Best Books About Siblings

Originally Published by Mesa Verde Living Magazine

By Christa Fletcher

The sibling bond is unlike any other. From the moment they touch hands for the first time, play, or share a laugh, a bond between siblings can be a beautiful friendship that lasts a lifetime. While some siblings grow up together, share childhood, and adolescence together, and some siblings bond later through blended families or even friendship, books are a great way to reinforce the kindness, sharing, and communication siblings need to thrive. Whether you’re helping to nurture a young sibling bond, or one among older kids, the books below can inspire and entertain siblings of many ages.

Little Miss Big Sis, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Peter H. Reynolds

A simple story for young kids about what it’s like to become a big sister and grow to love your younger sibling. (0-5 years)

Peter’s Chair, by Ezra Jack Keats

As Peter struggles with the change in his life, he slowly learns the joys of being a big brother. (0-5 years)

Two is for Twins, by Wendy Cheyette Lewison 

The perfect book for twins, this book shows how fun being a twosome can be! (0-5 years)

A Sister More Like Me, by Barbara Jean Hicks

For the Disney-loving princesses in your house, this one is a great reminder that sisters don’t have to like the same things to love each other. (3-7 years)

When Aiden Became a Brother, by Kyle Lukoff

Winner of the Stonewall Book award, this story of a transgender boy who wants to make everything perfect for his baby sibling, teaches kids to love themselves too. (5-8 years)

Sisters, by Raina Telgemeier

When two sisters have a hard time bonding, a road trip to a family reunion and series of flashbacks, help two sisters and their brother connect. (8-11 years)

The Penderwicks, by Jeanne Birdsall

A heart-warming series of summer adventures and bravery about four sisters, their dog, and their new best friend. (7-11 years)

One Crazy Summer, by Rita Williams-Garcia

This award-winning novel follows the stories of three sisters who go to visit their mother in California, go to summer camp run by the Black Panthers. (9-11 years)

We Dream of Space, by Erin Entrada Kelly

Set in 1986, three very different siblings unexpectedly end up in the same grade together and deal with friendship, science, and their worlds colliding in the aftermath of the Space Challenger explosion. (10-12 years)

The Crossover, by Kwame Alexander

Twin basketball playing brothers, Josh and Jordan will captivate readers in this amazing tale of brotherhood and what happens when you break the rules. (10-13 years)

Far From a Tree by Robin Benway

Follow the incredible story of three siblings who were separated through adoption and foster care, as they discover their bond as biological siblings. This National Book Award winning novel also tackles issues like teen pregnancy and abandonment. (YA/Teens)