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Funny chapter books to help engage a reluctant 8-year-old reader
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How the Indians Bought the Farm
Craig Kee Strete, Michelle Netten Chacon
For the child learning how to use their wits to navigate unfair situations. A clever Indian chief uses humor and wordpla
Ages 5–9
Rhinos Who Skateboard
Julie Mammano
For the active child who loves high energy sports and learning the lingo of their favorite hobbies. Features rhinos perf
Ages 3–8
Get to Work!
Annie Barrows
For the child who feels left out when everyone else finds 'treasure' first. A funny look at how second-graders navigate
Ages 6–9
Dogzilla
Dav Pilkey
For the child who loves silly monsters and high-energy action. This zany parody uses funny dog photos to turn a scary mo
Ages 4–8
Fox in Socks
Dr. Seuss
For the child (and adult!) who loves a silly challenge and needs a playful way to practice speech sounds through tongue-
Ages 3–8
Super Rabbit Boy's Team-Up Trouble!
Thomas Flintham
For the child who prefers going solo or struggles to share the spotlight, this gaming adventure shows why two heroes are
Ages 5–8
The Unteachables
Gordon Korman
For the child who feels misunderstood by teachers or stuck in a label, this story shows that no one is truly unteachable
Ages 8–12
Hooray for Inventors!
Marcia Williams
For the curious child who asks "who made that?" about everything from zippers to sandwiches. This vibrant guide turns hi
Ages 7–12
Zombie's Birthday Apocalypse
Zack Zombie
For the child who loves gaming and needs a laugh while navigating the pressure of big milestones, like turning thirteen
Ages 7–12
Claude Monet
Mike Venezia
For the young artist who sees the world in splashes of color, this funny and informative guide explores how Claude Monet
Ages 5–10
Emily's Runaway Imagination
Beverly Cleary
For children whose big ideas lead to memorable, sometimes messy, adventures, this story celebrates the vibrant spirit of
Ages 8–12
The Owlympic Games
Rebecca Elliott
For the child feeling nervous about an upcoming school competition or struggling with a past failure. Eva learns to face
Ages 5–8
Marilyn's Monster
Michelle Knudsen
For the child who feels like they are being left behind while friends reach milestones first, this story celebrates the
Ages 4–8
How to Catch a Mermaid
Adam Wallace
For the child whose imagination is sparked by the mystery of the deep sea and the thrill of building creative inventions
Ages 4–10
The Problem Child
Michael Buckley
For the child who feels the weight of family responsibility, this magical mystery explores the fierce bond between siste
Ages 8–12
Winter Blunderland
James Patterson, Brian Sitts
For the child who thrives on slapstick humor and feels like a bit of a misfit, this frozen adventure explores resilience
Ages 8–12
Scooby-Doo! and the Gruesome Goblin
James Gelsey
For the child who enjoys solving a good mystery with friends, this early reader offers a fun, not-too-spooky adventure a
Ages 6–8
Roxie and the Hooligans
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the child who feels overlooked or small, this high-stakes island adventure shows how specialized knowledge and quiet
Ages 7–10
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
The Return of Zita the Spacegirl
Ben Hatke
For the child who feels small against big challenges and needs to see that bravery and loyalty can lead you all the way
Ages 8–12
Rainy Day Heroes
Magnolia Belle
For the child feeling grumpy about cancelled plans. This story helps little ones navigate disappointment and find the fu
Ages 4–8
Oh! Say Can You Say?
Dr. Seuss
For the child who loves to play with language and wants a silly challenge that turns reading practice into a hilarious g
Ages 5–9
Goes Upstream
Nancy Krulik
For the child who asks endless questions about how things work in the wild. Join Ms. Frizzle for a fish-eye view of the
Ages 6–9
Horrible Histories Annual 2010
Terry Deary
For the curious child who finds standard history books a bit dry and wants to know the gritty, funny, and sometimes gros
Ages 8–12
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