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The Best Jewish Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about jewish? 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 10–12 · 1989

Number the Stars

By Lois Lowry

A young girl helps hide her friend from Nazi forces in occupied Denmark.

Newbery Medal (1990)
139 pages· 26,492 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 633,364 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2021

Starfish

Ellie battles fat-shaming and seeks freedom in a world obsessed with weight.

256 pages· 25,995 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 37,660 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2012

Catherine's War

By Julia Billet, Claire Fauvel (Illustrator), Ivanka Hahnenberger (Translator)

A young girl hides from the Nazis, capturing her journey through the lens of a camera.

176 pages· 9,214 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,324 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15

The Boy on the Wooden Box

A young boy's journey from a carefree childhood in rural Poland to surviving the Holocaust through resilience, family, and the unlikely protection of Oskar Schindler.

256 pages· 36,884 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 30,577 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1951

All-of-a-Kind Family

A family of five sisters living on the East Side of New York City navigate everyday life, traditions, and relationships.

189 pages· 31,980 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 27,479 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2021

When the World Was Ours

Three friends torn apart by war seek hope and reunion.

352 pages· 64,837 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 6,846 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1956

Night

By Elie Wiesel, Marion Wiesel (Translator) · Book #1 in the Night Trilogy series

A teenager's harrowing survival in Nazi death camps challenges humanity's darkest depths.

120 pages· 31,141 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,394,550 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15

The Diary of a Young Girl

By Anne Frank, Susan Massotty (Translator)

A young girl hides from Nazis, documenting her life in a secret attic, revealing courage and humanity's frailty.

400 pages· 100,270 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,296,143 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2016

The Inquisitor's Tale

By Adam Gidwitz, Hatem Aly (Illustrator)

Three children flee across medieval France, pursued by knights and prejudice, to save sacred texts and confront a mysterious destiny.

400 pages· 74,010 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 13,420 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1998

If You Come Softly

Love defies boundaries, but tragedy tests its strength.

181 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 12,747 ratings
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Jewish Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Who Is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?

Ages 2–4 · 2020

Discover Ruth Bader Ginsburg's impactful life in a preschool-friendly biography.

D Is for Dreidel

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Explore Hanukkah from A to Z with delightful illustrations.

Latke, the Lucky Dog

Ages 2–8 · 2014

A rescued dog struggles with house rules during Hanukkah.

Latkes, Latkes, Good to Eat

Ages 1–3 · 2020

A magic pan cooks endless latkes. Can it be stopped?

Light the Menorah
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Light the Menorah

Ages 3–5 · 2009

Celebrate Hanukkah with interactive fun and menorah lighting.

Hanukkah Baby
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Hanukkah Baby

Ages 0–2 · 2019

Celebrate Hanukkah with indestructible fun for babies.

Shh... Shh... Shabbat

Ages 1–4 · 2015

Amidst weekly chaos, animals find peace on Shabbat.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 8 Nights of Chanukah

Ages 1–3 · 2020

Join a caterpillar in a Chanukah celebration full of traditions and counting fun.

This Little Dreidel
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This Little Dreidel

Ages 2–5 · 2021

Dreidels spin and twirl in a Hanukkah nursery rhyme twist.

Sadie and the Big Mountain

Ages 2–6 · 2012

A preschooler fears a hike but discovers anyone can reach great heights.

Sadie and Ori and the Blue Blanket

Ages 2–6 · 2015

A cherished blanket weaves love and memories as a family grows and changes.

Sadie, Ori, and Nuggles Go to Camp

Ages 2–6 · 2014

Ori faces unexpected challenges bringing his beloved toy to camp.

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Jewish Picture Books

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

Christmas Tapestry

Ages 6–9 · 2002

A tapestry hides a secret that could bring a Christmas Eve miracle.

Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam

Ages 4–7 · 2017

Two neighbors must overcome hardships and cultural differences to save their friendship.

The Trees of the Dancing Goats

Ages 5–8 · 1996

A family finds a way to bring holiday joy to neighbors during an epidemic.

Molly's Pilgrim

Ages 6–10 · 1983

An immigrant girl finds her place in America through a unique Thanksgiving project.

Flight for Freedom

Ages 5–8 · 2019

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

When Ruth Bader Ginsburg Chewed 100 Sticks of Gum
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When Ruth Bader Ginsburg Chewed 100 Sticks of Gum

Ages 8–11 · 2018

Discover how a young girl became a champion for equality and justice.

The Night Before Hanukkah
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The Night Before Hanukkah

Ages 3–5 · 2014

Celebrate Hanukkah's magic with family traditions and festive joy.

The Book Rescuer

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A man embarks on a quest to rescue forgotten Yiddish books, preserving a fading culture.

The Brave Cyclist

Ages 9–12 · 2019

A cycling champion risks everything to save lives during WWII.

No Truth Without Ruth

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A trailblazer battles gender discrimination to reshape justice and equality.

The Whispering Town

Ages 8–9 · 2014

In Nazi-occupied Denmark, a family risks everything to help Jewish neighbors escape to Sweden.

Martin & Anne

Ages 8–11 · 2019

Two lives, one year: hope and dreams defy prejudice and violence.

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Jewish Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about jewish for developing and independent readers.

The Devil's Arithmetic

Ages 10–15 · 1988

A girl is transported to the past, facing horrors only she foresees.

Lola Levine Is Not Mean!

Ages 6–10 · 2015

A young girl navigates the challenges of second grade, friendships, and family while pursuing her passion for soccer

Yes No Maybe So

Ages 14–18 · 2020

Two teens navigate political canvassing and unexpected romance amidst personal challenges.

Summer of My German Soldier

Ages 11–15 · 1973

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

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Ages 14–18 · 2012

A high school filmmaker's life changes when he's forced to befriend a girl with cancer.

Rachel's Roses

Ages 7–10 · 2019

Rachel needs twenty-five cents for a dream, but time is running out.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Ages 12–18 · 2006

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

Letters from Cuba
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Letters from Cuba

Ages 10–12 · 2020

A young girl escapes Poland for Cuba, striving to reunite her family amidst rising dangers.

It Rained Warm Bread

Ages 8–14 · 2019

A boy's hope flickers amidst the Holocaust's darkness, reignited by an unexpected act of kindness.

Trapped in Hitler's Web

Ages 8–12 · 2020

In WWII, Maria must protect her friend Nathan while hiding in Nazi Austria.

All of Me

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A boy battles bullying and family turmoil while seeking self-acceptance.

Sidetracked

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A misfit joins the track team, facing bullies and fears, discovering unexpected possibilities.

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