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The Best Germany Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about germany? 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2005

The Book Thief

By Markus Zusak

In Nazi Germany, a girl steals books to survive and share hope amidst war.

552 pages· 118,732 words· Est. 11 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,954,578 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2015

Echo

A harmonica links three children across time, each facing life-altering challenges.

Newbery Medal (2016)
597 pages· 84,078 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 48,387 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2015

A Night Divided

A girl risks everything to escape East Berlin and reunite her divided family.

352 pages· 71,577 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 49,273 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1973

Summer of My German Soldier

A young girl befriends a German escapee, risking everything during WWII.

230 pages· 56,781 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 17,948 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2006

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Two boys form a forbidden friendship across a fence, leading to unforeseen consequences.

218 pages· 46,875 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 996,350 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022

Danger at Dead Man's Pass

A young detective faces a family curse and haunted railway mystery.

272 pages· 52,385 words· Est. 6 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,076 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Brothers Grimm: The Most Beloved Fairy Tales

By Manuela Adreani (Illustrator)

Classic fairy tales reimagined with stunning artwork, bringing timeless magic to life.

80 pages
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 15 ratings
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Picture Book · 2020

The Lady with the Books

By Kathy Stinson, Marie Lafrance (Illustrator)

In post-war Germany, two children find hope in a hall of books, changing their lives forever.

32 pages· 946 words
6.2/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 376 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983

Little Red Riding Hood

A girl faces a cunning wolf on her way to her grandmother's house.

32 pages· 1,540 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 25,135 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2014

Little Red Riding Hood

A girl encounters a cunning wolf on her way to Grandma's house.

26 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 51 ratings
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Germany Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about germany for the youngest readers and listeners.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Ages 0–3 · 1990

Twelve princesses' nightly secret leads to a royal mystery.

Rapunzel

Ages 1–5 · 2016

A trapped girl, a daring prince, and a wicked witch. Can love conquer all?

Germany

Ages 2–5 · 2021

Explore Germany through opposites in a vibrant journey of culture and discovery.

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Germany Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about germany for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot

Ages 7–9 · 2002

A pilot's candy drop brings hope to children in blockaded Berlin.

Flight for Freedom

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A family risks all to escape East Germany in a homemade balloon.

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Ages 4–8 · 1812

A shoemaker's fortune changes overnight with mysterious help.

Little Red Riding Hood

Ages 4–7 · 2007

A girl in red faces a cunning wolf in a classic tale of deception.

The Art of Eric Carle

Ages 6–10 · 1992

Explore the vibrant world of a beloved illustrator through art and personal stories.

Christmas from Heaven

Ages 5–+ · 2013

A pilot's candy drops bring hope to children in blockaded Berlin.

Irving Berlin

Ages 6–9 · 2018

A refugee transforms American music with unforgettable tunes.

Rumpelstiltskin

Ages 5–8 · 1986

Discover a world of vibrant art and timeless storytelling.

The Sleeping Beauty

Ages 4–8 · 1971

Can love conquer the shadows of revenge?

Clever Hans

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A horse's intelligence baffles Berlin, leading to a scientific breakthrough.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Ages 4–8 · 1989

Unravel the mystery of twelve princesses' worn shoes and a secret world of midnight enchantment.

Hansel and Gretel

Ages 4–8 · 1984

Two siblings face abandonment and a witch's candy house in a dark, magical forest.

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Germany Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about germany for developing and independent readers.

Candy Bomber

Ages 9–12 · 2010

A pilot drops candy to lift spirits in blockaded Berlin.

The Boys in the Boat

Ages 10–+ · 2015

Nine boys defy odds at the 1936 Olympics, challenging Hitler's elite rowers.

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The Faithful Spy

Ages 10–14 · 2018

A pastor risks everything to stop Hitler's rise.

The Juniper Tree

Ages 7–11 · 1973

Discover hidden gems in Grimm's lesser-known fairy tales.

What Was the Berlin Wall?

Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Berlin Wall was built to separate East and West Berlin during the Cold War, and its construction and impact are explored in this book.

Secret of the Forbidden City

Ages 9–12 · 2015

A family races to save their mom from pirates by finding stolen Nazi treasures.

Over and Out

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A young girl must spy for the secret police or risk losing her family, but dreams of escape.

The Swallows' Flight

Ages 8–12 · 2021

Four young lives intertwine amid World War II's chaos, forging unexpected bonds and hope.

Projekt 1065

Ages 10–14 · 2016

A young spy in the Hitler Youth must uncover a secret mission, risking everything, even his life.

Making Bombs for Hitler
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Making Bombs for Hitler

Ages 8–12 · 2012

A girl in WWII labor camp plots to sabotage Nazi bombs. Will she succeed?

The Girl Who Drew Butterflies

Ages 10–12 · 2018

A pioneering woman defies norms to uncover the secrets of butterflies.

Lines of Courage

Ages 8–12 · 2022

Five youths in WWI Europe must find each other to change their fates.

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