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Books for Sibling Rivalry for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Sibling Rivalry for Ages 8–11

Sibling relationships at chapter book age get more complex. Comparison, competition, the feeling that a brother or sister gets treated differently, the fights that are really about something else entirely. These 2,397 books explore the full, complicated reality of sharing your life with someone you didn't choose.

2,397 books

Cover of Nosy Rosie

Nicknames sometimes stick, even when they hurt. Cheerful watercolor and line illustrations.

Cover of You Can't Have My Planet, But Take My Brother, Please

You Can't Have My Planet, But Take My Brother, Please

Earth is under threat from an alien force, leaving Giles and his friends to lead a high-stakes battle to save the planet

Cover of David Mortimore Baxter

David Mortimore Baxter

David Baxter’s everyday life turns into a hilarious disaster when his entire family agrees to let cameras into their hom

Cover of Papelucho

Papelucho #1

Papelucho

Marcela Paz

For the child who possesses a vivid imagination and often finds themselves in unintentional trouble while trying to make

Ages 8–12

Cover of Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little

Moxy Maxwell #1

Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little

Moxy Maxwell is far too busy pursuing her dreams of becoming an aquatic superstar to actually sit down and finish her su

Cover of The Button Boat

The Button Boat

Glendon Swarthout, Kathryn Swarthout

For the child who needs to see the strength in siblings standing together against a world that feels unfair and difficul

Cover of Mokie & Bik

For siblings who share a secret world of play, these nautical adventures celebrate the joy of having a built-in best fri

Cover of Fiona Thorn and the Carapacem Spell

Fiona Thorn and the Carapacem Spell

For the child who would go to the ends of the earth to help a sibling, this magical journey explores the depths of famil

Cover of A Star in the Night

A Star in the Night

Jennifer Gladen

For the child feeling anxious about a sick family member, this comforting story uses the Christmas pageant to offer hope

Cover of Monsters Under the Bed!

Monsters Under the Bed!

Russell J. Dorn

For the child who struggles with nighttime fears and needs to discover their own inner strength to protect others when t

Cover of Adèle & Simon

Adèle & Simon #1

Barbara McClintock

For the child who constantly misplaces their hat or gloves: follow two siblings through old-world Paris in a charming se

Cover of Raaga and Her Akka

Raaga and Her Akka

For the child who feels like they are constantly standing in an older sibling's shadow, navigating the bittersweet mix o

Cover of Keep Your Eye on Amanda!

Tales of Amanda Pig #1

Keep Your Eye on Amanda!

For the child learning to balance their own fun with the responsibility of looking after a younger, more impulsive sibli

Cover of William the Bad

Just William #11

William the Bad

Richmal Crompton

For the child whose boundless energy and vivid imagination are constantly at odds with the rules of the adult world.

Cover of Renegade Magic

Kat, Incorrigible #2

Stephanie Burgis

For the child who bristles at restrictive rules, Kat's journey through Regency England proves that staying true to yours

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McFig and McFly

Henrik Drescher

For the child struggling with the urge to one-up a friend or sibling, this dark fable explores how keeping score can lea

Cover of The Story of Chopsticks: Amazing Chinese Inventions

The Story of Chopsticks: Amazing Chinese Inventions

Ying Chang Compestine

For the curious child who wonders how everyday things came to be, this playful tale explores problem-solving through a f

Cover of The Water of Life: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm

The Water of Life: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm

Barbara Rogasky

For the child grappling with the weight of a loved one's illness and the desire to help, this lush retelling explores th

Cover of Oh, How Sylvester Can Pester!: And Other Poems More or Less About Manners

Oh, How Sylvester Can Pester!: And Other Poems More or Less About Manners

For the child navigating the tricky waters of social rules, these silly poems make learning about manners and pestering

Cover of Binky Brothers and the Fearless Four

Binky Brothers #2

Binky Brothers and the Fearless Four

For the child who feels overlooked by older kids and wants to prove they have what it takes to join the big-kid club.

Cover of Arthur and the Cootie-Catcher

Arthur Chapter Books

Arthur and the Cootie-Catcher

For the child who gets caught up in playground games or worries about the 'what-ifs.' Help them navigate the line betwee

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