Books About Television · 14 titles considered

The Best Television Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about television? 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.

To Boldly Go
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Television

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Hello, Neighbor!

By Matthew Cordell

Discover the heartwarming story behind Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and its creator.

40 pages· 1,226 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 808 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

To Boldly Go

By Angela Dalton, Lauren Semmer (Illustrator)

A TV icon inspires a new generation of diverse astronauts and dreamers.

40 pages· 1,218 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 424 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010

Who Was Jim Henson?

Discover how a college freshman's puppets became global icons.

112 pages· 7,529 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 775 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

Who Was Julia Child?

Discover how a wartime encounter led to a culinary revolution.

112 pages· 7,099 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 490 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1976

Lizard Music

A boy investigates mysterious lizard musicians appearing on TV, leading to a surreal adventure.

160 pages· 32,980 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,278 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2019

Friends Don't Eat Friends

By Ame Dyckman, Scott Magoon (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Misunderstood Shark series

Can a shark be a true friend, or is he just misunderstood?

42 pages· 830 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 601 ratings
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Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991

Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon!

A messy room stands between Harvey and his cartoons. Can he clean it in time?

32 pages· 434 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 151 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015

The Bear Who Went Boo!

A cheeky polar bear cub's antics lead to unexpected surprises in a snowy world.

32 pages· 636 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 400 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

The Boy Who Did Not Like Television

A boy's wish to replace TV with family time changes everything.

24 pages· 451 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
2.4/5 Goodreads · 11 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2023

Uncle Fred Is a Knucklehead!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the My Weirdtastic School series

A fourth-grade class goes on a surprise mystery field trip to a TV studio where they participate in the taping of a children's show called Funderama, hosted by Uncle Fred.

112 pages· 7,888 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 185 ratings
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Longer stories about television for developing and independent readers.

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Together Forever

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A TV show holds clues to rescuing a lost friend. Can Dany save her without magic?

Fade to Black

Ages 13–17 · 2023

Reality blurs as mysterious ink and 3D glasses unleash chaos.

What Is the Story of Doctor Who?

Ages 8–11 · 2019

Uncover the secrets of a time-traveling hero and their epic battles across the universe.

Garfield Dishes It Out

1995

A cat's appetite leads to endless laughs and mischief.

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