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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
537 books
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Passport to Reading
Meet Kubo
R. R. Busse
For the young reader who loves heroes and magic, this introduction to Kubo's world explores bravery and family bonds in
Ages 4–8
Ingo #1
Ingo
Helen Dunmore
Sapphire misses her father who vanished at sea, but soon she and her brother feel a strange, magnetic pull toward the my
Ages 9–12
Goodnight, My Angel A Lullabye
Billy Joel
A father shares a tender moment with his daughter through a gentle song that promises his love will stay with her even w
Ages 3–7
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MARTians
Blythe Woolston
In a future where consumerism rules everything, Zoe must find a way to survive inside an abandoned shopping center known
Ages 14–18
Turtles All the Way Down
John Green
Sixteen-year-old Aza hunts for a fugitive billionaire while trying to be a good friend and daughter amidst the tightenin
Ages 14–18
What the Dog Said
Randi Reisfeld, H.B. Gilmour
While her family heals from a sudden tragedy, thirteen-year-old Grace finds unexpected comfort and a new sense of purpos
Ages 10–14
Cedric and Boo #1
Two Birthdays
Tim Hopgood
For the child navigating life between two houses after a parental split. This gentle story affirms that though routines
Ages 3–7
Tracy Beaker #1
The Story of Tracy Beaker
Jacqueline Wilson
Ten-year-old Tracy Beaker shares her heart-rending and funny story about living in a Children's Home while dreaming of f
Ages 8–12
Our Gracie Aunt
Jacqueline Woodson
When their mama doesn't come home, Johnson and Beebee must learn to trust an unknown aunt and find the courage to build
Ages 5–9
The Raven Cycle #1
The Raven Boys
Maggie Stiefvater
Blue Sargent has been warned her true love will die if she kisses him, a prophecy that becomes terrifyingly real when sh
Ages 14–18
Nearly Gone #1
Nearly Gone
Elle Cosimano
A math prodigy living in a trailer park realizes she is the only person who can solve the lethal puzzles left by a seria
Ages 14–18
Gorilla
Anthony Browne
A lonely girl’s birthday toy transforms into a giant companion for a miraculous midnight adventure to the zoo, filling t
Ages 4–8
Living with a Parent Who Takes Drugs
Judith S. Seixas
Real-life case reports offer a clear look at the warning signs of parental drug abuse and provide practical strategies f
Ages 9–14
The Baby-Sitters Club #4
Mary Anne Saves the Day
Ann M. Martin
A huge argument threatens to break up the Babysitters Club, forcing quiet Mary Anne to take charge of her jobs and her r
Ages 8–12
The Dancing Tree
Ramon Royal Ross
Zeenie finds comfort in a massive old tree and her grandmother's stories while she waits for her mother to return.
Ages 8–12
The Ballad of Knuckles McGraw
Lois Peterson
Eight-year-old Kevin finds the courage to face being on his own by transforming into Knuckles McGraw, a brave and fearle
Ages 8–11
Pebbles to the Sea
Marie-Andrée Arsenault
For the child navigating a parent's departure or a household clouded by a parent's depression, finding beauty and small
Ages 9–12
Daddy Honk Honk!
Rosalinde Bonnet
For children processing what makes a family or seeing a caregiver learn on the job, this sweet tale explores how love an
Ages 3–7
Caterpillar Summer
Gillian McDunn
For the child who carries the weight of the world on their shoulders, this story celebrates the relief of finally being
Ages 8–12
Luna's Red Hat
Emmi Smid
For the child processing the complex loss of a parent to suicide, this gentle story provides a safe space to ask hard qu
Ages 6–10
Being Bee
Catherine Bateson
Bee’s world is changing fast, and she is not so sure she wants her dad’s new girlfriend moving into their house.
Ages 8–12
A Family Is Our First Home
Viva J
For children processing changes in their household or learning about different kinds of families, this soothing book red
Ages 0–8
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
Pablo Cartaya
Suspended from school and feeling adrift, Marcus travels to Puerto Rico to reconnect with the father and heritage he bar
Ages 8–12
Two Homes - One Happy Salma
HSJ Little Storygarden
For the child navigating life in two separate households after a divorce or separation, focusing on emotional stability
Ages 3–7
