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Children's books about ambition

Books in the library where ambition is a central thread — a broad shelf of 60 titles. Picture-book gateways for the youngest readers, chapter-book exploration for older children, ranked here by how widely each is known and loved.

The Bear and the Piano

by David Litchfield · age 4–7

by T.Z. Layton · age 8–12

How to Catch a Star

by Oliver Jeffers · age 3–7

The Incredible Book Eating Boy

by Oliver Jeffers · age 4–7

by Kobi Yamada · age 4–9

by Jory John · age 4–8

Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin, Part Three of Three

by Erin Hunter · age 8–12

Alan, King of the Universe: Cats Rule, Dogs Drool!

by Tom McLaughlin · age 7–10

Alan, King of the Universe: Today, I Will Rule All!

by Tom McLaughlin · age 7–10

Leila, the Perfect Witch

by Flavia Z. Drago · age 3–6

Lights on Cotton Rock

by David Litchfield · age 4–8

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde

by Jeff Kinney · age 8–12

Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose

by Dav Pilkey · age 6–10

Gobbolino the Witch's Cat

by Ursula Moray Williams · age 6–9

The Academy IV: Title Fight

by T.Z. Layton · age 8–12

by Sid Sharp · age 8–12

by Phil Corbett · age 7–10

by Mitch Johnson · age 10–13

The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy's Great Idea

by Ann M. Martin · age 8–12

by Victoria Jamieson · age 9–13

Barry Loser and the Birthday Billions

by Jim Smith · age 7–10

by Kayla Miller · age 8–12

Dave Pigeon (Racer!)

by Swapna Haddow · age 6–9

Pizza and Taco: Go Viral!

by Stephen Shaskan · age 5–8

Sunny Makes Her Case

by Jennifer L. Holm · age 8–12

The Academy II: The Journey Continues

by T.Z. Layton · age 8–12

The Academy III: Tournament of Champions

by T.Z. Layton · age 8–12

The Academy V: Cup of Nations

by T.Z. Layton · age 8–12

The Academy VI: Rise of the Scorpions

by T.Z. Layton · age 9–13

What Do You Do With a Chance?

by Kobi Yamada · age 4–8

Alan, King of the Universe

by Tom McLaughlin · age 7–11

Blue, Barry & Pancakes 3: Mount Choco Meltdown

by Dan Abdo · age 5–8

Blue, Barry & Pancakes 6: Mayhem on Wheels

by Dan Abdo · age 5–8

The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's Concert

by David Litchfield · age 4–7

The Bear, the Piano, the Dog, and the Fiddle

by David Litchfield · age 4–7

by Kobi Yamada · age 5–10

Best Thing Ever!

by Beatrice Alemagna · age 3–7

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down

by Jeff Kinney · age 8–12

Bird & Squirrel All or Nothing

by James Burks · age 6–9

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods

by Rick Riordan · age 9–13

The Smart Cookie

by Jory John · age 4–8

Barry Loser is the Best at Football NOT!

by Jim Smith · age 7–10

Besties: Work It Out

by Kayla Miller · age 8–12

by Mitch Johnson · age 9–12

Croaky: Quest for the Legendary Berry

by Matty Long · age 5–8

Dungeon Runners: Sky Battles

by Kieran Larwood · age 7–9

Gordon Wins It All

by Alex Latimer · age 5–8

Nina Peanut Is Amazing

by Sarah Bowie · age 7–10

Nina Peanut: Major Drama Alert

by Sarah Bowie · age 7–10

Nina Peanut: Mega Mystery Solver

by Sarah Bowie · age 7–10

Dave Pigeon (Nuggets!)

by Swapna Haddow · age 6–9

The Crossover: The Graphic Novel

by Kwame Alexander · age 10–14

Batcat: Cooking Contest!

by Meggie Ramm · age 5–8

Nina Peanut: Epic World Tour Era

by Sarah Bowie · age 7–10

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

by Jeff Kinney · age 7–12

Pizza and Taco: Rock Out!

by Stephen Shaskan · age 5–8

A Day in the Life of Fossils, Fire and Other Fantastic Finds

by Mike Barfield · age 7–11

A Day in the Life of an Astronaut, Mars and the Distant Stars

by Mike Barfield · age 7–11

Donut Squad: Take Over the World!

by Neill Cameron · age 7–10

The Cut-Throat Cafe

by Nicki Thornton · age 9–12

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