Books About Friendships · 57 titles considered

The Best Friendships Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about friendships? 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.

Dancing Dinos Go to School
Hug It Out!
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Big Nate Goes Bananas!
Graphic Nov.
In the Zone
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Friendships

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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2009

Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day

By Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) · Fancy Nancy: I Can Read series

A young girl navigates a school event where everyone is encouraged to wear pajamas to class, while she wants to wear a fancy nightgown.

32 pages· 479 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,667 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6

Dancing Dinos Go to School

Dinosaurs spend their day playing, learning, and having fun in school.

32 pages· 120 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 557 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021

Inferno New Year

A group of dragon friends embark on a journey to deliver a pie to the king, but things take a turn when they discover the pie has been cursed, leading to a series of adventures and challenges

144 pages· 4,843 words· Est. 1 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 423 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Hug It Out!

A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and crushes.

176 pages· 9,165 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 3,401 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2018

Big Nate Goes Bananas!

Nate faces summer chaos with jealous friends, mascot contests, and overripe bananas.

176 pages· 8,317 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.6/5 Goodreads · 3,862 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

In the Zone

By Lincoln Peirce · Book #6 in the Big Nate series

A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and growing up.

224 pages· 15,200 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 10,694 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

Say Good-bye to Dork City

A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and growing up.

224 pages· 11,020 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 3,672 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016

Miss Daisy Is Still Crazy!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the My Weirdest School series

A.J. navigates a series of wacky events and encounters at school

112 pages· 8,066 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 627 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Big Nate on a Roll

By Lincoln Peirce · Book #3 in the Big Nate series

A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and rivalries while trying to win a customized skateboard by selling wall hangings for his Timber Scout troop.

224 pages· 14,864 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 22,613 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

There Is a Bird on Your Head!

A cautious elephant faces a feathered dilemma. Can his carefree friend help?

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award (2008)
64 pages· 247 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 14,480 ratings
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Friendships Picture Books

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

Clifford's Halloween

Ages 2–5 · 1966

A young girl and her big red dog celebrate various holidays throughout the year.

Millie Waits for the Mail

Ages 4–8 · 2006

A mischievous cow turns mail delivery into a daily adventure of surprises.

The Easter Egg

Ages 3–5 · 2010

A bunny's quest to craft the best Easter egg leads to an unexpected act of kindness and a surprising reward.

Curious George and the Birthday Surprise

Ages 4–7 · 2003

A curious monkey gets into trouble while trying to help his friend prepare for a surprise party.

Buddy and Earl Meet the Neighbors

Ages 2–8 · 2018

Buddy and Earl try to stop the Evil Doctor Stinker from closing down the hamburger factory.

Tap Tap Boom Boom
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Tap Tap Boom Boom

Ages 3–7 · 2014

A storm forces strangers into the subway, sparking unexpected connections.

Bears in Beds

Ages 2–5 · 2012

A mysterious noise disrupts bedtime for five bears. Can they find peace again?

Take a Hike!

Ages 5–7 · 2020

Ninja skills cause chaos on a camping trip. Can teamwork save the day?

Yasmin the Friend

Ages 5–8 · 2020

Yasmin's play plans clash with friends' ideas. Can compromise save the day?

Magical Mermaids!

Ages 4–6 · 2017

A young girl named Leah makes three wishes with the help of her friends Shimmer and Shine.

Night Night, Groot

Ages 3–5 · 2017

A bedtime story about a superhero's day.

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Friendships Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about friendships for developing and independent readers.

Attack of the Cheez Funk Breath!

Ages 8–12 · 2025

Nate's snack obsession spirals into chaos. Can he turn disaster into fun?

Her Evil Twin

Ages 9–11 · 2011

Anna's new friend Emma might be her dangerous evil twin.

Great Minds Think Alike
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Great Minds Think Alike

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and growing up.

Welcome to My World
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Welcome to My World

Ages 8–11 · 2015

A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and crushes.

Isadora Moon Has a Birthday

Ages 6–9 · 2016

A young vampire-fairy girl wants to have a traditional human birthday party, but her parents, a vampire and a fairy, have other ideas.

Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
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Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Can Nate outsmart Mrs. Godfrey, or will his plan backfire?

Accidental Trouble Magnet

Ages 7–10 · 2019

Omar starts at a new school and has to deal with a bully while navigating friendships and learning about Islam.

Truly Tyler

Ages 9–12 · 2021

Middle schoolers Emmie and Tyler face peer pressure and self-discovery through art and friendship.

Thea Stilton and the Cherry Blossom Adventure
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Thea Stilton and the Cherry Blossom Adventure

Ages 7–10 · 2011

A group of mice must solve a mystery and save their friend's father from a villainous rat.

Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker

Ages 9–12 · 2013

Nikki races against time to secure her dream date for the biggest dance of the year. Will her crush choose her or someone else?

Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe

Ages 9–13 · 2017

Nikki faces a summer dilemma with a new crush and her old friend, Brandon.

Slam Dunk Shoes

Ages 8–11 · 2007

Can Jamal's skills outshine his worn-out shoes on the elite team?

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