Books About Time Loops

The Best Time Loops Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about time loops? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 8 Favorite Books About Time Loops

11 Birthdays
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

11 Birthdays

By Wendy Mass · Book #1 in the Willow Falls series

Amanda's birthday repeats endlessly. Can she fix it before time runs out?

272 pages· 51,130 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 33,812 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Amanda's 11th birthday is a disaster, especially without her best friend, Leo. But when the day mysteriously repeats, she's trapped in a loop. Can Amanda mend their friendship and break free, or is she doomed to relive the worst birthday ever? Time, friendship, and a touch of luck hold the key.
Majora's Mask (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2001

Majora's Mask (Graphic Novel)

By Akira Himekawa · Book #3 in the The Legend of Zelda series

Link must reclaim his identity and stop a masked menace threatening Hyrule.

216 pages· 7,115 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 3,328 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In the land of Hyrule, young hero Link embarks on a perilous quest after his friend Navi vanishes. His journey takes a dark turn when the mischievous Skull Kid, wielding the sinister Majora's Mask, transforms Link into a Deku Scrub. Stripped of his powers, Link must navigate a parallel world, forge new alliances, and confront formidable foes to reclaim his identity and save Hyrule from impending doom. Can Link overcome the mask's evil influence and restore peace before it's too late?
The Do-Over
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2022

The Do-Over

By Lynn Painter

A teen relives her worst Valentine's Day repeatedly, facing betrayal and unexpected encounters.

320 pages· 67,047 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 225,754 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Emilie Hornby is trapped in a relentless time loop, reliving her disastrous Valentine's Day where betrayal is a constant. Each day, she watches her boyfriend's infidelity unfold, while mysterious Nick keeps crossing her path. As Emilie navigates this nightmare, she wonders how many times she can endure heartbreak and whether something good might emerge from the chaos. But what happens when the universe stops granting second chances? Can Emilie break free and rewrite her story, or is she doomed to repeat the past forever? Discover the twists and turns of Emilie's quest for a new beginning.
Neverworld Wake
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2018

Neverworld Wake

By Marisha Pessl

Five friends are trapped reliving one day until they agree on who survives.

336 pages· 74,106 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 26,258 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: A year after graduation, Beatrice Hartley reluctantly joins her old prep-school friends for a weekend reunion at a seaside mansion. After a night out, they narrowly avoid a crash on a deserted road, or so they believe. Then a stranger knocks on the door with a terrible message: only one of them will live, and the choice must be unanimous. Trapped in a loop that replays the same day as events twist and fears come alive, the friends must decide whom to save and how to live with the choice.
Beastly Beauty
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2024

Beastly Beauty

By Jennifer Donnelly

A cursed girl and a skeptical thief must confront their fears to break a castle's spell.

324 pages· 89,044 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 3,420 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Arabella, cursed for her fiery spirit, is trapped in a castle, believing she's unlovable. When Beau, a thief who distrusts love, stumbles in, hope flickers. Can they trust their hearts and break the curse, or will the castle's shadows consume them? Discover the true meaning of beauty and freedom in this enchanting retelling.
Super Rabbit Boy's Race Against Time!
Graphic Nov.
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2027

Super Rabbit Boy's Race Against Time!

By Thomas Flintham · Book #19 in the Press Start! series

A hero trapped in a time loop must stop a villain before sunset.

80 pages
5.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Meanie King Viking has frozen Animal Town with his new Time Zapper! Super Rabbit Boy races to stop him, but every time the sun sets he finds himself back at Carrot Castle at the start of the day. Can he break the loop, reach Mount Boom and save his friends, or will he repeat the same day forever? A gaming-themed early graphic chapter book.
The Double Life of Danny Day
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

The Double Life of Danny Day

By Mike Thayer

A boy relives each day twice to outsmart bullies at his new school.

310 pages· 65,090 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 513 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Danny Day lives each day twice—once to practice, once for real. After moving to a new school, he must use his unique ability to make friends, tackle bullies, and uncover cheaters. Can Danny navigate this double life and make a difference, or will his secret become his downfall? Discover how Danny's extraordinary days unfold in unexpected ways.
Battle Royale
Sale price
$1994
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Battle Royale

By Mathias Lavorel

A teen actor crashes on a mysterious island, facing bizarre cycles of danger and survival.

170 pages· 37,512 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 42 ratings
$20.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Paul's acting dream turns into a nightmare when he crashes on a mysterious island. Unable to speak and trapped in a cycle of blackouts, he must navigate strange phenomena and violent storms. A mysterious girl offers unexpected help, but can Paul unlock the island's secrets and find a way home? Each discovery raises more questions, and survival becomes his ultimate role.
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