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$2849
Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015
Timeline
By Peter Goes
Explore history's timeline from the Big Bang to future wonders.
80 pages
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 434 ratings
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Books About Time · 219 titles considered
The Best Time Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about time? 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
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1977
Please Try to Remember the First of Octember!
On Octember the First, all your wildest wishes come true. What will you wish for?
48 pages· 525 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,529 ratings
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$2850
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011
Ready Player One
By Ernest Cline · Book #1 in the Ready Player One series
In 2045, a virtual treasure hunt turns deadly as rivals vie for control of a digital empire.
480 pages· 132,733 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,334,633 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009
11 Birthdays
Amanda's birthday repeats endlessly. Can she fix it before time runs out?
272 pages· 51,130 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 33,708 ratings
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$2133
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2005
Elsewhere
In a world where life runs backward, can Liz embrace a future she never wanted?
288 pages· 59,918 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 73,812 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2002
Feed
A hacker disrupts their feeds, sparking a fight against mind control.
308 pages· 51,998 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 69,140 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000
The Thief Lord
By Cornelia Funke, Christian Birmingham (Illustrator)
Two brothers flee to Venice, pursued by a detective, uncovering a magical treasure that alters time.
368 pages· 86,063 words· Est. 12 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 103,526 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016
Busy Builders, Busy Week!
By Jean Reidy, Leo Timmers (Illustrator)
Animals build a playground, teaching teamwork and days of the week.
32 pages
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 365 ratings
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$759
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2017
Kiss Goodnight
By Jane Cabrera
Say goodnight to animals with soothing sounds in this bedtime board book.
24 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 67 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
The Clockwork Dragon
A young tracker races against time to stop a deadly conspiracy threatening his existence.
432 pages· 74,435 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 187 ratings
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Time Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about time for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$999
Chicken Soup with Rice
Ages 2–4 · 1962
Discover the joy of every month with whimsical rhymes and charming art.
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$795
Time for a Nap
Ages 0–3 · 2018
A busy toddler resists much-needed nap time. Will rest win?
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$999
Frankie's Food Truck
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Discover the shapes of delicious foods at Frankie's Food Truck.
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$799
Hap-Pea All Year
Ages 2–4 · 2016
Join playful peas as they explore the months and seasons in a fun, rhyming journey.
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$799
Hello Lamb
Ages 2–5 · 2017
Wake up and greet the day with playful animal sounds.
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$595
How a Baby Grows
Ages 0–3 · 1998
Discover the comforting world of a baby through familiar objects and gentle rhymes.
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$2999
My Little Red Fire Truck
Ages 3–9 · 2009
Explore a fire truck's world while learning to tell time.
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$695
Baby Animals Day & Night
Ages 0–3 · 2016
Discover diurnal and nocturnal animals in a charming board book for little ones.
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$699
Taco Tuesday
Ages 1–4 · 2019
A taco tries to convince you there's a better dinner option. What could it be?
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$799
Ready for School
Ages 0–3 · 2017
Can a curious monkey navigate a school day without causing chaos?
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$799
I'm Up!
Ages 0–3 · 2022
Celebrate morning with a baby's joyful exploration of the world waking up.
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$799
I'm Still Up!
Ages 0–3 · 2022
A baby resists sleep as the world around them settles into slumber.
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Time Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about time for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1699
It's Monday, Mrs. Jolly Bones!
Ages 2–6 · 2013
Mrs. Jolly Bones turns chores into whimsical adventures with her animal friends.
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$1999
The Year at Maple Hill Farm
Ages 4–8 · 1978
Experience a year of seasonal changes through the eyes of farm animals.
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$899
Sky Tree
Ages 4–8 · 1995
Witness nature's transformation through a tree's changing seasons, blending art and science in a visual journey.
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$1999
Nutshell Library
Ages 4–8 · 1962
Discover whimsical adventures in a pocket-sized library of rhymes and tales for young readers.
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$1999
Stalactite & Stalagmite
Ages 4–8 · 2025
Two cave formations witness history, growing closer over eons. What happens when they finally touch?
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$1999
The Future Book
Ages 4–8 · 2026
Discover a future world with unexpected twists and vibrant surprises.
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$1899
Time Is a Flower
Ages 3–7 · 2021
Discover time's mysteries through a child's eyes.
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$1899
Reach for the Stars
Ages 4–8 · 2022
Reach for dreams and discover life's wonders.
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$1899
A Few Beautiful Minutes
Ages 5–8 · 2023
Witness the world transform as a solar eclipse unites us all.
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$1995
Around the Year
Ages 4–6 · 1927
Discover the magic of each month through whimsical rhymes and illustrations.
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$1699
When the Moon Is Full
Ages 4–8 · 2001
Discover the secrets of twelve moons through folklore and art.
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$1899
Before I Lived Here
Ages 4–8 · 2025
Uncover the hidden history beneath your home, from dinosaurs to today.
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Time Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about time for developing and independent readers.
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$899
Magic and Other Misdemeanors
Ages 9–12 · 2007
Magical thefts threaten a family's future. Can two young detectives solve the mystery?
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$1999
The Hour of Magic
Ages 7–10 · 2012
A mouse travels to a fantasy kingdom to save a queen.
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$1720
Unleashed
Ages 9–12 · 2015
A former attack dog and a fierce rivalry lead to chaos and mystery.
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$1699
The Last Fallen Moon
Ages 10–14 · 2022
Riley must restore magic to her clan by venturing into the Spiritrealm.
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$1699
Battle for the Park
Ages 8–12 · 2022
A boy must save a flying theme park from a sinister force threatening the world.
Graphic Nov.
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$1499
The Snowcat Prince
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A young prince must find a lost crown to break a kingdom's curse or face banishment.
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$599
The Dead End
Ages 8–12 · 2010
A summer in a haunted house turns terrifying as objects move on their own. Can Casey uncover the truth before it's too late?
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$899
Around the Year
Ages 4–8 · 1957
Discover a year of celebrations, from winter sledding to summer picnics and autumn fairs.
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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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$499
Robots
Ages 8–12 · 2013
Explore the fascinating world of robots and their future impact.
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$1299
Skeletitos
Ages 2–4 · 2019
Join the Skeletitos for a lively, time-twisting Day of the Dead adventure.
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$999
Around the World in 80 Days
Ages 7–9 · 2007
A man attempts to travel around the world in 80 days.