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The Best The Renaissance Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about the renaissance? 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 · 1978

The Clown of God

By Tomie dePaola

A juggler's last performance on Christmas Eve may lead to a miracle.

48 pages· 1,403 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,480 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1974

City

Discover the secrets of Roman architecture and city planning.

112 pages· 6,957 words· Est. 47 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,599 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020

I am Leonardo da Vinci

Discover how curiosity and creativity shaped Leonardo da Vinci's legendary inventions.

40 pages· 987 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 334 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Who Was Galileo?

A visionary challenges the universe's secrets, risking everything for truth.

112 pages· 7,827 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,300 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1985

King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

By Audrey Wood, Don Wood (Illustrator)

A king won't leave his bathtub, causing chaos in the kingdom.

32 pages· 280 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 12,538 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009

Leonardo da Vinci

Uncover the mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci with Jack and Annie's fact-finding adventure.

128 pages· 5,985 words· Est. 50 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 546 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2000

Michelangelo

A genius artist battles perfectionism and betrayal, creating masterpieces and enduring heartbreak.

48 pages· 7,478 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 777 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A Thousand Glass Flowers

A young woman defies tradition to revolutionize Venetian glassmaking.

48 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 275 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018

Who Was Henry VIII?

Discover the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII, marked by ambition, scandal, and a lasting legacy.

112 pages· 7,287 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 402 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?

The life of Leonardo da Vinci is explored in this biography.

112 pages· 8,810 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,130 ratings
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The Renaissance Picture Books

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

Leonardo da Vinci

Ages 4–8 · 1996

Discover the secret experiments and inventions of a genius who defied his era's limits.

Get Up, Elizabeth!

Ages 4–7 · 2020

A young princess faces the daily challenge of royal grooming.

Leonardo Da Vinci

Ages 7–11 · 2018

Discover the genius of Leonardo da Vinci and other historical icons in a vibrant, child-friendly guide.

The Mighty Asparagus

Ages 5–9 · 2004

A king battles a giant asparagus blocking his castle.

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The Renaissance Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about the renaissance for developing and independent readers.

Who Was Ferdinand Magellan?

Ages 8–12 · 2004

A young Portuguese explorer sets out to circumnavigate the globe, facing numerous challenges and dangers along the way

Monday with a Mad Genius

Ages 7–9 · 2007

Two siblings travel back in time to meet Leonardo da Vinci and help him with his work.

Da Vinci's Cat

Ages 9–12 · 2021

A cat, a wardrobe, and a sketch link two kids across time to save history.

The Forbidden Stone

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A funeral trip turns into a global quest to unlock a secret that could change the world.

Shakespeare's Spy

Ages 8–12 · 2003

An orphan actor must uncover a thief to clear his name.

The Shakespeare Stealer

Ages 8–12 · 1998

An orphan must steal Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' or face dire consequences.

The Second Mrs. Gioconda

Ages 10–14 · 1975

Why did da Vinci spend years on a mysterious portrait? Discover the hidden story.

What Was the Renaissance?
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What Was the Renaissance?

Ages 8–11 · 2025

Uncover the Renaissance's transformative impact on Europe.

Storm Dog

Ages 10–13 · 2020

Ariel, feeling out of place, finds a lost dog and a new path during a storm in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Master
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Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Master

Ages 8–12 · 2014

Twins journey to Renaissance Italy, meeting a young Leonardo da Vinci.

Who Was Michelangelo?
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Who Was Michelangelo?

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A young boy discovers his passion for art and becomes one of the greatest artists in the world.

Isaac Newton

Ages 8–12 · 2007

Uncover the genius who illuminated the laws of motion and gravity, transforming our understanding of the universe.

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