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Funny chapter books to help engage a reluctant 8-year-old reader
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Underpantsed!
Seamus Pilger
For the child who loves to laugh at the absurd and needs a high-energy hook to get into reading. A silly, irreverent gra
Ages 8–12
Nat for Nothing
Maria Scrivan
For the child who feels like they haven't found 'their thing' yet, Natalie's relatable quest to find a talent highlights
Ages 8–12
The Off-Beat Cinder Ella
Anne Murray
For the child who loves the magic of fairy tales but craves a fresh rhythm, this poetic retelling brings a modern musica
Ages 5–9
The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond
Amy Sparkes
For the child who feels the weight of responsibility when a loved one is hurting and needs a reminder that even the bigg
Ages 8–12
Two Zeros and The Library of Doom!
Eric Bonkowski
For the child who feels like an underdog and loves a good puzzle, this high-energy adventure shows that even 'zeros' can
Ages 8–12
Big Nate: Destined for Awesomeness
Lincoln Peirce
For the student who feels constantly misunderstood by teachers and needs a laugh about the daily chaos of middle school
Ages 8–12
The Lighthouse at the World's End
Amy Sparkes
For the child who feels the weight of responsibility when a loved one is hurting and needs to know that teamwork makes t
Ages 8–12
Weirdo World
Cathy Seckman
For the child who feels like an outsider or wonders if their neighbors are from another planet, this adventure follows a
Ages 8–12
Gorgeous George and the Unidentified Unsinkable Underpants: Part 2
Stuart Reid
For the child who loves silly jokes and gross-out humor, this high energy adventure proves that even the messiest situat
Ages 7–12
The Tales and Adventures Continue for Bobbie Bonehead
C.A.S. Moore
For the child who loves silly adventures and needs a boost of confidence to navigate life's unexpected bumps and mishaps
Ages 6–10
The Golden Llama
Aleesah Darlison
For the child who loves a wild mystery and needs a boost of courage, this high-energy trek follows a girl determined to
Ages 8–12
The Little Adventures of Erig the Earwig
Andy Evans
For the child who gets discouraged when things don't go right the first time. Erig's tiny garden mishaps show how to kee
Ages 5–8
Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns It's OK to Back Away
Howard Binkow
For the child who struggles with big feelings and impulsivity, this gentle guide teaches a simple 'back away' strategy t
Ages 4–8
Henry Winkler: A Little Golden Book Biography
Betsy Groban
For the child who struggles with reading or feels they aren't smart enough, this biography shows how one boy's biggest c
Ages 8–12
Mickey Mouse and the Amazing Lost Ocean
Denis-Pierre Filippi
For the child concerned about our planet: Mickey and friends become brave scavengers in a dry, steampunk future to prote
Ages 8–14
Zombie Reconstruction Squad
M. K. Radican
For the child who loves things that go bump in the night but prefers their thrills with a side of laughs and a solid gro
Ages 8–12
E-Z Dickens Superhero
Cathy McGough
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big changes or new expectations, this story explores how to handle power with wis
Ages 7–10
Gorgeous George and the Unidentified Unsinkable Underpants: Part 1
Stuart Reid
For the child who loves a good belly laugh and finds the ordinary world a bit too serious. This high-energy story turns
Ages 7–12
Stink Bombs Are Just Feelings Too
Dominik Mikulaschek
For the child who struggles with big, smelly moods that feel permanent. This clever story uses a gross-out metaphor to s
Ages 5–9
Christina Katerina & the Box
Patricia Lee Gauch
For the child who sees a castle where grown-ups see trash. This classic celebrates the boundless power of imagination an
Ages 4–8
Path of the Diamond
Cube Kid, Pirate Sourcil
For the child who feels stuck in a pre-determined path: follow a young villager who dares to defy expectations and pursu
Ages 8–12
Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry?
Tish Rabe
For the curious child who wonders how animals find water in the heat, this rhyming adventure explores the secrets of the
Ages 4–8
The Tower at the End of Time
Amy Sparkes
For the child who thrives on quirky chaos and needs to see that even the most mismatched group of people can become a fa
Ages 8–12
Hot Chocolate Underpants to the Rescue
Rafael Jacimin
For the child who loves silly logic and needs a boost of confidence to embrace their own unique way of solving problems
Ages 5–9
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