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Books for Being Left Out – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
4,015 books
0–3 yrs
484 books
4–7 yrs
1230 books
8–11 yrs
1449 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Big Mouth Elizabeth
Rachel Vail
For the child who struggles to keep a secret or often blurts out the wrong thing at the wrong time.
Ages 7–10
Here the Whole Time
Vitor Martins
Felipe must spend fifteen days sharing his space with his lifelong crush, forcing him to face his deepest insecurities a
Ages 14–18
Elmer #15
Elmer and the Hippos
David McKee
For the child learning that big problems are easier to solve together. Elmer helps rival groups find common ground throu
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
826 books
Minus-One Club, The
Kekla Magoon
Struggling after the death of his sister, Kermit is invited into a secret high school support group where students navig
Ages 14–18
Gilly the Giraffe Learns to Love Herself
Dr. Karen Treisman
Gilly the Giraffe works through her worries and self-doubt as she learns how to build her self-esteem and embrace her ow
Ages 5–10
Black Lagoon Adventures #9
The Christmas Party from the Black Lagoon
Mike Thaler
Hubie is in a holiday panic: he has to find a gift for a girl, he has zero dollars, and he's pretty sure Santa Claws is
Ages 6–9
Kissing the Bee
Kathe Koja
For the teenager navigating the blurry lines between friendship and attraction when her best friend's boyfriend becomes
Ages 14–18
500 Words or Less
Juleah del Rosario
For the teenager grappling with the weight of expectations and the desire to rewrite a damaged reputation while navigati
Ages 14–18
Tangled
Carolyn Mackler
For the teenager navigating the messy reality of new attractions, changing friendships, and the unexpected ways a single
Ages 14–18
The Lonely Mailman
Susanna Isern
An elderly mailman spends his days bringing joy to every animal in the forest, but he quietly wonders if a letter will e
Ages 4–8
The Start of Me and You
Emery Lord
For the teenager navigating the heavy cloud of loss and the quiet bravery required to re-engage with the world after a t
Ages 12–18
Beautiful Days
Anna Godbersen
For the teenager navigating the pressure of public expectations and the messy complexity of high-stakes friendships in a
Ages 14–18
Ellray Jakes Walks the Plank
Sally Warner
For the child who feels overlooked or compares themselves to others, this story explores finding your own unique way to
Ages 7–10
Black Lagoon Adventures #12
April Fools' Day from the Black Lagoon
Mike Thaler
Hubie is hunting for the ultimate prank, but as April Fools' Day arrives, he realizes the biggest joke of all might be o
Ages 6–9
Lily B. #1
Lily B. on the Brink of Cool
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
For the teen who feels their family is embarrassing or 'uncool,' this story follows Lily's funny journey to reinvent her
Ages 10–14
Comics Squad #1
Recess!
Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm
For the student who counts down the minutes until the bell rings, this anthology celebrates the hilarious, unpredictable
Ages 7–12
Lizzy Legend
Matthew Ross Smith
For the child navigating the whirlwind of sudden success and the pressure to stay grounded while everyone is watching.
Ages 8–12
Lou! #1
Secret Diary
Julien Neel
For the girl navigating the messy, wonderful transition to middle school while balancing a close but complicated bond wi
Ages 8–12
Slow Loris
Alexis Deacon
For the child who feels overlooked or misunderstood by others. This whimsical story celebrates the hidden depth and vibr
Ages 3–7
Paper Chains
Elaine Vickers
For the child grappling with the fear that growing up or going to different schools might change their most important fr
Ages 8–12
The Girl and the Ghost
Hanna Alkaf
For the child navigating the complex shift from a childhood imaginary friend to real-world peer relationships while hono
Ages 8–12
The Monster Next Door
David Soman
For the child learning that even best friends can have big disagreements. This playful story shows how to move past a 'p
Ages 4–8
Some Dog! #1
Some Dog!
Mary Casanova
For the child struggling to share their space or their parents' attention after a new arrival, whether it's a puppy or a
Ages 4–8
Take Me With You When You Go
David Levithan, Jennifer Niven
For the teenager navigating the weight of a difficult home life and the complicated hope of finding safety and independe
Ages 14–18