Books About Family And Relationships · 16 titles considered

The Best Family And Relationships Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about family and relationships? 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.

Caddie Woodlawn
Journey Through Ash and Smoke
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Family And Relationships

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1935

Caddie Woodlawn

By Carol Ryrie Brink · Book #1 in the Caddie Woodlawn series

A spirited girl defies norms, befriends outsiders, and challenges her world.

Newbery Medal (1936)
288 pages· 51,591 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 54,380 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1997

Lily's Crossing

A summer friendship hides secrets that could change lives during World War II.

181 pages· 36,127 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 9,866 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1949

The Door in the Wall

A young boy named Robin is sent to live with a noble family as a page, but he struggles with his physical limitations and finds solace in his relationships with the people around him.

128 pages· 27,422 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 21,356 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022

Where Wonder Grows

By Adriana M. Garcia (Illustrator)

Discover nature's secrets with a curious grandmother and her granddaughters.

40 pages· 357 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 486 ratings
$20.95Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

My Life as a Joke

By Janet Tashjian, Jake Tashjian (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the My Life series

Twelve-year-old faces mishaps and middle school chaos, seeking to feel grown-up amidst comedic disasters.

272 pages· 27,561 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 439 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The War I Finally Won

Amidst war, Ada faces new challenges and questions of trust and identity.

416 pages· 67,192 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 49,094 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011

By Lauren Tarshis, Scott Dawson (Illustrator) · Book #12 in the I Survived series

A young boy survives a devastating tornado that destroys his city and must come to terms with the trauma he experienced

112 pages· 11,712 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,002 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2017

Journey Through Ash and Smoke

By Kate Messner, Kelley McMorris (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Ranger in Time series

A young girl named Helga travels through a treacherous landscape to find her father and bring him home to her ailing mother.

160 pages· 14,233 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 526 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Thea Stilton and the Frozen Fiasco

By Thea Stilton · Book #25 in the Thea Stilton series

Five mice race against time to find a missing author in icy Iceland.

176 pages· 12,375 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 731 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The One and Only Ruby

A young elephant navigates her way through life, learning about her past, her family, and herself.

210 pages· 20,552 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 10,903 ratings
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Family And Relationships Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about family and relationships for developing and independent readers.

Duke

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A boy sacrifices his dog to aid the war effort, but can he bear the cost?

Elsie Mae Has Something to Say

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A girl fights to save her swamp and become a hero amidst unexpected challenges.

Ugly

Ages 8–12 · 2013

An extraordinary face challenges a boy to redefine beauty and courage.

Night of the Twisters

Ages 8–11 · 1984

A tornado strikes, but surviving the storm is just the beginning of their ordeal.

Slob

Ages 8–12 · 2009

A boy's invention to see the past may solve a mystery and change his present.

Phone-y Friends

Ages 7–9 · 2017

A robot cousin saves the day when a school play goes awry.

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