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Chapter Books About Being Left Out
Explore chapter books books about being left out for children.
1,726 books
Waylon! #1
One Awesome Thing
Sara Pennypacker
Eight-year-old Waylon uses his scientific mind to process changing friendships at school and the mystery of his older si
Ages 7–10
Mary Margaret #3
Mary Margaret Meets Her Match
Christine Kole MacLean
For the child feeling overshadowed by a new classmate, this story helps navigate the tricky feelings of jealousy and com
Ages 7–10
The Other Ark
Lynley Dodd
For the child who feels like an odd duck or worries about being left behind, this playful story celebrates the quirky mi
Ages 3–7
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Luke Goes to Bat
Rachel Isadora
Luke struggles on the baseball diamond, but with a little help from his grandmother and hero Jackie Robinson, he finds t
Ages 4–8
Love is a Good Thing to Feel
Barbara M. Joosse
Harriet knows that love stays steady through big feelings, whether you are sharing a warm hug or feeling very cross afte
Ages 3–7
Who Needs Friends?
Christine Taylor-Butler
For the child who struggles with social cues or insists they'd rather be alone when making friends gets tough.
Ages 6–8
Arthur Bean: Total Genius #2
Scenes from the Epic Life of a Total Genius
Stacey Matson
Making a blockbuster movie was supposed to be easy, but jealous girlfriends and broken AV Club rules are sending Arthur’
Ages 9–12
Wildseed Witch #3
Fortunes and Frenemies
Marti Dumas
For the child navigating the tricky waters of middle school social circles and the pressure to belong while staying true
Ages 8–12
Silver Woven in My Hair
Shirley Rousseau Murphy
For the child who uses stories to escape a difficult situation at home. This gentle retelling highlights the power of im
Ages 8–12
Frankie Is Staying Back
Ron Roy
Jonas is moving on to fourth grade, but his best friend Frankie has to stay back, forcing Jonas to find a way to keep th
Ages 7–10
Dear Know-It-All #6
Nina's Not Boy Crazy! (She Just Likes Boys)
Wendy L. Brandes
For the girl who feels out of step with her friends' new obsession with dating and wants to stay true to her own pace wi
Ages 8–12
Saint Anything
Sarah Dessen
For the teenager who feels like a secondary character in their own life, navigating the messy aftermath of a sibling's m
Ages 13–18
Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #6
Blast from the Past
Meg Cabot
For the child navigating the complicated return of a former best friend and the pressure of social standing in middle sc
Ages 8–12
Yes, Dear
Diana Wynne Jones
For the child who feels overlooked by a busy household, this gentle story validates the need to be heard and the joy of
Ages 4–8
Good Rosie!
Kate DiCamillo
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big groups or is unsure how to join in at the playground. A gentle guide to navig
Ages 4–8
Quinny & Hopper #1
Quinny & Hopper
Adriana Brad Schanen
Two eight-year-olds who are total opposites become inseparable summer friends, only to face the social pressures and unc
Ages 7–10
The Bestest Big Brother, Ever
Ben Mantle
For the child who adores their older sibling but sometimes feels left out when big brother needs space and privacy.
Ages 3–7
The Tribe #1
Homeroom Headhunters
Clay McLeod Chapman
For the child who feels like middle school is a literal battleground and needs a high-stakes adventure to help them navi
Ages 9–13
Alone in the Woods
Rebecca Behrens
Stranded in the wilderness after a rafting accident, two former best friends must mend their fractured bond to survive t
Ages 8–12
Doris the Giant
Carol Ann Duffy
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with their peers or feels 'too big' for the world around them.
Ages 5–8
Some Things are Scary
Florence Parry Heide
From roller skating down steep hills to realizing your best friend has a new pal, this list captures the small and large
Ages 4–8
Oh, Little Jack
Inga Moore
For the child who feels lost in the shuffle of a busy home. Little Jack finds that being the smallest in a big family is
Ages 3–7
Cathy Leonard #2
Cathy's Little Sister
Catherine Woolley
For the child who feels left behind by an older sibling's new interests, this gentle story explores building a unique id
Ages 7–10
Come Next Spring
Alana White
Deep in the Smoky Mountains, Salina watches as a new highway and growing siblings threaten to change her quiet, familiar
Ages 9–12
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