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The Best Brothers Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about brothers? 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 Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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I Want to Be a Doctor
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Brothers

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1876

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

By Mark Twain · Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn series

A murder witnessed, a secret oath, and a perilous cave. Can Tom Sawyer escape danger?

336 pages· 70,131 words· Est. 10 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,038,817 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1950

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Siblings enter a magical land trapped in winter, facing a powerful witch and awaiting a lion's return.

189 pages· 37,263 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,209,590 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1967

The Outsiders

A boy's world shatters when a gang rivalry spirals out of control.

214 pages· 48,944 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,670,085 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Caleb and Kit

A boy with cystic fibrosis befriends a mysterious girl, challenging his sheltered life.

Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year (2018)VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers (2017)Cybil Award (2017)Diverse Books Club (2018)
272 pages· 57,771 words· Est. 8 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 553 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

Long Way Down

A boy faces a life-altering choice in an elevator ride haunted by ghosts of the past.

306 pages· 10,177 words· Est. 57 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 142,281 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

When Stars Are Scattered

By Victoria Jamieson (Author/Illustrator), Omar Mohamed, Iman Geddy (Illustrator)

A refugee boy faces a choice: education or staying with his brother.

264 pages· 27,175 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.6/5 Goodreads · 33,868 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15

The Crossover

A young basketball player navigates his relationships with his family and friends while learning valuable life lessons on and off the court

240 pages· 16,738 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 71,496 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

I Want to Be a Doctor

A young boy visits the hospital with his family after his brother gets hurt.

32 pages· 538 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 494 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10

The Box-Car Children

Four orphaned children run away from their grandfather and live in a boxcar, where they learn to fend for themselves and have many adventures.

160 pages· 17,402 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 131,219 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1972

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

By Judy Blume · Book #1 in the Fudge series

A young boy struggles to cope with the challenges of having a pesky little brother who gets into all sorts of trouble, while navigating the ups and downs of childhood and family life

120 pages· 24,329 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 143,531 ratings
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Brothers Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

I Am a Big Brother!

Ages 2–4 · 2015

A new baby brings change. Can big brother adjust?

One Special Day

Ages 2–5 · 2012

A new sibling transforms Spencer's world. What will he become?

I Love You the Purplest

Ages 2–4 · 1995

Two brothers seek their mother's love, but who does she love more?

A New Chick for Chickies

Ages 0–4 · 2014

Chickies' perfect life changes with a new sibling's arrival.

Baby Belly

Ages 0–3 · 2020

A boy wonders what's inside his mom's growing belly.

What Brothers Do Best

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Discover what brothers do best in this charming tale of sibling adventures.

Train Man

Ages 0–3 · 2007

A boy and his brother embark on a train adventure through mountains.

Sisters Are for Making Sand Castles
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Sisters Are for Making Sand Castles

Ages 3–5

Discover the joy and adventures of having a sister.

Fire Engine Man
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Fire Engine Man

Ages 2–5 · 2007

A young boy imagines a day in the life of a heroic firefighter.

Brothers

Ages 0–5 · 2014

Brothers clash and connect, but always stick together.

Brothers Are for Making Mud Pies

Ages 3–5 · 2001

Discover the joy and friendship of having a brother through playful adventures.

Bumblebee Boy Loves...
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Bumblebee Boy Loves...

Ages 2–5 · 2017

A young superhero's imagination turns everyday moments into grand adventures.

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Brothers Picture Books

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

Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A cat named Pete spends the day at the beach with his mom and brother, trying surfing for the first time.

How Not to Babysit Your Brother

Ages 4–8 · 2005

Will must tame his mischievous brother's chaos.

Flat Stanley and the Very Big Cookie

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A flat boy helps a baker come up with a new idea to save his business.

Duck Stays in the Truck

Ages 5–7 · 2020

Duck refuses to join the camping fun. Can Farmer Brown unite them all?

Max's Castle

Ages 4–8 · 2011

Max turns forgotten toys into a thrilling adventure with pirates and dragons.

Larry Bendeco Johannes Von Sloop

Ages 2–5 · 2014

Brothers debate if fancy or simple names make a bakery thrive.

Pirate Nap

Ages 0–3 · 2011

Two boys transform naptime into a pirate adventure using everyday objects.

A Fort on the Moon

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Two brothers embark on a moon adventure. Is it real or imagined?

How to Build a Snow Bear

Ages 2–6 · 2016

Thomas needs help from a sleepy bear to build the ultimate snowman.

Shark Nate-O

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A shark-loving boy must learn to swim to prove himself in a sibling showdown.

The New Small Person

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A new sibling disrupts Elmore's world, sparking unexpected change.

Penguin and Pumpkin

Ages 3–6 · 2014

Penguin seeks a way to share autumn's magic with his little brother left behind.

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Brothers Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about brothers for developing and independent readers.

As Brave As You

Ages 10–14 · 2016

Two brothers' quest for bravery unravels secrets and challenges their beliefs.

How Not to Start Third Grade

Ages 6–9 · 2007

A boy navigates the challenges of starting a new school year with his energetic and mischievous little brother by his side

Trouble at the Arcade

Ages 6–9 · 2010

Young detectives uncover a mystery at the arcade.

Lost in the Sun

Ages 9–13 · 2015

A boy seeks redemption after a tragic accident haunts him.

Lost and Found

Ages 8–12 · 2008

Twins exploit a school error, leading to unexpected discoveries.

The Crossover (Graphic Novel)

Ages 10–12 · 2014

Twin brothers face life-changing challenges on and off the basketball court.

The Kite Fighters
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The Kite Fighters

Ages 8–12 · 2000

Two brothers' kite skills catch a king's eye, challenging tradition and family honor.

The Great Brain

Ages 8–12 · 1967

A young con artist uses his wits to save the day and profit.

The Thief Lord

Ages 8–12 · 2000

Two brothers flee to Venice, pursued by a detective, uncovering a magical treasure that alters time.

Me and My Little Brain

Ages 8–12 · 1971

J.D. must outsmart kidnappers to save his brother, discovering his own cleverness.

The Tower Treasure

Ages 8–12 · 1927

Two brothers race to solve a daring jewel heist.

The Wright Brothers

Ages 10–13 · 1991

Two brothers defy gravity, launching the Age of Flight.

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