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The Best Community Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about community? 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1954

The Wheel on the School

By Meindert DeJong, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)

Can a group of children bring storks back to their village?

Newbery Medal (1955)
298 pages· 66,608 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 13,371 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Ivy

By Katherine Coville, Celia Kaspar (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Ivy series

A contest for tidiness clashes with magical chaos at Ivy's grandmother's cottage.

144 pages· 15,601 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 537 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2005

Mercy Watson to the Rescue

By Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Mercy Watson series

A family's life is turned upside down when their bed falls into a hole in the floor

68 pages· 1,939 words· Est. 22 min read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 14,167 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 10–13 · 2016

Wolf Hollow

A girl confronts escalating cruelty in her town, risking everything to defend an innocent outcast.

304 pages· 60,499 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 30,429 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1997

Poppleton

A new pig in town finds friendship and adventure in unexpected places.

64 pages· 847 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,542 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Stella by Starlight

A young girl confronts prejudice and fear as the Klan resurfaces in her town.

320 pages· 51,587 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 15,665 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1972

Watership Down

A band of adventurers flee their doomed home, seeking survival and a new beginning.

478 pages· 161,963 words· Est. 15 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 512,635 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 1997

Sandry's Book

Four young mages must unite their powers to avert disaster and save their community.

252 pages· 58,666 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 45,359 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

Five siblings have eleven days to save their home from a grumpy landlord's eviction plan.

297 pages· 46,716 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 29,197 ratings
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Community Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

All the World

Ages 3–8 · 2009

Experience a day of life's simple joys and connections.

Here Come the Helpers

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Discover the heroes on wheels that keep us safe during emergencies.

Counting on Community

Ages 2–4 · 2015

Discover the power of community and change through counting and hidden surprises.

Bear at Work

Ages 2–6

A bear delivers mail and packages to various townspeople, ending his day with an empty sack and a sense of joy.

Bear at Work

Ages 2–6 · 2008

Join Bear as he delivers mail and discovers the importance of community helpers.

Everyday Town

Ages 2–5 · 1993

Discover the charm of a town through its vibrant people and places.

A is for Activist

Ages 3–5 · 2012

An ABC book inspiring young activists with vibrant rhymes and big ideas.

Pout-Pout Fish: Special Valentine

Ages 2–5 · 2019

Mr. Fish spreads Valentine's cheer with friends and fun cards.

My Neighborhood
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My Neighborhood

Ages 0–2 · 2018

Explore a baby-proof world where neighbors help each other.

At the Firehouse
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At the Firehouse

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Explore the firehouse and discover what happens when the alarm rings.

I'm a Mail Carrier

Ages 3–5 · 2018

A mail carrier ensures timely deliveries in a bustling town.

We Share This Earth
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We Share This Earth

Ages 2–5 · 2024

Discover the power of community and empathy across the globe.

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Community Picture Books

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

Book Uncle and Me

Ages 7–10 · 2012

A young girl named Yasmin visits a free library on the corner and returns a book about doves and their king, who gets stuck in a hunter's net.

Corduroy Writes a Letter

Ages 4–6

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

Christmas Tapestry

Ages 6–9 · 2002

A tapestry hides a secret that could bring a Christmas Eve miracle.

The King Who Banned the Dark

Ages 3–6 · 2018

A king bans darkness, but sleepless citizens demand change. Can he face his fears?

The House That Jane Built

Ages 6–9 · 2015

A woman transforms a Chicago neighborhood with a community center, impacting thousands.

The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A mysterious invitation leads to unexpected friendships.

The Night Gardener

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A mysterious gardener transforms a gray town with magical topiaries.

The Stars Just Up the Street

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A girl seeks to dim city lights for a night to reveal hidden stars.

What Grew in Larry's Garden

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A garden's biggest challenge tests a community's spirit and kindness.

The Trees of the Dancing Goats

Ages 5–8 · 1996

A family finds a way to bring holiday joy to neighbors during an epidemic.

Moose's Book Bus

Ages 3–7 · 2021

Moose's home overflows with eager listeners. Can he find a clever solution?

Windows

Ages 3–7 · 2017

A person takes a walk through their neighborhood at dusk and observes the lives of those around them through their windows.

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Community Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about community for developing and independent readers.

The No 1 Car Spotter

Ages 7–10 · 2010

A young car spotter solves village problems with creativity and charm.

Rabbit Hill

Ages 7–11 · 1944

New residents stir excitement and mystery among the Hill's animals. What surprises await?

Dead End in Norvelt

Ages 11–15 · 2011

Grounded for life, a boy uncovers secrets in his town's obituaries, leading to unexpected adventures.

The Fire-Eaters

Ages 10–15 · 2003

A boy faces school cruelty, family illness, and looming war, seeking miracles to save his world.

Forever Glimmer Creek

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A young filmmaker seeks miracles to reunite her family.

A True Home

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A young mouse named Mona finds a new home in a hotel for animals in the forest.

Much Ado About Anne

Ages 9–12 · 2008

Can a book club save a beloved farm from being lost forever?

The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden
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The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A family unites to create a healing garden amidst unexpected challenges in Harlem.

Amy's Very Merry Christmas

Ages 6–8 · 2014

Can Amy bring holiday cheer to a lonely friend and find homes for guinea pigs?

Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig

Ages 5–9 · 2008

A pig named Mercy gets into trouble when she eats her neighbor's flowers and must be caught by an animal control officer

Echo's Sister
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Echo's Sister

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A new school, a sister's illness, and a quest for hope.

All Thirteen

Ages 10–14 · 2020

Trapped in a cave, a soccer team faces rising floodwaters and a global rescue mission.

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