2026 Best Mathical Books for Kids
Children's books about math by age.
Mathicalbooks.org recently announced the best children’s books about mathematics for 2026. They are arranged into multiple lists by age, with about 48 books in most age categories. The high school list has the fewest, but still a substantial number of titles. Looking for a great book to use in a math class or to get kids excited about math? You’ll find a wide choice of books recommended by mathematicians and math teachers.
Mathical Books takes a unique idea of adding in classic books each year, so while most of these are recent publications, look for the gems that have stood the test of time.
2026 Mathical Award Books
Mathical Books Award Winners
Here are the award winning books by age category. Click on the covers for more information.
PreK - Seven Little Ducklings
by Annette LeBlanc Cate (Candlewick Press)
K-2 - How Did You Count?
By Christopher Danielson, Illustrated by Asha Belk (Stenhouse Publishers)
Grades 3-5: The Five Sides of Marjorie Rice: How to Discover a Shape
By Amy Alznauer, Illustrated by Anna Bron (Candlewick Press)
Grades 6-8: Imposter
By Cait Levin (Charlesbridge Press)
Grades 9-12: Reasons We Break
By Jesmeen Kaur Deo (Disney Books)
