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Funny chapter books to help engage a reluctant 8-year-old reader
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Sluefoot Sue's Wild Ride
Liz West
For the child who loves bigger than life adventures and wants to see a daring girl hold her own in the wild west. Perfec
Ages 6–8
War and Peas
Michael Foreman
For the child curious about why some have so much while others have so little, this clever fable explores the importance
Ages 5–9
Lottie's New Beach Towel
Petra Mathers
For the child who loves finding clever solutions to unexpected problems. Watch how a simple beach towel becomes a tool f
Ages 4–8
Violet the Pilot
Steve Breen
For the child who loves to tinker or feels like an outsider because of their unique hobbies, this story celebrates the p
Ages 4–8
The Santa Clauses
Achim Bröger
For the child who has begun to question holiday traditions and needs a playful nudge to keep the magic alive.
Ages 5–9
Mother Murphy
Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna
For the child stepping into big responsibilities at home while a parent is unwell, this story captures the messy, funny
Ages 8–12
The Puzzling World of Winston Breen
Eric Berlin
For the child who loves cracking codes and mental challenges, this interactive mystery invites readers to sharpen their
Ages 8–12
One-Eye! Two-Eyes! Three-Eyes! A Very Grimm Fairy Tale
Aaron Shepard
For the child who feels like the 'odd one out' in their own family, this magical retelling celebrates staying true to yo
Ages 4–8
How the Camel Got His Hump
Rudyard Kipling
For the child who meets every request with a shrug or a grumble. This playful classic explores the consequences of idlen
Ages 4–8
Wisha Wozzariter
Payal Kapadia
For the creative child who has big ideas but struggles to put them on paper. This whimsical journey transforms writer's
Ages 8–12
Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
Yuyi Morales
For the child learning to find clever solutions to big problems. This vibrant tale uses a birthday party to introduce co
Ages 4–8
Mice Capades
Diana G. Gallagher
For the child who loves slapstick humor and high-energy chases, this bridge book uses familiar characters to help build
Ages 6–9
The Invisible Moose
Dennis Haseley
For the shy child who feels small in a big world, this story shows how quiet devotion can bloom into incredible bravery
Ages 5–9
Roll Over, Rosie
Trinka Enell
For the child who is discovering that patience and creativity are just as important as treats when teaching a stubborn f
Ages 4–8
Gus the Bus
Olga Cossi
For the child who struggles to sit still or feels 'too much' energy in their body, this whimsical story explores how a r
Ages 4–8
The Pig Who Saved the World
Paul Shipton
For the child who feels like they are stuck in a role they didn't choose and is searching for where they truly belong.
Ages 8–12
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Race Against Time
Frank Cottrell-Boyce
For the child who loves imagining where a magical car might take them next, this time-traveling adventure celebrates fam
Ages 8–12
Baseball's Biggest Bloopers: The Games That Got Away
Dan Gutman
For the young athlete who feels crushed after a mistake: discover how even the greatest legends in baseball history surv
Ages 8–12
Who Is Jeff Kinney?
Patrick Kinney
For the child who loves drawing or Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this biography shows how rejection and unique ideas lead to mas
Ages 8–12
Raffie on the Run
Jacqueline Resnick
For the child learning that being a protective older sibling requires more than just stories, it takes real courage to s
Ages 8–12
Dogstar
Philip Dalkin
For the child who misses their pet or loves a wacky adventure, this space quest follows a family determined to bring eve
Ages 8–12
Smash, Crash, Topple, Roll!
Catherine Thimmesh
For the curious child who loves taking things apart and wondering how they work, this book celebrates the fun of physics
Ages 6–10
Clayton Parker Really Really Really Has to Pee
Cinco Paul
For the child who waits until the last second to use the bathroom. A hilarious, rhyming cautionary tale about the import
Ages 4–8
It Could Be Worse
Einat Tsarfati
For the child having a 'no good, very bad day,' this hilarious tale of shipwrecked sailors shows how a change in perspec
Ages 4–8
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