Best Kids Books about King Arthur (2026): 5 Compared

Finding the right Arthur for the right age is the trick. This best kids books about king arthur roundup compares five books on author, page count and reading age, using only what each listing publishes.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	King Arthur Stories by Zamorsky	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
2	King Arthur by Green	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	The Kitchen Knight by Hodges	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	King Arthur by Wilkes	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
5	King Arthur by Williams	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon

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King Arthur Stories by Zamorsky

Tania Zamorsky (Adapter), Howard Pyle·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 160-page adaptation for young readers with discussion questions, reading age 7 to 9.

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Pros

• Reading age 7 to 9 stated
• 160 pages, longest here
• Discussion questions included

Cons

• No warranty applies to books
• Longer than picture books
• Abridged from the original

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King Arthur by Green

Roger Lancelyn Green·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Green's retelling runs from the sword in the stone to the Holy Grail and the Last Battle, for a boy who wants long quests and can handle 416 pages.

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Pros

• Grade level 5 to 6 sits in the middle school years
• 416 pages gives a confident reader a long legend
• One volume covers the whole legend

Cons

• Reading age marked as from customers, not the publisher
• The description names the final tragedy of the Last Battle
• 416 pages is long for a reluctant reader

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The Kitchen Knight by Hodges

Margaret Hodges·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 32-page picture book by Margaret Hodges, reading age 3 to 11, grade level 3 to 4.

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Pros

• Reading age 3 to 11 stated
• Grade level 3 to 4 stated
• Caldecott Medal creators

Cons

• No warranty applies to books
• 32 pages, brief
• One tale only

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King Arthur by Wilkes

Angela Wilkes·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 64-page young reading book by Angela Wilkes from Usborne.

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Pros

• 64 pages stated
• Usborne Young Reading series
• New edition

Cons

• No reading age is stated
• No warranty applies to books
• Shorter than the adaptation

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King Arthur by Williams

Marcia Williams·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 32-page paperback by Marcia Williams from Walker Books.

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Pros

• 32 pages stated
• Paperback format
• Walker Books publisher

Cons

• No reading age is stated
• No warranty applies to books
• Listing notes data may be off

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More picks to compare

• King Arthur and the Knights by Lanier368 pages, reading age 9 and up, Racehorse, published May 16, 2017.Check on Amazon
• Arthur, the Always King240 pages, reading age 10-12, Candlewick, published April 11, 2023.Check on Amazon
• Tales of King Arthur by Randall80 pages, reading age Baby-17, Armadillo, published February 7, 2021.Check on Amazon
• King Arthur Kid Classics112-page illustrated edition, reading age 8 and up, Applesauce Press, 2024.Check on Amazon
• Usborne Graphic Arthur by PunterGraphic novel, Usborne, published August 19, 2019.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 22 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, and value. Two of the five picks list a reading age or grade level. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best kids books about king arthur

Match the reading age

The Kitchen Knight lists ages 3 to 11 and the Zamorsky adaptation 7 to 9. The other three list no age, so match the page count to the reader. For more young readers, see our best books for kids about history.

Picture book or chapter book

The Williams and Hodges books are 32-page picture books, while the Zamorsky runs 160 pages. Younger readers suit the 32-page format; confident readers suit the 160-page adaptation. See our best books for kids about dinosaurs for another topic.

Before you buy

• Check the reading age: 3 to 11 on the Hodges, 7 to 9 on the Zamorsky.
• Confirm the page count: 160, 32, 64, 32 pages from top to bottom.
• Match the format: picture book or chapter book, per the listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What reading ages are listed?

The Kitchen Knight lists 3 to 11 years and the Zamorsky adaptation 7 to 9 years.

Which book is the longest?

The Zamorsky adaptation at 160 pages.

Which are picture books?

The Williams and Hodges books at 32 pages each.

Still deciding? Our top pickKing Arthur Stories by Zamorsky

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