Books About Weight · 23 titles considered

The Best Weight Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about weight? 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.

Starfish
The Doublecross
The Dragon's Scales
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Weight

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

By Dusti Bowling · Life of a Cactus series

A girl without arms uncovers secrets in a mysterious theme park while facing new challenges and friendships.

262 pages· 48,376 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 38,976 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2021

Starfish

Ellie battles fat-shaming and seeks freedom in a world obsessed with weight.

256 pages· 25,995 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 37,660 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Your Place in the Universe

Discover your place in the universe through a journey of size and scale.

40 pages· 3,599 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,057 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

So Light, So Heavy

Can Elephant balance the seesaw with his weighty challenge?

22 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 155 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

All of Me

A boy battles bullying and family turmoil while seeking self-acceptance.

320 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 580 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Estrella de mar

Ellie battles fat-shaming and finds freedom in water, seeking to embrace her true self.

272 pages· 27,086 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 37,660 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2019

Dear Sweet Pea

A letter sets off a life-changing chain of events for Sweet Pea and her family.

273 pages· 55,962 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 4,712 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1981

Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade

A class must confront their biases when money goes missing.

144 pages· 26,588 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 12,001 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

The Doublecross

A young boy must rescue his spy parents from a dangerous enemy, with unexpected help from his sister.

304 pages· 64,730 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 717 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1998

The Dragon's Scales

A dragon blocks Berryville's bridge. Can a clever girl solve its riddles?

48 pages· 755 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 186 ratings
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Weight Picture Books

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

How Much Does a Ladybug Weigh?

Ages 3–6 · 2016

Discover surprising animal weight comparisons in a whimsical wildlife journey.

The Metric System

Ages 7–10 · 2020

Discover the metric system with fun activities and learn to measure the world around you.

Me and the Measure of Things

Ages 3–7 · 2001

Discover how to measure the world around you with simple tools and curious questions.

Francis Discovers Possible

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A hurtful word makes Francis feel small, but discovering 'possible' opens a world of warmth and self-acceptance.

The Ups and Downs of Gravity

Ages 7–9 · 2021

Discover why objects fall and explore gravity's invisible force through engaging experiments and activities.

Heavy Is a Hippopotamus

Ages 5–9 · 1954

Discover the secrets of weight measurement.

Solids, Liquids, Gases, and Plasma

Ages 7–10 · 2019

Discover the states of matter with a playful dog and family through fun experiments and clear explanations.

Let's Ride a Wave!
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Let's Ride a Wave!

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover unseen waves beyond the ocean with Red Kangaroo's beach adventure.

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Weight Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about weight for developing and independent readers.

Artichoke's Heart

Ages 12–+ · 2008

A teen's journey to self-discovery challenges her perceptions beyond physical appearance.

Slob

Ages 8–12 · 2009

A boy's invention to see the past may solve a mystery and change his present.

Husky

Ages 10–14 · 2015

A boy grapples with identity and change during a challenging summer.

How Do You Measure a Slice of Pizza?

Ages 7–10 · 2020

Discover the science of measuring pizza and ice cream through engaging geometry challenges.

The Story of My Life

Ages 9–13 · 2019

A diary reveals unexpected truths, changing Lexi's seventh-grade struggles.

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