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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
579 books
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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
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The Baby-Sitters Club
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
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
A Possibility of Whales
Karen Rivers
Twelve-year-old Nat is tired of running from the paparazzi with her famous father. A new friend named Harry might finall
Ages 8–12
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
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
From the Files of Madison Finn #8
Picture Perfect
Laura Dower
For the middle grader trying to find her place while balancing the ups and downs of a changing family and the jitters of
Ages 8–12
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
Miller Family Stories #3
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
