Books About First Love · 117 titles considered

The Best First Love Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about first love? 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.

Eleanor & Park
Yes No Maybe So
Forever...
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Our 10 Favorite Books About First Love

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1999

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

By Stephen Chbosky

A wallflower navigates the tumultuous journey from adolescence to adulthood, facing love, loss, and self-discovery.

224 pages· 62,621 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,053,469 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1999

A Walk to Remember

A rebel and a minister's daughter discover love's power and pain in 1958 Beaufort.

240 pages· 48,110 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 852,340 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2014

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Secret love letters are exposed, turning a girl's imaginary romances into chaos.

384 pages· 81,247 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,091,866 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2005

Looking for Alaska

A boarding school adventure leads to love, loss, and life's ultimate questions.

256 pages· 69,004 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,777,380 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2012

Eleanor & Park

Two misfits navigate first love, knowing it rarely lasts but daring to try.

535 pages· 78,372 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,276,571 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2015

Dumplin'

By Julie Murphy · Book #1 in the Dumplin' series

A girl enters a beauty pageant to reclaim her confidence and challenge societal norms.

400 pages· 85,258 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 92,719 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2006

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

By Ally Carter · Book #1 in the Gallagher Girls series

A young spy faces her toughest mission yet: navigating love while keeping her true identity hidden.

304 pages· 68,097 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 194,582 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2020

Yes No Maybe So

Two teens navigate political canvassing and unexpected romance amidst personal challenges.

436 pages· 88,795 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 28,935 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2008

Paper Towns

A mysterious disappearance leaves clues for Quentin to unravel.

305 pages· 76,190 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,513,511 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1975

Forever...

Katherine questions love's permanence when summer brings new feelings.

240 pages· 38,379 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 68,701 ratings
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First Love Picture Books

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

Caveboy Crush

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A caveboy's grand gestures to win a cavegirl's heart lead to unexpected twists.

Froggy's First Kiss

Ages 3–5 · 1998

Froggy struggles to impress his crush before Valentine's Day. Will his special valentine win her heart?

Elvis Is King!

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover how a shy boy's nervous shakes transformed music forever.

The Prom

2016

No book description provided.

The Royal

The Royal

2016

No book description provided.

Dragons in Love

Ages 4–6 · 2016

A dragon's first kiss ignites unexpected emotions. Can he handle the heat?

Pete Likes Bunny

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Pete's crush on Bunny leads to teasing and a heartfelt plan.

Tangled

Ages 3–7 · 2011

A bandit and a girl with magical hair embark on a thrilling journey.

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First Love Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about first love for developing and independent readers.

How I Live Now

Ages 14–18 · 2004

A girl and her cousins navigate a war-torn world, forging bonds amidst chaos and isolation.

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Drama

Ages 10–13 · 2012

Middle school theater chaos unfolds as Callie tackles set design, teamwork, and unexpected romance.

12 Before 13

Ages 10–12 · 2019

Two friends' bond is tested by new goals and friendships before a pivotal birthday.

Pugs and Kisses
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Pugs and Kisses

Ages 9–12 · 2018

A borrowed pug leads to tangled lies and unexpected romance. Can truth untangle Ana's heart?

After Ever After

Ages 12–15 · 2010

A teen in remission faces life's fragility, family secrets, and unexpected love.

You're Bacon Me Crazy
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You're Bacon Me Crazy

Ages 9–12 · 2014

Can Tessa and Asher save the food truck and confront their feelings?

Beetle & the Hollowbones

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A young goblin named Beetle befriends a ghost trapped in a mall and together they try to find a way to free the ghost before the mall is demolished, while also navigating Beetle's complicated relationships with her gran and her friend Kat, who is now an apprentice to a powerful sorceress.

Operation Do-Over

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A freak accident gives Mason a chance to rewrite his past and save his friendship. Can he change fate?

Boy-Crazy Stacey (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–11 · 2019

A young girl spends her summer at the beach with her friends and family, learning valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and first love.

Mother-Daughter Book Camp

Ages 10–14 · 2016

Counselors face homesick campers; can books save the summer?

A First Time for Everything
Graphic Nov.
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A First Time for Everything

Ages 10–14 · 2023

A class trip to Europe transforms an invisible boy through unexpected firsts.

Booked (Graphic Novel) (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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Booked (Graphic Novel) (Graphic Novel)

Ages 10–12 · 2022

A soccer-loving boy faces home challenges, a bully, and first love, discovering the power of words.

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