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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1992
Dinosaurs Before Dark
Two siblings travel through time to the age of the dinosaurs
68 pages· 4,717 words· Est. 53 min read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 49,767 ratings
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Books About Time Travel · 625 titles considered
The Best Time Travel Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about time travel? 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 10 Favorite Books About Time Travel
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017
The Beginning
By M.J. Thomas · Book #1 in the The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series
Siblings must solve a scroll's mystery or risk being trapped in biblical history forever.
112 pages· 11,369 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,145 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011
Voyage with the Vikings
Two cousins travel back in time to the Viking era and meet Erik the Red and his son Leif Eriksson.
128 pages· 9,915 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,501 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997
Honus & Me
By Dan Gutman · Book #1 in the Baseball Card Adventures series
A boy discovers a baseball card that lets him time travel to meet legendary players.
144 pages· 24,005 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,246 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001
Christmas in Camelot
By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series
Two siblings travel back in time to Camelot to retrieve a magical water that will save the kingdom from a terrible curse
144 pages· 10,951 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 11,712 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1988
The Devil's Arithmetic
By Jane Yolen
A girl is transported to the past, facing horrors only she foresees.
170 pages· 37,942 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 62,748 ratings
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2011
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
By Ransom Riggs · Book #1 in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series
A mysterious island hides peculiar children with dangerous secrets. Are they still alive?
369 pages· 85,212 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,375,358 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1962
A Wrinkle in Time
By Madeleine L'Engle · Book #1 in the Time Quintet series
A stormy night, a mysterious stranger, and a quest through time to find a missing father.
247 pages· 49,244 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,307,046 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997
Ghost Town at Sundown
By Mary Pope Osborne · Book #10 in the Magic Tree House series
Two siblings travel through time and space to solve a mystery in the Wild West
96 pages· 6,451 words· Est. 1 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 14,979 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1999
Tonight on the Titanic
Two siblings travel back in time to the Titanic to help a dog under a spell
96 pages· 5,129 words· Est. 57 min read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 17,363 ratings
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Time Travel Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about time travel for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$799
Casey Back at Bat
Ages 4–8 · 2007
A failed sports hero gets a second chance to redeem himself. Can he succeed?
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$1799
Big Papa and the Time Machine
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A boy and his grandpa journey through time to discover the essence of bravery.
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Super Rabbit Boy's Time Jump!
Ages 5–7 · 2020
A young rabbit must travel back in time to prevent a villain from taking away his superpowers
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$1999
Dragons Love Tacos 2
Ages 4–8 · 2017
A group of dragons are in crisis when their taco supply runs out, prompting a journey through time to restore their favorite food.
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$1899
The Tree and the River
Ages 5–9 · 2023
A tree witnesses humanity's rise and nature's transformation.
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$899
Where's Waldo Now?
Ages 5–9 · 1988
Can you find Waldo as he travels through time and space?
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$999
Katie's Picture Show
Ages 4–8 · 1989
Paintings come alive, leading to mischief and adventure in an art gallery.
Graphic Nov.
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$1699
Medieval Castle
Ages 4–8 · 2002
Time-travel to a medieval castle and defend against invaders.
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$1799
Bros
Ages 3–6 · 2024
A joyful day of adventure and friendship unfolds for a group of boys.
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$799
Don't Disturb the Dinosaurs
Ages 5–9 · 2016
Trapped in the past, can they escape dinosaurs without altering the future?
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$1595
Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Ancient Egypt
Ages 4–8 · 2001
Travel back to Ancient Egypt and uncover its secrets with a daring guide.
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$1699
T. Rex Time Machine
Ages 3–5 · 2018
Two dinosaurs time travel to the modern world, facing hilarious challenges and wonders.
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Time Travel Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about time travel for developing and independent readers.
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$699
Midnight on the Moon
Ages 5–8 · 1996
Two siblings travel through time and space to find four special things to free a magical librarian from a spell
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Pirates Past Noon
Ages 6–9 · 1994
Two siblings discover a mysterious treehouse that transports them back in time to the age of pirates, where they encounter a parrot who leads them on a treasure hunt.
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$699
The Knight at Dawn
Ages 6–9 · 1993
Two siblings travel through time to the Middle Ages and find themselves in the middle of a castle feast
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Revolutionary War on Wednesday
Ages 6–9 · 2000
Two siblings travel back in time to the Revolutionary War to help a magical librarian save Camelot
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$1299
The Library of Ever
Ages 8–12 · 2019
A girl discovers a library that holds all knowledge and must protect it from a dark threat.
Graphic Nov.
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$999
Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People
Ages 7–9 · 2006
Two fourth-grade pranksters travel through time and space, causing chaos and mayhem wherever they go.
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers
Ages 7–11 · 2012
Two fourth-grade pranksters accidentally hypnotize their mean principal and turn him into a superhero.
Graphic Nov.
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$1599
Dinosaur Empire!
Ages 8–12 · 2017
A fifth-grader time-travels to the dinosaur age for a science quiz.
Graphic Nov.
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$1599
Ocean Renegades!
Ages 8–12 · 2018
Travel back to the Paleozoic era and discover life before dinosaurs.
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$1799
The 65-Story Treehouse
Ages 6–10 · 2015
Two friends travel through time to get a building permit for their treehouse.
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$899
The Inside Story
Ages 8–12 · 2010
Two sisters chase a villain through a book where fairy tales can be rewritten, risking the world's fate.
Graphic Nov.
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$999
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers
Ages 6–10 · 2003
Two fourth-grade pranksters accidentally switch the brains of their mean principal and a nerdy classmate using a machine called the Combine-O-Tron 2000.