Books About Colonial Life

The Best Colonial Life Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about colonial life? 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.

If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1969

If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620

By Ann McGovern, Anna DiVito · If You series

Journey back to 1620 and experience life aboard the Mayflower.

80 pages· 6,428 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 665 ratings
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Summary: Step aboard the Mayflower and travel back to 1620. Imagine the challenges of a perilous sea voyage: what would you pack, how would you stay clean, and what awaits on the new shore? Discover the trials and triumphs of this historic journey and the brave souls who dared to seek a new world. Will you endure the hardships and embrace the unknown?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

Sarah Morton's Day

A pilgrim girl navigates daily life and a new stepfather.

32 pages· 1,072 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 686 ratings
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Summary: In the heart of Plimoth Plantation, a young pilgrim girl faces the challenges of a new life. As she milks goats and learns her letters, she must also adjust to a new stepfather. Will she find her place in this unfamiliar world, or will the weight of change prove too much? Follow her journey through a day filled with chores, learning, and the quest for belonging.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution

Experience the struggle for independence during the American Revolution.

80 pages· 6,683 words· Est. 56 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 262 ratings
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Summary: Step into the turbulent era of the American Revolution, where thirteen colonies grapple with the quest for freedom. Discover the daily lives of those caught between Patriots and Loyalists. Will you witness the birth of a nation or the chaos of war? Explore the choices and challenges faced by those living through this pivotal moment in history.
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