101 Books for Seven Year Olds with Hungry Imaginations

The absolute best books to get seven year olds hooked on reading.

Moving through grade school, children are able to tackle longer and more complex stories. Between picture books, chapter books, novellas, and even novels, the books for seven year olds bridge the gap between knowledge and imagination.

Here are the top books for seven year olds based on reviews and personal bias.

1. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”. You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.”

Why it makes my list for seven year olds: This is perhaps the most worn non-Seuss, non-Dahl kids’ book on my bookshelf. It’s the original “fairy tale flip”, long before the likes of Wicked and Nightmare Before Christmas existed.

“Smith’s simplistic and wacky illustrations add to the effectiveness of this fractured fairy tale.” Children’s Literature.

2. Rosie Revere, Engineer

Rosie Revere dreamed of becoming a great engineer. Where some people see rubbish, Rosie sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats: Rosie’s gizmos would astound—if she ever let anyone see them.

Why it makes my list for seven year olds: I’m a sucker for rhyming stories, and Beaty pulls off Rosie with great flair and humor. Amazing message, beautiful art. The perfect package.

“I have 7 children 6 grandchildren. I’ve taught preschool, been a nanny. This book is a must have book in all children’s libraries.” (Robyn, Amazon)