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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
537 books
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Chapter Books
(228)
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(42)
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The Ballad of a Broken Nose
Arne Svingen
Thirteen-year-old Bart faces bullying and poverty while secretly pursuing his passion for opera and searching for the fa
Ages 10–14
Calma Harrison #1
The Crimes and Punishments of Miss Payne
Barry Jonsberg
Smart-talking Calma and her struggling classmate Kiffo team up for a dangerous mission when they begin tailing a teacher
Ages 13–17
The Courage Test
James Preller
Will is forced onto the Lewis and Clark trail with his newly divorced father, leading to a journey that challenges his v
Ages 8–12
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Mama, I'll Give You the World
Roni Schotter
Luisa searches for the perfect way to honor her hardworking mother, finally choosing a heartfelt gift that shows just ho
Ages 4–8
You and Me and Home Sweet Home
George Ella Lyon
Many pairs of helping hands come together in this rhythmic story to build a dream and turn a simple house into a safe an
Ages 4–8
Daddy, Daddy, Be There
Candy Dawson Boyd
For children navigating the highs and lows of the father-child bond, this rhythmic plea asks for a father's emotional an
Ages 4–8
Ally's World #2
Butterflies, Bullies and Bad, Bad Habits
Karen McCombie
For the child navigating the highs and lows of middle school, from managing a first crush to dealing with social hierarc
Ages 9–13
The Miller Family #4
Poppy
Kevin Henkes
Poppy prepares for her brother's return from college while trying to understand why her sister is constantly arguing wit
Ages 8–12
My Daddy Lives with God
Tameko Hairston-Piggee
For the child navigating the profound loss of a father, this gentle story provides spiritual reassurance and a path towa
Ages 4–8
A Kind of Paradise
Amy Rebecca Tan
For the child who has made a big mistake and feels defined by it. Discover how community service at a local library help
Ages 8–12
Also Known as Harper
Ann Haywood Leal
Harper lives for poetry, and when family struggles threaten her chance at a contest, she must find a new way to let her
Ages 8–12
My Parents are Divorced, My Elbows Have Nicknames, and Other Facts About me
Bill Cochran
One boy tackles the big changes of his parents' divorce with plenty of humor, quirky nicknames, and colorful cartoon obs
Ages 4–8
Fourmile
Watt Key
Twelve-year-old Foster struggles with his father's death and a tense home life until a mysterious war veteran arrives an
Ages 10–14
The Spaghetti Detectives
Andreas Steinhofel
Armed with only a piece of pasta and a toy airplane, a boy who learns differently searches the streets of Berlin to resc
Ages 8–12
Beauty Shop For Rent...fully equipped, inquire within
Laura Bowers
Fourteen-year-old Abbey finds humor and a vital support system while learning who to trust in this quirky story about gr
Ages 11–14
Arnie #4
Hooray for Grandparents' Day!
Nancy Carlson
Arnie doesn’t have grandparents to bring to the school celebration, so he looks to the special adults in his neighborhoo
Ages 3–8
Danitra Brown #1
Meet Danitra Brown
Nikki Grimes
For the child seeking a best friend who celebrates their true self. These rhythmic poems honor the joy and loyalty found
Ages 7–10
My Family Is Changing
Emily Menendez-Aponte
For the child navigating the big emotions of a parents' separation or divorce: a supportive guide to processing change,
Ages 4–8
The Kids' Book of
Family Changes: Understanding Divorce and Separation and Managing Feelings
Catherine Stephenson
For children navigating the confusion and big feelings of a family breakup: this gentle guide validates emotions and exp
Ages 4–11
It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear
Vicki Lansky
For the child grappling with the news of a separation or divorce. This gentle guide helps little ones understand that wh
Ages 3–7
Was It the Chocolate Pudding?: A Story For Little Kids About Divorce
Sandra Levins
For the child who fears their own behavior caused a family breakup, this gentle story clarifies the reasons behind divor
Ages 2–6
What About Me? #2
What Happens When Parents Get Divorced?
Sara Olsher
For the child feeling anxious about how their world will change, this book uses a concrete calendar approach to explain
Ages 4–10
Relative Strangers
Paula Garner
Trapped in a quiet Illinois town with a mother she can't connect to, eighteen-year-old Jules searches for the family and
Ages 14–18
Summerwork
Carrie Mesrobian
For the teenager navigating the heavy transition between childhood and adulthood while carrying the weight of family sec
Ages 14–18
