Are you looking for a wonderful list of children’s books set in Missouri? Here are some of our favorites! Each of these children’s books is either set in Missouri or features a person who has close ties to the state. Known as the Gateway to the West and home of the St. Louis Arch, Missouri has particular historical significance for its location near the Mississippi River and the Missouri Compromise. If you’d like more information on each book, read more by clicking on the affiliate links listed below.
Calamity Jane
Discover the adventurous life of Calamity Jane, a fixture of the Wild West in the 1800s.
Cloud with a Chance of Toasted Rav
An interesting storm is brewing and threatens to bring toasted ravioli, frozen custard, and other delicacies to the St. Louis...
Dizzy Dean and the Gashouse Gang
Go back in time to the 1930s and 1940s when baseball great Dizzy Dean dominated the sport with the St....
Fairy Floss: The Sweet Story of Cotton Candy
Discover the debut of cotton candy at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.
Growing Up With the River
A brief look at nine generations of people who have lived along the Missouri River.
Harry S Truman
An informative chapter book biography of 33rd president Harry Truman, a Missouri native.
Meet Me in St. Louis: A Trip to the 1904...
Take a trip to St. Louis' 1904 World's Fair and discover ice cream cones, a Ferris wheel, amazing exhibits, and...
Missy the Show-Me Mule
Discover the fascinating state of Missouri through the eyes of its official state animal, the mule.
Ragtime Tumpie
A look at the life of dancer Josephine Turner, who grew up in St. Louis around the turn of the...
River Boy: The Story of Mark Twain
A beautifully-illustrated picture book about the life of Mark Twain, who grew up along the Mississippi River.