13 best books for 5 year old boys

Here are some popular books for 5-year-old boys that focus on activities, crafts, games, and are suitable for children's reading:

  1. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle: This classic book combines a simple story with colorful illustrations and introduces children to days of the week, counting, and the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly.

  2. "Press Here" by Hervé Tullet: A delightful interactive book that encourages young readers to press, shake, and tilt the book to see how dots on the pages react and change.

  3. "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems: A humorous and interactive book where the pigeon tries to convince the reader to let him drive the bus, leading to lots of laughter and engagement.

  4. "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak: This classic story about Max and his adventures with wild creatures is beautifully illustrated and sparks imaginative play.

  5. "Giraffes Can't Dance" by Giles Andreae: A charming story about Gerald the Giraffe, who learns that he can dance to his own unique rhythm, inspiring self-confidence in young readers.

  6. "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle: This repetitive and rhythmic book introduces colors and animals in an engaging way, making it perfect for early readers.

  7. "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats: Follow the adventures of Peter as he explores the wonder of a snowy day, perfect for reading during winter.

  8. "We're All Wonders" by R.J. Palacio: A picture book based on the novel "Wonder," it encourages empathy and understanding as it tells the story of Auggie Pullman, a boy who looks different from others.

  9. "The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson: A tale of wit and cleverness as a mouse invents a Gruffalo to ward off potential predators, only to meet one for real. A great story about using your brains to overcome challenges.

  10. "Pete the Cat: we Love My White Shoes" by Eric Litwin and James Dean: Join Pete the Cat as he walks along and sings about his colorful shoes.This book is perfect for teaching colors and a positive attitude.

These books are not only entertaining but also provide opportunities for learning and creative play for 5-year-old boys.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best books for 5 year old boys on the market
  

The Gruffalo

Puffin Books

Based on 14 reviews Check latest price

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things: For Little Learners Who Want to Know Everything (My Very Important Encyclopedias)

DK Children

Based on 4 reviews Check latest price

ThinkFun Zingo Sight Words Award Winning Early Reading Game for Pre-K to 2nd Grade - Toy of the Year Finalist, A Fun and Educational Game Developed by Educators for Boys and Girls

Think Fun

Based on 14 reviews Check latest price

Product description

Zingo Sight Words is one of ThinkFun's most popular and bestselling games, and is the winner of an ASTRA Best Toys for Kids Award, among others. It's a fun pre-reading game for ages 4 and up that teaches children to recognize sight words, and is one of the best gifts you can buy for boys and girls who are learning to read. Zingo Sight Words is made with high quality components, and comes with a very clear and easy to understand instruction manual - you'll be able to play within minutes of opening the box. Like all of ThinkFun's games, Zingo Sight Words is built to develop critical thinking skills and makes for a fun and challenging activity. Playing will improve language skills through fun and fast placed play.

From the Manufacturer

  • Trusted by Families Worldwide - With over 50 million sold, ThinkFun is the world's leading manufacturer of brain games and mind challenging puzzles
  • Develops critical skills – Perfect for pre-readers and early readers, teaches recognition of essential words Zingo Sight Words is as popular in the classroom with teachers as it is in the home with families!
  • Developed by Educators - Zingo Sight Words is a bingo style game that was developed by educators to create a great play and stealth learning experience for Pre-K to 2nd graders and help with reading skills, and it makes a great gift
  • Clear instructions – Easy to learn with a clear, high quality instruction manual You can start playing right away
  • Award winner - Winner of ASTRA Best Toys for Kids Award and others, and was a 2013 Toy of the Year Finalist
  • Number Of Players: 6

User questions & answers

Question: How many cards per box and are there expansion packs
Answer: Hello, it is English version.
Question: what age group is this for
Answer: Sorry, our letter game set comes with flash cards.
Question: Since here are images on the tiles, would you say that this game will help little ones learn to read words? I'm afraid they'll just stick to the image
Answer: Hello, we offer 28pcs Double-sided Letter puzzle Flash Cards (includes 56 letters) + 52 wooden letters blocks + 1 fabric storage bag.
Question: What is the difference between zingo word builder game and thinkfun's what's gnu game? thank you
Answer: The original Clerget motor had the propeller fixed to the drive shaft and and the prop. did not spin. Instead the entire motor spun and the propeller with it. Your finished model should operate in the same fashion. The motor is non-operational, meaning that it is not powered neither by fuel or electrical current. Thanks for asking.

The Wonky Donkey

Scholastic Paperbacks

Based on 50 reviews Check latest price

I Need a New Butt!

Based on 13 reviews Check latest price

Product features

Quirky Laugh-Out-Loud Stories Both Children & Parents Will Love!

  • I Need a New Butt - the funny picture book that has gone viral on Facebook with over 1,300,000 views. Grandparents, parents, and kids will laugh out loud at this cheeky story! No ifs, ands, or butts about it!
  • Doctor Grundy’s Undies – a strong gust of wind sweeps Doctor Grundy’s best undies off the clothesline. Have you ever lost your favorite undies?
  • Seagull Sid: and the Naughty Things His Seagulls Did! We’ll tell you the story of Seagull Sid, and the naughty things his seagulls did to reclaim what gulls had owned before people came to the sandy shore!

Big Shark, Little Shark (Step into Reading)

Based on 6 reviews Check latest price

How to Catch a Dinosaur

Sourcebooks Wonderland

Based on 3 reviews Check latest price

Awesome Jokes That Every 5 Year Old Should Know!: Bucketloads of rib ticklers, tongue twisters and side splitters

Big Red Button Books

Based on 1 reviews Check latest price

Marvel - Spider-man Me Reader Electronic Reader and 8 Sound Book Library - PI Kids

PI KIDS

Based on 3 reviews Check latest price

Product features

Electronic Me Reader

Your little one can select what book they wish the Me Reader to read aloud, then they will be prompted to press buttons of specific shapes and colors as they go through the book. This fosters a lifelong love of reading while teaching great early learning concepts.

8 Hardcover Books Included

Each book has 20 content pages each making this library 160 pages total. This collection is great for providing hours of fun for your little one!

Marvel Classics Come to Life

The incredible characters of marvel have been entertaining children and their parents for 80 years, and with the help of a Me Reader the amazing creations come alive.

Me Readers and First Smart Pads with 8-Book Library

With the Me Reader your little one can select which of their 8 included books they want to read, and press the color and shape coded buttons to hear it read out loud.

The My First Smart pad is a double sided tablet that allows your little one to go through their included 8-book set and complete over 100 interactive activities.

Sound and Song Books

Sound and song books offer a hands on interactive experience for young readers. The multi sensory reading adventure stimulates their imagination, while pressing the sound buttons helps with their matching, comparing, and motor skills.

My First Library Book Blocks

Twelve Just-My-Size tiny board books come packaged in a fantastic case! Your little one will love carrying the case and taking out/putting back their books while developing a love for reading and early motor skills.

Look and Find Activity Books

Search for hidden objects in wonderfully illustrated scenes! Whether your little one is a Disney Princess or a PAW Patrol pup, PI Kids has the perfect Look and Find for you!

Look and Find are available as hardcover books and My First Look and Find are available as board books.

Phoenix International Publications, Inc

At Phoenix International Publications, Inc., we are committed to crafting engaging, educational, and entertaining books for young readers to encourage a lifelong love of story time.

Together with licensing partners Disney, Nickelodeon, Sesame Workshop, Eric Carle, among others, and our own collection of family favorite original authors and illustrators, we’ve worked to interlace beloved characters with charming illustrations, activities, sounds, and songs for over three decades. Our stories, and eye for digital advancement, provide a unique interactive reading experience that will delight any child and inspire a lifelong love of reading for the whole family.

Our sound books, picture books, board books, apps, and activity and song books are available at all booksellers and online retailers. Our PI Kids brand is recognized worldwide and our books have been translated into more than 35 languages.

First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level A: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers

Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching Strategies)

Based on 16 reviews Check latest price

Minute Spider-Man Stories (5-Minute Stories)

Marvel Press

Based on 3 reviews Check latest price

Fricon Create Rainbow Scratch Art for Kids - Festival Gifts for Kids

kimy

Based on 3 reviews Check latest price

Product description





Super Safety: Non Toxic - No odd flavor, no toxic powder, so kids can create colorful, no-fail designs safely.



Easy To Use:

Simply use the wooden styluses included to easily scratch away the black film to reveal the beautiful rainbow colors!

Kids can use to jot down notes, etch doodles, and create cool illustrations and designs.



Product Description:

Scratch notes rainbow sets are the perfect, cute and unique gift ideas for kids, women, and teens.

Each set comes with 10 rainbow patterned notes and 2 double-sided stylus scratchers perfect for arts, crafts, and games for children and adults.

The beautiful rainbow colors are hidden beneath the black matte coating of each card.

The 2 double-sided stylus scratchers allow you to jolt quick messages, important notes, and key reminders as well as your grocery and shopping list.

You can use these scratchy notes at the office as well.

Kids can use the scratch notes rainbow sets for arts and crafts as well to create gorgeous,

beautiful drawings.

Embedded in a unique design, the scratch notes are made of high-quality material that does not wear out with frequent use.

This is attributed to the thickness of each paper.

Scratch notes rainbow sets are amazing gifts for anyone!

Grab this black scratchy arts notes as gifts for loved ones, workmates or yourself.



Gift Package:

2 X Rainbow Scratch Paper Notes

2 X Double-Sided Stylus Scratchers

3 X Pattern Template

  • Super Safety: Non toxic - no odd flavor, no toxic powder, so kids can create colorful, no-fail designs safely.
  • Easy To Use: Simply use the wooden styluses included to easily scratch away the black film to reveal the beautiful rainbow colors! Kids can use to jot down notes, etch doodles, and create cool illustrations and designs.
  • Create Any Pattern: Kids can create cool illustrations, doodle, jot notes, create cards, sketch, draw, trace, surprise people, label items, create arts and crafts projects, and express themselves freely. The perfect outlet for your children's artistic thoughts. The color of the pattern is not single, but colorful.
  • Educational Development: It's a funny and innovation toy for kids, also a very good way to train kids hands-in skills, intelligence development. They will be attracted by the delightful scratchboards and busy with it joy. Kids concentrate attention will be well trained through finishing the scratch paper.
  • Festival Gift for Kids: As birthday gift that won't break your wallet but will be truly appreciated and can be enjoyed by children everywhere. The creative gift idea for classroom, holidays, birthdays, party favor, thanks card, valentines day cards.

User questions & answers

Question: Are the rainbow patterns the same between papers
Answer: I received my orders already.
Question: Is the page punched
Answer: Oh, I don’t know. You should get their email address and ask them. Maybe they will make father and son underwear fit little boys and their dads. I child thought that his were like the big boys. 😂
Question: Does the paper scratch art for kids
Answer: I got my 10.5 year old a youth medium. He’s 72 pounds.
Question: Are they all the same picture
Answer: my son is 30" Waist 59" tall 94lbs i got him XL and i should have gotten L. but they fit so nice that it's ok.

If I Built a Car

Puffin Books

Based on 2 reviews Check latest price

Latest Reviews

View all