Books About Childhood Friendship · 5 titles considered

The Best Childhood Friendship Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about childhood friendship? 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 Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid
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The Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Childhood Friendship

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid

By Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis (Illustrator)

A bored boy joins a band of child pickpockets, uncovering a thrilling world with dangerous stakes.

432 pages· 89,334 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,679 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

A Mysterious Egg

By Stacy McAnulty, Mike Boldt (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Dino Files series

A boy discovers a living dinosaur hatched from a fossilized egg and must protect it from those who want to take it away.

128 pages· 11,303 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 179 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2005

We honestly CAN look after your dog

Two friends lose a dog they're watching. Can they find it before time runs out?

32 pages· 821 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 425 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

City of Secrets

A shy orphan guards a city's secret, pursued by rogues in a mysterious building.

256 pages· 6,162 words· Est. 1 hour read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,051 ratings
$22.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

Friends Beyond Measure

Can a friendship survive when one friend moves far away?

40 pages· 423 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 401 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
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