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Funny chapter books to engage an 8-year-old who is a reluctant reader
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The Pirate Code
Heidi Schulz
For the child stepping into big shoes and carving their own path. This high-seas adventure explores how to honor a famil
Ages 8–12
The Tin Woodman of Oz
L. Frank Baum
For the child exploring what it means to be a good friend and how our past experiences shape who we are today, even when
Ages 8–12
I, Amber Brown
Paula Danziger
For the child navigating the messy feelings of joint custody and feeling like a piece of property between two homes.
Ages 8–12
Arthur's Nose
Marc Brown
For the child who feels self-conscious about their appearance or wishes they could change a physical feature to fit in w
Ages 4–8
The Real Riley Mayes
Rachel Elliott
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the social mold at school and is beginning to explore their first crus
Ages 8–12
Shelley Shock
Donna Jo Napoli
For the child navigating the tricky social waters of middle school when a newcomer disrupts the status quo or challenges
Ages 8–12
Lost and Found
Andrew Clements
For the child seeking their own identity within a family or friend group, this clever story explores the thrill and risk
Ages 8–12
Phantom Unmasked
Tracey West
For the child grappling with a big secret or the weight of a major responsibility, this adventure explores the bravery i
Ages 7–10
The Gift of the Broken Teacup: Poems of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Me
Allan Wolf
For the child learning to navigate big feelings, this witty poetry collection offers gentle tools for meditation, breath
Ages 5–10
Jennifer Murdley's Toad
Bruce Coville
For the child who feels plain or overlooked, this magical adventure explores the difference between outward appearance a
Ages 8–12
The Little Witch
Otfried Preussler
For the child who questions unfair rules or struggles to fit in, this tale celebrates finding your own definition of goo
Ages 8–12
Switch
Ingrid Law
For the child adjusting to a family member's illness or feeling the weight of growing up, this magical tale explores fin
Ages 8–12
The Knight Who Was Afraid of the Dark
Barbara Shook Hazen
For the child who acts brave during the day but worries when the lights go out, this tale shows that even the boldest he
Ages 4–8
Use Your Head, Dear
Aliki
For the well-meaning child who struggles with focus and following multi-step directions. This gentle story explores bein
Ages 4–8
Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia
Herman Parish
For the child who loves wordplay and silly misunderstandings. This classic tale turns a stressful first driving lesson i
Ages 6–9
Summer Switch
Mary Rodgers
For the child who wonders what it is really like to be the 'grown-up' in charge and the parent who has forgotten the soc
Ages 8–12
Ackamarackus: Julius Lester's Sumptuously Silly Fantastically Funny Fables
Julius Lester
For the child who asks 'why' about everything. This collection of whimsical fables turns traditional lessons on their he
Ages 4–10
Playing the Cards You're Dealt
Varian Johnson
For the child feeling the weight of a parent's high expectations or navigating the discovery of a difficult family secre
Ages 8–12
Double-Dare O'Toole
Constance C. Greene
For the child who struggles with impulse control or feels pressured to act tough, even when it leads to messy and embarr
Ages 8–12
Who Was Charlie Chaplin?
Patricia Brennan Demuth
For the child who loves to perform or wonders how a difficult childhood can lead to greatness, this biography explores h
Ages 8–12
How to Be a Ladybug
Laura Knowles
For the curious child who wonders why a 'baby' ladybug doesn't look like a beetle at all, this funny guide explores the
Ages 6–9
Big Nate: Remain Calm!
Lincoln Peirce
For the child who needs a laugh after a long school day, this collection of misadventures captures the humor and occasio
Ages 8–12
It's the End When I Say It's the End
Stephan Pastis
For the child who uses grand imagination to navigate social awkwardness, this hilarious finale celebrates the messy, cre
Ages 8–12
Fritz Danced the Fandango
Alicia Potter
For the child who feels like the odd one out. Fritz the mountain goat leaves his herd to find fellow dancers and learns
Ages 4–8
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