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Books for Homelessness & Housing – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
162 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Picture Books
Early Readers
Chapter Books
Graphic Novels
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David Walliams #2
Mr Stink
David Walliams
Chloe hides the town's smelliest resident in her garden shed and discovers that Mr Stink has a past as colorful as his d
Ages 8–12
The Waiting Place: When Home Is Lost and a New One Not Yet Found
Dina Nayeri
Ten young refugees living in shipping-crate homes in Greece share their dreams and daily struggles through poetic words
Ages 8–14
What Was?
What Was the Great Depression?
Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ
Learn how the 1929 stock market crash led to a decade of Hoovervilles and job lines, forever changing the way families l
Ages 8–12
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Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie's Place
Christine McDonnell
Kip Tiernan saw a need in Boston and fought to change it. Follow her journey to open Rosie's Place, the first shelter in
Ages 7–10
Small as an Elephant
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
For children navigating the heavy burden of a parent's mental health or the fear of being separated from family.
Ages 8–12
Great Joy
Kate DiCamillo
While the rest of the city prepares for Christmas, Frances cannot stop worrying about the cold organ grinder and his mon
Ages 4–8
Where the Heart Is #2
Meant to Be
Jo Knowles
Ivy loves baking with her neighbors, but when her family plans to move and she accidentally hurts a friend's feelings, s
Ages 8–12
Mama, Let's Dance
Patricia Hermes
Left alone after their parents are gone, three siblings must hide the truth from the world to avoid being separated and
Ages 8–12
Quaky Cat #2
Quaky Cat Helps Out
Diana Noonan
Quaky Cat wanders the changing streets of Christchurch to find his homeless friends a safe place to stay as the city beg
Ages 3–7
Matt de la Peña & Christian Robinson
Last Stop on Market Street
Matt de la Peña
A Sunday bus ride becomes a lesson in perspective as CJ's grandmother helps him find the vibrant color and beauty in the
Ages 3–8
Edward the "Crazy Man"
Marie Day
Young Charlie looks past the labels to see the glittering eyes and creative spirit of Edward, a man living on the street
Ages 5–10
Towers Falling
Jewell Parker Rhodes
Deja and her friends set out to understand why two tall towers from the past still cause such strong emotions in her fam
Ages 8–12
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears Help the Homeless
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
The Bear family learns the importance of compassion and community as they find ways to help those in Bear Country who do
Ages 4–8
The Last Great Adventure of the PB & J Society
Janet Sumner Johnson
For the child who wants to help their family during tough times, this story explores how friendship and imagination prov
Ages 8–12
The Big Bad Wolf in My House
Valérie Fontaine
For children processing the scary atmosphere of an unstable home or experiencing domestic violence. A sensitive metaphor
Ages 5–9
Park Pals Adventures #3
Lexi's Tale
Johanna Hurwitz
A squirrel and his guinea pig pal find a way to help a hungry stranger they meet while roaming through the trees of Cent
Ages 7–10
Searching for Candlestick Park
Peg Kehret
With only fourteen dollars and a lot of hope, twelve-year-old Spencer sets out on a solo journey from Seattle to San Fra
Ages 8–12
No Place Like Home
James Bird
A young boy searches for stability and a sense of belonging while living without a permanent address in this emotional j
Ages 8–12
Isaiah Dunn #1
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero
Kelly J. Baptist
For the child finding their way through grief and big changes, this moving story shows how words and family stories can
Ages 8–12
The Leaves in October
Karen Ackerman
For the child navigating a sudden change in housing or family stability. This gentle story follows Livvy as she maintain
Ages 8–12
Nico and the Ice Cream Caper
Unknown
Seven savvy boys in Monterrey face a high-stakes business deal, navigating abandoned mines and volcanic eruptions in a r
Ages 8–12
The Exact Location of Home
Kate Messner
For the child navigating a sudden change in family circumstances and trying to keep their dignity while facing housing i
Ages 8–12
Crenshaw
Katherine Applegate
For the child feeling the weight of big family changes and financial stress. This story uses a giant imaginary cat to he
Ages 8–12
If You Were Born a Kitten
Commended
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to know that family is found wherever you are loved and protected.
Ages 4–10
