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$574
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 Fiction · 46,594 titles considered
The Best Fiction Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about fiction? 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 Fiction
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–13 · 2007
The Mysterious Benedict Society
By Trenton Lee Stewart, Carson Ellis (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Mysterious Benedict Society series
Four kids face a secret mission at a ruleless institute. What will they uncover?
485 pages· 117,838 words· Est. 13 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 178,790 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017
Refugee
By Alan Gratz
Three children flee their war-torn homes, facing perilous journeys for a chance at refuge and hope.
338 pages· 65,632 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 86,160 ratings
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$2849
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1997
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
A boy discovers his magical destiny at a mysterious school, facing friends and foes alike.
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize (1997)FCBG Children’s Book Award (1997)Birmingham Cable Children’s Book Award (1998)Young Telegraph Paperback of the Year (1998)Carnegie Medal (1998)British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year (1997)Sheffield Children’s Book Award (1998)Whitaker’s Platinum Book Award (2001)BookTrust's 100 Best Books for Children (2013)ALA Notable Children's Books (1999)Publishers Weekly Best Books (1998)Parenting magazine Book of the Year Award (1998)ALA/YALSA Best Books for Young Adults (1999)School Library Journal Best Books of the Year (1998)
320 pages· 78,436 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 11,707,778 ratings
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2008
The Graveyard Book
By Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean (Illustrator)
A boy raised by ghosts must face dangers beyond the graveyard.
354 pages· 67,418 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 570,252 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010
A Long Walk to Water
Two Sudanese children face perilous journeys for survival and hope.
128 pages· 20,925 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 107,590 ratings
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1954
The Wheel on the School
By Meindert DeJong, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
Can a group of children bring storks back to their village?
298 pages· 66,608 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 13,371 ratings
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$1900
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1960
To Kill a Mockingbird
By Harper Lee · Book #1 in the To Kill a Mockingbird series
A lawyer defends an innocent man in a town gripped by prejudice.
323 pages· 99,820 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,063,933 ratings
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$1699
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10
Winnie-the-Pooh
A young boy and his stuffed animal friends have many adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood.
176 pages· 22,068 words· Est. 3 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 311,155 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1973
How to Eat Fried Worms
A young boy is dared to eat 15 worms in 15 days for $50, leading to a series of humorous and tense events
144 pages· 15,178 words· Est. 2 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 49,014 ratings
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Fiction Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about fiction for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$999
In a People House
Ages 3–6 · 1972
A mouse and bird explore a house, causing chaos and discovery.
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$999
I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words
Ages 2–5 · 1973
A person teaches their dog 100 words and various tasks, impressing their friends and community.
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$1099
Red, Stop! Green, Go!
Ages 3–6 · 2004
Discover colors with playful dogs in an interactive adventure.
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$999
The Tooth Book
Ages 3–6 · 1981
Discover who has teeth and how to keep them in this playful exploration.
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$799
Big Shark, Little Shark
Ages 4–6 · 2020
A big shark and a little shark try to catch fish for a snack.
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$999
Dr. Seuss's Book of Colors
Ages 4–6 · 2018
Discover a world of color through rhymes and beloved illustrations.
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$699
The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree
Ages 2–5 · 1978
Three little bears explore a spooky old tree and encounter various obstacles.
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$999
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
Ages 2–6 · 1984
Can Little Mouse outsmart the bear to save his strawberry?
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$899
Look Who's There!
Ages 0–3 · 2006
Uncover hidden creatures in vibrant landscapes.
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$999
I Love All of Me
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Celebrate self-love from head to toe in this joyful storybook.
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$1499
Little Blue Truck
Ages 0–3 · 2008
A little truck helps a big dump truck get unstuck from the mud.
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$799
Little Pea
Ages 0–5 · 2005
A little pea refuses to eat sweets. Can he find a way to enjoy them?
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Fiction Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about fiction for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1799
The Hundred Dresses
Ages 6–9 · 1944
A girl claims to own a hundred dresses, but classmates' ridicule leads to regret and a vow for change.
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$1499
The Velveteen Rabbit
Ages 3–7 · 1922
A toy rabbit becomes real through the love of a young boy
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$999
Dr. Seuss's ABC
Ages 4–6 · 1963
A collection of playful rhymes and illustrations exploring the alphabet.
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$789
Old Hat New Hat
Ages 3–6 · 1970
A bear searches for the perfect hat.
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$1699
Just a Teacher's Pet
Ages 4–7 · 2015
A new student challenges Little Critter's patience, but friendship awaits.
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$999
Flap Your Wings
Ages 4–7 · 1969
A boy finds an egg in the path and decides to put it in a nearby nest, leading to unexpected consequences.
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$599
Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor
Ages 4–8 · 2019
Pete the Kitty faces his fear of the doctor with his dad's help.
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$999
Robert the Rose Horse
Ages 4–7 · 1962
A city horse's rose allergy leads to unexpected heroics.
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$999
Green Eggs and Ham
Ages 4–7 · 1960
A character is convinced to try something they initially dislike.
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$1999
The Missing Piece
Ages 6–9 · 1976
A quest for fulfillment leads to unexpected discoveries.
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$1099
Happy Pig Day!
Ages 4–8 · 2011
Can Gerald join Piggie's favorite celebration, or will he be left out?
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$599
Mac and Cheese
Ages 4–6 · 2010
A playful cat loses his hat. Will his lazy friend help retrieve it?
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Fiction Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about fiction for developing and independent readers.
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$999
Matilda
Ages 7–12 · 1988
A young girl discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them to defend herself against her cruel parents and the evil headmistress of her school.
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$599
Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea
Ages 6–8 · 1994
An elderly man seeks companionship in a cat to ease his loneliness.
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$1699
Notorious
Ages 8–12 · 2020
On a peculiar island, two teens unravel a dog's murder mystery linked to a gangster past.
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$1699
Orange for the Sunsets
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Two friends face a regime's ultimatum, testing their bond and redefining home.
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$999
A Boy Called Bat
Ages 6–10 · 2017
A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk after its mother is killed by a car
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$1599
Treasure Island
Ages 10–15 · 1882
A young boy discovers a pirate's treasure map, but danger lurks on the high seas.
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$1799
Where the Red Fern Grows
Ages 8–12 · 1961
A boy's dream of owning two dogs leads to triumph and tragedy in the Ozarks.
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$899
The Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel
Ages 8–12 · 2016
A young witch seeks the truth about her mysterious origins and discovers the true meaning of family.
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$1799
Wonder
Ages 8–12 · 2012
A boy with a unique face faces school for the first time, seeking acceptance.
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$999
Mr. Gedrick and Me
Ages 8–12 · 2017
A mysterious nanny arrives to mend a grieving family's broken bonds with a touch of magic.
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$999
The Moffats
Ages 8–11 · 1941
A family navigates the challenges of everyday life in a small town.
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$999
The Borrowers
Ages 7–10 · 1952
A young girl discovers a hidden world of tiny people living in the walls of her family's old house.