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Books About Joy & Gratitude for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Joy & Gratitude for Ages 12–18

Joy in adolescence is complicated by self-consciousness and the pressure to seem unbothered. These 775 books make the case for paying attention to what's good, even when (especially when) it feels uncool to admit that something made you happy.

775 books

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For the child who finds magic in the changing seasons or the artist who needs a spark of inspiration to see the world th

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The Cambridge Book of Poetry for Children #1

The Cambridge Book of Poetry for Children: Parts 1 and 2

Kenneth Grahame

For the child discovering the magic of language. This classic collection helps young readers find wonder in the everyday

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The Princess and the Christmas Gift

For the child adjusting to new family dynamics and the true meaning of generosity during the holiday season.

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Shel Silverstein Poetry

Where the Sidewalk Ends

Shel Silverstein

Wash your shadow and plant a diamond garden in this whimsical world where girls eat whales and boys turn into TV sets th

Ages 4–12

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Summer Days and Summer Nights

Stephanie Perkins, Leigh Bardugo, Francesca Lia Block, Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Brandy Colbert, Tim Federle, Lev Grossman, Nina LaCour, Veronica Roth, Jon Skovron, Jennifer E. Smith

For the teenager navigating the butterfly-inducing, often messy world of first crushes and summer adventures.

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It's Okay to Feel My Feelings

For the child or student feeling the heavy weight of academic pressure and the need to fit into a rigid system. Helps re

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A young boy grows up among the jungles and tin mines of 1950s rural Perak in this celebrated autobiographical account of

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The Way to Rainy Mountain

N. Scott Momaday

Ancient Kiowa myths of heroes and steel-horned buffalo come alive alongside personal memories to preserve a rich heritag

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Everybody Is Welcome Here

Perfect for families who love the magic of the theater and want to explore the history of a beloved classic through its

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A Different Kind of Normal

For the child who feels like they see the world a bit differently, this guide validates the neurodivergent experience wi

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I See Lincoln's Underpants

For the curious student who thinks history is boring, this book uses hilarious, lesser known facts to prove that the pas

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Suitcase of Seaweed, A

For the child exploring their place in the world while navigating the beautiful, sometimes complex threads of a multi-ge

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Forever Smurfette

For the child who feels like the odd one out in their group, this comic explores finding your place while celebrating wh

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Planning Perfect

For the teenager beginning to explore their identity and wondering if they fit into the world of romance or if they are

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Don't Know Much About

Don't Know Much About the Universe

Kenneth C. Davis

Uncover the most fascinating mysteries of the cosmos, from the genius of Einstein to the strange secrets behind the cons

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The Poetry Friday Anthology

Hop to It: Poems to Get You Moving

Janet Wong, Sylvia Vardell

Get up and stretch with 100 poems that turn physical movement into a way to process the pandemic and social justice.

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Iroquois Folk Tales

For the child curious about the roots of the world and how the animals got their traits. These traditional stories offer

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Random Illustrated Facts

For the curious child who loves asking "Why?" and needs a break from traditional stories with bite-sized, weird, and won

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Weird Science Facts that You Have to See to Believe! Science for 12 Year Old

For the curious middle-schooler who loves trivia and 'did you know' facts. This high-image guide makes complex scientifi

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For children processing the complexities of a family transition or separation. This story offers a gentle way to talk ab

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Interesting Facts For Curious Minds

For the inquisitive child who constantly asks why, this collection of fascinating tidbits satisfies a deep hunger for kn

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Jewish Holidays in Pictures and Words #5

Shavuot in Pictures and Words

For parents wanting to share the significance of Shavuot, this interactive guide uses activities and stories to explain

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The Ruggles Family #1

The Family from One End Street

Seven children and their hardworking parents fill One End Street with noise and joy in this classic tale of a big, happy

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My Friend Mr. Leakey

J. B. S. Haldane

For the child who loves to ask how the world works, these stories bridge the gap between scientific curiosity and the wi

Joy & Gratitude for Other Ages

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