Books About Communication · 186 titles considered

The Best Communication Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about communication? 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.

Song for a Whale
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2003

The Goose Girl

By Shannon Hale · Book #1 in the The Books of Bayern series

A princess, betrayed and alone, must embrace her hidden powers to reclaim her destiny.

432 pages· 91,762 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 149,619 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2010

Out of My Mind

A voiceless girl finds a way to be heard.

295 pages· 56,928 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 193,335 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 12–18 · 2007

The Arrival

A man embarks on a journey to a mysterious city, seeking a new life.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2007)
128 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 60,721 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Song for a Whale

A deaf girl seeks to connect with a whale whose song goes unheard.

304 pages· 56,953 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 14,894 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

My Fox Ate My Homework

By David Blaze · Book #1 in the My Fox series

A sixth-grader faces bullies, a mischievous talking fox, and a mission to save his mom's house.

106 pages· 18,043 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,155 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

Daisy Dawson Is on Her Way!

A girl gains the power to talk to animals and must rescue her missing dog.

112 pages· 9,286 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 588 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1971

No Such Thing as a Witch

Mysterious fudge grants magical abilities, but what happens if you eat too much?

128 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 557 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2008

The Knife of Never Letting Go

By Patrick Ness · Book #1 in the Chaos Walking series

A boy hears everyone's thoughts and uncovers a deadly secret, forcing him to flee with a mysterious silent girl.

512 pages· 111,986 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 206,374 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Paperboy

By Vince Vawter · Book #1 in the Paperboy series

A boy's stutter challenges him during a life-changing summer paper route in the segregated South.

224 pages· 50,333 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,210 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6

Corduroy Writes a Letter

By Alison Inches, Allan Eitzen (Illustrator)

A bear helps a friend discover the power of speaking up.

32 pages· 477 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 94 ratings
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Communication Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Where Are You, Blue?

Ages 1–4 · 2015

Blue Dot's lateness sparks a wild chain of rumors.

Hello, Love!

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Discover how animals express love through playful interactions.

ABC Baby Signs

Ages 3–6 · 2017

Unlock communication with 26 baby signs before words arrive.

Sign with Blue!
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Sign with Blue!

Ages 0–3 · 2022

Discover sign language with Blue's Clues friends in a playful board book adventure.

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Communication Picture Books

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

Cuckoo!

Ages 3–5 · 2012

A bird's unique chirp isolates him until he finds an unexpected friend who understands him.

Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice

Ages 5–11 · 2014

A loud girl learns the art of using the right voice for every situation.

Can Bears Ski?

Ages 3–7 · 2020

Little Bear discovers why he can't hear his friends and faces a new, loud world.

Mango, Abuela, and Me

Ages 5–8 · 2015

A girl finds a creative way to bridge the language gap with her grandmother.

Too Much!
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Too Much!

Ages 3–5 · 2023

When the world overwhelms, find calm within the chaos.

How to Send a Hug

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Discover the magic of sending hugs through handwritten letters.

More than Words

Ages 4–8 · 2023

Discover the unspoken ways we connect and find belonging through diverse expressions.

Speak Up
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Speak Up

Ages 4–7 · 2020

One voice can change the world. Discover how kids make a difference.

Telephone

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A series of messages are sent to Peter, telling him to fly away from a monster lobster.

Wolf in the Snow

Ages 2–6 · 2017

A girl and wolf cub lost in a snowstorm must find their way home together.

The Word Collector

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A boy discovers the transformative power of words.

I Can't Believe You Said That!

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A young boy learns the power of thinking before speaking to avoid trouble at home and school.

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Communication Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about communication for developing and independent readers.

The Day the World Stopped Turning

Ages 10–14 · 2019

A boy's peaceful world is shattered by war, threatening everything he loves.

Coyote Queen

Ages 8–12 · 2023

A girl seeks escape from a troubled home, discovering a mysterious bond with coyotes that may hold the key to freedom.

Dragonfly Song

Ages 10–14 · 2017

A silent girl must uncover her true identity to survive a deadly tribute in ancient Crete.

Wondrous Rex

Ages 8–12 · 2020

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

Simon Thorn and the Wolf's Den
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Simon Thorn and the Wolf's Den

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A boy who talks to animals must save his kidnapped mom and five magical kingdoms.

Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 4

Ages 14–17 · 2017

A shy student aims to make 100 friends, facing social challenges along the way.

Wildoak
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Wildoak

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A girl and a snow leopard face danger in a mystical forest.

Fourth Grade Fairy
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Fourth Grade Fairy

Ages 8–10 · 2011

A young fairy godmother seeks normalcy in a human school. Can she fit in?

Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue

Ages 6–10 · 2019

A young girl named Kitty goes on a nighttime adventure to rescue a kitten from a clock tower with the help of her feline friends

Simon Thorn and the Viper's Pit
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Simon Thorn and the Viper's Pit

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A boy must rescue his mother from a villainous grandfather while preventing a powerful weapon's assembly.

The Whole Sky

Ages 10–12 · 2017

A young horse whisperer races to uncover the mystery behind dying foals.

Ghost in the Machine
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Ghost in the Machine

Ages 8–12 · 2009

Uncover the eerie secrets of Skeleton Creek through cryptic journals and videos.

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