Books About Relationships · 92 titles considered

The Best Relationships Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about relationships? 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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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2015

All the Bright Places

By Jennifer Niven

Two teens meet on a ledge, changing each other's lives forever.

388 pages· 88,079 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 640,602 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2016

Next to You

Are they cuter than a piglet in a sweater? Discover the answer.

32 pages· 193 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 326 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Love Made Me More

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

32 pages· 468 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 147 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

Grandpa's Top Threes

By Wendy Meddour, Daniel Egneus (Illustrator)

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

32 pages· 426 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 237 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2016

I Heart You

By Meg Fleming, Sarah Jane Wright (Illustrator)

A child's journey of independence and the comforting embrace of parental love.

40 pages· 92 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 300 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

If I Was the Sunshine

By Julie Fogliano, Loren Long (Illustrator)

Explore the poetic dance of relationships through nature's lens.

48 pages· 209 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 762 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Just Jaime

Two friends face shifting alliances and doubts on the last day of seventh grade.

256 pages· 16,549 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,098 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1915

Anne of the Island

A young woman navigates her way through college and relationships.

258 pages· 67,756 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 199,270 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2001

You Are My I Love You

Experience a day of love and laughter between parent and child.

32 pages· 183 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,987 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy

Two brothers embark on imaginative adventures with their grandpa.

48 pages· 1,021 words· Est. 18 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 515 ratings
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Relationships Picture Books

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

A Little SPOT of Love on Valentine's Day

2022

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Martina the Beautiful Cockroach

Ages 4–8 · 2007

Can a cockroach find true love with a coffee test?

A Little SPOT of Love

A Little SPOT of Love

2019

Discover how to express love in ways that truly resonate.

Life Is Better with Friends

Ages 5–7 · 2021

Relive iconic moments with beloved friends in a charming picture book.

Broken

Ages 3–7 · 2025

A broken cup, a blamed cat, and a child's guilt unravel a heartfelt tale of forgiveness.

Ping
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Ping

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Navigate the challenges of self-expression in a world of constant communication.

I Love You Like Yellow

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Discover love's many forms, from tart to sweet, in this bedtime tale.

Sisters First
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Sisters First

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A young girl's wish for a sister leads to an unbreakable bond.

The First Strawberries

Ages 4–8 · 1993

A quarrel leads to a journey, and the Sun intervenes with tempting berries.

The Friendship Book

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the many ways friendships form and the joy they bring.

You Make Me Happy

Ages 3–6 · 2019

Discover how friendship makes life brighter in this heartwarming tale.

You and Me

Ages 5–7 · 2014

What if a missed moment changed everything? Discover the magic of serendipity and friendship.

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Relationships Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about relationships for developing and independent readers.

The Perfect Star

Ages 9–12 · 2019

Middle schoolers face family upheavals, friendship rifts, and hidden talents in a year of unforgettable challenges.

The Love Pug

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A matchmaking pug stirs up romance and secrets before the school dance.

Redeeming 6

Ages 16–18 · 2023

Can love save Joey from self-destruction, or will he drown in his own demons?

Paige Turned
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Paige Turned

Ages 14–20 · 2014

Paige juggles chaos, weddings, and a mysterious rift with Tyler.

Heidi Heckelbeck and the Big Mix-Up

Ages 7–9 · 2016

A young girl navigates friendships and misunderstandings in her second-grade class

Mia's Boiling Point

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Mia befriends a new girl who threatens to unravel the Cupcake Club's harmony.

Dibs on This Chair

Ages 8–11 · 2001

A mischievous sixth grader navigates school with humor and chaos.

Katie Starting from Scratch

Ages 8–12 · 2014

Katie faces unexpected rivalry when her mom's boyfriend's daughter joins the Cupcake Club.

Heartstopper

Ages 13–17 · 2018

Two boys navigate friendship and unexpected love in high school.

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Saving 6

Ages 16–18 · 2023

A troubled boy and a spirited girl navigate secrets and forbidden feelings, risking everything for love.

Goodbye, Mr. Terupt
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Goodbye, Mr. Terupt

Ages 8–12 · 2021

Eighth graders create bucket-list projects to honor their teacher. Will their friendships survive the year's end?

PAWS
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PAWS

Ages 8–12 · 2022

Mindy's world shifts as her mom dates and a new student threatens her friendships.

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