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Books for Being Left Out – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
4,013 books
0–3 yrs
483 books
4–7 yrs
1229 books
8–11 yrs
1449 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Luna the Bunny
Luna the Bunny Learns Kindness
Art Creators
For children learning to notice when a peer is lonely or needs help, this gentle story shows how small gestures can make
Ages 3–7
You Can Count On Me
Hasitha And Sandunika
Solo the single sock feels stuck in the drawer while the pairs go out to play, until two kind friends help her find a cr
Ages 2–6
Lenny the Dog
The Story Help Make Friends
Elizabeth Devis
Lenny the dog and Otto the turtle help a lonely girl named Ava learn how to share, take turns, and find joy in making ne
Ages 2–5
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We Run the Tides
Vendela Vida
In a foggy San Francisco neighborhood, a disagreement over a shocking event leads to a disappearance that unravels a fri
Ages 14–18
The Forgotten Christmas Stocking
Go Art
A small, frayed stocking falls behind the couch and fears it has been forgotten until a quiet Christmas Eve miracle prov
Ages 3–7
Matt Christopher Sports Classics
The Basket Counts
Matt Christopher
For the child navigating unfair treatment from peers, this story explores how to handle prejudice on the court while sta
Ages 8–12
Isis #1
The Keeper of the Isis Light
Monica Hughes
Olwen has lived alone on the planet Isis since her parents died, but as settlers arrive from Earth, she fears they won't
Ages 10–14
Girl Talk #11
Mixed Feelings
L. E. Blair
For the preteen navigating the tricky waters of junior high social circles and the mixed emotions that come with growing
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #15
Little Miss Stoneybrook... and Dawn
Ann M. Martin
Dawn feels left out of the Baby-sitters Club until a local pageant pits her charges against those of her best friends in
Ages 8–12
Peanut Butter & Friends #1
Peanut Butter & Cupcake
Terry Border
For the child feeling lonely in a new neighborhood or struggling to find the right 'fit' in a new group of friends.
Ages 3–7
The Baby-Sitters Club #70
Shannon's Story
Ann M. Martin
For the girl navigating the tricky balance between old loyalties and new friendships while finding her own voice in a ti
Ages 8–12
Animorphs: The Graphic Novel #2
Animorphs: The Visitor
K. A. Applegate
Rachel must morph into a cat to spy on her friend’s father, who might be helping aliens take over the school and the tow
Ages 8–12
Fear Street #20
The Dare
R.L. Stine
For the teenager navigating the high-stakes pressure of social climbing and the dangerous lengths one might go to for a
Ages 12–17
The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #3
Forget-Me-Not Lake
Poppy Green
Sophie Mouse loves her life on land, but when she can't join her friends for a swim at the lake, she wonders if being a
Ages 5–9
Walking Naked
Alyssa Brugman
Tensions simmer in the hallways as an unlikely friendship forces two girls to decide if being yourself is worth losing y
Ages 13–17
The Kicks #5
Hat Trick
Alex Morgan
The Kicks face a new challenge on the field when a ball-hogging teammate threatens the team's chemistry just as the fall
Ages 8–12
Friedrich
Hans Peter Richter
Two boys and their families navigate daily life in 1930s Germany as the shadows of Hitler's rise to power begin to chang
Ages 10–15
Okilélé
Claude Ponti
For the child who feels like an outsider within their own circle, this surreal journey follows a boy rejected for his lo
Ages 5–9
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears and the New Girl in Town
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
For the child feeling a little protective of their social circle when a new friend arrives and starts getting all the at
Ages 3–7
The Baby-Sitters Club #106
Claudia, Queen of the Seventh Grade
Ann M. Martin
For the middle grader feeling the weight of social hierarchies, this story explores the pressure to be 'cool' and the im
Ages 8–12
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
The Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
For the child feeling left out when a best friend makes a new connection, or for navigating the tricky waters of three-w
Ages 3–7
The Berenstain Bears Big Chapter Books
Accept No Substitutes
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
For the child feeling the pull of the 'cool crowd', this chapter book explores why old friends are often the most valuab
Ages 7–10
The Order of the Obsidian Ashes #1
Of Arrows and Anarchy
Morgan Perryman
For the child who has ever felt like an outsider because of their appearance and needs to see that their differences can
Ages 12–18
My Feelings Are Hurt
My Feelings Are Hurt
Richard Carlson
For the child who is feeling sensitive or upset after a social misunderstanding. A simple guide to naming, processing, a
Ages 3–7