Best Sticker Books for 5 Year Olds (2026): 5 Picks Compared

Choosing the best sticker books for 5 year olds starts with the child: some five year olds love building one picture at a time, and others prefer reusing stickers for open-ended dress-up play. We compared activity books by listed reading age, grade level, page count and sticker format, so you can match the book to the child in front of you.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Zoo Animals by Workman	9.8/10	Buy
2	Dinosaurs by Workman	9.7/10	Buy
3	Dancers by Anglicas	9.7/10	Buy
4	In the Wild by Brain Games	9.7/10	Buy
5	Fairies by Anglicas	9.7/10	Buy

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Zoo Animals by Workman

Workman Publishing·9.8/10 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 paint by sticker book where a 5 year old places stickers to build 10 zoo animal pictures on sturdy card stock.

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Pros

• The listing gives a reading age of 5 to 8 years, marked as from customers, and grade level Kindergarten to 7.
• Includes 10 sticker paintings on study card stock, with perforated pages to tear out.
• A simple three-step method: find, peel and place each sticker.

Cons

• The reading age is marked as from customers, not a publisher recommendation.
• Each sticker is placed once: the listing states no reusable stickers.
• An older edition, published September 20, 2016.

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Dinosaurs by Workman

Workman Publishing·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 paint by sticker book where kids build 10 dinosaur pictures one sticker at a time, with dinosaur facts on the back of each painting.

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Pros

• The listing gives a reading age of 4 to 7 years, marked as from customers, and grade level Kindergarten to 5.
• Creates 10 dinosaur sticker paintings with facts on the back of each one.
• Pages are perforated so finished work tears out to frame and share.

Cons

• The reading age is marked as from customers, not a publisher recommendation.
• Each sticker is placed once: the listing states no reusable stickers.
• An older edition, published July 21, 2020.

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Dancers by Anglicas

Louise Anglicas·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 reusable sticker dress-up book where kids create outfits and scenes while dressing dancers in ballet, jazz and tap styles.

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Pros

• The listing gives a reading age of 4 to 6 years, marked as from customers, and grade level Kindergarten to 3.
• Over 350 reusable shimmer stickers that can be dressed and redressed.
• The listing states it won a 2026 National Parenting Product Award.

Cons

• The theme is dancers only, which suits a child interested in dance.
• The reading age is marked as from customers, not a publisher recommendation.
• Small reusable stickers need the foldout closet or another organizer between sessions.

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In the Wild by Brain Games

Publications International Ltd.·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 sticker by letter activity book where kids match letter-coded stickers to reveal 10 wild animal images.

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Pros

• The listing gives a reading age of 4+ years, marked as from customers, and grade level Kindergarten to 4.
• Ten sticker by letter animal images combine letter matching with art.
• Spiral binding and perforated pages make the book easy to use.

Cons

• Sticker by letter puzzles require matching letters, so pre-readers may need help.
• The listing states a 4+ reading age with no upper bound.
• One activity type across the whole book.

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Fairies by Anglicas

Louise Anglicas·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 reusable sticker dress-up book where kids dress fairies in outfits and accessories across enchanted scenes.

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Pros

• The listing gives a reading age of 3 to 6 years, marked as from customers, and grade level Kindergarten to 3.
• Over 350 reusable stickers for mix-and-match fairy outfits and scenes.
• A mess-free, portable format suited to travel and quiet time.

Cons

• The listed reading age starts younger than the other picks, at 3 to 6 years.
• The theme is fairies only, which suits a fantasy-interested child.
• The reading age is marked as from customers, not a publisher recommendation.

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More picks to compare

• Rainbows Everywhere by WorkmanAges 5 to 8 paint by sticker book with ten rainbow pictures.Check on Amazon
• Disney Sticker Book by DKOver 100 Disney stickers for ages 5 to 7.Check on Amazon
• Princesses by AnglicasReusable princess dress-up stickers for fairy-tale play.Check on Amazon
• Fairies and Unicorns by Koch500+ reusable stickers, ages 5 to 8, fairy and unicorn scenes.Check on Amazon
• Dance Recital by Koch500+ reusable dancer stickers with scenes, ages 5 to 8.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 18 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for a five year old reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or grade level. All five listings give a reading age, marked by Amazon as from customers, and all five give a grade level, so the age or level score reflects both numbers. 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 sticker books for 5 year olds

Read the age listing, not just the theme

Every listing here gives a reading age and a grade level, but the ages are marked as from customers, so treat them as a starting point. Zoo Animals lists 5 to 8, while Fairies lists 3 to 6: a five year old who is new to stickers may do better with a simpler range, while a confident one can take the wider books. For more choices by level, browse the wipe clean books for 5 year olds list.

Reusable or place-once stickers

The two My Sticker Dress-Up books use reusable stickers, so a child can dress and redress the figures across scenes, while the Paint by Sticker Kids books and Brain Games: Sticker by Letter place each sticker once to build a finished picture. Reusable suits open-ended play; place-once suits a child who wants to finish a project and keep it. Check valentine books for 5 year olds for seasonal activity options.

Check the theme and the page count

Four picks list 44 pages and one lists 52, so the count does not separate them much; the theme does. A child who loves animals may pick Zoo Animals or In the Wild, a dinosaur fan may pick Dinosaurs, and a dress-up fan may pick Dancers or Fairies. Match the book to what the child already reaches for.

Before you buy

• Check the listed reading age and grade level against the child: every listing here marks the reading age as from customers.
• Confirm whether the stickers are reusable. The two My Sticker Dress-Up books reuse stickers; the Paint by Sticker Kids books and Brain Games: Sticker by Letter place each sticker once.
• Check the theme and page count on the listing: four picks list 44 pages and Brain Games: Sticker by Letter: In the Wild lists 52 pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What reading age do these sticker books list?

The five picks list reading ages from 3 to 6 up to 5 to 8, all marked as from customers, with grade levels from Kindergarten to 7. Match the listing to the child rather than the cover alone.

Are the stickers reusable?

The two My Sticker Dress-Up books, Dancers and Fairies, use reusable stickers. The Paint by Sticker Kids books and Brain Games: Sticker by Letter place each sticker once.

How many pages do these sticker books have?

Four of the picks list 44 pages, and Brain Games: Sticker by Letter: In the Wild lists 52 pages. The listings do not break out how many pages are sticker sheets.

Still deciding? Our top pickZoo Animals by Workman

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