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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
579 books
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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
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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
Loudmouth George #1
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
Koko Bear
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
Husky #1
Husky
Justin Sayre
Davis navigates a Brooklyn summer of changing friendships and family dynamics while learning to see himself as more than
Ages 10–14
Joe All Alone
Joanna Nadin
For the child navigating the complex emotions of family neglect, this gritty story explores the resilience of a young bo
Ages 11–15
The Runaway Settlers
Elsie Locke
For the child discovering that family strength and hard work can build a beautiful life even after a difficult or scary
Ages 10–14
Tallahassee Higgins
Mary Downing Hahn
Moved from her mother's nomadic life to a quiet suburban home, Tallahassee Higgins must decide what kind of future she a
Ages 9–12
One Day at a Time A Story about Healing from Divorce
Rachel Ip
For the child navigating the big changes of divorce, this gentle story uses the metaphor of a physical wound to show how
Ages 4–8
Confetti Girl
Diana López
For the child navigating the complex waves of grief after losing a parent and trying to reconnect with those who are sti
Ages 8–12
Boats for Papa
Jessixa Bagley
For the child navigating the quiet ache of a missing parent, this gentle story shows how love remains through the things
Ages 4–8
Papa's Latkes
Michelle Edwards
Papa and his daughters navigate their first Hanukkah without Mama, trying their best to keep her memory alive while maki
Ages 4–8
