Books About Singers · 79 titles considered

The Best Singers Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about singers? 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.

Ella Fitzgerald
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Singers

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008

Becoming Billie Holiday

By Carole Boston Weatherford, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator)

A young singer's voice rises above poverty and hardship to become legendary.

120 pages· 11,397 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 479 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace

A young prodigy hides from fame, seeking solace and rediscovery in a remote pancake palace.

256 pages· 44,159 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 619 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Discover Aretha Franklin's journey from church singer to civil rights icon.

Coretta Scott King Award (2021)
48 pages· 357 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,462 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Ella Fitzgerald

Discover how a Harlem street singer became a jazz legend.

32 pages· 389 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 763 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

The Life of - La vida de Ritchie

Discover the musical journey of Ritchie Valens, whose songs still resonate today.

22 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Libba

A girl defies odds to create timeless music with an upside-down guitar.

48 pages· 772 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 484 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Making Their Voices Heard

Two iconic women defy prejudice, forging a friendship that changes their destinies.

40 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 281 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–12 · 2017

Strange Fruit

A jazz singer performs a powerful protest song that sparks outrage and inspires change in the 1930s

40 pages· 2,291 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 560 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Martin & Mahalia

Two voices unite, sparking change and inspiring a movement.

40 pages· 1,147 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 502 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

Tune It Out

A girl must find her voice after her world is upended.

275 pages· 51,856 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,340 ratings
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Singers Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about singers for the youngest readers and listeners.

My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton

Ages 2–5 · 2021

Discover how a girl from humble beginnings became a legendary entertainer and advocate.

The Life of - La Vida de Selena

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Discover the rise of a music icon from family band to Tejano queen.

Taylor

Ages 4–8 · 2024

Explore Taylor Swift's journey in an interactive adventure for young dreamers.

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Singers Picture Books

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

I Am Dolly Parton

Ages 5–9 · 2022

Discover how a country star's love for books changed millions of children's lives.

Beyoncé

Ages 4–7 · 2024

Discover how a quiet child became a global music icon.

When Marian Sang

Ages 7–10 · 2002

A singer's voice defies barriers at a historic concert.

Nina

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A young musician's voice transforms into a powerful protest against racial inequality.

Stevie Wonder

Ages 4–7 · 2021

Discover the journey of a musical prodigy who changed the world with his voice and vision.

The Singer and the Scientist

Ages 5–11 · 2021

A singer and a scientist bond over shared struggles and music in 1937 America.

Mama Africa!

Ages 6–10 · 2017

A singer's voice challenges apartheid's grip.

A Voice Named Aretha

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover how a shy girl became the Queen of Soul, fighting for respect and equality.

Opera Cat

Ages 4–7 · 2002

A cat seizes her chance to shine when her owner loses her voice.

The Legendary Miss Lena Horne

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A trailblazing actress defies stereotypes to find her true voice in the civil rights movement.

John Lennon
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John Lennon

Ages 4–7 · 2020

A boy from Liverpool forms a band, changing music and championing peace.

Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat

Ages 5–9 · 2010

Orphaned and hungry, a young girl discovers her voice and changes her fate.

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Singers Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about singers for developing and independent readers.

Who Was Selena?

Ages 8–12 · 2018

The life story of a young singer from Texas who became a famous Tejano musician.

Who Was Aretha Franklin?

Ages 8–11 · 2018

The life of Aretha Franklin from her childhood to her rise as the Queen of Soul.

¿Quién es Taylor Swift?

2024

A girl from a Christmas tree farm becomes a music icon against all odds.

Graphic Nov.
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Speak Up!

Ages 8–12 · 2022

An autistic girl must decide if she'll reveal her secret identity to stand up to bullies and embrace her true self.

Tenney in the Key of Friendship

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A rising star must choose between her music dream and her best friend's cause.

Frosting and Friendship
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Frosting and Friendship

Ages 8–12

Can Lily juggle baking disasters and band dreams for a perfect party?

Melody

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Can Melody's voice shine in the studio and her community?

Who Was Bob Marley?
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Who Was Bob Marley?

Ages 8–11 · 2017

The life of Bob Marley, from his childhood in Jamaica to his rise as a reggae superstar.

The Voice That Challenged a Nation

Ages 10–12 · 2004

A singer defies racial barriers, changing the course of history with her voice.

We Are the Song

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A girl's magical voice can heal or harm. Who will she trust?

M. Butterfly

Ages 18–+ · 1988

A diplomat's love affair unravels into espionage and deception.

The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol
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The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol

Ages 7–10 · 2015

A pop star vanishes before a big audition. Can the Aldens find her in time?

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