Books About Starting A Business

The Best Starting A Business Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about starting a business? 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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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

PAWS

By Nathan Fairbairn, Michele Assarasakorn (Illustrator) · Paws series

Rival dog walkers spark a turf war, forcing a reevaluation of true enemies.

176 pages· 9,893 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 239 ratings
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Summary: Gabby and her PAWS team face off against rival dog walkers, SCAMPS, led by her nemesis Leo. As competition heats up, tensions rise, and a turf war ensues. Mindy, caught in the middle, partners with Brandon from the rival group for a school project, uncovering unexpected common ground. With both sides playing dirty, the girls must question who the real villain is in this canine conflict. Can they find a way to coexist, or will their rivalry tear them apart?
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1982

In Business with Mallory

By Laurie Friedman, Barbara Pollak (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Mallory McDonald series

A young girl starts a business to buy a purse, but success feels like failure.

160 pages· 15,686 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 485 ratings
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Summary: Mallory dreams of owning a perfect purse, but her mom won't buy it. Determined, she starts her own business. As she navigates the challenges of entrepreneurship, Mallory earns enough for the purse. Yet, despite her success, she grapples with unexpected feelings of failure. Can Mallory discover what truly matters beyond material success?
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

The Pirate Pie Ship

Pirates trade treasure for pies, but face fierce competition on the high seas.

32 pages· 935 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 15 ratings
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Summary: Pirates abandon treasure hunting for pie-making, but their culinary venture hits rough waters when a rival ship enters the fray. Can they outbake their competition and claim the seas' tastiest treasure?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

Mission Impawsible

Can Kim and her friends save the Roxbury Park Dog Shelter from closing?

224 pages· 33,831 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 66 ratings
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Summary: Kim, known as the 'dog whisperer,' is thrilled to volunteer at the Roxbury Park Dog Shelter with her friends. But when the shelter faces closure due to financial troubles, Kim, Sasha, and Taylor must rally together to save it. Can their teamwork and love for dogs make a difference, or will the shelter's doors close forever? Join them on a heartwarming journey filled with friendship, challenges, and adorable canines.
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