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Books About Shame & Guilt for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Shame & Guilt for Ages 8–11

Shame at chapter book age becomes more social and more secret. The thing you said that you can't take back, the choice that disappointed someone you respect. These 2,609 books explore what it takes to face what you did, make it right, and let yourself move forward.

2,609 books

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The Boy Who Lost His Face

After an elderly woman curses him for a cruel prank, David must find the strength to stop pandering to classmates and be

Cover of The Graduation of Jake Moon

The Graduation of Jake Moon

Standing in a parking lot while friends shout insults at a confused old man, Jake realizes the person in the dumpster is

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

Oh No, Bobo! You're in Trouble

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

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Farewell Floppy

Benjamin Chaud

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

Ages 5–8

Cover of Tell Me This Isn't Happening

Tell Me This Isn't Happening

Robynn Clairday

For the teenager navigating the cringeworthy hurdles of a new school and social circles, this story offers a relatable l

Cover of Courtyard Cat

Carole S. Adler

Lindsay struggles with guilt and loneliness in an unfamiliar city after a family accident changes everything she once kn

Cover of Lost in the Sun

Lost in the Sun

For the child carrying the heavy weight of a past mistake. This moving story explores how to find self-forgiveness and c

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 Confessions of a Candy Snatcher

Confessions of a Candy Snatcher

Phoebe Sinclair

For the child grappling with a bad choice they made and the heavy weight of secrets, this verse novel explores how to ow

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Courtney Sheinmel

Lorrie lives in a crumbling mansion with her unstable aunt, but her budding romance with a senator’s son reveals that bo

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Point Horror #1

A wispy, shadowy plume appears in Megan’s mirror, glowing with an eerie light and speaking with the hollow echo of a you

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 The New Mother

For the child who needs a vivid, haunting reminder of why we cherish our parents, even when they set firm boundaries and

Cover of Baseball's Biggest Bloopers

Baseball's Biggest Bloopers

For the young athlete who feels crushed after a mistake: discover how even the greatest legends in baseball history surv

Cover of Counting Thyme

Melanie Conklin

Moving to Manhattan is supposed to be a temporary fix for her brother's medical trial, but Thyme struggles with the fear

Cover of Caprice

For the child carrying a heavy secret or processing a difficult past, this story offers a path toward finding your voice

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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

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Far Out Fairy Tales #21

The Ghost Emperor's New Clothes

Benjamin Harper

For the child who loves a spooky twist, this graphic novel uses a ghostly prank to explore how vanity and the fear of lo

Cover of Joey's Story: Straight Talk about Drugs

Joey's Story: Straight Talk about Drugs

For the parent or teacher needing a direct, realistic way to discuss the high stakes of substance abuse through a true s

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Usborne Young Reading: Series Two

Tales of Mystery & Imagination

For the child who loves the thrill of a spooky story and is ready to explore classic literature through accessible, atmo

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Secret Saturdays

Torrey Maldonado

Justin must decide if saving his best friend from a downward spiral is worth the risk of losing their friendship forever

Cover of The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Ian Edginton, Oscar Wilde

For the teen exploring how their choices shape who they become, this graphic retelling explores the weight of secrets an

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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

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Virginia Hamilton

Already worried about her grandmother, Cammy’s world is shaken by an unexpected tragedy that forces her to face the comp

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Shame & Guilt for Other Ages

Books About Shame & Guilt for Ages 0–3(524)Books About Shame & Guilt for Ages 12–18(2884)Books About Shame & Guilt for Ages 4–7(1908)