Books About Dating

The Best Dating Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about dating? 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 10 Favorite Books About Dating

Someone to Love Me
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$475
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17

Someone to Love Me

By Anne E. Schraff · Book #4 in the Bluford Series series

A lonely freshman falls for a charming boyfriend who turns dangerous.

162 pages· 29,771 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 3,458 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Cindy Gibson, a Bluford High freshman, is fighting with her mother and struggling at school. When an older boy pays attention to her, she thinks she has found someone who cares, but the relationship grows dangerous and her fragile family is pushed to the edge.
Zombie in Love
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Zombie in Love

By Kelly DiPucchio, Scott Campbell (Illustrator)

A lonely ghoul seeks love in a world where his arm keeps falling off.

32 pages· 376 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3 Goodreads · 2,117 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Mortimer, a ghoul with a penchant for losing limbs, is on a quest for love. From awkward gym sessions to stiff ballroom dances, his search seems doomed. But just when hope fades, a chilling shriek might lead him to the girl of his dreams. Can Mortimer find his perfect match in a world where romance is as elusive as his missing arm? Discover the unexpected twists in his haunting journey for companionship.
Lost and Found
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$475
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

Lost and Found

By Anne E. Schraff · Book #1 in the Bluford Series series

A sophomore copes with her father's return and a sister going astray.

133 pages· 24,033 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 4,398 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Bluford High sophomore Darcy Wills has a lot to handle: her long-absent father suddenly returns, her younger sister Jamee is getting into trouble, and Darcy is starting her first relationship. As her family is shaken up, she has to figure out whom she can trust.
Love and Other Drama-Ramas!
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2011

Love and Other Drama-Ramas!

By Sarah Webb · Book #4 in the Ask Amy Green series

A wedding is coming, romance is everywhere, and so is heartbreak.

224 pages
4.0 Goodreads · 225 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Love drama is everywhere around Amy Green: her mom is preparing for her wedding, Aunt Clover is dating a singer in a band, and Amy's best friend, Mills, has fallen for the new boy at school, Bailey. When Bailey cheats on Mills, Amy is determined to get to the bottom of it, and finds more than she bargained for, including a painful family secret.
Son of the Mob
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$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2002

Son of the Mob

By Gordon Korman

A mob boss's son falls for a girl whose father is trying to arrest his.

240 pages· 51,828 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 7,323 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Vince Luca is an ordinary high school guy with one big problem: his father heads a powerful crime organization, which makes dating almost impossible. When Vince finally meets a girl worth the trouble, her family turns out to be the biggest problem of all. Her father is the FBI agent determined to put Vince's dad away for good. Can Vince keep the girl without betraying his family?
The Woman in White
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$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2025

The Woman in White

By Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White, Berenice Nelle (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Hollow series

When a friend vanishes near a haunted rock, a group of teens hunts a legendary ghost.

176 pages
3.7 Goodreads · 318 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Winter in Sleepy Hollow has been quiet, apart from Izzy and Vicky's disastrous dates and jealousy brewing between best friends Croc and Leon. Then Leon vanishes near Raven Rock, a place steeped in sinister legends. With help from their ghostly ally, the Headless Horseman, the friends dig into the mystery of Raven Rock's most famous ghost, the Woman in White, and begin to fear she is a force they cannot defeat.
Fault Line
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2003

Fault Line

By Janet Tashjian

A teen romance turns abusive, told by both the girl and the boy who hurts her.

248 pages· 42,390 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 580 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Told from the viewpoints of both the victim and the abuser, this novel follows a teenage romance that slowly turns controlling and violent. It shows how hard abuse is to recognize from the inside, and how hard it is to leave.
Dawn and the Older Boy
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1990

Dawn and the Older Boy

By Ann M. Martin · Book #37 in the The Baby-Sitters Club series

A girl falls for a charming older boy, but her friends worry he isn't what he seems.

160 pages
3.6 Goodreads · 1,844 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: When Dawn meets Travis, he seems perfect: good-looking, into health food, from California, and interested in her. But Mary Anne and the other Baby-sitters aren't so sure. Travis is much older than Dawn, and he's always telling her what to do. Can her friends keep Dawn from getting hurt?
The Berenstain Bears and the Big Date
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$379
Chapter Book · Ages 6–12 · 1998

The Berenstain Bears and the Big Date

By Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain · The Berenstain Bears Big Chapter series

A rich cub's pursuit of love sparks jealousy and potential disaster.

102 pages· 9,128 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 88 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In Bear Country, Ronald, the wealthy new cub, sets his sights on Bonnie, but she's unsure about his flashy ways. Meanwhile, Brother Bear grapples with jealousy as he watches the budding romance. Will Bonnie be swayed by luxury, or will the date end in chaos? Discover the twists and turns of young love and rivalry in this charming tale.
Despicable Me 2
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013

Despicable Me 2

Book #2 in the Despicable Me series

A former villain becomes a spy dad. Can he balance both worlds?

144 pages· 15,991 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 193 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Gru, once a notorious villain, now juggles fatherhood with his three adopted daughters. As he trades moon heists for pancake breakfasts, a new challenge arises. Recruited by the Anti-Villain League, Gru must navigate the world of espionage. Can he protect his family while embracing his new role as a spy? Discover the twists as Gru's life takes an unexpected turn.
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