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Funny chapter books to engage an 8-year-old who is a reluctant reader
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The Emperor's Ostrich
Julie Berry
For the child who loves a grand adventure where common sense saves the day. This whimsical quest follows a dairymaid and
Ages 8–12
The Luck of the Buttons
Anne Ylvisaker
For the child who feels defined by their family's reputation. A spunky twelve-year-old in 1920s Iowa uses a new camera t
Ages 8–12
His Mother's Nose
Peter Maloney, Felicia Zekauskas
For the child wondering where they fit in the family tree, this silly story explores the literal side of family resembla
Ages 4–8
Little Red Henry
Linda Urban
For the child who is ready to prove they can do it on their own, even when their loving family still sees them as a baby
Ages 4–8
Nice Work for the Cat and the King
Nick Sharratt
For the child who needs a giggle when things don't go as planned. Join a well-meaning King and his clever Cat as they na
Ages 5–8
Unicorn Boy
Dave Roman
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in, this vibrant graphic novel turns an unexpected change into a journ
Ages 7–12
Mommy Laid An Egg: Or, Where Do Babies Come From?
Babette Cole
For the child asking the big question about where babies come from. This humorous guide uses a kid-to-parent role revers
Ages 4–8
When Amelia Earhart Built a Roller Coaster
Mark Weakland
For the child who thinks history is just a list of dry dates and names. This humorous collection proves that even the mo
Ages 7–12
I Don't Want to Go Back to School
Marisabina Russo
For the child feeling nervous about moving up to second grade or listening to a sibling's tall tales about how hard scho
Ages 5–8
Poor Girl, Rich Girl
Johnniece Marshall Wilson
For the child struggling with self-image or wishing for a 'new look', this story follows a determined girl learning that
Ages 8–12
The Lion's Own Story
Crockett Johnson
For the child who finds magic in their own bedroom, these gentle stories celebrate the deep logic and witty conversation
Ages 6–9
The Transmogrification of Roscoe Wizzle
David Elliott
For the child who loves weird humor and needs a nudge toward mindful choices. A quirky tale about a boy who turns into a
Ages 8–12
Utterly Yours, Booker Jones
Betsy Duffey
For the child feeling squeezed out by family changes, Booker's humorous journey through losing his bedroom to his grandp
Ages 8–12
What's the Big Secret? Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys
Laurie Krasny Brown
For parents looking for a clear, lighthearted way to explain reproduction and anatomy without the awkwardness. A friendl
Ages 5–9
My Sister the Meanie
Candice F. Ransom
For the child who feels like their older sibling has it all figured out and is trying to find their own place while navi
Ages 8–12
Beany (Not Beanhead)
Susan Wojciechowski
For the young worrier navigating the pressures of a bossy best friend and the stress of school tests.
Ages 6–9
Faded Love
John R. Erickson
For the child feeling underappreciated or restless at home. This hilarious western adventure explores the grass is green
Ages 8–12
Okay, So Maybe I Do Have Superpowers
Jim Benton
For the child navigating the hilariously awkward highs and lows of middle school friendships and the pressure of competi
Ages 8–12
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
Wendy Mass
For the child grappling with a past loss or feeling anxious about the transition to being a 'teenager' and the big quest
Ages 8–12
I Am Walt Disney
Brad Meltzer
For the child who loves to draw and dream, this inspiring look at Walt Disney's life shows how imagination and grit can
Ages 5–9
The Secret of Platform 13
Eva Ibbotson
For the child who feels like they don't quite belong in their own family or world, this magical quest celebrates finding
Ages 8–12
Incredible Jobs You've (Probably) Never Heard Of
Natalie Labarre
For the child who asks a million questions about how the world works, this humorous guide explores the wildly weird ways
Ages 7–11
You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer
Shana Corey
For the child who bristles at restrictive rules or 'proper' behavior, this story celebrates a rebel who changed the worl
Ages 4–9
Outside Nowhere
Adam Borba
For the child who struggles with impulse control or feels misunderstood after making mistakes. A whimsical farm offers a
Ages 8–12
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