Books About Homeschooling · 173 titles considered

The Best Homeschooling Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about homeschooling? 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.

Winnie-the-Pooh
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Homeschooling

Sale price
$1699
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10

Winnie-the-Pooh

By A. A. Milne, Ernest H. Shepard (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Winnie-the-Pooh series

A young boy and his stuffed animal friends have many adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood.

176 pages· 22,068 words· Est. 3 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 311,155 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1932

Little House in the Big Woods

A young girl and her family live in a log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin during the late 19th century.

238 pages· 33,170 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 290,632 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 1957

Little Bear

A bear's adventures reveal a mother's unwavering love.

64 pages· 1,812 words· Est. 31 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 59,813 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · 1846

The Count of Monte Cristo

A sailor's quest for revenge after wrongful imprisonment leads to a treasure and a reckoning with fate.

531 pages· 455,380 words
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,066,788 ratings
$7.95Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1970

Frog and Toad Are Friends

The story of an unlikely yet heartwarming friendship between a frog and a toad.

72 pages· 2,299 words· Est. 26 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 98,124 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 5–8

The Bravest Dog Ever

A sled dog races through Alaska to deliver life-saving medicine.

48 pages· 1,229 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,125 ratings
$22.45Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1943

The Adventures of Grandfather Frog

A frog's quest for adventure leads to unexpected lessons in the Great World.

96 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 491 ratings
$4.00Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1984

The New Kid on the Block

Dive into whimsical poems of odd creatures and curious adventures.

160 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 10,925 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1991

Meet Felicity

By Valerie Tripp, Dan Andreasen (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the American Girl: Felicity series

A girl fights to rescue a mistreated horse.

88 pages· 9,727 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 13,330 ratings
$6.95Save 3%
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1957

The Cat in the Hat

A rainy day spirals into chaos when an unexpected guest arrives with wild tricks.

Association for Childhood Education International Books for Children Bibliography (1957)Time Out New York Kids 50 Best Books for Kids (2012)
61 pages· 1,621 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 596,428 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
The Bookroo Book Club

Great books, picked for their age.

Books worth reading again and again, delivered to your door.

Find their book club
Bookroo book club box
Browse by age

Homeschooling Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about homeschooling for the youngest readers and listeners.

The Very Busy Spider

Ages 0–3 · 1984

A spider weaves a web despite farm animals' distractions, revealing its beauty and purpose.

One, Two, Three!

Ages 0–3 · 1993

Join a lively animal crew on a counting adventure from quiet to loud and back again.

Opposites

Ages 0–3 · 1982

Explore the playful world of opposites with whimsical animals.

If Everybody Did

Ages 2–5 · 1989

Discover the ripple effects of everyday actions.

Big Red Barn

Ages 2–3 · 1956

Experience a day on the farm as animals play and rest from dawn to dusk.

Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?

Ages 0–3 · 1970

Discover a world of sounds with Mr. Brown's playful noise-making adventure.

Blue Hat, Green Hat
Sale price
$699

Blue Hat, Green Hat

Ages 0–2 · 1984

Animals explore colors and clothes, but one turkey keeps making mistakes.

Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!

Ages 0–3

Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks From A to Z

Ages 2–4 · 1990

Explore an alphabet adventure from ambulance to zippercar.

A to Z

Ages 1–5 · 1984

Discover a zany alphabet adventure with silly animals and lively antics.

Chicka Chicka ABC

Ages 1–2 · 1993

Letters race to the top of a coconut tree. Who will win?

Farm Animals

Ages 0–3 · 1984

Discover farm animals in a delightful board book adventure.

View all homeschooling board books
Browse by age

Homeschooling Picture Books

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

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

Ages 3–7 · 1960

A collection of whimsical stories and poems about various creatures and their adventures.

My Very First Mother Goose

Ages 2–5 · 1996

Rediscover timeless rhymes that enchant and delight across generations.

Make Way for Ducklings

Ages 3–7 · 1941

A family of ducks searches for a safe place to live and raise their ducklings in the city of Boston.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Ages 4–8 · 1985

A mouse's request for a cookie sets off a chain of events.

If You Give a Moose a Muffin

Ages 3–5 · 1991

A moose's visit leads to a series of events and requests.

A Baby Sister for Frances

Ages 4–8 · 1964

Feeling left out, Frances plans a daring escape close to home.

A Treasury of Children's Literature

Ages 4–8 · 1992

Dive into a treasure trove of timeless tales and enchanting illustrations.

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

Ages 3–5 · 1984

A young boy helps an elderly friend rediscover lost memories.

A Birthday for Frances

Ages 4–8 · 1968

Frances struggles with jealousy and generosity as her sister's birthday nears.

Cathedral

Ages 10–12 · 1973

Witness the creation of a grand cathedral through centuries of dreams and craftsmanship.

The Napping House

Ages 4–7 · 1984

A wakeful flea disrupts the peaceful slumber of a household.

The Real Mother Goose

Ages 4–8 · 1916

Discover timeless nursery rhymes that enchant young hearts.

Browse by age

Homeschooling Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about homeschooling for developing and independent readers.

Surviving the Applewhites

Ages 8–12 · 2002

A rebellious boy meets his match in a quirky family's home school. Can he survive the chaos?

On the Banks of Plum Creek

Ages 8–12 · 1937

A pioneer family faces nature's fury with resilience and unity on Plum Creek.

The Long Winter

Ages 8–12 · 1940

A brutal winter traps a town; survival hinges on a daring quest for food.

These Happy Golden Years

Ages 8–12 · 1943

Laura faces homesickness and challenges while teaching to support her sister's education.

Little House on the Prairie

Ages 8–12 · 1935

A pioneer family faces unexpected challenges on the Kansas prairie.

By the Shores of Silver Lake
Sale price
$999

By the Shores of Silver Lake

Ages 8–12 · 1939

A family braves the Dakota wilderness, building a new life by Silver Lake.

The First Four Years

Ages 8–11 · 1971

A young woman navigates marriage, motherhood, and farming in the late 19th century American Midwest.

Farmer Boy

Ages 8–12 · 1933

A young farmer dreams of owning a horse, facing challenges and responsibilities on a New York farm.

For Black Girls Like Me

Ages 8–12 · 2019

An adopted girl seeks belonging in a world that feels foreign and distant.

The Story of the World

Ages 6–8 · 2006

Uncover ancient secrets from nomads to Rome's last emperor.

The House at Pooh Corner

Ages 8–12 · 1928

Rediscover timeless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood with Pooh and friends in a beautifully crafted edition.

Dangerous Journey

Ages 5–10 · 1985

A journey through trials and triumphs in a timeless quest.

Keep exploring
Books about family lifeBooks about imagination and playBooks about creativityBooks about diseases, illnesses, injuries, and disabilitiesBooks about escapesBooks about frogs and toadsBooks about frontier and pioneer lifeBooks about heroes

Bookroo

  • About Us
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Help Center
  • Contact Us
  • Affiliates

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo