Books About Sibling Relationships · 192 titles considered

The Best Sibling Relationships Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about sibling 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.

A Place to Hang the Moon
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Sibling Relationships

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1992

Dinosaurs Before Dark

By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca · Book #1 in the Magic Tree House series

Two siblings travel through time to the age of the dinosaurs

68 pages· 4,717 words· Est. 53 min read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 49,767 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

A Place to Hang the Moon

Three siblings seek a forever home amidst wartime chaos and secrets.

320 pages· 62,475 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.6/5 Goodreads · 24,793 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974

The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles

Three children embark on a magical quest to find a legendary creature in a hidden land.

209 pages· 52,540 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,228 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1947

Misty of Chincoteague

By Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Misty series

A wild mare eludes capture until two children change everything on Pony Penning Day.

176 pages· 23,429 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 48,206 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Spirit Hunters

By Ellen Oh · Book #1 in the Spirit Hunters series

A new home, eerie memories, and a brother acting strange. Can Harper uncover the haunting truth?

288 pages· 49,469 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,003 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8

The Stinky Giant

Two siblings try to solve a riddle to save their home from a giant's floods.

48 pages· 899 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 304 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

Ghost Town at Sundown

Two siblings travel through time and space to solve a mystery in the Wild West

96 pages· 6,451 words· Est. 1 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 14,979 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1993

The Knight at Dawn

By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Magic Tree House series

Two siblings travel through time to the Middle Ages and find themselves in the middle of a castle feast

66 pages· 5,260 words· Est. 59 min read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 28,805 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1981

Jumanji

Two siblings find a mysterious board game that brings the jungle to life.

Caldecott Medal (1982)
32 pages· 1,794 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 30,726 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

Sheila Rae, the Brave

A fearless girl gets lost, but her sister's support saves the day.

32 pages· 490 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,309 ratings
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Sibling Relationships Picture Books

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

Little Miss, Big Sis

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A young girl discovers the joys and challenges of becoming a big sister.

Blizzard

Ages 4–7 · 2014

A boy's snowy adventure turns him into a neighborhood hero.

When Aidan Became a Brother

Ages 4–7 · 2019

A transgender boy navigates becoming a big brother, learning love and acceptance along the way.

Miriam at the River

Ages 5–9 · 2020

A sister's hope rests on a river's current to save her brother from danger.

Me Too!

Ages 3–7 · 1983

A reluctant brother navigates a day with his little sister, discovering unexpected joys.

Virginia Wolf (Graphic Novel)

Ages 5–8 · 2011

A sister's art transforms a wolfish mood into a blooming escape.

Arthur's Halloween

Ages 5–8 · 1982

Arthur must brave a haunted house to rescue his sister on Halloween night.

Wolfie the Bunny

Ages 3–6 · 2015

A bunny fears her wolf brother might eat them. Can she save him when danger strikes?

Fanciest Doll in the Universe

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A sister's prank leaves a beloved doll marked forever. Can a fancy party mend the rift?

The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist
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The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist

Ages 3–7 · 1981

A young bear loses her first tooth and visits the dentist with her brother.

The Berenstain Bears No Girls Allowed
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The Berenstain Bears No Girls Allowed

Ages 3–7 · 1986

A young bear is excluded from her brother's club and decides to form her own club with her friends.

The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends

Ages 3–7 · 1986

A young bear named Sister Bear struggles to find a playmate her own age until a new family moves into the neighborhood.

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Sibling Relationships Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about sibling relationships for developing and independent readers.

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Squished

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Avery battles for her own space amidst family chaos and looming change.

The Kid Who Came From Space

Ages 9–12 · 2020

A signed book holds secrets within its pages.

Freewater

Ages 9–12 · 2022

Two siblings escape slavery, finding refuge in a hidden community threatened by outside dangers.

The Long Haul

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A family road trip spirals into chaos and unexpected adventure.

Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter

Ages 6–10 · 2008

A young girl named Bean is left in the care of her older sister Nancy, who is babysitting for the first time, and chaos ensues as Bean tries to escape and have fun despite Nancy's rules

Mockingbird

Ages 9–13 · 2010

Caitlin seeks closure in a world of black and white after her brother's death.

Switched

Ages 10–14 · 2018

Gilly must uncover why her sister joined Rumpelstiltskin's side and save her family.

Murder House

2008

Uncover the truth behind reality show's eerie accidents.

Mighty Jack and the Goblin King (Graphic Novel)

Ages 10–14 · 2017

Jack and Lilly chase an ogre to save Maddy, facing giants and a goblin king in a perilous realm.

Dinosaurs Before Dark (Graphic Novel)

Ages 7–11 · 2021

Two siblings travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs

Wrath of the Dragon King

Ages 9–12 · 2018

Dragons wage war; can two young caretakers stop the Dragon King's deadly plan?

From Hero to Zero

Ages 10–13 · 2018

A school trip to London turns chaotic with a bully, a crush, and endless mishaps.

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