Books About Neighbors · 252 titles considered

The Best Neighbors Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about neighbors? 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.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Neighbors

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Notorious

By Gordon Korman

On a peculiar island, two teens unravel a dog's murder mystery linked to a gangster past.

307 pages· 57,253 words· Est. 8 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,829 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2020

Echo Mountain

In the wilderness, Ellie seeks healing secrets to save her comatose father.

368 pages· 78,125 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 11,438 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2005

Mercy Watson to the Rescue

By Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Mercy Watson series

A family's life is turned upside down when their bed falls into a hole in the floor

68 pages· 1,939 words· Est. 22 min read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 14,167 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

My Fox Ate My Homework

By David Blaze · Book #1 in the My Fox series

A sixth-grader faces bullies, a mischievous talking fox, and a mission to save his mom's house.

106 pages· 18,043 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,155 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014

Quinny & Hopper

Can two opposites defy school rules and stay friends amidst bullies and chaos?

240 pages· 29,882 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 765 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2019

Shouting at the Rain

Delsie faces life's storms, seeking family and friendship.

288 pages· 52,132 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 9,404 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1997

Poppleton

A new pig in town finds friendship and adventure in unexpected places.

64 pages· 847 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,542 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1954

Horton Hears a Who!

An elephant discovers a tiny world of creatures living on a speck of dust and decides to protect them from harm.

64 pages· 2,018 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 114,979 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2001

Flipped

Childhood crushes collide as perspectives shift, revealing unexpected truths in a comedic tale of young love.

212 pages· 56,374 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 128,986 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Just Critters Who Care

Neighbors in need inspire a group to discover the joy of helping others.

32 pages· 314 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 356 ratings
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Neighbors Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about neighbors 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.

Rain!

Ages 0–3 · 2013

A boy's joy clashes with a man's gloom on a rainy day. Can happiness prevail?

Bradley McGogg

Ages 2–5 · 2009

A frog's quest for dinner reveals surprising tastes.

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Neighbors Picture Books

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

Katy Duck Makes a Friend

Ages 4–6 · 2011

Can a dancing duck and a rough boy find common ground to play together?

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

Ages 3–7 · 1991

A mysterious package changes a lonely man's life forever.

Khalil and Mr. Hagerty and the Backyard Treasures

Ages 5–8 · 2020

A quiet gardener and a young treasure hunter forge an unexpected bond.

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A young girl visits her neighbors on Chinese New Year and causes chaos in their home, leading to a series of unfortunate events and a lesson in responsibility and kindness.

Those Pesky Rabbits

Ages 4–7 · 2014

Can persistent rabbits melt a grumpy bear's heart?

Bunny Built

Ages 2–6 · 2018

A bunny's giant carrot leads to a lesson in sharing and friendship.

Penny's Christmas Jar Miracle

Ages 4–8 · 2009

A family saves change all year to help a neighbor in need.

Cranberry Christmas

Ages 5–8 · 1976

A skating pond dispute threatens Christmas joy. Can hidden secrets save the day?

Holes in the Sky

Ages 6–9 · 2018

A young girl finds hope and friendship in a new town during a drought.

Harry and the Lady Next Door

Ages 4–8 · 1960

A dog tries to stop his neighbor from singing.

The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A silent boy finds his voice through a mysterious phone booth connecting villagers to lost loved ones.

Malina's Jam

Ages 3–6 · 2024

A hedgehog discovers community warmth outshines her sweetest jam.

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Neighbors Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about neighbors for developing and independent readers.

Ivy + Bean

Ages 6–10 · 2006

A young girl befriends a classmate who claims to be a witch and together they cast a spell on the girl's older sister

Shane
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Shane

Ages 12–15 · 1949

A mysterious stranger's arrival ignites a deadly feud, changing a family's fate forever.

Paper Towns
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Paper Towns

Ages 14–18 · 2008

A mysterious disappearance leaves clues for Quentin to unravel.

Just Grace

Ages 6–9 · 2007

A young girl navigates the challenges of school and friendships while trying to help her neighbor who is struggling with a broken leg and a scared cat.

Penny and Pepper

Ages 6–9 · 2011

A summer of surprises and mysteries awaits with a pony and new friends.

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Ages 7–12 · 1970

A clever fox outsmarts three mean farmers to steal food for his family and friends

The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A hidden identity in the garden challenges the Vanderbeekers' compassion.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Walk the Dog

Ages 6–9 · 1994

A week of dog-walking turns into chaos for Mr. Putter and Tabby.

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Pug's Snow Day

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A pug named Bub navigates a series of challenges and adventures during a snowy week

Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Macy's world shifts as she befriends Iris, an elderly neighbor, amidst family upheaval.

Ivy + Bean: No News is Good News

Ages 7–9 · 2011

Two friends try to get their hands on a special kind of cheese that comes with a fun wax coating.

The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden
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The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A family unites to create a healing garden amidst unexpected challenges in Harlem.

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