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Chapter Books About Growing Up | Wonderlit

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Chapter Books About Growing Up

Growing up in chapter books is the fundamental subject. Every chapter book is, in some sense, about a character who starts out one person and ends up slightly different. These 7,103 books make that transformation the story.

7,103 books

Cover of My Ol' Man

Patricia Polacco

A young girl spends a summer in Michigan captivated by her father's tall tales and the promise of a mysterious, magical

Cover of The Rescue

Elizabeth Faucher

For the child feeling the weight of a parent's absence, this high-stakes adventure celebrates the courage found in famil

Cover of The Rise and Fall of the Kate Empire

Lizzie McGuire #4

The Rise and Fall of the Kate Empire

Lizzie McGuire faces a dilemma when her popular rival is kicked off the cheer squad and needs a friend, testing whether

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Cover of Where the Lockwood Grows

Lockwood #1

Where the Lockwood Grows

Olivia A. Cole

For the child grappling with a changing world or the fear of losing family. This eco-dystopian journey explores how we h

Ages 8–12

Cover of Who Is Oprah Winfrey?

Who Is Oprah Winfrey?

A young girl raised on a Southern pig farm overcomes a difficult childhood through resilience and kindness to become a g

Cover of Dear Shrink

Helen Cresswell

For the child grappling with the sudden loss of stability and family connection, this honest diary explores navigating l

Cover of Fire in the Wind

Fire in the Wind

As a massive fire sweeps across the Maine countryside in 1947, Meg’s family must set aside their differences to save the

Cover of P.K. Subban

For the young hockey fan who dreams of making it big, this biography highlights the hard work and charisma of one of the

Cover of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Capstone Classics

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Carl Bowen, Robert Louis Stevenson

For the child grappling with the idea that everyone has a 'good' and 'bad' side, this graphic novel brings a spooky clas

Cover of Dream Big Dreams: Photographs from Barack Obama's Inspiring and Historic Presidency

Dream Big Dreams: Photographs from Barack Obama's Inspiring and Historic Presidency

Step inside the White House through the lens of the official photographer to see the leadership and daily life of Barack

Cover of Stronger Together

Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie

Stronger Together

Christy Webster

For young readers ready for an action-packed adventure, this book explores themes of self-confidence, courage, and the p

Cover of Tales of the Greek Heroes

Tales of the Greek Heroes

Roger Lancelyn Green

The ancient legends of Perseus, Heracles, and the Trojan War unfold in these classic tales of gods and monsters.

Cover of The Invisible Dog

The Invisible Dog

Dick King-Smith

For the child who longs for a pet but is told 'not yet,' this gentle story celebrates how a big imagination can make roo

Cover of Daughter of Smoke & Bone

Daughter of Smoke & Bone #1

Daughter of Smoke & Bone

Karou fills her sketchbooks with monsters in Prague, but those creatures are the only family she knows in this tale of f

Cover of Entertainment Through the Years

Entertainment Through the Years

For the child who wonders what life was like before tablets and streaming. This look at pastimes helps kids compare thei

Cover of The Printer's Devil

The Printer's Devil #1

The Printer's Devil

For the child who feels like an outsider looking for their true story, this atmospheric mystery explores finding identit

Cover of Prisoner of Night and Fog

Prisoner of Night and Fog #1

Prisoner of Night and Fog

In 1930s Munich, Adolf Hitler’s niece finds her world upended when she falls for a Jewish reporter and begins to see the

Cover of The Good Tiger

Elizabeth Bowen

For the child who feels the pressure to always be on their best behavior and wonders if they can still be themselves whi

Cover of Girl Giant and the Monkey King

Girl Giant and the Monkey King

Thom is freakishly strong and hates it. To be normal, she makes a dangerous deal with a trickster god to trade her power

Cover of George Washington's Spy

Time Travel Adventures #2

George Washington's Spy

Elvira Woodruff

For the child curious about how they would fare in the past, this adventure explores the bravery required to stand up fo

Cover of Megan's Beat

Lou Willett Stanek

Thirteen-year-old Megan tries to find her place at a huge new high school, but her secret gossip column for the local pa

Cover of Rabbit and the Motorbike

Rabbit and the Motorbike

For children processing the loss of a mentor or loved one, this sensitive story shows how we carry those we love with us

Cover of My Dog Never Says Please

My Dog Never Says Please

Suzanne Williams

For the child who feels overwhelmed by rules and chores, this funny story explores what happens when a boy decides the g

Cover of The Eagle of the Ninth

Eagle of the Ninth #1

The Eagle of the Ninth

Rosemary Sutcliff

A young Roman centurion ventures north of Hadrian's Wall on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth behind his father's

More Formats for Growing Up

Young Adult(1904)Middle Grade(626)Graphic Novels(503)Picture Books(318)Poetry(137)Early Readers(101)Board Books(8)

Growing Up by Age Group

Books for Growing Up for Ages 0–3(1283)Books for Growing Up for Ages 12–18(13060)Books for Growing Up for Ages 4–7(4802)Books for Growing Up for Ages 8–11(11169)