Books About Holocaust

The Best Holocaust Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about holocaust? 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 Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Holocaust

One Day
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

One Day

A father and son face perilous escape attempts from a Nazi convoy. Will hope prevail?

40 pages· 1,317 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.3 Goodreads · 227 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a gripping tale of survival, a Hungarian-French Jew and his father are captured by Nazis. Facing the horrors of a prison camp, they attempt a daring escape. Their journey is fraught with danger and failure, but hope drives them to try again. Will they succeed against all odds? This poignant story, inspired by true events, captures the resilience of the human spirit during the Holocaust. Vivid illustrations and historical context enrich this moving narrative of courage and determination.
Who Was Maurice Sendak?
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Who Was Maurice Sendak?

Discover the life of a visionary who transformed children's literature with bold themes.

112 pages· 8,014 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 375 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Explore the journey of Maurice Sendak, a visionary illustrator inspired by cartoons and comics. From a sickly child to a groundbreaking artist, his stories like 'Where the Wild Things Are' tackled themes of anger and abandonment, reshaping children's literature. Dive into his personal and professional life in this engaging biography.
After the Holocaust
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2001

After the Holocaust

The war in Europe is over, but for eight young survivors the struggle has only begun.

160 pages· 36,808 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.6 Goodreads · 97 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: When the war in Europe ended on May 8, 1945, the stories of eight young Holocaust survivors were far from over. Often adrift and alone, they had to rebuild their lives in a world that didn't always want them. Drawing on personal interviews and more than sixty-five of the survivors' own photographs, Howard Greenfeld tells how they searched for family, a place to belong and a future.