Books About Slime

The Best Slime Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about slime? 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 Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Slime

Too Much Slime!
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

Too Much Slime!

By Frances Gilbert, Vin Vogel (Illustrator)

A mysterious slime takes over a town and the residents must work together to clean it up.

32 pages· 302 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.7 Goodreads · 113 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: When a mysterious slime invades, kids accidentally unleash chaos by opening the door. The sticky menace spreads, threatening to engulf the school and town. It takes a united effort from everyone—kids, cooks, and even the marching band—to tackle the gooey threat. But as the town rallies to divide and conquer the slime, one tiny blob remains, hinting at more trouble. Will this last piece spell disaster, or is the town finally safe? Dive into this hilarious, suspenseful tale where every squelch and splat keeps you guessing.
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$379
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997

Monster Blood IV

By R.L. Stine · Book #62 in the Goosebumps series

A mysterious blue creature emerges, and chaos ensues.

118 pages· 18,918 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.5 Goodreads · 2,650 ratings
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Summary: Evan faces a slimy nightmare when a bizarre blue creature slithers from a can of Monster Blood. As the gooey menace grows, Evan must unravel its secrets before it engulfs everything. Can he stop the creeping chaos, or will it consume him and his world?
Crash Magic and the Slime Time Slugs
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2027

Crash Magic and the Slime Time Slugs

By C. T. Street, Billy Yong (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Crash Magic series

A boy who loves icky things collects magical slime slugs that are hiding a big secret.

128 pages
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Paperback
Summary: The ickier something is, the better, at least according to Crash Magic. That makes him the perfect kid to collect magical slime slugs around the city. But the slugs are hiding a big secret, and Crash's harmless quest soon turns into a much bigger, slimier adventure in the magical world hidden inside his city.
So Much Slime
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2024

So Much Slime

By Jason Lefebvre, Zac Retz (Illustrator)

A slime disaster at school spirals out of control. Can creativity save the day?

32 pages· 851 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.9 Goodreads · 124 ratings
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Summary: Matty's school slime demonstration goes awry when he forgets the crucial ingredient—saline. Instead of stretchy fun, he's engulfed in a sticky mess that's rapidly spreading. As chaos ensues, Matty and his classmates must think fast to contain the gooey disaster. Will their inventive solutions save the day, or will the school be swallowed by slime? Dive into a colorful, hilarious adventure where creativity is the key to solving sticky situations. Perfect for young readers who love hands-on fun and unexpected twists, this tale celebrates the power of teamwork and imagination.
Henry Heckelbeck Makes Super Slime
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

Henry Heckelbeck Makes Super Slime

By Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator) · Book #14 in the Henry Heckelbeck series

Homemade slime spirals out of control. Can it be tamed before disaster strikes?

128 pages· 2,847 words· Est. 32 min read
4.2 Goodreads · 71 ratings
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Summary: Henry's quest to create the ultimate slime takes a wild turn when his glittery concoction starts consuming everything. As chaos unfolds, can Henry stop his creation before it becomes a sticky catastrophe?