Looking for excellent children's books about growing up? 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 young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk after its mother is killed by a car
A mouse befriends a young boy staying in a hotel and learns to ride his toy motorcycle, leading to a series of adventures and misadventures.
A young girl and her family live in a log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin during the late 19th century.
A captive gorilla's world shifts when a baby elephant arrives, challenging his view of home and art.
Four sisters navigate life's challenges while awaiting their father's return from war.
A friendship forged in imagination faces a tragic test, altering two worlds forever.
A young boy escapes his miserable life with his cruel aunts through a magical giant peach
A murder witnessed, a secret oath, and a perilous cave. Can Tom Sawyer escape danger?
A young artist navigates two worlds, struggling to fit in at a new school.
A young boy navigates the challenges of second grade while dealing with family dynamics and his own self-doubt.
Sturdy, inviting books about growing up for the youngest readers and listeners.
Explore the magical transformations of baby animals into their adult forms.
A parent's heart wrestles with the joy of watching their child grow and the desire to keep them little.
Discover a whimsical bedtime routine with playful dragons.
A mother's dreams for her child's future unfold in life's milestones.
Parents dream of their child's future, inspired by nature's wonders.
A toy boat braves the open waters, facing challenges to find its way back home.
A toddler faces the big decision: diaper or potty?
Discover nature's transformations through interactive flaps and vibrant images.
A giant red dog becomes a Hollywood sensation.
A child embarks on the potty-training journey with a trusty guide.
A baby's world is full of delightful discoveries and endless love.
A toddler's journey to ditch diapers for big girl panties.
Illustrated read-alouds about growing up for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A boy finds an egg in the path and decides to put it in a nearby nest, leading to unexpected consequences.
A lonely boy finds friendship with a giant dog.
A young girl navigates the challenges of learning a new language and growing up in Colombia
A puppy finds a new home with a young boy and learns to take care of him.
A young girl named Yasmin visits a free library on the corner and returns a book about doves and their king, who gets stuck in a hunter's net.
A spirited girl transforms her strict aunts' lives in rural Maine.
Fox sisters navigate sibling rivalry with humor and flair in three lively tales.
A puppet's quest to become real leads to daring adventures.
A young boy's basketball dreams are challenged by unexpected advice from his hero.
A story about the cycle of goodbyes and hellos in life.
Little i's dot is missing. Can he find the perfect replacement?
A boy's life is forever changed by a magical origami crane.
Longer stories about growing up for developing and independent readers.
A boy with cystic fibrosis befriends a mysterious girl, challenging his sheltered life.
A pilot crashes in the desert and meets a mysterious boy from another world.
A teacher's accident tests if his students can uphold the lessons he taught them.
A young possum named Appleblossom navigates the dangers of the world with her family and learns to rely on her instincts and her brothers to survive
A young girl discovers a magical world of creatures in her backyard and learns to care for them with the help of her scientist mother
A young girl navigates the challenges of second grade, friendships, and growing up
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and moving to a new home.
A family of five sisters living on the East Side of New York City navigate everyday life, traditions, and relationships.
The story of an unlikely yet heartwarming friendship between a frog and a toad.
A girl without arms uncovers secrets in a mysterious theme park while facing new challenges and friendships.
A boy faces a life-altering choice in an elevator ride haunted by ghosts of the past.
An Indian American girl faces her mother's illness, torn between cultural worlds and expectations.
