Books About Childhood Friends

The Best Childhood Friends Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about childhood friends? 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 Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Childhood Friends

Your Lie in April, Vol. 1
Graphic Nov.
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2011

Your Lie in April, Vol. 1

A pianist's world turns colorless until a violinist's melody offers a chance at revival.

223 pages· 5,235 words· Est. 39 min read
4.4 Goodreads · 8,839 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Kosei Arima, once a piano prodigy, now lives in a world devoid of color after his mother's death. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Kaori Miyazono, a spirited violinist with a unique style. As their paths intertwine, Kaori's music challenges Kosei to confront his past and rediscover his passion. Will her vibrant presence be enough to reignite his love for music and life? Dive into a story where melodies mend broken hearts and the power of music offers hope and renewal.
All My Bests
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 12–16 · 2024

All My Bests

Can two teens' friendship survive high school changes and hidden feelings?

384 pages· 87,171 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 455 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Immie and Jack face high school upheaval as Jack's soccer fame rises and Immie questions her father's identity. Their bond, forged since childhood, is tested by new friendships and deeper feelings. Will their connection endure the challenges of growing up, or will it transform into something unexpected? Discover how playlists and memories weave their journey.
Emmy & Oliver
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2015

Emmy & Oliver

A vanished boy returns, unraveling secrets and testing bonds. Can past connections survive new truths?

343 pages· 78,299 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 23,185 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Emmy longs for freedom, but her life is shadowed by Oliver's disappearance. Years later, Oliver returns, grappling with the revelation that his father kidnapped him. As they reunite, Emmy and Oliver must navigate the tangled aftermath of his father's crime. Will their bond withstand the truth, or are they destined to remain apart? Dive into a tale of love, identity, and the struggle to reclaim one's life amidst chaos.
Falling Like Leaves
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$1994
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2025

Falling Like Leaves

Forced to move to a tiny town before its fall festival, a city girl runs into her first kiss.

352 pages· 79,428 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 41,082 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Ellis planned to spend senior fall perfecting her Columbia application. Then her parents separate, and she has to move from New York City to Bramble Falls, Connecticut, just as the town gears up for its Falling Leaves Festival. Between apple picking and pumpkin carving, she keeps bumping into Cooper, her one-time best friend and first kiss, and finds herself torn between two places and two futures.