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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
579 books
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Piddy Sanchez #1
Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass
Meg Medina
Piddy Sanchez is targeted by a bully she doesn't even know and must figure out how to stay true to herself as the harass
Ages 14–18
The Light Jar
Lisa Thompson
Tension and mystery collide as a family faces big changes, leading to moments of genuine fear and excitement in this gri
Ages 8–12
The Bastable Children #1
The Story of the Treasure Seekers
E. Nesbit
Six siblings launch a series of hilariously botched schemes to save their family fortune, from chasing bandits to printi
Ages 8–12
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Big Nate #28
Big Nate: No Harm Done!
Lincoln Peirce
Sixth grade is full of surprises for Nate, from high-stakes class elections and food fights to the mystery of a Hollywoo
Ages 8–12
Klickitat Street
Otis Spofford
Beverly Cleary
Classroom prankster Otis Spofford loves to stir up trouble, but he might have gone too far when he targets the quietest
Ages 8–12
Ida Early #1
Ida Early Comes over the Mountain
Robert Burch
For children processing the loss of a parent or facing hard times, this story shows how a quirky, imaginative spirit can
Ages 8–12
The Melendy Family #1
The Saturdays
Elizabeth Enright
For siblings looking for ways to foster independence and adventure on a budget, this classic celebrates the magic of chi
Ages 8–12
My Mother's Getting Married
Joan Drescher
Katy grapples with big feelings and impending changes as she watches her mother prepare for a wedding and a brand-new li
Ages 4–8
Alice #4
The Agony of Alice
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Alice is desperate for a glamorous role model, but a year in Mrs. Plotkins's classroom teaches her that true beauty is f
Ages 9–13
The Raven Cycle #3
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
Maggie Stiefvater
Blue Sargent finally feels she belongs with her new circle of friends, but she soon realizes how easily found things can
Ages 13–18
What Jamie Saw
Carolyn Coman
Nine-year-old Jamie lives in a world of quiet fear and uncertainty after fleeing to a hillside trailer to keep his mothe
Ages 10–14
Love & Gelato #3
Love & Olives
Jenna Evans Welch
Sun-drenched Santorini holds more than just ancient myths as Liv searches for the lost city of Atlantis and the truth be
Ages 12–18
Let's Talk #5
What Makes a Family?
Molly Potter
For children noticing that not every home looks like theirs, this gentle guide celebrates the many ways a family is buil
Ages 4–7
Rosie Rushton's Girls #2
Jessica
Rosie Rushton
For the teenager feeling overwhelmed by a parent's sudden change in lifestyle and the balancing act of friendship and fa
Ages 11–14
Cress Watercress
Gregory Maguire
For children navigating the heavy fog of grief or the anxiety of a big move, this woodland tale offers a gentle roadmap
Ages 8–12
The Melendy Family #2
The Four-Story Mistake
Elizabeth Enright
Moving to the country feels like a mistake until the Melendy children discover that their quirky new house is full of od
Ages 8–12
Dino Life Guides #1
Dinosaurs Divorce
Laurie Krasny Brown
For children navigating the big changes of divorce, this reassuring guide uses friendly dinosaurs to explain two homes,
Ages 4–8
Breakfast with My Father
Ron Roy
David treasures his Saturday morning breakfasts with his father, but when his dad doesn't show up after the separation,
Ages 5–8
The Young Man and the Sea
Rodman Philbrick
Skiff Beaman is determined to fix his family's boat, but saving his father's livelihood means braving the massive waves
Ages 10–14
Cardboard
Doug TenNapel
For the child navigating a heavy season of loss who needs to see how creativity, responsibility, and a father's love can
Ages 8–12
Tokyo Ever After #1
Tokyo Ever After
Emiko Jean
Izzy’s life changes forever when she discovers her father is the Crown Prince of Japan, whisking her from California to
Ages 12–18
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
