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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
579 books
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Magic Delivery
Clete Barrett Smith
Nick's plan to join the popular crowd goes sideways when he finds a crashed van full of costumes that turn out to be dan
Ages 8–12
Sunshine
Marion Dane Bauer
For the child grappling with the absence of a parent and the complicated path toward reconciliation and forgiveness.
Ages 8–12
The Dead Man in Indian Creek
Mary Downing Hahn
A morning search for a blue heron turns into a chilling mystery when two boys find a body in the creek and a suspicious
Ages 9–12
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A Day with Dad
Bo R. Holmberg
Tim counts down the minutes until his father’s train arrives, beginning a day packed with their favorite activities befo
Ages 4–8
Looking for X
Deborah Ellis
For the child navigating the weight of family responsibility and seeking to understand the hidden lives of those society
Ages 10–14
Hope was Here
Joan Bauer
For the teen searching for where they fit in. A heartwarming story about a skilled waitress finding family and her voice
Ages 12–17
The Sweetest Sound
Sherri Winston
Shy Cadence has a magnificent singing voice, but panic sets in when a recording of her singing is leaked to the world be
Ages 8–12
Timmy Failure #1
Mistakes Were Made
Stephan Pastis
For the child who feels misunderstood or struggles with self-reflection, this hilarious diary follows a boy whose confid
Ages 8–12
Animorphs #5
The Predator
K. A. Applegate
For the child grappling with the weight of responsibility and the fear of losing a parent while navigating complex choic
Ages 8–12
Gypsy Rizka
Lloyd Alexander
While waiting for her father in her wagon home, a clever trickster named Rizka uses her sharp wits to outsmart the eccen
Ages 8–12
The Friends Trilogy #2
Ruby
Rosa Guy
Lonely Ruby finds an unexpected connection with the sophisticated Daphne, sparking a relationship that changes how both
Ages 14–18
The Wrong Side of Right
Jenn Marie Thorne
For the teen discovering who they are when family expectations and personal values collide during a high-stakes national
Ages 12–18
The Princess Diaries #1
The Princess Diaries
Meg Cabot
Mia is a typical freshman flunking Algebra until her father drops a bombshell: he is the crown prince of Genovia, making
Ages 12–17
Million Dollar Series #1
The Million Dollar Shot
Dan Gutman
One foul shot stands between eleven-year-old Eddie and a million-dollar prize during the high-pressure excitement of the
Ages 8–12
Pokémon Junior #5
Two of a Kind
Sarah E. Heller
For siblings who struggle to see eye to eye, this lighthearted story follows twins Mary-Kate and Ashley as they navigate
Ages 7–11
From the Files of Madison Finn #7
Save the Date
Laura Dower
For the tween navigating the whirlwind of middle school, digital drama, and the complex feelings that arise when a divor
Ages 8–12
Sway
Amber McRee Turner
Ten-year-old Cass finds magic and creativity in her supposedly boring father during a summer road trip after her idolize
Ages 8–12
Dark Sons
Nikki Grimes
Parallel poems bridge the distance between a modern Brooklyn teen and a biblical son as both struggle with abandonment a
Ages 12–18
Pandava Quintet #1
Aru Shah and the End of Time
Roshani Chokshi
Aru Shah accidentally frees an ancient demon from a cursed lamp, forcing her to embark on a quest through the Kingdom of
Ages 8–12
Check & Mate
Ali Hazelwood
Mallory swore off chess after it broke her family, but a surprise victory over a world champion pulls her back into the
Ages 14–18
The Moffats #1
The Moffats
Eleanor Estes
For children finding joy in simple moments while navigating life's changes. A classic look at family resilience and the
Ages 8–12
Team Cheer #3
Lissa and the Fund-Raising Funk
Jen Jones
Lissa loves her middle school cheer team, but she faces a difficult season as her widowed mother struggles to keep up wi
Ages 8–12
Rowan Hood #1
Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest
Nancy Springer
Rosemary dons a disguise and ventures into Sherwood Forest to find her father, Robin Hood, meeting a band of unusual out
Ages 9–13
Families
What Is a Family?
Rebecca Rissman
For children noticing that every home looks different, this gentle guide celebrates the many ways people form loving fam
Ages 4–7
