Books About Songs · 722 titles considered

The Best Songs Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about songs? 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.

3 Baaags Full
Singing in the Rain
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Songs

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Board Book · Ages 0–3

3 Baaags Full

By Ada Woodhouse, Pablo Pintachan (Illustrator) · Modern Mama Goose series

Count from 1 to 10 with a twist on classic rhymes.

24 pages
6.5/7 Bookroo experts
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

After the Fall

A famous egg who fell off a wall recounts his journey to overcome his fears and learn to fly.

40 pages· 502 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.2/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 11,795 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1996

My Very First Mother Goose

By Iona Opie, Rosemary Wells (Illustrator)

Rediscover timeless rhymes that enchant and delight across generations.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1996)ALA Notable Children's Books (1997)
108 pages
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 887 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015

Go, Pea, Go!

Pea Junior races to the Pea Bowl with support from family and friends.

32 pages
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 15 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 1988

What a Wonderful World

Discover a timeless message of hope through vibrant illustrations.

28 pages· 117 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,051 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2013

Little You

By Richard Van Camp, Julie Flett (Illustrator)

Celebrate the boundless potential of every child in this tender board book.

24 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,224 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2015

Hey Diddle Diddle and Other Nursery Rhymes

Sing along with charming, knitted nursery rhyme characters.

24 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 55 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home

A person declares their love through a series of imaginative scenarios.

32 pages· 352 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,034 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Singing in the Rain

By Tim Hopgood (Illustrator)

Dance through spring showers in a joyful picture book adventure.

32 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 697 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 1997

Tomie's Little Mother Goose

By Iona Opie, Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)

Discover timeless nursery rhymes that enchant and delight young minds.

16 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 186 ratings
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Songs Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

I Love You, Blankie

Ages 0–6 · 2015

A child's blankie transforms into magical adventures before bedtime.

The Itsy Bitsy Duckling

Ages 2–4 · 2017

A duckling welcomes spring as winter fades away.

Red Green Blue

Ages 0–2 · 2009

A boy finds vibrant colors in a magical nursery rhyme world.

Puff, the Magic Dragon

Ages 2–3 · 2007

A boy and his dragon embark on timeless adventures.

It's Time to Sleep, My Love

Ages 1–3 · 2008

As night falls, the world whispers a gentle lullaby to its young.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Ages 1–3 · 1972

Discover the whimsical tale of an old lady's curious appetite.

The Itsy Bitsy Leprechaun

Ages 2–4 · 2018

A leprechaun's quest for a lucky clover leads to a magical adventure.

Every Little Thing

Ages 2–5 · 2012

A boy finds joy and resilience with help from three little birds.

You Are My Sunshine
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You Are My Sunshine

Ages 0–3 · 2011

A beloved song becomes a heartwarming children's book.

Old MacDonald Had a Farm

Ages 2–5 · 2013

Rediscover a classic singalong in a vibrant new edition.

Mary Had a Little Jam

Ages 1–7 · 2004

Discover new adventures with classic nursery rhyme characters in a world of laughter and fun.

Teeny Tiny Ghost

Ages 0–3 · 2019

A tiny ghost seeks her voice and a friend in a spooky barn.

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Songs Picture Books

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

Over the River & Through the Wood

Ages 3–6 · 2015

A family races against time and obstacles to reach Grandma's holiday gathering. Will they make it in time with their pies?

Old MacDonald Had a Truck

Ages 3–6 · 2016

This classic sing-along gets a fun update with a construction theme.

Hush Little Baby

Ages 2–4 · 1997

A mother soothes her child with promises of nature's gifts.

Don't Wake the Dragon

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Can the kingdom keep the dragon asleep amidst chaos?

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Ages 3–7 · 1997

Discover the chaos inside the old lady who swallowed a fly.

The Cat in the Hat Songbook

Ages 5–9 · 1967

Discover 19 whimsical songs perfect for budding singers in this playful songbook.

Sylvia Long's Mother Goose
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Sylvia Long's Mother Goose

Ages 2–4 · 1999

Discover timeless Mother Goose rhymes in a beautifully illustrated collection.

This Little Light of Mine

Ages 4–8 · 2005

Discover the light within and let it shine through music and song.

Down by the Station

Ages 3–6 · 1999

Can the engineer deliver playful baby animals to the zoo before the kids arrive?

The Real Mother Goose

Ages 4–8 · 1916

Discover timeless nursery rhymes that enchant young hearts.

Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever

Ages 3–7 · 1964

Discover timeless nursery rhymes with vibrant illustrations in this classic collection.

Mother Goose

Ages 3–7 · 1881

Discover timeless rhymes and enchanting illustrations in a magical world for children.

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Songs Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about songs for developing and independent readers.

When We Were Very Young

Ages 8–12 · 1924

Explore timeless childhood poems that captivate hearts across generations.

Free to Be You and Me

Ages 3–9 · 1974

Discover a world where individuality triumphs over stereotypes.

Favorite Nursery Rhymes from Mother Goose

Ages 3–8 · 2007

Classic rhymes reimagined with whimsical illustrations and unexpected twists.

A Grimm Warning

Ages 9–12 · 2014

A hidden clue, a looming disaster, and a secret that changes everything.

A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Discover a magical book of fairy tales that might just transport you to another world.

Skeletitos

Ages 2–4 · 2019

Join the Skeletitos for a lively, time-twisting Day of the Dead adventure.

Vile Verses

Ages 8–+ · 2005

Dive into a world of imaginative, outrageous, and delightfully disgusting verses.

A Legend of Starfire

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Wren must journey to the Land of Nod to stop an evil magician threatening her world.

Hush Little Ones

2002

Discover how baby animals find rest in their natural homes.

We Are the Song

Ages 8–12 · 2022

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

A Great Big Cuddle

Ages 3–7 · 2015

Delight in playful poems that celebrate sounds and emotions.

Melodie the Music Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2005

Magic is missing, and parties are flopping. Can two friends save the celebration?

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