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Funny chapter books to engage an 8-year-old who is a reluctant reader
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How to Outfox Your Friends when You Don't Have a Clue
Jess Keating
For the middle-schooler navigating the tricky transition to being thirteen and the stress of balancing old friends with
Ages 8–12
Iva Honeysuckle Discovers the World
Candice Ransom
For the child who loves to explore their own backyard and needs a reminder that big adventures can happen right where th
Ages 7–10
Pizza Face
Rex Ogle
For the child feeling self-conscious about their changing body or family's budget, this graphic memoir offers a mirror f
Ages 8–12
Your Amazing Skin from Outside In
Joanne Settel
For curious kids noticing their first pimples or wondering about freckles: a hilarious, rhyming guide that makes the sci
Ages 8–12
Animal House and Iz
Betty Hicks
For the child navigating the messy, wonderful transition of a blended family and finding their own place amidst the nois
Ages 8–12
City of the Plague God
Sarwat Chadda
For the child navigating the weight of family expectations and the sharp ache of losing a loved one while finding their
Ages 8–12
A Clever Beatrice Christmas
Margaret Willey
For the child starting to question holiday magic, this clever folk hero uses her wit to preserve the wonder of Father Ch
Ages 4–8
Mowgli Bumjam and His Basket of Delights
Nigel Weight
For the child preparing for their first big solo trip or navigating new social situations. Mowgli learns that kindness a
Ages 4–8
Blastaway
Melissa Landers
For the adventurous child who feels misunderstood by their family and dreams of proving their capability through a high
Ages 8–12
The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher
Dana Alison Levy
For the child finding their place in a big, busy family. This heartwarming comedy follows four brothers navigating schoo
Ages 8–12
Pumpkinhead
Eric A. Kimmel
For the child who feels like an outsider, this whimsical journey follows a boy with a pumpkin head who learns that there
Ages 4–8
Guy Time
Sarah Weeks
For the child adjusting to life in two homes after a divorce and looking for ways to bond with their dad during their sc
Ages 8–12
Are You Going To Be Good?
Cari Best
For the child who feels the weight of adult expectations during big family events. This story validates the wiggly, wond
Ages 4–8
Roy Is Not a Dog
Esmé Shapiro, Daniel Newell Kaufman
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with their peers or feels pressured to act a certain way to be acce
Ages 4–8
Zoe in Wonderland
Brenda Woods
For the child who feels like an outsider and finds refuge in their own vivid daydreams while navigating the pressures of
Ages 8–12
The Neddiad
Daniel Pinkwater
For the child who feels like the world is a little weirder than adults admit, this 1940s road trip balances dry wit with
Ages 8–13
Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm
Jerdine Nolen
For the child who feels like an outsider because of their unique hobbies, this story celebrates the magic of following y
Ages 4–8
Funerals & Fly Fishing
Mary Bartek
For the child navigating a summer away from home or getting to know a distant relative. This story explores how unusual
Ages 8–12
The Encyclopedia of Me
Karen Rivers
For the child navigating the messy transitions of middle school, from shifting family dynamics to the dizzying excitemen
Ages 8–12
Summertime Blues
Julien Neel
For the child navigating the shift from play to pre-teen life, this story captures the messy, wonderful feelings of a su
Ages 8–12
How Mirka Got Her Sword
Barry Deutsch
For the child who feels like an outsider within their own community or dreams of being a brave hero while navigating eve
Ages 8–12
Lizzy Legend
Matthew Ross Smith
For the child navigating the whirlwind of sudden success and the pressure to stay grounded while everyone is watching.
Ages 8–12
When Lions Roar
Robie H. Harris
For the adventurous child who feels small in a big world. Join Stuart, a mouse-sized hero, as he navigates the giant-siz
Ages 7–12
Ten Big Toes and a Prince's Nose
Nancy Gow
For the child who feels self-conscious about their appearance, this whimsical tale celebrates finding someone who loves
Ages 4–8
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