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Books for Single-Parent Home

Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

537 books

By format:Chapter Books(228)Young Adult(42)Middle Grade(22)Graphic Novels(18)Picture Books(4)Poetry(3)

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Lost in the Clouds

Tom Tinn-Disbury

Billy looks for his mother in the sunshine and the shadows of the clouds in this gentle story about navigating life afte

Cover of Steals the Sword of the Wind

Momo Arashima #1

Steals the Sword of the Wind

Momo’s ordinary life ends when a talking fox reveals she is the daughter of a Shinto goddess and must protect the gatewa

Cover of Lean on Pete

Charley and a broken-down racehorse named Lean on Pete embark on a perilous trek from a Portland track to Wyoming in a g

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Cover of Molly and Her Dad

Molly and Her Dad

Jan Ormerod

For children navigating the mixed emotions of a parent's long distance visit, this story gently explores bridging the ga

Ages 4–8

Cover of The King of Jam Sandwiches

The King of Jam Sandwiches

For the child who carries heavy secrets at home, this moving story validates the struggle of living with a parent's ment

Cover of If I Tell You the Truth

If I Tell You the Truth

For teens grappling with the weight of family secrets or systemic injustice, this lyrical journey follows a mother and d

Cover of Eb & Flow

Kelly J. Baptist

For the child grappling with the fallout of a bad choice or a playground fight, exploring how two perspectives can lead

Cover of Weekends with Max and His Dad

Max and His Family #1

Weekends with Max and His Dad

For the child navigating the transition of two homes after a divorce and looking for ways to stay connected with a paren

Cover of Lost Hallway: Where Do Lost Things Go?

Lost Hallway: Where Do Lost Things Go?

Peter G. Reynolds

For the adolescent navigating the complexities of puberty, changing friendships, and the honest, sometimes messy journey

Cover of What About Will

What About Will

Crank is a novel by Ellen Hopkins published in 2004. It is based loosely on the real life addictions of the author's dau

Cover of Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter and his widowed Ma both want to buy each other a special Christmas gift, leading to a touching tale of sacri

Cover of Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow

Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow

Doria finds her own sharp, philosophical voice while surviving life in a Paris housing project with an absent father and

Cover of Lucy Rose, Here's the Thing About Me

Lucy Rose, Here's the Thing About Me

For the child adjusting to life in two houses after a divorce, this story offers a bright, funny perspective on navigati

Cover of All Kinds of Animal Families

All Kinds of Animal Families

For the child curious about why some families have two dads, one mom, or live in big groups, this nature-focused look at

Cover of Double Dare

From the Files of Madison Finn #12

Birthday party planning turns into a digital showdown as Madison enters a friendly competition to design the best websit

Cover of Ride the Wind

For the child processing the loss of a parent or struggling with a distant relationship at home, this story of healing a

Cover of The True Meaning of Smekday

The True Meaning of Smekday

For children navigating unexpected changes or feeling like outsiders, this hilarious adventure explores finding friendsh

Cover of The Facts Speak for Themselves

The Facts Speak for Themselves

Thirteen-year-old Linda tells a social worker the difficult facts of her life, from her unstable home to the violent eve

Cover of Skate

Seeking a fresh start away from a broken home, Ian and his younger brother flee to Washington State to track down their

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Angel Corners #2

Lulu's Mixed-Up Movie

Lulu tries to sabotage her father's new romance with a camera and a plan, but a guardian angel-in-training has other ide

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The Baby-Sitters Club #24

Kristy and the Mother's Day Surprise

For the child navigating a blended family who feels torn between honoring a stepfather and longing for a connection with

Cover of Lost and Found

Bluford High #1

After receiving threatening notes and noticing a stalker at school, Darcy Wills must race against time to find her missi

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Good Answers to Tough Questions

For the child processing the news that their parents are separating, this supportive guide explains what divorce is and

Cover of Doll Baby

Childhood games of playing house vanish as fifteen-year-old Ellie trades her toy carriage for a real stroller to care fo