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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
537 books
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We Were Never Here
Jennifer Gilmore
For the teen navigating the intense, complicated bonds of mother-daughter relationships and the pressure of being the pe
Ages 12–18
Zachary's Potty Training Boats
Michael Malott
A single father shares his creative, boat-themed improvisation that helped his son with special needs master the milesto
Ages 2–5
Some Frog!
Eve Bunting
Billy hopes his father will show up for the school frog-jumping contest, but find strength in his mother's presence as h
Ages 5–9
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Chloris #3
Chloris and the Weirdos
Kin Platt
A sharp, witty look at the chaotic reality of a family starting over, featuring a girl dealing with her mother's new dat
Ages 12–15
Searching for Candlestick Park
Peg Kehret
With only fourteen dollars and a lot of hope, twelve-year-old Spencer sets out on a solo journey from Seattle to San Fra
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #124
Stacey McGill, Matchmaker?
Ann M. Martin
For the pre-teen navigating the complexities of post-divorce life, Stacey's trip to New York explores the urge to manage
Ages 8–12
Sarah, Plain and Tall #1
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Patricia MacLachlan
The vast prairie feels empty until Sarah arrives from the coast, bringing the scent of the sea and the hope of a new mot
Ages 8–12
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants #2
The Second Summer of the Sisterhood
Ann Brashares
For teens navigating the complexities of growing up, this story follows four best friends through a summer of family sec
Ages 12–18
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #80
Karen's Christmas Tree
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the complex feelings of split holiday traditions, this story provides a relatable look at manag
Ages 7–9
Pippa Morgan's Diary #1
Love and Chicken Nuggets
Annie Kelsey
Pippa hates her school's Valentine project, so she starts her own: finding her mum a boyfriend and convincing her best f
Ages 8–12
A Boy Called Hope
Lara Williamson
Dan Hope attempts to mend his muddled family and bring his father home after a sudden departure leaves his world feeling
Ages 9–12
Everything Is Fine
Ann Dee Ellis
Mazzy tries to maintain the appearance that everything is fine while her world fractures under the weight of her mother'
Ages 12–17
Rain Reign
Ann M. Martin
When a massive storm hits and her dog Rain goes missing, Rose Howard must break all her strict routines to search the fl
Ages 8–12
In the Stone Circle
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
A ghostly mystery unfolds in a 16th-century Welsh house as two families spend the summer grappling with secrets and the
Ages 10–14
Pete and Lily
Amy Hest
When a widowed mom and a divorced dad start dating, their daughters Pete and Lily team up to take total charge of the si
Ages 8–12
Max #1
Dear Max
Sally Grindley
Nine-year-old Max navigates grief, illness, and a school bully through a year of heartfelt letters and drawings shared w
Ages 7–10
Free to Be #2
Free to Be . . . A Family
Marlo Thomas
For children discovering that there is no one right way to be a family, this collection celebrates the love and diversit
Ages 4–10
Everett Anderson #7
Everett Anderson's Goodbye
Lucille Clifton
For a child struggling with the heavy, confusing stages of grief after the loss of a parent. This gentle verse follows a
Ages 4–8
McMummy
Betsy Byars
For the child who feels like an outsider or is navigating the complexities of a single-parent home while looking for a b
Ages 8–12
The Lost King
Elizabeth Creith
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles with learning differences and is looking for a place where their u
Ages 9–14
The Wild Things
Dave Eggers
Max escapes the loneliness of his changing home for an island of giant, raging creatures who trample and scream just as
Ages 10–14
Little Darlings
Jacqueline Wilson
For children navigating the gap between appearance and reality, especially when family life feels lonely despite outward
Ages 9–13
Divorce Survival Guide For Kids
Alexa Smith
For the child navigating the big changes and complex emotions that come with parents separating and moving into two diff
Ages 6–12
Around the World
Families
Ann Morris
Bright photographs capture the many ways people live together, highlighting the unique bonds that make every family spec
Ages 3–7
