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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1995
The Rag Coat
A mountain girl's coat weaves a tale of love and friendship.
32 pages
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,819 ratings
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Books About Appalachian · 20 titles considered
The Best Appalachian Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about appalachian? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Appalachian
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018
Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail
At 67, she hiked the Appalachian Trail, defying odds and inspiring a nation.
48 pages· 1,101 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 515 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Willa of Dark Hollow
Can Willa save her forest from destruction by unleashing a mysterious force?
368 pages· 77,755 words· Est. 11 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,807 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Cattywampus
A forbidden hex unleashes chaos. Can rivals unite to save their town?
288 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 667 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1987
Silver Packages
By Cynthia Rylant, Chris K. Soentpiet (Illustrator)
A boy's hope for a special gift reveals the true meaning of Christmas.
28 pages· 1,177 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 848 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Willa of the Wood
An orphaned girl with forest powers must confront her beliefs to save her world.
384 pages· 86,486 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,938 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1988
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree
By Gloria Houston, Barbara Cooney (Illustrator)
A family must find the perfect Christmas tree amidst wartime challenges.
32 pages· 2,464 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,769 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1982
When I Was Young in the Mountains
By Cynthia Rylant, Diane Goode (Illustrator)
Experience the cherished simplicity of mountain life through a child's eyes.
32 pages· 429 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,524 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011
A Dog's Way Home
By Bobbie Pyron
Separated by fate, can a girl and her dog find their way back to each other across mountains and time?
336 pages· 61,634 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,329 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1991
Appalachia
By Cynthia Rylant, Barry Moser (Illustrator)
Discover the timeless beauty and life of Appalachia through vivid prose and art.
32 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 238 ratings
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Appalachian Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about appalachian for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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That Book Woman
Ages 4–8 · 2008
A mountain boy resists reading until a determined librarian changes his world.
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$999
Santa Is Coming to the Great Smoky Mountains
Ages 4–8 · 2013
Santa's sleigh soars over the Smoky Mountains. Have you been good this year?
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$1695
Mama, Let's Make a Moon
Ages 3–8 · 2013
A family crafts a moon from imagination and love.
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Appalachian Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about appalachian for developing and independent readers.
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$1720
Belle Prater's Boy
Ages 10–12
A boy's mother vanishes, sparking a journey of friendship and discovery in a small town.
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$899
Greetings from Nowhere
Ages 10–13 · 2008
Unexpected guests at a rundown motel find friendship and hope in unlikely places.
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$1499
The Lost Cipher
Ages 9–12 · 2016
A grieving boy seeks a legendary treasure, risking everything in a perilous quest.
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$1699
A Wilder Magic
Ages 9–12 · 2021
Can magic save a home from rising waters, or will it trap them forever?
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$899
Trail Trouble
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Lost on a hike, a boy must survive and find his way back.
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$1700
Minna's Patchwork Coat
Ages 8–12 · 2015
A girl must prove her patchwork coat holds the community's cherished stories.
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$1795
Cole Family Christmas
Ages 8–11 · 2008
In a coal town, nine children learn the true meaning of Christmas gifts.
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