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The Best Family Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about family? 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 Boy Called Bat
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1988

Matilda

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

A young girl discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them to defend herself against her cruel parents and the evil headmistress of her school.

240 pages· 40,056 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,140,939 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1960

To Kill a Mockingbird

A lawyer defends an innocent man in a town gripped by prejudice.

323 pages· 99,820 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,063,933 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010

A Long Walk to Water

Two Sudanese children face perilous journeys for survival and hope.

128 pages· 20,925 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 107,590 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2008

The Graveyard Book

By Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean (Illustrator)

A boy raised by ghosts must face dangers beyond the graveyard.

Newbery Medal (2009)
354 pages· 67,418 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 570,252 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

A Boy Called Bat

By Elana K. Arnold, Charles Santoso (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Bat series

A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk after its mother is killed by a car

160 pages· 21,164 words· Est. 4 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 9,321 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Orange for the Sunsets

Two friends face a regime's ultimatum, testing their bond and redefining home.

336 pages· 49,862 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 962 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Mr. Gedrick and Me

A mysterious nanny arrives to mend a grieving family's broken bonds with a touch of magic.

224 pages· 41,848 words· Est. 6 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 416 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

A Place to Hang the Moon

Three siblings seek a forever home amidst wartime chaos and secrets.

320 pages· 62,475 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.6/5 Goodreads · 24,793 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1952

The Borrowers

By Mary Norton, Diana Stanley (Illustrator), Beth Krush (Illustrator), Joe Krush (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Borrowers series

A young girl discovers a hidden world of tiny people living in the walls of her family's old house.

180 pages· 35,120 words· Est. 5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 102,184 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1941

The Moffats

By Eleanor Estes, Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Moffats series

A family navigates the challenges of everyday life in a small town.

212 pages· 40,253 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,284 ratings
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Family Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Little Pea

Ages 0–5 · 2005

A little pea refuses to eat sweets. Can he find a way to enjoy them?

More Than Balloons

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Discover the boundless love that surpasses all others.

Little Hoot

Ages 2–5 · 2007

Little Owl wants to sleep early, but his parents insist on late-night play.

Little Oink

Ages 2–5 · 2009

A tidy pig must learn to make a mess to fit in.

You Are My Happy
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You Are My Happy

Ages 0–4 · 2019

A bedtime tale of gratitude and joy shared between a mother bear and her cub.

Spot Loves his Dad

Ages 0–3 · 2005

A puppy and his dad share joyful adventures and heartwarming moments.

Baby Bear Sees Blue

Ages 2–4 · 2012

Join Baby Bear on a colorful forest adventure.

All the World

Ages 3–8 · 2009

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

Bunny Roo, I Love You
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Bunny Roo, I Love You

Ages 0–2 · 2015

Discover how mamas comfort their babies in a bewildering world.

Pride & Prejudice
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Pride & Prejudice

Ages 1–3 · 2011

Explore numbers through a charming journey of proposals and encounters in an English village.

Hugs and Kisses
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Hugs and Kisses

Ages 2–4 · 2016

Discover why everyone needs hugs and kisses in this charming animal tale.

We Are a Family

Ages 2–5 · 2015

Discover the many forms of family in this charming picture book.

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Family Picture Books

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

The Very Bad Bunny

Ages 6–8 · 1984

P.J. Funnybunny's family discovers true mischief when cousin Binky visits.

The Parker Inheritance

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A hidden letter reveals a mystery and a fortune. Can Candice and Brandon solve it before it's lost forever?

Meet Yasmin!

Ages 5–8 · 2018

A young girl named Yasmin navigates various challenges and adventures in her daily life, learning valuable lessons and growing as a person.

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

Ages 4–7 · 1983

A bunny seeks a new identity among other animals but discovers where he truly belongs.

The Digging-est Dog

Ages 4–7 · 1967

A dog learns to dig and unearths unexpected chaos in town.

Mouse Tales

Ages 4–8 · 1972

Seven mouse boys get a bedtime story each from their Papa.

I Want to Be a Doctor

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young boy visits the hospital with his family after his brother gets hurt.

We Dream of Space

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Three siblings face personal struggles as the Challenger launch looms, altering their lives forever.

Horton Hatches the Egg

Ages 5–8 · 1940

An elephant sits on a bird's egg while the bird is on vacation, leading to a series of unexpected events

Little Witch's Big Night

Ages 5–8 · 1984

Little Witch defies orders, taking trick-or-treaters on magical broomstick rides.

The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches

Ages 6–8 · 1978

A young witch discovers her hidden power on Halloween night. Can she outshine her sisters?

Juana & Lucas

Ages 5–8 · 2016

A young girl navigates the challenges of learning a new language and growing up in Colombia

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Family Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about family for developing and independent readers.

The Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A young witch seeks the truth about her mysterious origins and discovers the true meaning of family.

Stuart Little

Ages 7–11 · 1945

A tiny mouse embarks on a daring quest to find his missing friend.

The Secret Garden

Ages 8–12

A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden with a mysterious key.

The BFG

Ages 7–11 · 1982

A young boy discovers a mysterious library that appears only at night.

Fortune's Magic Farm

Ages 8–12 · 2009

A girl inherits a magical farm and must choose between two worlds.

Caterpillar Summer

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A summer trip reveals family secrets and tests sibling bonds.

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Missy Piggle-Wiggle tackles childhood misbehavior with quirky cures in a magical house.

Little House in the Big Woods
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Little House in the Big Woods

Ages 7–11 · 1932

A young girl and her family live in a log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin during the late 19th century.

Ghost

Ages 10–13 · 2016

A young sprinter must outrun his past to achieve greatness on the track team.

The Trumpet of the Swan

Ages 8–12 · 1970

A mute swan seeks love through a stolen trumpet's melody.

Peter and the Starcatchers

Ages 9–12 · 2004

Orphan Peter's voyage turns perilous with a mysterious trunk and dangerous foes.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Ages 9–12 · 2007

A hidden life in a Paris station unravels with a cryptic message.

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