Children's books about forgiveness
Books in the library where forgiveness is a central thread — a substantial shelf of 45 titles. Picture-book gateways for the youngest readers, chapter-book exploration for older children, ranked here by how widely each is known and loved.
Picture book
The Sour Grape
by Jory John · age 4–8
Picture book
Picture book
Broken
by X. Fang · age 4–8
Picture book
Picture book
Circle
by Mac Barnett · age 3–7
Picture book
Picture book
The Bad Seed
by Jory John · age 4–8
Picture book
Picture book
Leina and the Lord of the Toadstools
by Myriam Dahman · age 5–9
Picture book
Graphic novel
Dog Man: Mothering Heights
by Dav Pilkey · age 6–10
Graphic novel
Graphic novel
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes
by Dav Pilkey · age 6–10
Graphic novel
Chapter book
Wildsmith: The Hidden Sea
by Liz Flanagan · age 7–10
Chapter book
Graphic novel
Dog Man: Fetch-22
by Dav Pilkey · age 6–10
Graphic novel
Graphic novel
Dog Man: Grime and Punishment
by Dav Pilkey · age 6–10
Graphic novel
Graphic novel
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas
by Dav Pilkey · age 6–10
Graphic novel
Graphic novel
The Baby-Sitters Club: Claudia and Mean Janine
by Ann M. Martin · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Graphic novel
The Baby-Sitters Club: Claudia and the Bad Joke
by Ann M. Martin · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Picture book
The Smeds and the Smoos
by Julia Donaldson · age 3–7
Picture book
Picture book
Iris and Isaac
by Catherine Rayner · age 3–6
Picture book
Picture book
Oh No, George!
by Chris Haughton · age 2–6
Picture book
Illustrated
Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth
by Alex Latimer · age 5–8
Illustrated
Chapter book
The Worlds We Leave Behind
by A.F. Harrold · age 10–14
Chapter book
Chapter book
Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian
by Rick Riordan · age 9–13
Chapter book
Graphic novel
Amulet: Waverider
by Kazu Kibuishi · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Picture book
Big Bright Feelings: Ravi's Roar
by Tom Percival · age 3–7
Picture book
Picture book
The Good Egg
by Jory John · age 4–8
Picture book
Chapter book
The Witch's Boy
by Kelly Barnhill · age 9–13
Chapter book
Graphic novel
Witches of Brooklyn: S'Witch Back
by Sophie Escabasse · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Chapter book
The Crossover
by Kwame Alexander · age 10–14
Chapter book
Graphic novel
Lights
by Brenna Thummler · age 10–14
Graphic novel
Illustrated
Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories
by Jarvis · age 5–7
Illustrated
Picture book
The Bear, the Piano, the Dog, and the Fiddle
by David Litchfield · age 4–7
Picture book
Graphic novel
Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties
by Dav Pilkey · age 6–10
Graphic novel
Graphic novel
Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild
by Dav Pilkey · age 6–10
Graphic novel
Chapter book
Wings of Fire: Escaping Peril
by Tui T. Sutherland · age 9–12
Chapter book
Graphic novel
Besties: Prank War
by Kayla Miller · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Graphic novel
Besties: Work It Out
by Kayla Miller · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Picture book
Dino Feelings: The Hugasaurus
by Rachel Bright · age 3–6
Picture book
Picture book
I'm Very Busy: A (Nearly Forgotten) Birthday Book
by Oliver Jeffers · age 3–7
Picture book
Picture book
Rules of Summer
by Shaun Tan · age 7–13
Picture book
Graphic novel
Sisters
by Raina Telgemeier · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Illustrated
Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories
by Jarvis · age 5–7
Illustrated
Picture book
Don't Do It, Doug!
by Maudie Powell-Tuck · age 3–6
Picture book
Picture book
Hank Meets Frank
by Maudie Powell-Tuck · age 3–6
Picture book
Graphic novel
Toby and the Pixies: Best Frenemies
by James Turner · age 7–10
Graphic novel
Illustrated
Dave Pigeon (Dave vs Dave!)
by Swapna Haddow · age 6–9
Illustrated
Illustrated
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
by Jarvis · age 5–7
Illustrated
Illustrated
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
by Jarvis · age 5–7
Illustrated
Illustrated
Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories
by Jarvis · age 5–7
Illustrated