Looking for excellent children's books about abuse? 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.
A young girl discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them to defend herself against her cruel parents and the evil headmistress of her school.
A lawyer defends an innocent man in a town gripped by prejudice.
A boy risks everything to protect a runaway dog from its abusive owner.
A boy with cystic fibrosis befriends a mysterious girl, challenging his sheltered life.
Two sisters face trauma and silence. Can they find their voices and heal?
A girl escapes wartime London, seeking freedom from her mother's cruelty.
A girl battles self-doubt and family turmoil to find self-love.
Homeless kids find hope and freedom, but illness threatens their fragile world.
A girl believes her missing mum is a star and sets out to prove it.
A girl faces unwanted attention at school and learns to stand up for herself.
Illustrated read-alouds about abuse for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Empower children to say 'no' to unwanted touch.
Discover which secrets are safe to keep and which need to be shared.
A boy's love helps a stray dog trust again.
Discover the power of personal space and consent through engaging scenarios.
A girl faces danger as her mom's new friend reveals a dark side.
Two siblings face uncertainty and discover family with a mysterious aunt.
Introduce kids to consent with engaging, clear language.
Discover what it means to be a refugee through simple, bold illustrations.
Learn to say 'no' to unwanted touch and understand body boundaries.
A mean fish faces a bigger, meaner rival in his tank.
Children learn to set boundaries and respect others' bodies.
Feeling overwhelmed? Find someone you trust and share your secret.
Longer stories about abuse for developing and independent readers.
A poetic memoir challenges societal silence on sexual assault.
A silenced teen confronts her trauma and fights to reclaim her voice.
A violent teen faces a life-changing encounter with a mystical bear on a remote island.
A girl seeks truth about a missing boy, uncovering secrets and facing her own past.
A girl seeks the truth about a mysterious boy who vanished after saving her dog.
A young girl must escape a nightmare after being sold into a brothel.
A magical card game offers a wish, but the stakes are higher than they seem.
A young girl adopts a puppy and learns to care for it while navigating her complicated home life.
Two lost girls find solace in a secret summer hideaway, but can their friendship withstand reality's return?
A girl uncovers a mystery threatening her grandmother's farm while confronting her own hidden secret.
Five friends find a hidden shelter, but secrets and danger threaten their bond.
A girl must uncover the mystery behind dust storms linked to a new friend to save her life.
