Middle Ages Picture Books for Children

This spring, I have had the opportunity to teach kids from kindergarten to 4^th grade all about the Middle Ages! It has been a blast reading together, doing crafts, and discussing so many of the amazing things that happened during the medieval times.

There are many wonderful books that teach about this time in history. Below is a list of the children’s story books and picture books that are a wonderful addition to our studies. These stories bring the history alive for children now.

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The Making of a Knightby Patrick O'Brien

Seven-year-old James wants to be a brave and noble knight like his father. He dreams of the day that he, too, will wear the golden spurs that symbolize knighthood.

Marguerite Makes a Bookby Bruce Robertson

Paris in the 1400s. A young girl named Marguerite delights in assisting her father, Jacques, in his craft: illuminating manuscripts for the nobility of France. His current commission is a splendid book of hours for his patron, Lady Isabelle, but will he be able to finish it in time for Lady Isabelle’s name day?

The Story of King Arthur & His Knights (Classic Starts)by Tania Zamorsky & Howard Pyle

From the sword in the stone and the founding of Camelot to the famed Round Table and the Lake of Enchantment, the legend of King Arthur will never lose its magic.

The Adventures of Robin Hood by John Burrows & Howard Pyle

He robbed from the rich and gave to the poor, and had escapades enough to please any adventure-loving child. Now even the youngest readers can have the chance to enter Sherwood Forest with Robins band of merry men.

A Medieval Feastby Aliki

The King is coming to visit. The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare for his arrival. It will take weeks to ready rooms, set up tents, and prepare the feast itself. Everyone is busy hunting and hawking, brewing and churning.

Knights in Shining Armor by Gail Gibbons

A look at the life of knights in the Middle Ages and a collection of tales about their adventures.

The Hawk of the Castle: A Story of Medieval Falconryby Danna Smith

Join a young girl and her father, the falconer at a medieval castle, as they experience the joys of taking a goshawk out for a training flight.

A Year in the Castle: A Look and Find Fantasy Story Bookby Nikola Kucharska

These detailed spreads charting the course of a year in a fantasy medieval castle are packed to the brim with charming characters and hilarious adventures that young readers will return to again and again.

The Kitchen Knight: A Tale of King Arthurby Margaret Hodges

The Knights of the Round Table were in their glory. When an unknown stranger visits the castle and asks Kin Arthur’s favor, he is allowed to serve in the kitchen for his meat and bread.

If You Were a Kid in a Medieval Castle by Josh Gregory

Get a first hand look into medieval times by following two friends as they explore the castle and meet a variety of colorful characters.

The Ink Garden of Brother Theophaneby C.M. Millen

In a monastery in the mountains of Mourne during the Middle Ages, one young monk struggled to focus on his task: copying the Bible and other scholarly books with plain brown ink made from wood bark in plain brown books in his plain brown robe at his plain brown desk.

The Minstrel in the Towerby Gloria Skurzynski

Before their father returns to France from the Crusades, daring Alice and musical Roger set off on their own journey: to find their long-lost uncle. But on the way, the siblings are kidnapped and locked in an ancient hidden tower.

Sir Cumference and the First Round Tableby Cindy Neuschwander

Join Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius for wordplay, puns, and problem solving in this geometry-packed math adventure.

I also have an extensive list of allegorical books and series for children and teens that are great as read alouds for your family. Many are set in the time of knights and castles making them the perfect series to read as you dive into this history!

I hope your kiddos will enjoy reading through these books as they study the medieval times. We are excited to wrap up our Medieval Ages classes with a huge feast day celebration!