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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
579 books
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Fox Point's Own Gemma Hopper
Brie Spangler
Gemma spends her afternoons pitching for her star-athlete brother, but she secretly wonders if she can step out of his s
Ages 8–12
Trouble Magnet
Graham Salisbury
Calvin struggles to be the man of the house in his Hawaiian neighborhood while dodging a bully and dealing with an intim
Ages 7–10
Rieden Reece #1
Rieden Reece and the Broken Moon
Matt Guzman, Kim Dingwall, Stephanie Slagle
The moon has shattered in the sky, and thirteen-year-old Rieden Reece must team up with a quirky alien to save the unive
Ages 8–13
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A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich
Alice Childress
Thirteen-year-old Benjie insists he can quit heroin anytime, but the voices of his family and teachers reveal a world th
Ages 12–17
Smart Cookie
Elly D. Swartz
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a single-parent home, this story explores the balance between honoring
Ages 8–12
No More Saturday Nights
Norma Klein
Tim Weber heads to college in New York with a huge responsibility in tow: he’s a single father balancing diapers and day
Ages 14–18
The Boy Lost in the Maze
Joseph Coelho
For the teenager navigating the complex search for a father they've never known while wrestling with what it truly means
Ages 14–18
Ruby Electric
Theresa Nelson
Movie-obsessed Ruby Miller applies her screenwriting skills to real life to solve the mystery of her missing father and
Ages 8–12
Door Near Here, A
Heather Quarles
For siblings navigating the heavy burden of a parent's addiction while trying to stay together and keep their household
Ages 12–17
The Night Daddy
Maria Gripe
For the child adjusting to a parent's unconventional work schedule or seeking connection through an unusual but nurturin
Ages 8–12
One Speck of Truth
Caela Carter
For the child searching for their own history: a young girl travels to Cuba to uncover the family secrets her mother has
Ages 8–12
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
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
