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The Best The World Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about the world? 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.

A Long Walk to Water
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About The World

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010

A Long Walk to Water

By Linda Sue Park

Two Sudanese children face perilous journeys for survival and hope.

128 pages· 20,925 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 107,590 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1960

To Kill a Mockingbird

A lawyer defends an innocent man in a town gripped by prejudice.

323 pages· 99,820 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,063,933 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Orange for the Sunsets

Two friends face a regime's ultimatum, testing their bond and redefining home.

336 pages· 49,862 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 962 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1960

The Cricket in Times Square

A cricket's hidden talent may change the heart of New York City.

Newbery Medal (1961)
160 pages· 24,976 words· Est. 3 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 68,340 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

The Secret Garden

A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden with a mysterious key.

352 pages· 80,729 words· Est. 11 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,194,235 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1932

Little House in the Big Woods

A young girl and her family live in a log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin during the late 19th century.

238 pages· 33,170 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 290,632 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1976

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

A family's land is their lifeblood amidst racism and turmoil.

276 pages· 65,468 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 131,484 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

A hidden life in a Paris station unravels with a cryptic message.

533 pages· 24,938 words· Est. 3 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 191,208 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1958

A Bear Called Paddington

A bear from Peru turns a family's life upside down with his whimsical adventures.

174 pages· 23,962 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 87,964 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Other Words for Home

A girl leaves Syria for America, facing new challenges and discovering herself.

342 pages· 30,125 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 35,356 ratings
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The World Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Ten Little Rabbits

Ages 2–4 · 1991

Count along with rabbits exploring Native American traditions.

All the World

Ages 3–8 · 2009

Experience a day of life's simple joys and connections.

Tacos!

Ages 2–6 · 2017

Cook tacos with interactive fun in this playful recipe book.

Lines

Ages 2–4 · 2017

Discover how lines form the universe's intricate tapestry.

Color Our World
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Color Our World

Ages 3–5 · 2013

Discover vibrant colors from France to the Philippines.

Little You

Ages 0–3 · 2013

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

Marie Curie

Ages 2–4 · 2016

Discover Marie Curie's journey from childhood dreams to groundbreaking scientific achievements.

Jane Foster's London
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Jane Foster's London

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Explore London's iconic sights through vibrant illustrations in this engaging board book.

Cinderella

Ages 2–4 · 2016

Cinderella's tale unfolds in Mexico with a magical twist.

Pride and Prejudice

Ages 3–6 · 2017

Discover love and wit in a classic tale with interactive fun.

Día de los Muertos

Ages 2–4 · 2018

Discover the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos, honoring ancestors and celebrating life's cycle.

Inventors Who Changed the World
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Inventors Who Changed the World

Ages 3–8 · 2018

Discover the inventors who shaped our world with their groundbreaking ideas.

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The World Picture Books

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

Safari, So Good!

Ages 4–8 · 2011

Join a safari adventure to uncover wild animal secrets with the Cat in the Hat.

The Bravest Dog Ever

Ages 5–8

A sled dog races through Alaska to deliver life-saving medicine.

The Classic Treasury of Aesop's Fables

Ages 6–8 · 2007

Discover timeless fables where animals teach life's essential lessons.

Book Uncle and Me

Ages 7–10 · 2012

A young girl named Yasmin visits a free library on the corner and returns a book about doves and their king, who gets stuck in a hunter's net.

Panda Kisses

Ages 4–6 · 2008

A baby panda searches for the perfect kiss, discovering it might be closer than he thinks.

Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed

Ages 5–7 · 2002

A young girl discovers unexpected bravery when faced with danger.

Emmeline Pankhurst

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A young dreamer fights for women's voting rights, changing history.

Stone Soup
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Stone Soup

Ages 4–8 · 2003

Strangers inspire a wary village to create a feast from stones.

Madeline

Ages 4–8 · 1939

A young girl named Madeline has her appendix removed and her friends want to have the same experience.

Here We Are

Ages 3–6 · 2017

A person is introduced to the planet Earth and its inhabitants.

Maps

Ages 7–10 · 2012

Explore the world's wonders through beautifully illustrated maps.

Refuge

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A family flees through the desert, seeking refuge from danger.

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The World Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about the world for developing and independent readers.

Horton Halfpott

Ages 8–12 · 2011

A loosened corset leads to chaos and a missing heirloom. Who's to blame?

The Language of Spells

Ages 10–14 · 2018

A dragon and a child unravel Vienna's forgotten mystery: the fate of missing dragons.

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Ages 10–13

Alone on a desolate island, a girl battles nature and wild dogs for survival.

Inkheart

Ages 9–12 · 2003

A girl must stop a villain brought to life from a book.

Mochi Queen
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Mochi Queen

Ages 6–9 · 2017

Jasmine defies tradition to pound mochi before her sister. Can she succeed?

The War That Saved My Life

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A girl escapes wartime London, seeking freedom from her mother's cruelty.

Some Places More Than Others

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A birthday trip to Harlem reveals family secrets and unexpected connections.

The Eleventh Trade

Ages 10–14 · 2018

A boy must trade up from a keychain to reclaim his grandfather's stolen instrument.

The Night Diary

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A young girl navigates a divided land, seeking identity and hope amidst India's partition.

All-of-a-Kind Family

Ages 8–11 · 1951

A family of five sisters living on the East Side of New York City navigate everyday life, traditions, and relationships.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Ages 8–12 · 2009

A girl seeks the Old Man on the Moon to change her family's fortune.

My Side of the Mountain

Ages 8–12 · 1959

A boy escapes city life for mountain solitude, discovering hidden strengths.

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