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Family & Siblings Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Family & Siblings Books for Ages 8–11

Family at chapter book age gets complicated in ways children are ready to see. Favoritism, divorce, the sibling who gets all the attention, the parent who doesn't understand. These 11,674 books don't idealize family. They show it clearly and love it anyway.

11,674 books

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Grandaddy and Janetta #2

Grandaddy's Stars

Helen V. Griffith

Janetta loves visiting her grandfather's farm, but she worries that the sights of Baltimore won't be enough to keep him

Cover of Something About Grandma

Something About Grandma

For the child preparing for their first solo stay with a grandparent, this lush story celebrates the discovery that elde

Cover of My Brother Is a Visitor from Another Planet

My Brother Is a Visitor from Another Planet

For the younger sibling who feels overshadowed or confused by an older brother's antics. A funny look at how we use our

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Cover of Missing Rabbit

Rabbit #1

Missing Rabbit

Roni Schotter

For children navigating life between two homes, this gentle story provides comfort and validates the big feelings that c

Ages 4–8

Cover of Dadaji's Paintbrush

Dadaji's Paintbrush

Rashmi Sirdeshpande

For young readers exploring themes of legacy, creativity, and the enduring power of family, this book tenderly portrays

Cover of A Year of Everyday Wonders

A Year of Everyday Wonders

Cheryl B. Klein

For the child noticing how they are growing up, this story celebrates the small, quiet milestones and everyday moments t

Cover of Blue Wings

For the child learning to navigate the delicate balance of caring for a sibling with different needs while protecting a

Cover of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Modern Retelling of Little Women

Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Modern Retelling of Little Women

The March sisters are back in this modern graphic novel retelling, navigating school, family, and growing up in the 21st

Cover of The Family Table

Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers

The Family Table

Houghton Mifflin

Grandma shares the history of her dining table, showing how a single piece of furniture can hold a lifetime of family st

Cover of The Moffats

For children finding joy in simple moments while navigating life's changes. A classic look at family resilience and the

Cover of Now One Foot, Now the Other

Now One Foot, Now the Other

For children navigating the confusion of a grandparent's health crisis. A gentle story about how love and patience can c

Cover of Russell and Elisa

Russell Michaels #4

Russell and Elisa

Johanna Hurwitz

Three-year-old Elisa, her favorite rag doll, and her big brother Russell share everyday adventures in and around their b

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Summer is for Cousins

For the child noticing they are growing up at a different pace than their siblings or cousins, this story celebrates the

Cover of Amber Brown Is Green with Envy

Amber Brown Is Green with Envy

Amber Brown is facing big changes as her mom prepares for a wedding and a new house. Navigating family shifts is hard, e

Cover of Karen's Half Birthday

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #26

Karen's Half Birthday

For children who love celebrations and sometimes feel left out, this story explores the joy and occasional drama of maki

Cover of Desperate Measures

Desperate Measures

Thirteen-year-old Vicky leads her siblings on a daring escape to ensure their family stays together despite the threats

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Maggie Valley #1

Gentle's Holler

Livy Two Weems pours her heart into songwriting while dreaming of a life beyond her crowded North Carolina holler in the

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39 Kids on the Block

My Sister the Blabbermouth

For the child who feels constantly mortified by a sibling's lack of a filter and the struggle to keep a secret safe at h

Cover of Margaret's Move

Margaret's Move

For the child who feels like their needs are being overlooked for a sibling's sake. Margaret navigates the resentment an

Cover of Katie and Those Boys

Katie and Those Boys

For the child adjusting to a new family setup, this lighthearted story navigates the messy, loud, and funny reality of g

Cover of Sam's First Word

Sam's First Word

For the family eagerly awaiting a baby's first milestones, this funny story celebrates the joyful chaos of a big, loving

Cover of The Graduation of Jake Moon

The Graduation of Jake Moon

Standing in a parking lot while friends shout insults at a confused old man, Jake realizes the person in the dumpster is

Cover of Families

For the child curious about the many ways people live together, this book celebrates diverse home lives through the hone

Cover of How to Take Your Grandmother to the Museum

How to Take Your Grandmother to the Museum

Lois Wyse, Molly Rose Goldman

A young girl takes charge of the day, acting as a personal guide while she leads her grandmother through the wonders of

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