Books About Fathers And Sons · 31 titles considered

The Best Fathers And Sons Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about fathers and sons? 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 Big Time
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Fathers And Sons

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2003

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

By Mark Haddon

A boy with autism investigates a dog's murder, uncovering hidden truths.

226 pages· 61,939 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,624,946 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1965

Obadiah the Bold

A boy's pirate dreams clash with sibling reality.

4 pages· 1,121 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 168 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

The Book Itch

A bookstore in Harlem becomes a hub for change and ideas.

Coretta Scott King Award (2016)
32 pages· 1,515 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,090 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Pony

A boy's quest to rescue his father with a ghostly ally and a mysterious pony.

304 pages· 61,611 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,446 ratings
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Chapter Book · 1986

A Survivor's Tale I: My Father Bleeds History

By Art Spiegelman · Book #1 in the Maus series

A graphic novel explores a father's Holocaust survival and a son's struggle with their shared past.

160 pages· 20,049 words
4.4/5 Goodreads · 383,650 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

The Big Time

A football prodigy's world shifts when a stranger claims to be his father.

288 pages· 49,790 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,348 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Playing the Cards You're Dealt

A boy's secret partnership in a card game reveals family truths that could change everything.

320 pages· 54,055 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,137 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Night Catch

A soldier and his son play catch across the world using the North Star.

32 pages· 432 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 139 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

The Exact Location of Home

A boy uses a GPS to uncover his father's mysterious disappearance.

272 pages· 51,752 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 719 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 1993

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 19: Death of a Warrior

A warrior and his son face a planet-destroying foe. Can they save Earth?

184 pages· 3,105 words· Est. 23 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 3,239 ratings
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Fathers And Sons Picture Books

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

The Boy Who Drew Birds

Ages 4–8 · 2004

A young naturalist uncovers the secrets of bird migration through keen observation.

Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote

Ages 6–9 · 2013

A young rabbit's quest to find his missing father leads him into danger with a cunning coyote.

The Storm Whale in Winter

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A young boy must rescue his father who is lost at sea.

Splat the Cat Makes Dad Glad

Ages 4–8 · 2014

Splat enters a father-son race to cheer up his dad after a soccer loss.

A Day with Dad
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A Day with Dad

Ages 5–7 · 2020

Two elf brothers seek lost magic in a suburban fantasy world.

Kevin Helps Dad

Ages 2–+ · 2010

A boy and his dad share a special day of bonding and fun at home.

Po's Two Dads
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Po's Two Dads

Ages 5–7 · 2015

Po must choose between his past and present families.

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Fathers And Sons Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about fathers and sons for developing and independent readers.

Kaymon

Ages 8–12 · 2008

A boy battles a monstrous hound to save magical creatures.

Wonderstruck

Ages 9–12 · 2011

Two children embark on parallel quests, fifty years apart, to uncover life-changing secrets.

February

Ages 10–13 · 2010

A teen must survive a year on the run to uncover his father's deadly secret.

Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

Ages 8–12 · 2006

A mysterious box promises the meaning of life, but the keys are missing.

Leepike Ridge

Ages 8–12 · 2007

Lost beneath Leepike Ridge, Tom must survive and find his way home.

The Bears' Christmas

Ages 6–8 · 1970

A Christmas morning of skiing, skating, and sledding lessons awaits in Bear Country.

The Dreamer

Ages 9–14 · 2010

A boy follows a mysterious voice on a life-changing journey.

The Rambling

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A boy must master a magical card game to save his father from a powerful crime lord.

The Stories Julian Tells
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The Stories Julian Tells

Ages 7–9 · 1981

Julian's wild tales lead him and his brother into unexpected trouble. Can imagination save them?

The Houdini Box

Ages 7–10 · 1991

A young magician seeks Houdini's secrets hidden in a mysterious box.

Talking Turkey

2023

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Galileo Galilei and the Movement of the Planets

Ages 10–14 · 2013

A scientist's cosmic discoveries challenge tradition, igniting conflict.

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