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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
537 books
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Louie #3
Louie's Search
Ezra Jack Keats
A move to a busy new neighborhood prompts Louie to wander the streets in search of a kind person who might be a good fit
Ages 4–8
Families Can
Dan Saks
For the curious toddler noticing that every home looks a little different, this rhyming board book celebrates the many w
Ages 0–3
Juana and Lucas #2
Big Problemas
Juana Medina
Juana loves her life in Bogotá, but everything feels upside down when Mami starts spending all her time with a new frien
Ages 7–10
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The Roman Mysteries #6
The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina
Caroline Lawrence
To uncover a widow's true intentions toward her father, Flavia Gemina sets out to mirror a legend by completing twelve d
Ages 8–12
Joel Gustafsson #3
When the Snow Fell
Henning Mankell
For the child navigating the quiet loneliness of growing up and the weight of family secrets. A sensitive look at a boy'
Ages 10–14
SoCal #1
Cutters Don't Cry
Christine Dzidrums
Charity Graff struggles with depression and self-harm, using raw journal entries to reach out to her estranged father an
Ages 15–18
Long Story Short
Siobhán Parkinson
Desperate to protect his sister after a violent outburst at home, fourteen-year-old Jono flees to Galway, only to face t
Ages 12–16
Otherwise Known as Possum
Maria D. Laso
Possum is determined to prove she already knows everything to honor her late mother's homeschooling, but a new teacher a
Ages 8–12
Amber Brown (Middle Grade) #3
Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit
Paula Danziger
Life feels messy for nine-year-old Amber as she tries to handle her parents' divorce and a new boyfriend in the house wh
Ages 7–10
How I Became a Writer and Oggie Learned to Drive
Janet Taylor Lisle
Sixth-grader Archie balances caring for his younger brother with his own secret writing as they move between their paren
Ages 8–12
Animal Magic #4
Rabbitmagic
Holly Webb
Lottie deals with a jealous dog and a rescued rabbit while bracing for a major life change after discovering a family se
Ages 7–10
Mister and Me
Kimberly Willis Holt
In a 1940s Louisiana mill town, young Jolene uses her worst behavior to try and stop a persistent logger from marrying h
Ages 8–12
All Moms
Sarah Kate Ellis
For children curious about the many ways mothers live and love, this book celebrates the diverse jobs, hobbies, and iden
Ages 4–8
Spy Runner
Eugene Yelchin
For the child grappling with the line between imagination and reality, or those fascinated by the tense atmosphere of 19
Ages 10–14
Sweeping Up the Heart
Kevin Henkes
For the young reader navigating the quiet, heavy ache of loss and the challenge of connecting with a grieving parent.
Ages 8–12
Girlhearts
Norma Fox Mazer
Thirteen-year-old Sarabeth must find her own way through the fog of grief and confusion after her mother dies suddenly.
Ages 11–15
Air
Monica Roe
Twelve-year-old Emmie is determined to prove her independence and master wheelchair motocross stunts despite a mishap th
Ages 8–12
Wing Nut
M.J. Auch
For the child adjusting to a new town or family change, this story explores finding stability and friendship in the most
Ages 8–12
My So-Called Family
Gia Gordon
For the teenager grappling with their identity and what makes a family real. This story explores the discovery of an ano
Ages 12–18
Junebug #1
Junebug
Alice Mead
Ten-year-old Junebug faces the daunting pressures of the housing projects with bravery as he fights to protect his innoc
Ages 8–12
Lola's Cool New Family
Alfonso Duro
Lola fears her world is ending when her parents separate, but she soon finds that a family can be just as happy and cool
Ages 4–8
Just Like Jackie
Lindsey Stoddard
For the child struggling with big emotions who is also witnessing a beloved grandparent's memory begin to fade.
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Puffy and Friends
Anna P. Krolikowska
Emma shares her personal experience with her parents' divorce, showing how teachers and caring adults help her understan
Ages 4–8
My Grief Is Like the Ocean
Jessica Biles
For children processing the complex grief of losing a parent to suicide, using the metaphor of the ocean to navigate con
Ages 5–11
