Books About Unconventional Businesses

The Best Unconventional Businesses Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about unconventional businesses? 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 Beloved Dearly
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Our 1 Favorite Books About Unconventional Businesses

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2001

The Beloved Dearly

By Doug Cooney, Tony DiTerlizzi (Illustrator)

A young entrepreneur's pet funeral business booms, then crumbles over a lost partnership.

192 pages· 34,732 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 526 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Ernie discovers a lucrative venture in pet funerals, enlisting friends to help. With Dusty decorating and Tony digging, the business thrives, thanks to Swimming Pool's tearful performances. But when a dispute over pay drives Swimming Pool away, Ernie faces the collapse of his enterprise. Can he navigate the challenges of friendship and business, or will his ambitions unravel? This lively tale explores the ups and downs of young entrepreneurship and the importance of expressing emotions.
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