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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
579 books
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Spuds
Karen Hesse
For the child who wants to help their family but doesn't quite know how. A gentle exploration of a mistake made with the
Ages 4–8
There's No Surf in Cleveland
Stephanie Jona Buehler
Ten-year-old Philip misses Ohio so much he will do anything to leave the sunny beaches of Los Angeles and get back to hi
Ages 8–12
Middle School Misadventures #4
Middle School Misadventures: Dance Disaster
Jason Platt
For the child feeling overwhelmed by middle school changes, from the pressure of school dances to the shock of a parent
Ages 8–12
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Fairyland #1
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making
Catherynne M. Valente
A Green Wind appears at September's window, whisking her away from an ordinary life in Omaha to a whimsical world of mag
Ages 10–14
Writing in the sand
Helen Brandom
Sixteen-year-old Amy is used to keeping family secrets, but an abandoned baby forces her to choose between a life of lie
Ages 13–17
Buttermilk Hill
Ruth White
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a changing family. Piper uses poetry to find her voice as her parents d
Ages 9–12
When
Victoria Laurie
For the teen grappling with the weight of things they can't change, this supernatural mystery explores the heavy burden
Ages 12–18
Sadie Rocks! #1
Happiness, and All That Stuff
Karen McCombie
For the child who feels like they are the only ones struggling while everyone else seems to have a perfect life. A gentl
Ages 9–12
Amber #1
Dream On, Amber
Emma Shevah
For the child navigating the complex feelings of a parent's absence while trying to find their place between two differe
Ages 8–12
Goldie Vance #2
The Hocus-Pocus Hoax
Lilliam Rivera
Curious teenager Goldie Vance teams up with a professional mentor to solve mysteries at the Florida resort where she liv
Ages 10–14
Speed of Life
Carol Weston
For the teen navigating the messy complexities of grief, a changing family, and the unexpected discovery that her dad is
Ages 10–14
Alfie Atkins #4
Hurry Up, Alfie Atkins!
Gunilla Bergström
For the child who finds magic in every distraction while getting ready. This classic story mirrors the morning struggle
Ages 2–5
My World
Families
Sarah L. Schuette
For the child noticing that every family looks a little different, this gentle introduction celebrates the many ways peo
Ages 3–7
Max Disaster #1
Alien Eraser to the Rescue
Marissa Moss
Max handles school stress and his parents' breakup by documenting his secret thoughts and the heroic rescues of his trus
Ages 7–10
Jerry on the Line
Brenda Seabrooke
Aspiring soccer star Jerry navigates the quiet of an empty house until a wrong number leads to an unexpected connection
Ages 8–12
Rules of the Road #2
Best Foot Forward
Joan Bauer
Jenna Boller faces a shoe empire on the verge of crumbling and a mysterious boy with a police record in this story of tr
Ages 12–17
More Than a Horse
Carole S. Adler
Life on an Arizona guest ranch requires more than just luck. Twelve-year-old Leeann must find the grit to win over a gru
Ages 9–12
One Unhappy Horse
C. S. Adler
Twelve-year-old Jan balances the grief of losing her father with a desperate mission to fund a life-saving operation for
Ages 9–12
Hamilton High #1
Detour for Emmy
Marilyn Reynolds
Emmy navigates the sudden isolation of teen motherhood, facing a lack of support from her family while trying to find a
Ages 14–18
Caught!
Willo Davis Roberts
Thirteen-year-old Vickie and her younger sister travel by bus to find their father, only to realize he is missing and ne
Ages 8–12
The Three Rancheros #1
Raymie Nightingale
Kate DiCamillo
For the child grappling with a parent's sudden departure or a sense of loneliness, this story follows Raymie as she find
Ages 8–12
A Child's First Library of Responsibility
What Is a Family?
Craig Hammersmith, Joan Stewart
For children noticing that every home looks different. This gentle guide celebrates the many ways people form families,
Ages 4–7
Nobel Genes
Rune Michaels
Sonny spends his days caring for his mother while hunting for clues about the Nobel Prize-winning father he has never me
Ages 12–17
Ratchet #1
This Journal Belongs to Ratchet
Nancy J. Cavanaugh
In the pages of her personal journal, eleven-year-old Ratchet navigates her life as a homeschooled mechanic while trying
Ages 8–12
