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Books About Shame & Guilt for Ages 4–7 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Shame & Guilt for Ages 4–7

Children this age are beginning to understand the difference between doing a bad thing and being a bad person, and that distinction matters enormously. These 1,908 picture books help children navigate guilt without letting it harden into shame.

1,908 books

Cover of I Barfed on Mrs. Kenly

I Barfed on Mrs. Kenly

Cleo is mortified after getting carsick on the way to a birthday party, but showing off her diving skills might be just

Cover of What Have You Done, Davy?

What Have You Done, Davy?

Brigitte Weninger

Davy the bunny didn't mean to break his siblings' toys, but with a little help from his mother, he finds a way to mend b

Cover of Farewell Floppy

Farewell Floppy

For a child grappling with complex emotions about their pet, this story explores the regret of a choice and the enduring

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Cover of Oh No, Bobo! You're in Trouble

Oh No, Bobo! You're in Trouble

Phil Gosier

For the child who tried to hide a mistake and found the secret growing bigger. A high-energy look at why honesty is bett

Ages 4–8

Cover of Fiona's Little Accident

Felix and Fiona #3

Fiona's Little Accident

For the child who is nervous about school or feels embarrassed by a bathroom accident, this gentle bunny story offers re

Cover of Clyde Lied

Clyde the Hippo #4

For the child who tried to cover up a mistake and felt it weighing on them. This playful story visualizes a lie as a gro

Cover of Zip It!

Topps League #3

Kurtis Scaletta

Batboy Chad broke the ultimate baseball superstition by talking to a pitcher mid-game, and now he needs a lucky card to

Cover of Arthur's Computer Disaster

Arthur Adventures #22

Arthur's Computer Disaster

Chaos erupts after Arthur uses his mother’s computer without permission, leading to a desperate search for a way to fix

Cover of Princess Posey and the Tiny Treasure

Princess Posey #7

Princess Posey and the Tiny Treasure

Stephanie Greene

For the child navigating the tricky feelings of a classroom misunderstanding and the worry that comes when something spe

Cover of A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas

A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas

Ralph Covert, G. Riley Mills

For the child who struggles with the guilt of a broken toy or wants a more energetic, modern twist on holiday traditions

Cover of Princess Prunella and the Purple Peanut

Margaret Atwood's Alliterative Tales #1

Princess Prunella and the Purple Peanut

Margaret Atwood

Prunella is a very prissy princess until a wise woman's spell sprouts a purple peanut right on her nose.

Cover of Ben Draws Trouble

Ben Draws Trouble

For the child whose honest observations or creative hobbies sometimes land them in hot water with others.

Cover of Bad Luck Bridesmaid

The Complicated Life of Claudia Cristina Cortez #1

Bad Luck Bridesmaid

Diana G. Gallagher

For the child who feels like things always go wrong, this story of a 'jinxed' bridesmaid offers a humorous look at overc

Cover of My Sister the Blabbermouth

39 Kids on the Block #3

My Sister the Blabbermouth

For the child who feels constantly mortified by a sibling's lack of a filter and the struggle to keep a secret safe at h

Cover of The Secret Time Machine and the Gherkin Switcheroo

Marcus and Laurence #2

The Secret Time Machine and the Gherkin Switcheroo

Best friends don't always agree, but a clever plan and a few quirky inventions might be enough to turn a disagreement in

Cover of T-Rex Is Missing!

T-Rex Is Missing!

Morgie is sure his best friend took his favorite dinosaur toy, but he soon realizes that jumping to conclusions means ha

Cover of Sometimes I Feel Embarrassed

Sometimes I Feel #1

Sometimes I Feel Embarrassed

For the child who gets a red face when they make a mistake or feel all eyes on them. This guide helps kids navigate and

Cover of Humble Pie

Jennifer Donnelly

A mischievous boy learns a sugary but sharp lesson about behavior when he is served exactly what he deserves.

Cover of The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star

The Worst Witch #7

The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star

For the child who feels like they are always making mistakes despite their best efforts and needs to know that being you

Cover of The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

Mark Pett, Gary Rubinstein

Beatrice is famous for being flawless, but as the school talent show approaches, she discovers that one slip-up might be

Cover of Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle

Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle

Charise Mericle Harper

For the child who feels crushed by small mistakes or struggles with school competitions. This story models how to handle

Cover of Olive and the Magic Hat

Olive and the Magic Hat

Eileen Christelow

For the child who has ever made a mistake and watched it snowball into a big, silly mess. A humorous look at the magic o

Cover of I Am Human: A Book of Empathy

I Am Human: A Book of Empathy

A child looks inward to find what it means to be human, embracing the power of empathy, the weight of mistakes, and the

Cover of Mr. Clever

Roger Hargreaves

For the child who thinks they already have all the answers. This classic tale gently explores how a big ego can lead to

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Shame & Guilt for Other Ages

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