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The Best Stars Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about stars? 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.

Peter and the Starcatchers
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Stars

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004

Peter and the Starcatchers

By Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson, Greg Call (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Peter and the Starcatchers series

Orphan Peter's voyage turns perilous with a mysterious trunk and dangerous foes.

452 pages· 83,144 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 78,718 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Always Neverland

A new girl in Neverland faces unexpected chores instead of adventures.

320 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 254 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Stella by Starlight

A young girl confronts prejudice and fear as the Klan resurfaces in her town.

320 pages· 51,587 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 15,665 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Fancy Nancy Sees Stars

A class goes on a field trip to a planetarium to learn about stars and planets, but their trip is disrupted by a storm.

40 pages· 534 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,832 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1911

Peter Pan and Wendy

Children fly to Neverland, facing pirates and peril.

216 pages· 45,969 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 378,051 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Quintessence

A girl must save a fallen star with science and magic.

361 pages· 65,560 words· Est. 9 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,187 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

The Stars Just Up the Street

By Sue Soltis, Christine Davenier (Illustrator)

A girl seeks to dim city lights for a night to reveal hidden stars.

40 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 108 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Touch the Brightest Star

Discover the magic of the night sky in an interactive bedtime journey.

42 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,317 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2004

How to Catch a Star

A boy's quest to catch a star leads to unexpected discoveries.

32 pages· 378 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,278 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

Dream Away

A father and son explore dreams, discovering the universe's endless possibilities.

32 pages· 242 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 88 ratings
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Stars Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Light Up The Stars!

Ages 3–5 · 2017

Pull tabs to create magic: bloom flowers, sail ships, and light cities.

Paris

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Discover shapes hidden in Paris's iconic landmarks.

Ten Little Night Stars

Ages 0–4 · 2018

Count stars as cuddly animals prepare for bedtime.

Little Owl's Bedtime

Ages 2–4 · 2020

Little Owl ushers in the dawn by extinguishing stars.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Discover a lullaby's magic as animal parents sing their young to sleep under a twinkling star.

Stars

Ages 0–5
Ten Wishing Stars
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Ten Wishing Stars

Ages 0–3 · 2016

Wishing sheep light up the night as bedtime nears.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Ages 0–3 · 2001

Animal friends journey home under the night sky.

Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Star
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Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Star

Ages 1–4 · 2017

Explore constellations with touch and sound in a magical bedtime journey.

Pete the Cat: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
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Pete the Cat: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Ages 0–4 · 2014

Join Pete the Cat for a groovy bedtime adventure under the stars.

Space

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Explore the wonders of space with curious infants discovering planets and gravity.

Mommies Are for Counting Stars

Ages 3–5 · 1999

Discover the magic of a mother's love through playful surprises.

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Stars Picture Books

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

The Way Back Home

Ages 4–8 · 2008

A boy and a Martian stranded on the moon must find friendship in the dark.

There's No Place Like Space!

Ages 4–8 · 1999

The Cat in the Hat takes readers on a journey through the solar system, exploring the planets and stars.

Worlds Within Us
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Worlds Within Us

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Journey through space to uncover the universe's origins and our cosmic connection.

Night Catch

Ages 4–8 · 2005

A soldier and his son play catch across the world using the North Star.

Perfectly Pegasus

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A pegasus seeks a fallen star to wish for friends, discovering unexpected companionship.

The Tiny Star

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A star falls to earth, becoming a baby embraced by a caring community.

The Star People

Ages 1–8 · 2003

Lost in a prairie fire, two siblings seek a way home under mysterious dancing stars.

What We See in the Stars
Graphic Nov.
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What We See in the Stars

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Explore the myths and science behind the night sky's wonders.

A Child's Introduction to The Night Sky

Ages 8–12 · 2004

Explore the stars and uncover the secrets of the night sky.

A Big Mooncake for Little Star

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young star's self-control is tested when her mother bakes a large mooncake and leaves it to cool in the night sky.

Starcrossed
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Starcrossed

Ages 6–9 · 2020

Two friends' wishes lead them to unexpected worlds, testing their bond across time and space.

The Starkeeper

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A hidden star's glow fades until kindness sparks a town's transformation.

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Stars Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about stars for developing and independent readers.

Space!

Ages 10–17 · 2015

Uncover the universe's secrets with stunning visuals and fascinating facts in this space encyclopedia for young explorers.

Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is?

Ages 7–10 · 1993

Explore Earth's giants and their surprising proportions.

The Star Thief

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A maid is thrust into a battle between mythical constellations and a steamship crew seeking their power.

Little Kids First Big Book of Space
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Little Kids First Big Book of Space

Ages 3–5 · 2012

Explore the universe from Earth to black holes in a vibrant space adventure for young minds.

Star Wolf

Ages 8–12 · 2013

Wolves seek a new home across a perilous frozen sea. Will they survive the journey?

Piper's Perfect Dream

Ages 8–11 · 2016

Piper races against time to uncover a hidden wish on Wishworld.

The Dance of the Star Fairies

Ages 7–10 · 2019

A group of friends embark on a mission to save the Starlight Kingdom from darkness.

Sun, Moon and Stars

Ages 6–+ · 2007

Discover the mysteries of the cosmos.

Poppleton Every Day

Ages 5–7 · 1998

Join a posh pig on whimsical adventures filled with humor and friendship.

Finding Orion
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Finding Orion

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A boy uncovers family secrets after his eccentric grandfather's death.

Sadiq and the Desert Star

Ages 6–8 · 2019

A young boy and his friends start a space club and build a telescope to explore the night sky

Star Stories

Ages 7–12 · 2019

Explore ancient myths of stars and constellations from around the world.

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