There are hundreds of good children's books with twins in them. Here is some of our recommended reading. Let us know if you have some other suggestions we can add to this section. (Clicking on any book illustration or title will take you to Amazon.Com where you can complete your purchase)
An added bonus to consider when shopping is that proceeds from the sale of any of these books will go directly towards Twinstuff Outreach, the new non-profit organization dedicated to assisting twins and higher-order multiples and their families.
The first in a new series of paperback books featuring brother and sister Barton and Nancy Jamison and their alien twin clones Beta and Gamma. This first chapter in the series introduces the four main characters and centers around a key baseball game that Barton/Beta participate in. The book is a quick (72 pages) but fun and funny reading for children aged 7-12. Published September, 2002. Read our full review here.
The second in a new series of paperback books featuring brother and sister Barton and Nancy Jamison and their alien twin clones Beta and Gamma. In this book, Barton and Nancy leave Beta and Gamma in charge of the animals at Critter City. It's only for half an hour. What could go wrong? Plenty! Published November, 2002.
A paperback book for children ages 9-12, published in April, 2000. Tanya has to deal with her new enlarged family, as her parents give birth to quadruplets, two boys and two girls. One of the few children's books out there dealing with higher-order multiples from a sibling's perspective.
A book originally published in Sweden that has been translated into English which deals with a very difficult subject, the loss of a twin. This novel for youths (ages 12 to 15 is the recommended audience) centers around twins Cilla and Tina, sisters who aren't close. After the tragic death of Cilla, Tina must come to grips with the loss of her twin while discovering her own individuality. This book has won children's awards in both Sweden and Germany and is based on a factual story of Kinna Gieth, who lost her twin sister at a young age.
Spend a day with the real stars of the Rug Rats, Phil and Lil DeVille -- everyone's favorite twin cartoon babies! Find out how to tell them apart, what their favorite grossest foods are, and why they like to fight so much. Join in the wacky activities that make these two tick, and discover why a day with Phil and Lil is twice as exciting as "a bucket of worms!"
A March, 2001 paperback designed for baby-preschool levels. Show your twins what happens at the doctor's office with this picture book detailing Phil and Lil's doctor's visit.
Newberry Honor author and illustrator Tomie de Paolo has crafted this children's book chronicling the adventures of the Barker Twins, Morgan and Moffat. By the way, the Barkers are dogs and the girl dog, Moffat, was born ten minutes before her twin brother, Morgan. This is a really cute and well-illustrated book that we highly recommend as a perfect first-day-of-school book for your twins in the 4-7 age range.
The Barker Twins return in this level 1 reading picture book in which Morgan and Moffat switch roles and the usually bossy Moffat now has to let his brother Morgan be boss for a day!
We'll put these side-by-side since they are the first two children's books out in a series called 'Twin Stories'. They are hardcover picture books recommended for ages 4-8 and each feature twins as the main characters. Choose between Kaos...Bad Dog and Shhhh...It's Bertha (in large-print)
Both books are 48 brightly-colored and fully illustrated pages and keep children absorbed in the story as they discreetly learn about key "Lifeskills" such as problem solving and honesty.
Hard-cover book published in 1999 designed for twins with reading level of ages 4-8. Photo book designed to introduce your twins to the world of twindom.
A novel about 10-year-old British twin sisters, Garnet and Ruby, who are complete opposites yet as close as twins can be. A well-received, entertaining novel that is highly recommended for children, age 9-12. May be out of print--check Amazon for details.
Modern classic of youth fiction dealing with twin sisters, Sara Louise and Caroline, and their battle for identity and recognition. Winner of the 1991 Newberry Award for Youth Fiction.
A young girl, Abby, has to deal with her problems when her twin sister Anna is diagnosed with sciolosis. Paperback book recommended for ages 9-12. Part of the popular Baby-Sitters Series (#104).
Sisters Tia and Tamera (from the TV Series, Sister, Sister) dance with the same guy at the spring formal. Paperback. Recommended for ages 9-12. May be out-of-print. Check Amazon for availability.
Angela and Diabola are twin sisters who are shown growing up in this satirical story that's recommended for youngsters age 9-12. Some online reviews warn the book is a little dark (the "bad twin" is pretty bad), but the book was written by award-winning children's author Reid-Banks ("The Mystery of the Cupboard").
Historical fiction for young readers set during World War I in a midwestern U.S. city. Main character of novel is Mallie, a young girl who tires of comparisons to her twin sister Hallie and yearns for her independence. May be out-of-print. Check Amazon for availability.
A 1998 children's book with two very different twin sisters as the title characters--Lil and Nelly. As different as night and day, the two twins pool their talents for a school project with good results. The book's author and illustrator came up with the concept after meeting a friend's young fraternal twins who were quite different and hearing that no children's book dealt with fraternal twins who weren't like their sibling. So he came up with this neat story which is a great gift for young twins who are different from their twins!
A 1997 hardcover book recommended for readers from age 6-9. Deals with the jealousy of an older sister who doesn't like all the attention her new twin baby sisters are receiving. As the book jacket declare, "The twinnies are darling. Everybody says so. But they take up a lot of space. They need two cribs. They need two high chairs. And they need two people to watch out for them all the time. Who is left, their big sister wonders, to watch out for her?"
A new hardcover children's book written by the mom of two sets of twins! The delightful illustrations in this small (30-page) book accompany a sweet poem about how twins can be each other's best friends. A little pricey so this one might be best for doting grandparents to buy for their twin grandchildren!
A children's book that tells the biographies of Sixth Century brother/sister twins, Benedict and Scholastica, who each became Saints. The text is woven with tales of spirituality and beautiful illustrations. A 32-page hardcover book recommended for ages 4-8.
