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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
144 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Great Big Books #1
The Great Big Book of Families
Mary Hoffman
Every family is unique, and this colorful treasury honors the different ways people live, celebrate, and care for one an
Ages 4–8
Rebecca #1
My War with Mrs. Galloway
Doris Orgel
Rebecca is at odds with her babysitter until a surprising moment of understanding turns their constant battles into an u
Ages 7–10
Because of Winn-Dixie
Kate DiCamillo
Ten-year-old Opal finds more than just a stray dog at the grocery store; she finds a companion who helps her connect wit
Ages 8–12
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The Family Book
Todd Parr
Celebrate every kind of family. This vibrant guide helps children understand that whether a family is big, small, or has
Ages 3–6
My Dad's a Birdman
David Almond
Determined to help her grieving father find joy again, Lizzie encourages his wild dream of soaring in the Great Human Bi
Ages 7–11
Happy Like Soccer
Maribeth Boelts
Sierra loves playing soccer on the nice suburban fields, but she wishes her hardworking aunt could see her play just onc
Ages 4–8
Despicable Me #2
Despicable Me 2: The Junior Novel
Annie Auerbach
The Minions are back to help Gru with everything from testing top-secret jelly recipes to attempting to steal the moon.
Ages 6–9
Let's Talk About You and Me #2
Who's in My Family?
Robie H. Harris
A trip to the zoo and a big family dinner provide the perfect backdrop for Nellie and Gus to observe the many different
Ages 3–7
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
Olivia Kidney #1
Olivia Kidney
Ellen Potter
Moving into a new apartment building is weird enough without finding talking lizards, shrunken pirates, and ghosts livin
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #1
Kristy's Great Idea
Ann M. Martin
Four best friends launch a new babysitting business, only to discover that keeping a club together is much harder than w
Ages 8–12
Walenska Street #1
The House on Walenska Street
Charlotte Herman
Eight-year-old Leah and her sisters navigate life with their widowed mother in a small Russian town during the year 1913
Ages 7–10
My Father is Far Away
Robin Ballard
Distance cannot dim a child's love as they imagine exactly what their father is doing throughout the day while they are
Ages 3–7
The Penderwicks #2
The Penderwicks on Gardam Street
Jeanne Birdsall
For siblings navigating the big changes that come when a widowed parent starts dating, this story explores the power of
Ages 8–12
The Red Blanket
Eliza Thomas
For children processing the story of their own adoption or the wait for a new family member, this gentle story uses a re
Ages 4–8
Rebecca
Kate Beaton
For families navigating the long journey of grief, this story shows how sorrow can transform from a frightening ghost in
Ages 4–9
Hard Pan #1
The Higher Power of Lucky
Susan Patron
Ten-year-old Lucky Trimble plans a desperate escape from her desert town to avoid being abandoned, all while searching f
Ages 8–12
Smart Cookie
Elly D. Swartz
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a single-parent home, this story explores the balance between honoring
Ages 8–12
Ruby Electric
Theresa Nelson
Movie-obsessed Ruby Miller applies her screenwriting skills to real life to solve the mystery of her missing father and
Ages 8–12
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
Pippa Morgan's Diary #1
Love and Chicken Nuggets
Annie Kelsey
Pippa hates her school's Valentine project, so she starts her own: finding her mum a boyfriend and convincing her best f
Ages 8–12
Pete and Lily
Amy Hest
When a widowed mom and a divorced dad start dating, their daughters Pete and Lily team up to take total charge of the si
Ages 8–12
Neighborhood Knight
Eleanor Schick
A city apartment becomes a sturdy castle as a young boy imagines himself as a brave knight sworn to protect his mother a
Ages 4–8
Celebrating Families
Rosmarie Hausherr
For children noticing that every family looks different, this photographic guide celebrates 14 diverse households united
Ages 5–9
