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Funny chapter books to engage an 8-year-old who is a reluctant reader
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Black and Blue Magic
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
For the child who feels like a klutz in their own skin, this story offers a magical escape into the sky while navigating
Ages 8–12
Grow Up!
Nina Laden
For the young puzzle-solver facing a world that feels increasingly complex, this adventure celebrates the power of growi
Ages 8–12
Arthur, for the Very First Time
Patricia MacLachlan
For the child who feels a bit too serious or set in their ways. Arthur's summer on an eccentric farm helps him trade his
Ages 8–12
How to Talk to Girls
Alec Greven
For the elementary school boy navigating his very first crush or trying to figure out how to be a good friend to the gir
Ages 7–11
The Penderwicks in Spring
Jeanne Birdsall
For the child grappling with a heavy secret or feeling lost within a busy family, this story offers a gentle path toward
Ages 8–12
Dear Sweet Pea
Julie Murphy
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a changing family and searching for their own voice within a shifting s
Ages 8–12
It's Hard to Be Five
Jamie Lee Curtis
For the child struggling to keep their hands still or follow school rules. This energetic book helps kids navigate the j
Ages 4–8
How Kids Really Work
Alan Snow
Discover the secret inner workings of kids, from spring-loaded knees to lightbulb ideas, all while learning astonishing
Ages 4–11
The Serpent's Secret (Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond series)
Sayantani DasGupta
For the child navigating the balance between their home culture and school life, or any reader discovering that their un
Ages 8–12
Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought)
Kathleen Krull
For the child curious about history's leading ladies, these humorous profiles reveal the human side of powerful women th
Ages 8–12
Big Wig: A Little History of Hair
Kathleen Krull
For the child who is curious about their own reflection or why people choose different looks, this playful history explo
Ages 6–10
A Little Bit Super: With Small Powers Come Big Problems
Leah Henderson, Gary D. Schmidt
For the child who feels like their quirks are a burden, these stories show how small, unusual talents can help tackle bi
Ages 8–12
Lives of the Athletes: Thrills, Spills (and What the Neighbors Thought)
Kathleen Krull
For the young sports fan who wants to know the humans behind the trophies. These short biographies reveal the funny quir
Ages 8–12
Meeselphe
Claude Ponti
For the child who loves to ask 'why' and delights in the nonsensical, this surreal odyssey celebrates the wild power of
Ages 6–10
Romeo and Juliet, Together (and Alive!) At Last
Avi
For the middle schooler navigating the awkwardness of a first crush and the chaotic energy of group projects that go hil
Ages 8–12
Lives of the Artists
Kathleen Krull
For the child who thinks history is boring or believes greatness requires perfection. This engaging collection reveals t
Ages 8–12
Unboxing Libby
Steph Cherrywell
For the child who feels they have to act a certain way to fit in, this graphic novel follows a robot girl learning to ch
Ages 8–12
Charles Bear and the Mystery of the Forest
Douglas Adamson
For the child curious about where they come from, follow a briefcase-carrying bear into the wild as he navigates the hil
Ages 7–10
Barry, Boyhound
Andy Spearman
For the child who feels like their body and brain are sometimes out of sync. A hilarious take on middle school life when
Ages 8–12
Addie's Bad Day
Joan Robins
For the child who feels like hiding after a mishap or making a mistake. A gentle story about overcoming embarrassment an
Ages 4–8
Circus Carnivore
Mark Svendsen
For the child who experiences sudden bursts of energy or big moods, this vibrant rhyme explores the wild 'circus' of fee
Ages 4–8
Why Shouldn't I Eat Junk Food?
Kate Knighton
For the child who asks why they can't have candy for dinner, this engaging guide explains the science behind nutrition a
Ages 7–11
Emily Stew With Some Side Dishes
Thomas Rockwell
For the child who delights in the silliness of everyday life and the wild leaps of a wandering mind. A playful collectio
Ages 6–10
The Tweenage Guide to Not Being Unpopular
Jimmy Gownley
For the child feeling the pressure to fit in, this humorous look at school social ladders offers a comforting reminder t
Ages 8–12
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