Books About Multigenerational · 1,370 titles considered

The Best Multigenerational Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about multigenerational? 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.

Caterpillar Summer
Rebound
Song for a Whale
Darius the Great Is Not Okay
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Multigenerational

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Caterpillar Summer

By Gillian McDunn

A summer trip reveals family secrets and tests sibling bonds.

320 pages· 55,933 words· Est. 8 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,558 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1999

Bud, Not Buddy

A boy's quest to find his father leads him on an unforgettable journey during the Great Depression.

Newbery Medal (2000)
245 pages· 52,497 words· Est. 6 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 116,544 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Definitely Dominguita: Knight of the Cape

A young girl becomes a knight to prove herself and rescue those in need.

144 pages· 14,808 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 195 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Parker Inheritance

A hidden letter reveals a mystery and a fortune. Can Candice and Brandon solve it before it's lost forever?

368 pages· 84,464 words· Est. 11 hour read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,331 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Meet Yasmin!

A young girl named Yasmin navigates various challenges and adventures in her daily life, learning valuable lessons and growing as a person.

96 pages· 2,146 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,412 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Some Places More Than Others

A birthday trip to Harlem reveals family secrets and unexpected connections.

208 pages· 32,642 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,387 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

Everything Sad Is Untrue

A refugee boy spins tales to claim his truth in a skeptical classroom.

356 pages· 85,022 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 45,689 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018

Rebound

A summer with grandparents changes young Charlie's life through basketball and family secrets.

416 pages· 27,564 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,361 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Song for a Whale

A deaf girl seeks to connect with a whale whose song goes unheard.

304 pages· 56,953 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 14,894 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2018

Darius the Great Is Not Okay

A trip to Iran transforms Darius, challenging his identity and friendships.

316 pages· 66,781 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 37,811 ratings
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Multigenerational Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Swashby and the Sea

Ages 4–7 · 2020

A sea-loving captain's notes to noisy neighbors get hilariously altered by the beach.

Baking Day at Grandma's

Ages 0–3 · 2014

Three bear siblings join Grandma for a snowy baking day filled with treats and surprises.

Me with You

Ages 3–5 · 2009

Celebrate the unbreakable bond between a granddaughter and her grandpa through life's ups and downs.

I Loved You Before You Were Born

Ages 0–4 · 2001

A grandmother's love awaits her first grandchild's arrival.

Grandma Loves You!
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Grandma Loves You!

Ages 0–4 · 2013

A grandmother's love blossoms with the arrival of a new grandchild.

I'll Love You Forever

Ages 2–5 · 2018

A polar bear and cub navigate changing Arctic seasons, bound by unbreakable love.

Autumn Story

Ages 0–5 · 1980

A lost mouse must find her way home before the storm hits.

Mog and Bunny

Ages 2–5 · 1988

A beloved cat's favorite toy vanishes. Can she find it before it's too late?

Mog's Christmas

Ages 2–5 · 1976

Mog the cat faces Christmas chaos and unexpected surprises.

Full, Full, Full of Love

Ages 2–5 · 2003

Discover the joy and love of a family Sunday dinner.

Peekaboo Morning

Ages 0–2 · 2002

Join a toddler's peekaboo adventure. Who's hiding next?

Go, Grandma, Go!

Ages 0–4 · 2020

Grandma and grandchild embark on joyful adventures, celebrating their special bond.

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Multigenerational Picture Books

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

How to Do a Science Experiment

Ages 4–6 · 2022

A child teaches their grandma a science experiment to make a volcano erupt with lava.

How to Find the Tooth Fairy
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How to Find the Tooth Fairy

Ages 4–6 · 2022

Can the tooth fairy find you at Grandpa's house?

Love Made Me More

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A boy's life is forever changed by a magical origami crane.

Grandpa's Top Threes

Ages 3–6 · 2019

A boy's game helps his grandpa reconnect with life.

Rosie Revere, Engineer

Ages 5–8 · 2013

An aspiring engineer makes an invention to help her relative.

The Tide

Ages 4–7 · 2019

A girl navigates her grandpa's fading memories at the beach.

All the Places to Love

Ages 4–8 · 1994

A child discovers and shares the beauty of love and family with a new sibling.

The Remember Balloons

Ages 5–9 · 2018

A boy struggles to preserve his grandpa's fading memories as they drift away.

Never Forget Eleanor

Ages 4–8 · 2023

A boy must use words to reconnect with his forgetful grandma.

The Frank Show

Ages 5–7 · 2012

A boy's dull grandpa reveals a surprising secret at show-and-tell.

When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree

Ages 3–8 · 2019

A birthday lemon tree gift leads to unexpected discoveries.

The Matchbox Diary

Ages 6–10 · 2013

A girl uncovers her great-grandfather's immigration story through matchbox mementos.

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Multigenerational Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about multigenerational for developing and independent readers.

With the Fire on High

Ages 14–18 · 2019

A young mother finds magic in cooking, but can she turn her culinary dreams into reality?

Anna Hibiscus

Ages 6–9 · 2007

A young girl in Africa dreams of seeing snow amidst her vibrant family life.

When You Trap a Tiger
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When You Trap a Tiger

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A girl must decide: make a deal with a magical tiger or risk losing her grandmother.

The Astonishing Color of After

Ages 14–18 · 2018

A girl seeks her mother's spirit in Taiwan, uncovering family secrets and confronting her grief.

Fablehaven

Ages 8–12 · 2006

A hidden refuge of magical creatures faces chaos when ancient rules are broken, unleashing dark forces.

As Brave As You

Ages 10–14 · 2016

Two brothers' quest for bravery unravels secrets and challenges their beliefs.

The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender

Ages 12–18 · 2014

A girl with wings seeks belonging, unaware of a dangerous obsession looming.

Penny from Heaven

Ages 8–12 · 2006

Penny's summer plans unravel amid family tensions and past prejudices.

The Boy in the Black Suit
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The Boy in the Black Suit

Ages 12–18 · 2015

Matt's life is falling apart until he meets Lovey, who might just help him find hope again.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

Ages 9–12 · 2009

An 11-year-old girl challenges societal norms while exploring nature with her grandfather in 1899 Texas.

A Long Way from Chicago

Ages 10–14 · 1998

Two siblings face wild summers with their unpredictable grandmother.

The Fourteenth Goldfish

Ages 9–11 · 2014

A girl meets a boy who might be her grandfather, defying age and science.

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