Books About Jewish History

The Best Jewish History Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about jewish history? 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 Boy on the Wooden Box
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15

The Boy on the Wooden Box

By Leon Leyson

A young boy's journey from a carefree childhood in rural Poland to surviving the Holocaust through resilience, family, and the unlikely protection of Oskar Schindler.

Sydney Taylor Book Honor (2014)
256 pages· 36,884 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 30,653 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Escape

Children face unimaginable horrors in a fight for survival during the Holocaust.

192 pages· 44,943 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 761 ratings
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Summary: By her ninth birthday, Halina knew her Jewish faith meant death under Nazi rule. Can she escape? Discover seven true stories of children who defied the odds, using false identities and secret resistance. Through courage and the kindness of strangers, they survived the Holocaust's darkest days. These tales of resilience and hope will captivate and inspire.
Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2023

Stars of the Night

By Caren Stelson, Selina Alko (Illustrator)

Children escape war-torn Prague, seeking safety and uncover a hero's identity decades later.

40 pages· 1,652 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 638 ratings
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Summary: On the brink of World War II, 669 children flee Prague on the Kindertransport, leaving behind everything familiar. As they seek refuge in Britain, they face the haunting reality of their parents' fate. Decades later, they uncover the identity of the man who orchestrated their rescue. This poignant tale of survival and courage reveals the enduring impact of one man's selfless act amidst the horrors of war. Will they find solace in the truth of their past?
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017

Survivors Club

A Jewish family in German-occupied Poland struggles to survive as the Holocaust closes in around them.

352 pages· 61,873 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.6/5 Goodreads · 3,018 ratings
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Summary: In 1945, four-year-old Michael Bornstein was filmed being carried out of Auschwitz, a rare survivor of the Holocaust. 'Survivors Club' reveals how his family's courage and love defied Nazi terror. Through Michael's memories and interviews, discover the harrowing and inspiring tale of survival, resilience, and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. How did a father's wit and a mother's love save them? What secrets did they hold to outsmart death repeatedly? This gripping narrative offers a poignant glimpse into one family's fight for life during one of history's darkest times.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2006

Anne Frank

Explore the triumphs and trials of history's most remarkable figures.

64 pages· 6,658 words· Est. 56 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 344 ratings
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Summary: In the harrowing world of Nazi camps, a young girl faces unimaginable challenges. Her journey of resilience and survival unfolds, raising questions of hope and humanity amidst despair. Can she endure the trials and emerge unbroken?
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Chapter Book · 1986

A Survivor's Tale I: My Father Bleeds History

By Art Spiegelman · Book #1 in the Maus series

A graphic novel explores a father's Holocaust survival and a son's struggle with their shared past.

160 pages· 20,049 words
4.4/5 Goodreads · 385,048 ratings
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Summary: In a groundbreaking graphic novel, a son delves into his father's harrowing Holocaust survival, depicted as mice and cats. As he uncovers the past, he grapples with their strained relationship and the haunting legacy of trauma. Will understanding history mend their bond?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

A Picture Book of Anne Frank

A young girl's diary reveals hope and fear while hiding from the Nazis.

32 pages· 1,263 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 330 ratings
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Summary: Anne Frank's diary captures her hidden life in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation. As her family hides in a secret apartment, Anne's words reveal her innermost fears and dreams. Despite her tragic end in a concentration camp, her voice continues to inspire generations. Discover her story through a child-friendly biography that tackles the Holocaust's difficult truths, offering young readers a glimpse into history's impact on one remarkable girl.
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

Anne Frank

A young girl hides during war, her diary revealing hope amidst darkness.

32 pages· 381 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,026 ratings
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Summary: Anne Frank, a young girl in hiding during World War II, writes a diary that captures her dreams and belief in humanity's goodness. As her family conceals themselves in an Amsterdam annex, Anne's words become a beacon of hope and resilience. Her story, filled with courage and longing for peace, transforms her into one of the most significant voices of the 20th century. Discover her journey in this beautifully illustrated book, part of a series that inspires children to dream big and change the world. What truths will Anne's diary reveal to you?
Chapter Book · 2008

10 Days: Anne Frank

Ten pivotal days change a young girl's life and history forever.

152 pages· 15,663 words
4.1/5 Goodreads · 302 ratings
Paperback
Summary: Anne receives a diary, a gift that becomes her confidante as her family flees Germany for Holland. As they hide from the Nazis, betrayal looms, leading to a tragic fate in a concentration camp. These ten days define Anne's brief life and echo through history, raising questions about courage, hope, and the human spirit.
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

Hidden

By Loic Dauvillier, Marc Lizano (Illustrator)

A grandmother reveals her hidden past in Nazi-occupied Paris to her granddaughter.

80 pages· 165 words· Est. 3 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,750 ratings
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Summary: Dounia shares a secret tale with her granddaughter, one even her son doesn't know. As a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied Paris, she was hidden by brave neighbors while her parents were taken away. As World War II ends, Dounia reunites with her mother, and in present-day France, she finally opens up to her granddaughter. What truths will emerge from this poignant family history?
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Jewish History Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about jewish history for developing and independent readers.

Across So Many Seas

Ages 10–13 · 2024

Four generations, one family, countless journeys. Discover the ties that bind them across time and seas.

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We Had to Be Brave

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Jewish children flee Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport, leaving families behind.

The Hidden Girl

Ages 10–13 · 2008

A girl hides from Nazis, clinging to hope and a cherished dress.

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Anne Frank

Ages 6–8 · 2013

Discover the hidden life of a girl whose diary defied a dark era.

When We Flew Away

Ages 8–12 · 2024

Anne Frank's hidden life before hiding reveals courage amidst rising terror.

The Story of Anne Frank

Ages 6–9 · 2021

A young girl hides during war, writing of hope and dreams.

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