Books About Smiling · 17 titles considered

The Best Smiling Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about smiling? 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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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Spike, the Mixed-up Monster

By Susan Hood, Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)

A scary salamander learns fear isn't the key to friendship.

40 pages· 438 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 470 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

Augustus and His Smile

A tiger embarks on a journey to rediscover his lost smile.

32 pages· 224 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 756 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–7 · 2017

Norton and Alpha

A robot and his dog discover a mysterious flower, unlocking nature's magic.

44 pages· 459 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 186 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2020

Looking for Smile

By Ellen Tarlow, Lauren Stringer (Illustrator)

Bear's Smile is missing. Can his friends help him find it?

48 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 417 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

Grandpa's Teeth

Grandpa's teeth are stolen, and now the whole town can't stop smiling. Can the thief be caught?

32 pages· 1,073 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 617 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

I Love It When You Smile

By Sam McBratney, Charles Fuge (Illustrator)

Can a muddy hole turn a grumpy day around?

32 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 811 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022

Smile, Sophia

A young scientist defies expectations, proving she’ll smile on her own terms.

32 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 147 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998

Katie and the Mona Lisa

A girl steps into the Mona Lisa to uncover her mysterious smile and finds unexpected adventures in the museum's masterpieces.

32 pages· 1,220 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 451 ratings
$15.95Save 6%
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1997

Smile!

Discover the joy of baby smiles in this charming read-aloud.

12 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 301 ratings
$4.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016

Miles of Smiles

A baby's smile travels, spreading joy and uniting a community.

32 pages· 212 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 170 ratings
$14.95Save 6%
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Smiling Picture Books

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

Because Amelia Smiled

Ages 3–7 · 2012

A smile sparks a global chain of kindness, transforming lives worldwide.

Bunny Will Not Smile!

Ages 4–6 · 2019

Can you help Big make Bunny smile?

The Smile Shop

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A boy loses his money but discovers a shop where smiles are for sale. Can a smile change his day?

When I Smile

Ages 2–4 · 2023

Discover the magic a simple smile can bring to everyday moments.

Amelia Bedelia Gets the Picture

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Amelia Bedelia faces hilarious mix-ups on school picture day. Can she get it right?

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