Books About Family Reunions · 21 titles considered

The Best Family Reunions Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about family reunions? 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 Dragonet Prophecy
Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Family Reunions

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

The Dragonet Prophecy

By Tui T. Sutherland · Book #1 in the Wings of Fire series

Five dragonets are destined to end a war between dragon tribes.

336 pages· 67,138 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 22,011 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005

The Fairy-Tale Detectives

Orphaned sisters must stop a giant and uncover a fairy-tale conspiracy.

288 pages· 53,368 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 57,505 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Going Down Home with Daddy

At a family reunion, a boy seeks a unique way to honor his heritage.

Caldecott Medal (2020)
32 pages· 1,150 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,750 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

When Lightning Comes in a Jar

A family reunion holds a magical secret: catching lightning in a jar.

48 pages· 2,197 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 855 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

Spaghetti and Meatballs for All!

By Marilyn Burns, Debbie Tilley (Illustrator)

A family reunion's seating plan spirals into chaos.

40 pages· 1,229 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 950 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

Family Reunion

A boy dreads a family reunion but discovers unexpected joy and connection.

24 pages
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 182 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

The Berenstain Bears' Family Reunion

By Jan Berenstain (Author/Illustrator), Mike Berenstain (Author/Illustrator) · The Berenstain Bears series

A family reunion brings joy and surprises to the Bears' tree house.

32 pages· 334 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 372 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees

Henry's family reunion tests Mudge's charm and drool tolerance.

48 pages· 525 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 410 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Meet the Bigfeet

A yeti named Blizz Richards embarks on a mission to find his cousin Brian, a Bigfoot who has been hiding after being photographed by a cryptozoologist

128 pages· 2,559 words· Est. 38 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,218 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

Mrs. Jeepers' Batty Vacation

Are Mrs. Jeepers' Transylvanian relatives vampires?

112 pages· 9,585 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 279 ratings
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Family Reunions Picture Books

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

Russell Wrestles the Relatives

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A scrawny boy faces his boisterous wrestler family at a chaotic reunion.

Peppa Pig and the Family Reunion

Ages 2–5 · 2019

Peppa's family reunion turns chaotic as she tries to teach Baby Alexander to speak.

Climb the Family Tree, Jesse Bear!

Ages 2–5 · 2004

Jesse Bear's family reunion holds a special surprise just for him.

Hattie Hates Hugs

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A girl navigates unwanted hugs at a family reunion, learning to assert her boundaries.

Family Harmony

Ages 5–8 · 2023

Trolls embark on a quest to reunite lost brothers, spreading joy and music along the way.

Joe on the Go

Ages 7–10 · 2007

Joe feels left out at the reunion until a special guest arrives with wheels.

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Family Reunions Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about family reunions for developing and independent readers.

The Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers, #11: Abracadeath (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2007

Magicians vanish; Hardy Boys face illusionists.

LEGO Ninjago: Dark Island Trilogy Part 2

Ages 8–11 · 2016

Ninjas scattered by a storm must reunite to stop a looming darkness threatening their world.

Second Cousins

Ages 10–15 · 1998

Family secrets and new alliances threaten to upend Cammy's world at the Coleman reunion.

Stairway to Doom

Ages 6–8 · 1983

A family reunion turns mysterious as guests vanish at Duckinbill Castle. Can Miss Mallard solve the mystery?

The Battle for the Dragon's Temple (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–11 · 2017

Phoenix ventures to the End to confront a dark enemy and uncover her destiny.

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