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The Best Religious Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about religious? 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.

Number the Stars
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Religious

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1989

Number the Stars

By Lois Lowry

A young girl helps hide her friend from Nazi forces in occupied Denmark.

Newbery Medal (1990)
139 pages· 26,492 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 633,364 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1950

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Siblings enter a magical land trapped in winter, facing a powerful witch and awaiting a lion's return.

189 pages· 37,263 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,209,590 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13

Island of the Blue Dolphins

By Scott O'Dell, Ted Lewin (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Island of the Blue Dolphins series

Alone on a desolate island, a girl battles nature and wild dogs for survival.

177 pages· 40,023 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 354,002 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1951

All-of-a-Kind Family

A family of five sisters living on the East Side of New York City navigate everyday life, traditions, and relationships.

189 pages· 31,980 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 27,479 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15

The Boy on the Wooden Box

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.

256 pages· 36,884 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 30,577 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

The Eleventh Trade

A boy must trade up from a keychain to reclaim his grandfather's stolen instrument.

304 pages· 53,985 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 376 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Best Family Ever

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and moving to a new home.

277 pages· 45,507 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,721 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018

Yasmin the Builder

A class of students work together to build a city using various materials.

24 pages· 508 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 299 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Night Diary

A young girl navigates a divided land, seeking identity and hope amidst India's partition.

304 pages· 50,124 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 21,183 ratings
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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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Religious Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Hey Diddle Diddle and Other Nursery Rhymes

Ages 0–4 · 2015

Sing along with charming, knitted nursery rhyme characters.

Little You

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Celebrate the boundless potential of every child in this tender board book.

The Tale of Three Trees

Ages 2–4 · 1989

Three trees' dreams unfold in surprising ways.

Bear of My Heart

Ages 1–4 · 2006

A mother bear promises her cub endless love and adventure.

Amazing Alphabet

Ages 5–6 · 2014

Discover the alphabet through touch and vibrant illustrations.

Moo like a Cow

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Mirror fun with silly faces and animal sounds.

Tiny Blessings for Giving Thanks

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Teach little ones gratitude for life's everyday wonders.

Buenas noches, Luna

Ages 0–4 · 1947

A little bunny bids goodnight to everything in his cozy room.

May We Have Enough to Share
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May We Have Enough to Share

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Discover gratitude through nature, family, and endless love.

It's Ramadan, Curious George

Ages 0–3 · 2016

A curious monkey experiences Ramadan's traditions and festivities.

The Christmas Story

Ages 2–5 · 1952

Discover the timeless story of Christmas in a humble Bethlehem stable.

Goodnight, Manger

Ages 0–4 · 2015

Can Baby Jesus find peace in a noisy manger? Discover the magic of a silent night.

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Religious Picture Books

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

The Bravest Dog Ever

Ages 5–8

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

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Ages 4–8 · 2004

Four siblings enter a magical land trapped in eternal winter. Can they help a lion break the witch's curse?

The Proudest Blue
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The Proudest Blue

Ages 4–8

Two sisters navigate their first day of school with one of them wearing a hijab for the first time.

The Nativity

Ages 4–7 · 1986

Experience the Nativity through Mary's eyes, from angelic news to a miraculous birth.

The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey

Ages 6–9 · 1995

A woodcarver is commissioned to create a set of Christmas figures for a widow and her son, leading to a transformation in his life.

Stone Soup
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Stone Soup

Ages 4–8 · 2003

Strangers inspire a wary village to create a feast from stones.

Día de los Muertos

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Celebrate life and honor the departed with vibrant Day of the Dead traditions.

Refuge
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Refuge

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A family flees through the desert, seeking refuge from danger.

The Clown of God

Ages 4–8 · 1978

A juggler's last performance on Christmas Eve may lead to a miracle.

Christmas Tapestry

Ages 6–9 · 2002

A tapestry hides a secret that could bring a Christmas Eve miracle.

You Are Special

Ages 4–7 · 1997

A wooden boy struggles to find his place in a world where his worth is determined by the stickers given to him by his peers.

If Only I Had a Green Nose

Ages 4–8 · 2002

A wooden villager questions conformity when a painted nose becomes the latest trend.

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Religious Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about religious for developing and independent readers.

Starfish

Ages 10–13 · 2021

Ellie battles fat-shaming and seeks freedom in a world obsessed with weight.

When the World Was Ours

Ages 10–13 · 2021

Three friends torn apart by war seek hope and reunion.

The Beginning

Ages 6–9 · 2017

Siblings must solve a scroll's mystery or risk being trapped in biblical history forever.

Firekeeper's Daughter

Ages 14–18 · 2021

A Native teen uncovers deadly secrets while investigating a new drug in her community.

Night

Ages 14–18 · 1956

A teenager's harrowing survival in Nazi death camps challenges humanity's darkest depths.

Unsettled
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Unsettled

Ages 9–12 · 2021

A girl navigates a new life in America, facing cultural challenges and sibling rivalry in her quest for belonging.

Catherine's War
Graphic Nov.
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Catherine's War

Ages 7–12 · 2012

A young girl hides from the Nazis, capturing her journey through the lens of a camera.

The Diary of a Young Girl

Ages 11–15

A young girl hides from Nazis, documenting her life in a secret attic, revealing courage and humanity's frailty.

Love from A to Z
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Love from A to Z

Ages 14–18 · 2019

Two teens meet on spring break, hiding secrets and seeking truth in a world of marvels and oddities.

A Very Large Expanse of Sea
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A Very Large Expanse of Sea

Ages 13–18 · 2018

A Muslim teen navigates prejudice and first love post-9/11.

The Inquisitor's Tale

Ages 10–14 · 2016

Three children flee across medieval France, pursued by knights and prejudice, to save sacred texts and confront a mysterious destiny.

Jasper Jones

Ages 12–18 · 2009

A secret discovery binds two boys in a town gripped by fear and suspicion.

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