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Books for Being Left Out – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
3,971 books
0–3 yrs
480 books
4–7 yrs
1224 books
8–11 yrs
1417 books
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Adventures in Cartooning #2
Gryphons Aren't So Great
James Sturm
Edward the horse feels cast aside when his Knight gets a flashy new pet, but he soon discovers that being a true friend
Ages 4–8
The Kids from Kennedy Middle School #3
The Winning of Miss Lynn Ryan
Ilene Cooper
Fifth-grader Carrie struggles to win over a teacher who only notices the popular kids, finding unexpected strength in he
Ages 8–12
Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker #1
Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker
Shelley Johannes
Beatrice Zinker fears her best friend is slipping away, so she taps into her uniquely upside-down way of thinking to set
Ages 7–10
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Jamaica #2
Jamaica Tag-Along
Juanita Havill
After being left out by her older brother, Jamaica finds her own way to play and decides how to treat a younger child wh
Ages 4–8
The Large Family #6
All for One
Jill Murphy
Marlon is tired of being left out of the neighborhood games, but he soon discovers a new way to play that has everyone w
Ages 3–7
Say Hello
Jack Foreman
Being the only one not playing can feel very lonely, but this story captures how a simple greeting can bridge the gap be
Ages 3–7
Invisible Girl
Mary Hanlon Stone
Stephanie struggles to balance the safety of being invisible against the pressure to fit in after moving to California t
Ages 12–15
Horace and Morris and Dolores #2
Horace and Morris Join the Chorus (but what about Dolores?)
James Howe
Dolores usually does everything with her best friends, but her unique singing voice just got her cut from the chorus. No
Ages 4–8
Penelope Crumb #2
Penelope Crumb Finds Her Luck
Shawn K. Stout
Tired of being plagued by The Bad Luck, Penelope Crumb tries to win the title of lead artist for a community mural to pr
Ages 7–11
This is What I Did
Ann Dee Ellis
For the teen processing a difficult event or feeling the weight of a secret. This minimalist story explores the heavy bu
Ages 12–17
Neon Leon
Jane Clarke
Most chameleons are masters of disguise, but Leon is so bright and neon that he keeps the whole jungle awake at night.
Ages 2–5
Bathsheba Clarice de Trop #3
Doughnuts, Dreams and Drama Queens
Leila Rasheed
Drama camp is finally here, but Bethsheba quickly learns that chasing stardom involves way more pressure and scaryliciou
Ages 9–13
Bloodthirsty
Flynn Meaney
Tired of being invisible, pale and sun-allergic Finbar decides to fake being a vampire to win over the girl of his dream
Ages 12–17
King Pig
Nick Bland
King Pig can command his sheep to do anything, but he is discovering that you cannot simply order someone to be your fri
Ages 3–7
My Little Pony and the Mystery Chase
Melinda Luke
Posey worries her birthday has been forgotten until a mysterious treasure map leads her on a clue-filled chase across th
Ages 4–8
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #69
Karen's Big Sister
Ann M. Martin
For the child feeling left out by an older sibling, this story explores the sting of jealousy when a big sister makes a
Ages 7–10
From the Files of Madison Finn #10
Play It Again
Laura Dower
For the middle-grade reader navigating the ups and downs of school cliques, digital friendships, and the pressure to fit
Ages 8–12
Camp Confidential #21
Reunion
Melissa J. Morgan
For the child navigating the bittersweet reality of growing up and realizing that even the best friendships change when
Ages 9–12
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
Eileen Spinelli
A quiet, lonely man finds his world transformed after an anonymous box of valentine chocolates is accidentally delivered
Ages 4–9
Wait for Me, Big Bear!
Anjali Sharma
Little legs have to work twice as hard to keep up with a big friend, but the journey is much better when traveled togeth
Ages 2–6
Sleepover Girls #4
Claire's Cursed Camping Trip
Wendy L. Brandes
A camping trip takes a turn when three friends get into a fight, leaving Claire to figure out how to handle being the th
Ages 8–12
Care Bears
The Trouble With Timothy
Margaret Ludlow
For the child who acts out to get attention or struggles with social boundaries at school, this story offers a gentle le
Ages 3–7
My Invisible Boyfriend
Susanna Mary Day
Fifteen-year-old Heidi invents a fake boyfriend to fit in at her British high school, only to realize maintaining a lie
Ages 12–16
The Key to the Playhouse
Carol Beach York
Two cousins love their private playhouse in the woods, but their choice to leave out a local girl leads to unexpected co
Ages 7–10
