don bibs, and villages float on the wind. Carl Sandburg spins fantastical tales for his daughters, filled with corn fairies and skyscrapers. These stories, free from traditional kings and princesses, offer a fresh, imaginative take on American folklore. What adventures await in the Village of Cream Puffs? Perfect for young dreamers, these tales promise laughter and wonder, captivating generations with their unique charm and whimsy. Dive into a realm where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and every story is a delightful surprise.
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

Andrew Lost In the Kitchen

By J. C. Greenburg, Debbie Palen (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Andrew Lost series

Tiny adventurers navigate a perilous kitchen maze. Can they escape before time runs out?

96 pages· 6,840 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 194 ratings
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Summary: Andrew, Judy, and their robot Thudd are shrunk and flushed into a perilous world of pipes. As they emerge in a kitchen, now the size of fleas, they face monstrous cockroaches and patrolling flies. With time slipping away, they must find a way to escape before they end up frozen in the fridge. Will they survive this oversized nightmare, or become permanent kitchen residents? The clock is ticking in this thrilling race against time.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Sonic and the Tales of Deception

Can Sonic outpace Dr. Eggman's latest schemes and save the world?

64 pages· 7,660 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 11 ratings
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Summary: Sonic races against time to thwart Dr. Eggman's devious plans in three thrilling tales. With his friends by his side, can the world's fastest hedgehog outsmart his nemesis and save the day? Dive into these action-packed adventures and discover if Sonic can stay one step ahead of danger. Will his speed and cunning be enough to overcome the challenges ahead?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10

The Big Shrink!

Book #6 in the FGTeeV series

A family shrinks at a theme park, facing a villain's world domination plot. Can they reverse the curse in time?

208 pages· 6,336 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 50 ratings
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Summary: At Playtime Fun Park, the FGTeeV family faces a wild adventure when a magic pinball machine shrinks them. With the evil trio Glitch, Xyle, and Boomer seeking the Power of Imagination gemstone to conquer the world, young Shawn must find a way to reverse the curse. Can he outsmart the villains, save his family, and finally ride the roller coasters? Dive into this thrilling graphic novel where imagination holds the key to everything.
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2024

Spidey and His Amazing Friends

Ants rob a museum. Can tiny heroes save the day?

32 pages· 245 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 19 ratings
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Summary: When ants rob a museum, Miles and Ghost Spider face a big problem. They team up with Ant-Man and Wasp, the tiniest heroes, to tackle this unusual heist. Will they succeed in their miniature mission and restore order? Dive into this fun-filled adventure where size doesn't matter, but teamwork does!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Meet Ant-Man and the Wasp

By Darío Brizuela (Illustrator)

Size-shifting heroes face a world-altering threat.

32 pages· 204 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 55 ratings
$34.22Save 5%
Summary: Join Ant-Man and the Wasp as they harness their size-changing powers to confront a looming threat. Can they navigate a world where every shift in size could tip the balance between victory and disaster? Dive into their thrilling adventure and discover the unexpected challenges they must overcome to save the day.
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