Looking for excellent children's books about 1930's? 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 hidden life in a Paris station unravels with a cryptic message.
A family's land is their lifeblood amidst racism and turmoil.
A boy's quest to find his father leads him on an unforgettable journey during the Great Depression.
Three friends torn apart by war seek hope and reunion.
A girl seeks solace amidst dust storms and personal tragedy.
In Nazi Germany, a girl steals books to survive and share hope amidst war.
A hidden past, a mysterious spy, and a town's secrets await discovery.
A teen's journal unveils family chaos and unexpected love in a crumbling castle.
Two siblings face wild summers with their unpredictable grandmother.
In 1935, Turtle discovers family secrets and buried treasure in Florida.
Illustrated read-alouds about 1930's for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A girl transforms a gray city with her secret rooftop garden.
A young boy dreams of Yankee pinstripes, becoming a baseball legend during America's toughest times.
Two pioneers risk everything to explore the ocean's depths in a fragile metal sphere.
A young girl hides during war, her diary revealing hope amidst darkness.
A boy's Christmas tree gift sparks a cycle of giving, transforming lives across generations.
Two iconic women defy convention for a daring night flight adventure.
A young girl witnesses her hometown's transformation into a reservoir.
A 24-day march challenges oppressive salt taxes, igniting a peaceful revolution for independence.
Twelve brothers form an unbeatable baseball team, defying all odds and challenges.
A concert defies racial barriers, uniting a nation for one historic night.
Can a single penny save a cherished farm during the Great Depression?
A boxing match becomes a symbol of unity on the brink of war.
Longer stories about 1930's for developing and independent readers.
A young boy recounts his childhood experiences, including a hurricane, building a new home, and starting school.
A boy navigates life on Alcatraz Island amidst notorious criminals and family challenges.
A boy endures ten concentration camps, clinging to hope amidst horror.
A boy's hope flickers amidst the Holocaust's darkness, reignited by an unexpected act of kindness.
A young Thoroughbred horse's life is forever changed when he is claimed by a new owner, a young girl and her father, a former jockey, who help him recover from his injuries and find a new purpose in life.
A girl defies rules and dust storms to join a secret baseball team and save her family's future.
A boy and a jazz musician team up to save his home from eviction.
A young boy uncovers secrets of missing Confederate gold and his family's past.
A lost terrier sparks unexpected connections and healing at a retirement home.
A girl defies all odds to play professional baseball in a male-dominated world.
Nine boys defy odds at the 1936 Olympics, challenging Hitler's elite rowers.
Discover Anne Frank's life amid the Holocaust's horrors.
