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Books for Learning Disability for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Learning Disability for Ages 8–11

At chapter book age, learning disabilities become visible in ways that can feel embarrassing: the reading group, the extra time, the tutor. These 433 books feature characters who are navigating the same experience and discovering that their brain's particular way of working has real strengths alongside the challenges.

433 books

Cover of My Friend Has Dyslexia

My Friend Has Dyslexia

Amanda Doering Tourville

For the child who wants to understand why their classmate struggles with reading or how to be a supportive friend to som

Cover of Bluefish

Thirteen-year-old Travis struggles to hide a major secret until a sassy classmate and a kind teacher help him find his v

Cover of The Absolute Value of Mike

The Absolute Value of Mike

Kathryn Erskine

Mike may lack his father’s genius for math, but a summer spent with eccentric relatives and a town fundraising project p

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Cover of How to Hug an Elephant

Here's Hank #6

How to Hug an Elephant

Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver

For the child who thinks outside the box but struggles with traditional schoolwork. This humorous tale celebrates findin

Ages 6–9

Cover of Xtraordinary People

Xtraordinary People

For the child who feels frustrated by school or 'different' in the way they think. This empowering guide celebrates the

Cover of Lights, Camera, Danger!

Alien Superstar #2

Lights, Camera, Danger!

Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver

For kids who sometimes feel misunderstood or struggle with school, this funny story champions finding creative solutions

Cover of Focused

For the child who feels like they are trying their hardest but still falling behind, this story offers a validating look

Cover of Isabelle and Little Orphan Frannie

Isabelle and Little Orphan Frannie

Constance C. Greene

Isabelle takes on a new challenge when she realizes her new protegeé cannot read, leading to a series of lessons with a

Cover of Freak the Mighty

Freak the Mighty #1

Freak the Mighty

Rodman Philbrick

For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to see how the right friend can transform their world. A moving look

Cover of Finding Alfie

Michael Morpurgo

For the child curious about their family tree or struggling to understand the quiet weight of history, this story helps

Cover of Prefixes and Suffixes

Dandelion Readers

Prefixes and Suffixes

For the student who struggles with spelling or expanding their vocabulary, this workbook provides the building blocks to

Cover of Mind Thief

Billy Blaster #1

For the student who finds long paragraphs overwhelming, this high-stakes space adventure uses a comic format to build co

Cover of Legends of the Sea

Legends of the Sea

Rebecca Rissman, Sian Smith, Catherine Veitch, Adrian Vigliano

For the curious child who finds long books intimidating but loves monsters and mystery. This guide brings sea legends to

Cover of Zombie in the Library

Return to the Library of Doom #1

Zombie in the Library

For the child who finds thick books intimidating but loves a good thrill. This spooky graphic novel uses a library escap

Cover of Button Pusher

Tyler Page's Graphic Memoirs #1

For the child struggling with big energy and focus at school while navigating a stressful home life with high-conflict p

Cover of Monster Trucks

Huge tires and roaring engines take center stage as you learn exactly how monster trucks are built and what happens duri

Cover of Motocross Freestyle

Edge Books: Motocross

Motocross Freestyle

Tina P. Schwartz

For the thrill-seeking child who is captivated by stunts and motorcycles but finds long novels daunting.

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Gross Facts About

Gross Facts About Pirates

For the middle-grade student who loves action and history but finds dense books overwhelming. This high-interest guide m

Cover of Just Juice

Nine-year-old Juice realizes her family is in trouble and decides the only way to help save their home is to head back t

Cover of Stig of the Dump

Stig of the Dump

Pamela Joan Dowson

For the child who struggles with reading confidence but loves exploration. This abridged version of a classic makes the

Cover of Auto Body Parts

School Bus of Horrors #11

Auto Body Parts

For the child who loves creepy thrills but finds thick novels intimidating. This spooky tale uses high-octane horror to

Cover of The Phantom Pharaohs

Scooby-Doo! Destination Adventures #3

The Phantom Pharaohs

For the curious student who finds traditional history books dry but loves a good ghost story and the mystery of ancient

Cover of Please Pay Attention

Please Pay Attention

For the child who feels like their brain is always moving too fast or too differently. Maybelle's journey with ADHD help

Cover of The Witch in the Wardrobe

The Witch in the Wardrobe

For the reader who feels overwhelmed by long books but loves a good chill: step into a high-stakes battle to keep an anc

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Learning Disability for Other Ages

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