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Books for Being Different for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Being Different for Ages 8–11

At chapter book age, being different becomes a daily negotiation. How much to hide, how much to show, whether fitting in is worth the cost of pretending. These 13,666 books explore that negotiation through characters who are figuring out the same thing, and mostly discovering that the pretending costs more than the difference does.

13,666 books

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Women In History for Kids

Top 10 Great Women In History

History for Kids

For the child who needs to see that one person's courage can change the world. These brief biographies inspire big dream

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Chiropractic Superhero Adventure Series #1

The Heroic Adventures of Kid Ki'ro

Dr. David Scheiner

For the child who needs a boost of bravery when facing new situations. This story celebrates how a big imagination can t

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Dear America #36

Kaiulani: The People's Princess, Hawaii, 1889

Ellen Emerson White

For the child grappling with the pressure of high expectations while living far from home. Explore Princess Ka'iulani's

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Ages 8–12

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Biography for Kids

Did Walt Disney Have His Happily Ever After?

For the young dreamer who loves cartoons and needs to see that even the world's most successful creators faced many fail

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Children's European History

Hitler's Bold Challengers

For the child curious about real-life heroes who stood up for what is right during dark times. This guide introduces the

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Our Legendary Ladies #1

For the child curious about real-life heroes, this biography introduces a woman who showed incredible bravery to help ot

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Children's Ancient History

The Daily Struggles of Those Who Lived in the Middle Ages

For the curious child who wonders how kids lived before electricity and running water. This guide explores the daily rea

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Snail & Worm #2

Snail & Worm Again

For the child who compares themselves to others or feels a little 'plain.' These silly stories celebrate being exactly w

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Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter

For the child who feels restricted by expectations and dreams of charting their own bold path, regardless of what others

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Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues

Leslie Kimmelman

For the child who loves stories and is finding their own voice, this lyrical biography shows how James Baldwin used the

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Butterfly Hill #1

I Lived on Butterfly Hill

Marjorie Agosín

For a child grappling with a major move or separation from family. This poetic story explores finding strength and keepi

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Soul Looks Back in Wonder

Phyllis F. Touchette

For the child exploring their place in the world, this stunning collection uses poetry and art to celebrate the beauty,

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What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?

Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

For the curious child who wonders why animals look the way they do, this interactive guessing game reveals the amazing p

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Mrs. Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile

Margaret H. Lippert

For the child learning to navigate tricky situations through quick thinking and words rather than force. A clever chicke

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Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes

For the child who loves to draw and wants to know how art can change the world. Discover the story of a trailblazer who

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Lion and the Ostrich Chicks and Other African Folk Tales

Joyce Cooper Arkhurst

For the child learning that brains often beat brawn. These timeless stories use clever animal tricksters to explore fair

Cover of Chunk-A-Monk, The Big Black Skunk: An enjoyable book for children 4-8 about a skunk who's different and how he deals with his differences.

Chunk-A-Monk, The Big Black Skunk: An enjoyable book for children 4-8 about a skunk who's different and how he deals with his differences.

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with the group. This gentle story helps young readers embrace their

Cover of Alita finds her color: A story about being different, finding courage, and loving yourself!

Alita finds her color: A story about being different, finding courage, and loving yourself!

For the child who feels like the odd one out or struggles to find their place, this vibrant journey helps them embrace t

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Boogerella - Superhero (snotty) Kid

For the child who feels self-conscious about their body's quirks or finds humor in the 'gross' parts of being human.

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Outlaws of Time #1

The Legend of Sam Miracle

For the child who feels overlooked or limited by their circumstances, this high-stakes adventure proves that even the mo

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A New Story Rises

For the child who needs to see that their own story matters. This collection of youth voices celebrates the power of sel

Cover of Walter and the Mucous Monsters: A tale of adventure and Cystic Fibrosis

Walter and the Mucous Monsters: A tale of adventure and Cystic Fibrosis

Katherine Hitch, Pip Valentine

For children navigating the daily demands of Cystic Fibrosis, this adventure turns medical routines into a heroic quest

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The Warrior Backpack

Understand what it feels like to carry worries around every day using the helpful metaphor of a warrior's backpack to ha

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The Heart-Shattering Facts about the Trail of Tears

For the middle-grade student processing the heavy realities of American history: this book offers a factual, sensitive l

Being Different for Other Ages

Books for Being Different for Ages 0–3(2102)