Looking for excellent children's books about depression? 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.
A girl tries to win a science competition to help her mother who has become depressed and withdrawn.
A trip to Iran transforms Darius, challenging his identity and friendships.
An online creator's secret identity is exposed, threatening her world and newfound offline connections.
Two teens meet on a ledge, changing each other's lives forever.
Explore sadness as a visitor, not a foe.
A tragic accident shatters Taylor's world. Can she rebuild her life from the pieces left behind?
A girl must save a magical world to save herself.
A girl must prove her responsibility to get a dog and help her grieving mom.
Pluto's summer of self-discovery challenges her to redefine normal amidst depression and family pressures.
Aubrey faces loss and a life-changing decision in Vermont.
Illustrated read-alouds about depression for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Bear's Smile is missing. Can his friends help him find it?
A boy's world loses color as his father battles depression, but hope returns with healing.
A child learns to manage overwhelming sadness with simple, empowering strategies.
A child discovers a mysterious Shadow under the bed, challenging fears and family bonds.
A goth teen navigates love and loss amidst school chaos.
A girl seeks to understand her father's depression, hoping for his return to happiness.
Longer stories about depression for developing and independent readers.
Alice must prove her blindness doesn't define her in a new town.
Three kids embark on a road trip to find a missing uncle, discovering family in unexpected places.
Two rivals on the ice face unexpected feelings that could change everything.
Two teens confront a mysterious forest hiding their shared past and deepest fears.
A summer romance tests two teens as love battles old wounds and unexpected challenges.
Everyone in July's town vanishes. Can she uncover the truth and bring them back?
Discover how a spirited boy became an Olympic legend and health advocate.
A diner heist, a prized photo, and a dinner to brighten a dark day.
Cassi's identity is challenged as a viral video threatens her newfound friendship.
Jack's imaginary friend may hold the key to reuniting his fractured family.
