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Books for Being Left Out
Books for Being Left Out – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
3,975 books
0–3 yrs
480 books
4–7 yrs
1225 books
8–11 yrs
1418 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Louisa May Alcott
Polly leaves her country home to visit a wealthy friend in the city, where she must navigate high-society fashion and ur
Ages 9–14
Nosy Crow Fairy Tales #1
Cinderella
Nosy Crow
A hardworking girl left behind by her family gets a second chance at the Royal Ball when a fairy godmother appears with
Ages 3–7
Rift Walkers #2
The Exiles
Rae Lewis
For the teen who feels like an outsider or struggles with the pressure to conform, this high-stakes adventure explores f
Ages 13–18
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826 books
Mismatched
Anne Camlin
For the child feeling out of sync as friendships shift and parents separate, this story finds hope in new hobbies and ev
Ages 8–12
The Girl in the Well Is Me
Karen Rivers
Kammie is trapped at the bottom of a well during a club initiation gone wrong, left with only her memories and strange a
Ages 10–14
Penalty Shot
Matt Christopher
Jeff returns to the ice only to find himself framed for a crime he didn't commit. He must hunt for the real saboteur whi
Ages 8–12
Weirdo #1
Weirdo
Tony Weaver, Jr.
Tony loves anime and comic book heroes, but being called a weirdo by his peers hurts until a life-changing event forces
Ages 8–12
Tall, Thin, and Blonde
Dyan Sheldon
For the child feeling the sting of a best friend choosing popularity over loyalty. This story navigates the pressures of
Ages 12–15
Pal the Pony #2
Pal and Sal
R. A. Herman
Pal the pony watches a cowboy's son play with friends and wonders if he will ever find a special companion of his own at
Ages 4–6
Flora #3
Flora and the Peacocks
Molly Idle
Through interactive flaps and graceful movement, Flora and two elegant peacocks learn the rhythm of friendship and the j
Ages 3–6
The Lonesome Puppy
Yoshitomo Nara
For the child who feels overlooked or out of place, this gentle story shows that even the biggest hearts can find a frie
Ages 4–8
Treehorn #1
The Shrinking of Treehorn
Florence Parry Heide
Treehorn is shrinking, but his parents are too preoccupied with his table manners to notice his disappearing stature in
Ages 6–10
Crocodiles Need Friends, Too!
Tom Toro
For the child who feels misunderstood or left out because of how they look, this funny tale shows that a kind heart matt
Ages 4–8
Ava and Pip #2
Ava and Taco Cat
Carol Weston
Fifth-grader Ava navigates the heartbreak of losing a best friend while finding comfort in her diary and a shy, rescued
Ages 8–12
Jimmy Tag-Along
Brian Patten
For the child who feels like they are always in someone else's shadow. This gentle story follows Jimmy as he learns to f
Ages 7–10
Emma #1
Best Friend Emma
Sally Warner
For the child navigating the tricky waters of friendship groups and the sting of feeling like a second choice when someo
Ages 7–10
Dino Life Guides
How to Be a Friend
Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown
Friendly dinosaurs show how to share, join in on the playground, and be a kind companion while avoiding the behaviors th
Ages 4–8
The Clique #12
These Boots Are Made for Stalking
Lisi Harrison
The Pretty Committee is eyeing ninth grade, but high school crushes and backwards-clothing bets threaten to tear the eig
Ages 11–15
The Popularity Pact #1
Camp Clique
Eileen Moskowitz-Palma
For the child navigating the tricky waters of middle school social circles and the fear of outgrowing a lifelong best fr
Ages 8–12
The True Men
Mary Q. Steele
Banished from his prehistoric tribe due to a strange affliction, a lonely youth wanders a dangerous world in search of a
Ages 10–14
The Only Girl in School
Natalie Standiford
Life on a tiny island changes instantly for Claire when she becomes the only girl in school and her old friends suddenly
Ages 8–12
Wind Rush's Bedtime Fables
Ugly Sheep
Wind Rush
For the child feeling left out because they look or act differently. This rhyming story explores how inner kindness shin
Ages 3–7
Champions on the Bench: The Cannon Street YMCA All Stars
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child who has felt the sting of exclusion or unfair rules, this true story of a 1955 baseball team shows how to
Ages 7–11
Mr. Fine, Porcupine
Fanny Joly
Feeling lonely because of his sharp quills, a kind porcupine finally finds a friend who sees past his prickly exterior t
Ages 3–7
