Best Books for Only Children

Most children's books assume siblings. These books center the experience of being an only child, the close parental bond, the imaginary friends, the social navigation of not having a built-in playmate.

23,994 books

Do You Sing Twinkle?: A Story About Remarriage and New Family

Sandra Levins

For children navigating the transition of a parent's remarriage, this gentle story offers reassurance that love and trad

Ages 3–8

The Maze Runner

The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials: The Collector's Edition

James Dashner

For the teenager navigating high-pressure environments or feeling trapped by systems they don't understand, this series

Ages 12–18

The Queen of All Trilogy #1

Queen of All

Anya Leigh Josephs

For the teenager navigating high-stakes environments where they feel like an outsider, exploring how to stay true to one

Ages 13–18

Medair #1

Medair

Andrea K. Höst

For the teenager grappling with deep feelings of isolation or the sense that the world has moved on without them while t

Ages 14–18

Brush, Brush, Brush!

Douglas Florian

For the toddler who needs a little nudge to embrace the toothbrush. This rhythmic board book turns a daily chore into a

Ages 1–3

Creators of Six #2

Grassin

Jacob L. White

For the child grappling with being different, this story of a unique blue creature explores finding one's place in a wor

Ages 5–10

Snobbles the Great

Jason Dobkin

For the child who feels overlooked or small in a big world. This story follows a tiny hero who discovers that courage an

Ages 4–8

Bubba Puppin Adventure Dog

Bubba Goes to the Moon

Lou Lou

For the adventurous child who dreams of the impossible. This whimsical tale follows a determined dog who builds a rocket

Ages 3–7

Haifa: My Home Town

Judith Weinshall Liberman

For the child curious about life in a different time and place, this nostalgic memoir uses personal art to bridge the ga

Ages 6–11

The New Kids: Big Dreams and Brave Journeys at a High School for Immigrant Teens

Brooke Hauser

For the teenager navigating the complexities of a new country or the student looking to understand the diverse lives of

Ages 14–18

How to Be Human: Diary of an Autistic Girl

Florida Frenz

For the teen or middle grader navigating the complexities of social cues and neurodiversity through the eyes of an autis

Ages 10–18

Mythica: Genesis

Scott S. Colley

For the teenager grappling with their identity and looking for where they fit in, this story blends high school life wit

Ages 12–17

Wayne Gerard Trotman's Rhyming Stories

Wayne Gerard Trotman

For the child who thrives on rhythm and rhyme, this collection offers gentle lessons about behaving well, making friends

Ages 3–8

The Zero Enigma #1

The Zero Blessing

Christopher G. Nuttall

For the teenager who feels like they don't fit the mold, this story explores finding your own unique path when you lack

Ages 12–17

Mary Queen of Stoats: Robert the Goose and William Water-horse

Malcolm McCoard

For the child who enjoys whimsical adventures and discovering bravery through unexpected friendships between quirky, det

Ages 6–10

Sam's Great Mission

Geraldine Oades-Sese

For the child who uses play to process big feelings, this story helps bridge the gap between their superhero imagination

Ages 4–8

Boris #2

Boris Gets a Lizard

Andrew Joyner

For the child who gets carried away with a tall tale or feels the pressure to impress friends. A relatable story about m

Ages 5–8

Bow-Wow-Meow

Blanca Lacasa

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the mold others have cast for them, this story celebrates the joy of f

Ages 4–8

Canticos

My Little Donkey / Mi Burrito

Susie Jaramillo

For families looking to bond through song and celebrate Latino heritage with a festive, interactive bilingual journey to

Ages 0–3

Rusty's House

Rene Cloke

For the child who thinks the grass is always greener somewhere else. Rusty learns to appreciate his own home after a coz

Ages 3–7

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

Drew Daywalt

Three warrior champions from rival kingdoms clash in an explosive, over-the-top battle to determine the ultimate legend

Ages 4–8

Ahmed and the Feather Girl

Jane Ray

For the child who feels like an outsider or longs for a deep connection, this enchanting tale explores the power of kind

Ages 5–9

Little Frog

Jakob Martin Strid

For the child whose big energy and impulsive antics sometimes cause chaos, this story offers the comfort of knowing that

Ages 3–7

Little Monster

Little Monster at School

Mercer Mayer

For the child feeling nervous about their first day or wondering what happens in the classroom, this friendly look at sc

Ages 3–7