Books About Friendship And Relationships

The Best Friendship And Relationships Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about friendship 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.

Persephone the Daring
A Pig, a Fox, and Stinky Socks
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013

Persephone the Daring

By Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams · Book #11 in the Goddess Girls series

A mortal musician risks everything to reclaim his lost love from the Underworld.

256 pages· 32,308 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,701 ratings
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Summary: Orpheus, a mortal rock star, captivates Mount Olympus Academy with his enchanting music. Desperate to reunite with his lost love, Eurydice, he seeks Persephone's help to defy Underworld rules. But as Persephone challenges Hades to bring Eurydice back, she risks her own romantic future. Will love conquer all, or will the cost be too high?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Artemis the Brave

Can Artemis find the courage to win Orion's heart and ace her classes at Mount Olympus Academy?

240 pages· 26,646 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,154 ratings
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Summary: At Mount Olympus Academy, Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, faces a challenge unlike any other. Known for her bravery, she secretly struggles with self-doubt, especially when Orion, a charming mortal student, arrives. As she navigates divine friendships and the pressures of Beast-ology class, Artemis must confront her fears. Will she prove her courage to her friends and herself, or will her insecurities hold her back? Discover the twists of divine adolescence in a world where myths meet modernity.
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

A Pig, a Fox, and Stinky Socks

A series of events involving a mischievous fox and a grumpy pig

32 pages· 363 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 382 ratings
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Summary: Pig and Fox return with more mischief in a three-part tale. Fox's prank of gifting Pig stinky socks takes an unexpected turn, leaving him in a sticky situation. As the tables turn, who will outwit whom? With playful art and simple language, this Level 2 reader promises laughter and surprises as Pig and Fox navigate their comical antics.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

About Average

By Andrew Clements, Mark Elliott (Illustrator)

An average girl seeks her hidden talent before disaster strikes her school.

128 pages· 18,688 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,882 ratings
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Summary: Jordan Johnston feels trapped in mediocrity as she nears the end of sixth grade. Surrounded by remarkable peers, she yearns to uncover her own extraordinary talent. But when disaster hits her Illinois school, Jordan's hidden skills emerge, challenging her perception of what it means to be truly remarkable. Can she rise above the ordinary and find her unique place in the world? Discover the journey of self-acceptance and unexpected heroism in this compelling tale.
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