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Books for Time with Dad for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Time with Dad for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about time with dad recommended for kids ages 8–11.

1,341 books

Cover of Once Frozen, Now Family

Once Frozen, Now Family

For parents seeking a gentle way to explain the miracle of embryo adoption, this story celebrates the journey from a tin

Cover of Jalen Brunson Story Book

Jalen Brunson Story Book

For the young sports fan who dreams of the big leagues. This profile of NBA star Jalen Brunson highlights how hard work

Cover of Father Fox's Pennyrhymes

Father Fox's Pennyrhymes

For the child who loves silly wordplay and cozy farm life, these rhythmic folk-style rhymes create a warm world of misch

Cover of My Dad, the Earth Warrior

My Dad, the Earth Warrior

Gary Haq

For the child navigating the embarrassment and love that comes with a parent's eccentricities while learning to stand up

Ages 8–12

Cover of Papa's Mark

Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert

Determined to exercise his right to vote in the rural South, a father works alongside his son, Simms, to master the task

Cover of After All, You're Callie Boone

After All, You're Callie Boone

One remarkable summer brings eleven-year-old Callie face-to-face with her own talents and the quiet courage required to

Cover of Zara's Hats

Zara uses her imagination and a splash of watercolor to design unique hats that might just be enough to save her family’

Cover of The Wicked Big Toddlah Goes to New York

The Wicked Big Toddlah #2

The Wicked Big Toddlah Goes to New York

The world's biggest toddler is taking a trip to the Big Apple! This oversized Mainer brings chaos and comedy to the busy

Cover of Rifka Takes a Bow

Rifka Takes a Bow

Betty Rosenberg Perlov

For the child who loves the magic of the stage and seeing where their parents work, this story explores the bustling, vi

Cover of Phoebe and the Hot Water Bottles

Phoebe and the Hot Water Bottles

Terry Furchgott, Linda Dawson

For the child who loves finding new uses for their favorite things or feels overwhelmed by a parent's overly practical (

Cover of The Nina, the Pinta, and the Vanishing Treasure

Alec Flint, Super Sleuth #1

The Nina, the Pinta, and the Vanishing Treasure

Alex joins forces with his friends to crack clues and help his father solve a puzzling local theft.

Cover of Willie Wins

Almira Astudillo Gilles

Charming story of young Willie's growing understanding of his Filipino heritage.

Cover of Weird Stories from the Lonesome Cafe

Weird Stories from the Lonesome Cafe

Strange and varied customers drift into a remote desert diner, bringing a touch of the supernatural to Sam’s uncle’s res

Cover of Telephone Tales

Telephone Tales

For the child who loves 'one more story' at bedtime, these bite-sized, surreal tales bridge the distance between a trave

Cover of Else-Marie and Her Seven Little Daddies

Else-Marie and Her Seven Little Daddies

Pija Lindenbaum

For the child who worries their family is just a little too 'different' from everyone else. A surreal look at social anx

Cover of Papá's Magical Water-Jug Clock

Papá's Magical Water-Jug Clock

For the child learning that ingenuity and love are more valuable than expensive gadgets. This bilingual story celebrates

Cover of Abigail Takes the Wheel

I Can Read Chapter Book

Abigail Takes the Wheel

For the child who needs to see that even when adults are overwhelmed, they have the inner strength to step up and handle

Cover of The Most Important Thing: Stories About Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers

The Most Important Thing: Stories About Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers

For the boy navigating a difficult relationship with his father or grandfather. This collection offers honest, thoughtfu

Cover of If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi?: (A Story About Dyslexia)

The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses #1

If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi?: (A Story About Dyslexia)

For the child who feels 'slow' because they struggle with spelling or reading, this story reveals that brilliance and dy

Cover of Lily Hates Goodbyes: All Military Edition

Lily Hates Goodbyes: All Military Edition

For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's military deployment, this story offers validation for feeling

Cover of Do You See What I See

Do You See What I See

Claudia Cangilla McAdam

For parents seeking to help children look past the surface of difficult events to find spiritual meaning and hope in the

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