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Books for Being Left Out

Books for Being Left Out – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

3,976 books

0–3 yrs480 books

4–7 yrs1226 books

8–11 yrs1418 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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For the child who feels like the odd one out. A lonely chameleon tries to fit in by mimicking others before discovering

Cover of I Wish I Were a Butterfly

I Wish I Were a Butterfly

An unhappy cricket learns to appreciate his own song after a wise spider and a friendly butterfly help him see the beaut

Cover of Together Tree, The

Together Tree, The

For the child who feels like an outsider or has witnessed someone being treated unfairly. A gentle story about building

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12–18 yrs

826 books

Feast Finds A Friend

Deedee Hass

Feast is a shy dinosaur who just wants to play, but his size scares the children away and he doesn't feel tough enough f

Ages 3–7

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The Sad Little Puppet

A puppet who was once the star of the show reflects on the joy he brought to children and the special bond he shared wit

Cover of I Didn't Stand Up

I Didn't Stand Up

For the child who has witnessed bullying and isn't sure how to help. This story explores the power of moving from a sile

Cover of Keep It Together, Keiko Carter

Keep It Together, Keiko Carter

Debbi Michiko Florence

Junior high brings a wave of new social pressures, boyfriends, and distance between best friends as Keiko tries to hold

Cover of #ImToo - The story of Minnie and friends, who just like you, think they might also be too. Why do kids bully? What is bullying for kids?

#ImToo - The story of Minnie and friends, who just like you, think they might also be too. Why do kids bully? What is bullying for kids?

Minnie, Paul, and Mo all feel like they are too much of something, but a special meetup helps them celebrate the very tr

Cover of FAB Club

After being targeted by a local gang, a group of kids forms a club to stand up for one another and find a way to stop th

Cover of I Am Odd, I Am New

I Am Odd, I Am New

Benjamin Giroux

For the child who feels like they see the world differently than their peers. This poetic journey explores the isolation

Cover of Be A Bridge

Kindness takes many forms, from welcoming a new student to standing up for a classmate, in these rhyming verses about bu

Cover of Warp Speed

Millicent Min and Friends #4

Seventh-grader Marley tries to navigate middle school bullies and unrequited love while finding sanctuary in the AV club

Cover of Be Real, Macy Weaver

Be Real, Macy Weaver

For the child struggling to find their place after a big move, this story follows Macy's journey to stop pretending and

Cover of Little Audrey

For the teenager navigating the complex social hierarchies of high school where rumors, status, and intense friendships

Cover of Former Best Friend

Former Best Friend

For the child navigating the ups and downs of a big friendship fallout and trying to manage life through creative, funny

Cover of Jamie's Journey

Jamie's Journey

Thirteen-year-old Jamie processes her complicated feelings and the loss of her normal life after her younger sister is d

Cover of Meet a New Friend

Butter 'n' Toast

Meet a New Friend

Almutaz Elhindi

Butter and Toast learn the value of empathy and second chances in this heartwarming, laugh-out-loud story about making r

Cover of The Smellyphant

The Smellyphant

Samson is a lonely little elephant who just wants to make friends, but his unfortunate scent keeps everyone at a distanc

Cover of Pierre the Penguin

Pierre the Penguin

After losing his feathers, a lonely penguin at the San Francisco Academy of Science gets a second chance thanks to a spe

Cover of Kissing Tennessee and Other Stories from the Stardust Dance

Kissing Tennessee and Other Stories from the Stardust Dance

Eight interconnected stories capture the hope, identity, and quiet heartbreaks of students gathered for a middle school

Cover of I, Claudia

For the teenager navigating the shark-infested waters of high school social hierarchies and the moral cost of gaining in

Cover of The Big Nothing

Crossing Jordan #2

The Big Nothing

Caught between a brother heading to war and a crumbling home life, a middle-schooler finds a quiet sanctuary at the pian

Cover of Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light

Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light

Coco helps her friend Bear prove he isn't mean by sharing cookies and lanterns, only to find that true kindness comes fr

Cover of I Am J

Feeling misunderstood by his family and rejected by his best friend, J runs away to find a place where he can finally li