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The Best Aunts Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about aunts? 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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Our 10 Favorite Books About Aunts

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1961

James and the Giant Peach

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) · Roald Dahl series

A young boy escapes his miserable life with his cruel aunts through a magical giant peach

176 pages· 25,925 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 525,702 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

Anna Hibiscus

By Atinuke, Lauren Tobia (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Anna Hibiscus series

A young girl in Africa dreams of seeing snow amidst her vibrant family life.

112 pages· 7,589 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,529 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters

By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Questioneers series

A young inventor helps her friend participate in an art contest despite her physical limitations

144 pages· 7,816 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,644 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1923

Emily of New Moon

By Lucy Maud Montgomery · Book #1 in the Emily series

Orphaned Emily faces a new life with stern relatives and hostile classmates.

339 pages· 112,251 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 55,522 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

Ruby on the Outside

Ruby's secret threatens her new friendship and everything she holds dear.

176 pages· 32,018 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,489 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Withering-by-Sea

An orphan uncovers a dark secret and must outsmart a sinister magician.

288 pages· 46,813 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,138 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1913

Pollyanna

By Eleanor H. Porter, Eleanor H. Porter (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Pollyanna series

Can Pollyanna's optimism survive when tragedy strikes and hope fades?

208 pages· 55,325 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 92,660 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2005

13 Little Blue Envelopes

A teen's life changes as she follows mysterious envelopes across Europe.

322 pages· 63,156 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 84,046 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1982

Miss Rumphius

The story of a woman who sets out to fulfill her childhood dreams and make the world more beautiful.

32 pages· 1,245 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 28,832 ratings
$17.99
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Wormwood Mire

Sent to a mysterious estate, Stella uncovers family secrets and hidden dangers.

304 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 911 ratings
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Aunts Picture Books

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

Stella's Stellar Hair

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Stella's hair misbehaves before a big event. Can a cosmic journey with her aunties save the day?

Our Gracie Aunt

Ages 6–8 · 2002

Two siblings face uncertainty and discover family with a mysterious aunt.

Auntie Luce's Talking Paintings

Ages 5–8 · 2018

A girl discovers her identity through her aunt's paintings in Haiti.

The Quiet Place

Ages 5–9 · 2012

A young girl finds solace in a new country through letters and a special quiet place.

Prairie School

Ages 6–8 · 2001

Aunt Dora's arrival challenges Noah's view of learning on the prairie.

Truman's Aunt Farm

Ages 4–7 · 1994

Truman's ant farm order brings unexpected aunts. Chaos ensues.

Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas

Ages 4–7 · 2002

Chris Kringle doubts his family's Christmas secrets and embarks on a daring quest to uncover the truth.

Cycle City

Ages 3–5 · 2018

Explore Cycle City and discover a surprise bicycle parade.

Garmann's Summer

Ages 5–8 · 2006

A boy faces his fears as summer ends and school looms near.

The Big Green Book

Ages 4–8 · 1962

A boy finds a magic book and chaos ensues.

The Hundred Penny Box

Ages 7–9 · 1975

A boy fights to save his aunt's cherished penny box, a vessel of her life's stories, from being discarded.

Something Might Happen

Ages 4–7 · 2003

A recluse faces his fears when an unexpected visitor arrives.

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Aunts Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about aunts for developing and independent readers.

Of a Feather

Ages 10–12 · 2021

A girl and an owl find freedom through an unexpected bond.

The Beautiful Something Else

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Sparrow must confront their true identity while navigating a world of change and uncertainty.

This Totally Bites!

Ages 8–12 · 2010

A girl discovers a family secret that hints she might be a vampire.

Circus Mirandus

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A boy seeks a miracle from a reluctant magician to save his grandfather.

Her Permanent Record
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Her Permanent Record

Ages 7–12 · 2012

Amelia's quest to find her missing aunt reveals unexpected surprises.

Wondrous Rex
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Wondrous Rex

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A writer's block is shattered by a magical dog, sparking creativity and change.

The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone
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The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A girl must fulfill her parents' magical will or face dire consequences.

Lost in Hollywood

Ages 9–13 · 2016

A hidden fortune in Hollywood awaits discovery. Can Ginger find it in time?

Hug a Tree, Geronimo

Ages 7–10 · 2018

A farm's oak tree hides legendary secrets. Can they be unlocked?

Isadora Moon Goes to a Wedding

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A bridesmaid's day turns chaotic when a baby goes missing. Can she save the wedding?

Hope in the Holler

Ages 10–+ · 2018

A girl battles scheming relatives to find her courage and rightful place in the world.

Heidi Heckelbeck Gets Glasses

Ages 7–9 · 2012

A young girl named Heidi Heckelbeck gets glasses to improve her eyesight, but things don't go as planned, and she must navigate the challenges of wearing glasses and being different from her peers.

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