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The Best Siblings Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about siblings? 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 Siblings

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

A Place to Hang the Moon

By Kate Albus

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 8–11 · 1941

The Moffats

By Eleanor Estes, Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Moffats series

A family navigates the challenges of everyday life in a small town.

212 pages· 40,253 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,284 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Caterpillar Summer

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 7–11 · 1932

Little House in the Big Woods

A young girl and her family live in a log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin during the late 19th century.

238 pages· 33,170 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 290,632 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 11–16 · 1868

Little Women

By Louisa May Alcott, Anna Bond (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Little Women series

Four sisters navigate life's challenges while awaiting their father's return from war.

816 pages· 184,747 words· Est. 17 hour read
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,522,143 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1967

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

A young girl runs away from home with her brother to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

172 pages· 30,922 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 221,611 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1876

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

A murder witnessed, a secret oath, and a perilous cave. Can Tom Sawyer escape danger?

336 pages· 70,131 words· Est. 10 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,038,817 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 6–9 · 2013

The Year of Billy Miller

By Kevin Henkes · Book #1 in the Billy Miller series

A young boy navigates the challenges of second grade while dealing with family dynamics and his own self-doubt.

240 pages· 21,830 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 9,073 ratings
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Siblings Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

You Are My Happy

Ages 0–4 · 2019

A bedtime tale of gratitude and joy shared between a mother bear and her cub.

Bunny Roo, I Love You
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Bunny Roo, I Love You

Ages 0–2 · 2015

Discover how mamas comfort their babies in a bewildering world.

Pride & Prejudice
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Pride & Prejudice

Ages 1–3 · 2011

Explore numbers through a charming journey of proposals and encounters in an English village.

Little You

Ages 0–3 · 2013

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

Baby Be Kind
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Baby Be Kind

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Discover simple acts of kindness that even a baby can do.

When the World Was Waiting for You
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When the World Was Waiting for You

Ages 0–3 · 2011

Celebrate the joy and anticipation of a new baby's arrival.

Cinderella

Ages 2–4 · 2016

Cinderella's tale unfolds in Mexico with a magical twist.

Pride and Prejudice

Ages 3–6 · 2017

Discover love and wit in a classic tale with interactive fun.

One Big Day
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One Big Day

Ages 0–4 · 2022

Celebrate a baby's first birthday with joy and wonder.

Baby's Here!

Ages 0–4 · 2022

Engage toddlers with a playful, interactive journey celebrating new siblings.

Hands On!
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Hands On!

Ages 0–4 · 2022

Celebrate a baby's journey from crawling to first steps.

You're All My Favorites

Ages 2–5 · 2004

Three cubs question their parents' love, seeking reassurance in a heartwarming tale.

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Siblings Picture Books

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

I Want to Be a Doctor

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young boy visits the hospital with his family after his brother gets hurt.

We Dream of Space

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Three siblings face personal struggles as the Challenger launch looms, altering their lives forever.

Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A cat named Pete spends the day at the beach with his mom and brother, trying surfing for the first time.

The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches

Ages 6–8 · 1978

A young witch discovers her hidden power on Halloween night. Can she outshine her sisters?

Tooth Trouble

Ages 6–9 · 2004

Freddy's desperate to lose a tooth, but his plan might land him in big trouble.

How Not to Babysit Your Brother

Ages 4–8 · 2005

Will must tame his mischievous brother's chaos.

The Stinky Giant

Ages 5–8

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

Flat Stanley and the Very Big Cookie
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Flat Stanley and the Very Big Cookie

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A flat boy helps a baker come up with a new idea to save his business.

Graphic Nov.
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Duck, Duck, Porcupine!

Ages 5–7 · 2016

A group of animal friends have various outdoor adventures together.

Lulu and the Witch Baby

Ages 4–8 · 1986

Lulu's spell makes her sister vanish. Can she bring her back before trouble brews?

Zelda and Ivy
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Zelda and Ivy

Ages 5–8 · 1998

Fox sisters navigate sibling rivalry with humor and flair in three lively tales.

Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Bubble Blast

Ages 4–6 · 2017

Can Spike make bath time fun for reluctant ducklings?

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Siblings Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about siblings for developing and independent readers.

The Outsiders

Ages 12–18 · 1967

A boy's world shatters when a gang rivalry spirals out of control.

Caleb and Kit
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Caleb and Kit

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A boy with cystic fibrosis befriends a mysterious girl, challenging his sheltered life.

The War That Saved My Life

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A girl escapes wartime London, seeking freedom from her mother's cruelty.

The Night Diary

Ages 8–12 · 2018

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

What Stars Are Made of

Ages 10–14 · 2020

Libby makes a cosmic deal to help her sister's unborn baby.

All-of-a-Kind Family

Ages 8–11 · 1951

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

Fighting Words

Ages 10–+ · 2020

Two sisters face trauma and silence. Can they find their voices and heal?

The Bad Beginning

Ages 8–12 · 1999

Three siblings face misfortune and a villain's plot to steal their fortune.

Best Family Ever

Ages 8–12 · 2019

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

Appleblossom the Possum

Ages 8–11 · 2015

A young possum named Appleblossom navigates the dangers of the world with her family and learns to rely on her instincts and her brothers to survive

The Wishing Spell
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The Wishing Spell

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Twins enter a magical realm of fairy tales, facing challenges to return home.

When Stars Are Scattered

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A refugee boy faces a choice: education or staying with his brother.

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