Family Books For 5-Year-Old Kids

Birthday parties, holiday traditions and visits with relatives are often some of the most memorable parts of childhood. Books about family for 5-year-olds capture those moments while introducing children to different family experiences and traditions. Their familiar settings make them enjoyable for both independent reading and classroom storytime.

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Popular Books

Jabari JumpsThe Paper Bag PrincessThe Families SongOne Cool FriendScaredy Monster Level 1: Scaredy Monster’s WorldThe Day Dad Joined My Soccer TeamScaredy Monster Level 1: Best Friends!Scaredy Monster Level 2: Brave Scaredy MonsterJust In Case You Ever WonderAlma and How She Got Her NameAvatar: The Last Airbender: I Am Zuko!Fry Bread: A Native American Family StoryMy GrandparentsBe MineMi Casa Is My HomeOtis P. Oliver ProtestsMy Military MomThe Tale of Tom Kitten

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Books

Jabari JumpsOne Cool FriendScaredy Monster Level 1: Scaredy Monster’s WorldThe Day Dad Joined My Soccer TeamScaredy Monster Level 1: Best Friends!Scaredy Monster Level 2: Brave Scaredy MonsterAvatar: The Last Airbender: I Am Zuko!My GrandparentsBe MineOtis P. Oliver ProtestsMy Military MomThe Tale of Tom KittenMy Mom and DadMy Two HomesMother BruceJust Like Mommy, Just Like DaddyWaiting for a Baby BrotherAll the WorldThe Scaredy-Cat KittenNo Room for a Pup!Maggie's ChopsticksThe Couch PotatoLittle Pig Saves the ShipWe Can Reuse It!

Videos

The Paper Bag PrincessThe Families SongJust In Case You Ever WonderAlma and How She Got Her NameFry Bread: A Native American Family StoryMi Casa Is My Home

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Family celebrations often become some of a child's earliest lasting memories.
  • Children may begin noticing that families can look very different from one another.
  • Relatives often play an important role in passing down stories and traditions.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Discuss how siblings, parents and relatives interact throughout the story.
  • Compare how different family members respond to the same situation.
For Educators
  • Choose stories that reflect the everyday ups and downs of family life.
  • Talk about how family members support one another during challenges.

FAQ

Families and educators can use these books to discuss family traditions, relationships and everyday experiences. The stories often help children connect what they read to their own lives.

Many stories feature celebrations, family activities and moments spent together. Readers often recognize situations that feel familiar from their own experiences.

Look for books with engaging illustrations, relatable situations and a variety of family experiences. Stories that reflect different family structures can help broaden children's understanding of the world around them.

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