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Books for Single-Parent Home – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
537 books
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House of Dance
Beth Kephart
Rosie feels like a stranger in her own home, but visiting her grandfather and learning about his musical past helps her
Ages 12–18
When Your Parents Divorce
Kimberly King
For the child navigating the big changes of a split household, this book provides a supportive space to process feelings
Ages 4–9
The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams
Dennis is a star soccer player with a secret love for fashion, but wearing a dress to school puts his spot in the champi
Ages 8–12
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Dino Life Guides #1
Dinosaurs Divorce
Laurene Krasny Brown, Marc Brown
Big changes can feel scary, but friendly dinosaurs show how life continues and feelings can be shared when parents decid
Ages 4–8
Piddy Sanchez #1
Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass
Meg Medina
Piddy Sanchez is targeted by a bully she doesn't even know and must figure out how to stay true to herself as the harass
Ages 14–18
The Light Jar
Lisa Thompson
Tension and mystery collide as a family faces big changes, leading to moments of genuine fear and excitement in this gri
Ages 8–12
The Bastable Children #1
The Story of the Treasure Seekers
E. Nesbit
Six siblings launch a series of hilariously botched schemes to save their family fortune, from chasing bandits to printi
Ages 8–12
Henry Huggins #4
Otis Spofford
Beverly Cleary
Classroom prankster Otis Spofford loves to stir up trouble, but he might have gone too far when he targets the quietest
Ages 8–12
Ida Early #1
Ida Early Comes over the Mountain
Robert Burch
For children processing the loss of a parent or facing hard times, this story shows how a quirky, imaginative spirit can
Ages 8–12
The Melendy Family #1
The Saturdays
Elizabeth Enright
For siblings looking for ways to foster independence and adventure on a budget, this classic celebrates the magic of chi
Ages 8–12
My Mother's Getting Married
Joan Drescher
Katy grapples with big feelings and impending changes as she watches her mother prepare for a wedding and a brand-new li
Ages 4–8
Alice #1
The Agony of Alice
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Alice is desperate for a glamorous role model, but a year in Mrs. Plotkins's classroom teaches her that true beauty is f
Ages 9–13
The Raven Cycle #3
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
Maggie Stiefvater
Blue Sargent finally feels she belongs with her new circle of friends, but she soon realizes how easily found things can
Ages 13–18
What Jamie Saw
Carolyn Coman
Nine-year-old Jamie lives in a world of quiet fear and uncertainty after fleeing to a hillside trailer to keep his mothe
Ages 10–14
Love & Gelato #3
Love & Olives
Jenna Evans Welch
Sun-drenched Santorini holds more than just ancient myths as Liv searches for the lost city of Atlantis and the truth be
Ages 12–18
Let's Talk #5
What Makes a Family?
Molly Potter
For children noticing that not every home looks like theirs, this gentle guide celebrates the many ways a family is buil
Ages 4–7
The Friends #4
Jessica
Rosie Rushton
For the teenager feeling overwhelmed by a parent's sudden change in lifestyle and the balancing act of friendship and fa
Ages 11–14
Cress Watercress
Gregory Maguire
For children navigating the heavy fog of grief or the anxiety of a big move, this woodland tale offers a gentle roadmap
Ages 8–12
The Melendy Family #2
The Four-Story Mistake
Elizabeth Enright
Moving to the country feels like a mistake until the Melendy children discover that their quirky new house is full of od
Ages 8–12
Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families #1
Dinosaurs Divorce
Laurie Krasny Brown
For children navigating the big changes of divorce, this reassuring guide uses friendly dinosaurs to explain two homes,
Ages 4–8
Breakfast with My Father
Ron Roy
David treasures his Saturday morning breakfasts with his father, but when his dad doesn't show up after the separation,
Ages 5–8
The Young Man and the Sea
Rodman Philbrick
Skiff Beaman is determined to fix his family's boat, but saving his father's livelihood means braving the massive waves
Ages 10–14
Cardboard
Doug TenNapel
For the child navigating a heavy season of loss who needs to see how creativity, responsibility, and a father's love can
Ages 8–12
Tokyo Ever After #1
Tokyo Ever After
Emiko Jean
Izzy’s life changes forever when she discovers her father is the Crown Prince of Japan, whisking her from California to
Ages 12–18
