Here are the top 30 action & adventure books for 5 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.
1. Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast
by: Josh Funk, Brendan Kearney Release date: Sep 01, 2015 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
2. Jayce
by: Calvin Reynolds Release date: Nov 17, 2015 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
3. Joosh’s Juice Bar: The Blue Banana Berry Adventure
by: Josh Gottsegen Release date: Oct 31, 2013 Number of Pages: 70 Find in Library Read Review |
4. The Legend of the Golden Snail
by: Graeme Base Release date: Oct 01, 2010 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
A young boy’s favorite storybook tells of a Golden Snail that lived long ago in the mythical Spiral Isles. When it journeyed through its magical realm, it took on the shape of a fantastical golden sailing ship. One day the ship was captured by a Great Enchanter and put under his spell. After he became bored with the Snail, the Enchanter banished it to the Ends of the Earth so no one else could ever sail in it. There it remains until a new master comes to claim it. Could a young boy named Wilbur be the next master?
Featuring Graeme Base’s visually stunning signature art (packed with details, including a hidden “snail and crossbones” to search for in each picture) and a bonus mini book (bound in, nonremovable), The Legend of the Golden Snail is an adventure unlike any other.
F&P Level: N
F&P Genre: F
Praise for The Legend of the Golden Snail
“This beautiful book is sure to be a hit with the author’s fans and cultivate new ones.” –School Library Journal
“Base’s big, elaborate illustrations teem with lively details.” –Booklist
“The book is chock-full of Base’s bold, vibrant images and features fanciful locations. Lots to mull over for future sea adventurers.” –Kirkus Reviews
5. Princess Truly in I Am Truly
by: Kelly Greenawalt, Amariah Rauscher Release date: Mar 28, 2017 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
I can fly to the moon
And dance on the stars.
I can tame wild lions…
And race fast cars.
Brimming with warmth and color, Princess Truly’s rhythmic rhyming adventures are a celebration of individuality, girl power, and diversity. Her heartfelt story is a reminder to young girls everywhere that they can achieve anything if they put their minds to it…and dream big!
6. Montague: The Pit Bull of Park Avenue
by: Mary Gregory, Roger Kabler Release date: Jun 17, 2013 Number of Pages: 54 Find in Library Read Review |
“A magical adventure for kids & dog lovers of all ages. Thanks for the wonderful message that we are responsible for the care & training of our canine companions.” – Amazon Verified Review
A thoughtful afterward focuses on the respect we should have for dogs.
7. O’Sullivan Stew
by: Hudson Talbott Release date: Jan 25, 1999 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
8. Carl’s Snowy Afternoon
by: Alexandra Day, Alexandra Day Release date: Nov 10, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
9. I Love My Pirate Papa
by: Laura Leuck, Kyle M. Stone Release date: May 13, 2014 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
It’s a yar vessel that can carry this crew of burly pirates, the captain, and his scrappy little son. From the crow’s nest to the hold, from the high seas to the island of buried treasure, this boy hangs out with the most rough-and-tumble of rogues. And at the end of each day, he gets tucked in by the fiercest pirate of them all: his loving and tender dad.
10. Up, Up, Up! [With CD (Audio)] (A Barefoot Singalong)
by: Susan Reed, Rachel Oldfield Release date: Mar 01, 2010 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
11. Camping Catastrophe! (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Ready, Freddy! (Prebound Numbered))
by: Abby Klein, John Mckinley Release date: Aug 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 95 Find in Library Read Review |
12. Goodnight Pirate: The Perfect Bedtime Book!
by: Michelle Robinson Release date: Mar 01, 2015 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
13. Benjamin and Bumper to the Rescue (The Adventures of Benjamin and Bumper)
by: Molly Coxe, Olivier Toppin Release date: Jun 25, 2010 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
14. King Arthur’s Very Great Grandson
by: Kenneth Kraegel, Kenneth Kraegel Release date: Jul 24, 2012 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Henry Alfred Grummorson is the great-great-great-great-great-greatgreat grandson of Arthur, King of Britain. On his sixth birthday, adorned with a helmet and sword, Henry goes in search of adventure. He challenges a fire-breathing dragon to a fight, but the dragon prefers a game of blowing smoke rings. A cyclops wants only to have a staring contest. Even the griffin will not engage in “a battle to the uttermost” of the type Henry desires. Desperate for a real battle, strength against strength, might against might, Henry seeks out the fearsome leviathan. Has he met his match at last — or might he find something he didn’t know he was looking for? Children bold and imaginative will relate to Henry’s quest — and smile at its unintended consequences.
15. The Silver Nutmeg: The Story of Anna Lavinia and Toby (New York Review Books Children’s Collection)
by: Palmer Brown Release date: Apr 10, 2012 Number of Pages: 152 Find in Library Read Review |
The Silver Nutmeg continues the adventures begun in Beyond the Pawpaw Trees, and features loads of sense, a little nonsense, and more charming verses from Anna Lavinia’s favorite book of rhymes. Best of all, fans of Palmer Brown’s intricate drawings will find every page a delight for the eyes
16. Rosie and the Rustlers (Sunburst Book)
by: Roy Gerrard, Roy Gerrard Release date: Oct 01, 1991 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
17. Adventures in Flatfrost (The Kingdom of Wrenly)
by: Jordan Quinn, Robert McPhillips Release date: Oct 07, 2014 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
After a game of hide-and-seek, Prince Lucas and Ruskin are in trouble again. They have melted all the ice in the castle, and the king is not pleased. He sends Lucas and Ruskin to Flatfrost to fetch more ice from the giants who live there. High in the snowy mountains, some new larger-than-life friends lend a helping hand as Lucas, Clara, and Ruskin learn to respect the hard work of others.
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
18. The One Hundredth Day of School (Ready, Freddy! (Prebound Numbered))
by: Abby Klein, John McKinley Release date: Jan 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 94 Find in Library Read Review |
The Ready, Freddy! series has content, humor, characters and vocabulary perfect for the early chapter-book reader.
19. Such a Silly Baby!
by: Steffanie Lorig, Richard Lorig, Amanda Shepherd Release date: Dec 20, 2007 Number of Pages: 36 Find in Library Read Review |
20. Mouse, Look Out!
by: Judy Waite, Norma Burgin Release date: Sep 01, 1998 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
21. Oskar & Klaus: The Search for Bigfoot (Oskar & Klaus Adventures)
by: Mick Szydlowski, Travis Bossard, Alex Novoseltsev Release date: Nov 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
22. Pete’s Dragon (Disney: Pete’s Dragon) (Little Golden Book)
by: RH Disney, RH Disney Release date: Jul 26, 2016 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
23. Pete’s Dragon: Elliot Gets Lost
by: David Lowery, Toby Halbrooks, Benjamin Lowery Release date: Jun 28, 2016 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
24. Wolfbaene
by: Michelle Dennis, The Pedantic Publisher, D. S. Williams (The Pedantic Punctuator) Release date: May 26, 2015 Number of Pages: 254 Find in Library Read Review |
25. Gulliver Snip
by: Julia Kay, Julia Kay Release date: May 27, 2008 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
26. The Look Cookers!
by: Jim Malloy, Hannah Stephey Release date: Feb 01, 2015 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Mom’s Choice GOLD Award.
Matthew is a normal boy in every way but one. He is a secret agent. But not just any kind of secret agent.
Matthew is an eye spy.
In fact, Matthew is shy. He does not like eye contact. In his lively imagination, he envisions that anyone who looks at him has special powers – they are the Look Cookers. And he has a name for each type of Look Cooker: Peek Seekers, Glance Dancers, Blink Drinkers, Stare Darers, Gawk Stalkers, Gape Scrapers and Sight Biters (the worst of the bunch!).
Join Matthew on his first mission…on the school bus the first day of a new year at school. He has his trusty backpack with him at all times. And he has something special inside. Experience the Look Cookers first hand and discover how he overcomes his fear of eye contact and succeeds in the end with the help of his top-secret spy device.
(Jim Malloy)
27. Peg Leg Peke
by: Brie Spangler Release date: Jun 10, 2008 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
28. Starry Safari
by: Linda Ashman, Jeff Mack Release date: Jun 01, 2005 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
Action packed from beginning to end, this rhyming adventure will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. Going on safari has never been more fun!
29. The Unfriendly Dragon: The Adventures of Bridazak and Friends (Volume 1)
by: Brae Wyckoff Release date: Aug 13, 2015 Number of Pages: 54 Find in Library Read Review |
An unfriendly dragon? Not everything is as it appears. In this amazing adventure, Bridazak and his friends set off on a journey for justice. On their way, they uncover truth and discover the value of friendship.
“A great read-aloud, especially in a group setting. I would highly recommend this book to anyone teaching the importance of how to make new friends and celebrating differences.” —Brittany Walker, Licensed Utah Elementary Educator
*No weapons or fighting in this book
30. The Adventures of Scuba Jack: The Elemental Queen
by: Beth Costanzo Release date: Mar 31, 2016 Number of Pages: 89 Find in Library Read Review |
In this unforgettable new adventure from the pen and imagination of teacher Beth Costanzo, Lucretia (Hades’ evil sidekick from the Underworld) hatches a plan for world domination. To stop Lucretia, Scuba Jack and the Professor travel to the 7 Wonders of the World looking for the all-important hidden golden apples. When placed on the Dragon Shield, the apples act as keys to open a mystical box with a spectacular treasure inside.
Marvel as the Earth Spirits, Atlas and the Elemental Queen gather the vital players who must turn the world back two full rotations before Lucretia unleashes evil throughout the world.
Can they save the Planet? Are they powerful enough? With magic, anything is possible!
Scuba Jack quickly learns that the strongest magic is believing in yourself. When you believe in yourself, anything can happen!
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- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Computers & Technology
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Last updated: Monday, December 5, 2016 3:58 AM