FH & Children's Books

FAMILY HISTORY THROUGH CHILDREN'S BOOKS!

Children's books have become one of my favorite ways to introduce family history to children. Family history is about so much more than names, dates, and records. At its heart, it is about people, memories, traditions, places, and the stories that shape who we are. Children's books have a unique ability to take these big ideas and make them simple, meaningful, and relatable.

I love using children's books as a gateway to family history because they naturally spark conversations. A story about a grandparent can lead to sharing memories of our own grandparents. A book about summer traditions can inspire discussions about favorite family vacations, recipes, or childhood experiences. Through stories, children begin to see that family history is not just something that happened long ago—it is being created every day.

These summertime books celebrate the joy of family, adventure, and memory-making while providing opportunities to preserve the stories that make each family unique. As you read together, I hope they inspire meaningful conversations and help your family discover where their stories lead.

simply click on the article or book you would like to learn more about. Fun activity page or idea with each post.

5 Reasons Why Children's Books are the Perfect Introduction to Family History


Children's Books that Explore One Theme

6 Children's Books that Make Family History Feel Simple and Meaningful

6 Children's Books that Celebrate Summertime!

6 Children's Books All About Grandpa

6 Children's Books that Celebrate Juneteenth

6 Children's Books that Carry Dad's Memory Forward

6 Children's Books that Celebrate the Joy of Family

6 Children's Books about Home


Library Roundup

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Picture Books

Memory Jars by Vera Brosgol

Fireworks by Matthew Burgess

One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey by Henry Cole

Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry

A Summer Day by Douglas Florian

A Book of Maps for You by Lourdes Heuer

The Little Blue Cottage by Kelly Jordan

l'll Go and Come Back by Rajani LaRocca

Wave by Suzy Lee

Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal

My Dad by Susan Quinn

The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant

A Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say

When Lola Visits  by Michelle Sterling

All the Way to America: The Story of A Big Italian Family and A Little Shovel by Dan Yaccarino


Middle Grade

A Sea of Lemon Trees by Maria Dolores Aguila

Across so Many Seas by Ruth Behar

One Big Open Sky by Lesa Cline-Ransome

The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli by Karina Yan Glaser

The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman

The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm

The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story by Daniel Nayeri

All the Blues in the Sky by Renee Watson


Early Reader Chapter Books

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