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Funny chapter books to engage an 8-year-old who is a reluctant reader
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A Shirtful of Frogs
Shalini Boland
For the child who feels like a fish out of water, this time-traveling romp turns historical mishaps into a lesson on res
Ages 8–12
Chester the Worldly Pig
Bill Peet
For the child who feels like they were meant for something bigger. Chester's refusal to give up on his dreams is a maste
Ages 4–8
The Unbreakable Piñata
Gerardo Guillén, Mike Alfaro
For the child struggling to understand their role in a group, this colorful tale explores how letting go and fulfilling
Ages 4–8
Frankie Lu’s Summer of No Regrets
Betty Chang
For the child navigating the bittersweet transition of a final summer before middle school and learning to embrace chang
Ages 8–12
The Dog Who became a Man
Fazal Esaf
For the child who wonders what life is like through someone else's eyes or explores the boundaries between the animal ki
Ages 6–10
The Beatles
Judy Katschke
For the child who loves singing along to the radio or playing air guitar, this biography explores how four friends from
Ages 8–12
Samira's Worst Best Summer
Nina Hamza
For the child who feels like their family traditions are at odds with their social life, or who is struggling to connect
Ages 8–12
Calling Leonard Goofball
Leonardo Guzzardo
For the child who uses daydreams to navigate social jitters, this humorous story celebrates the power of a big imaginati
Ages 8–12
I Hate my Curly Hair
Divya Anand
For the child who feels frustrated with their reflection or wishes they could change a physical trait to fit in.
Ages 4–8
Rosy Cole's Memoir Explosion
Sheila Greenwald
For the child who feels their life is too ordinary. Rosy's hilarious attempts to spice up her memoir show that honesty i
Ages 8–12
Accidentally Friends
Lisa Papademetriou
For the child navigating the tricky waters of middle school social circles and learning the difference between being nic
Ages 8–12
Bulls and Burglars
Mark Miller
For the child finding their footing in a new environment, this ranch adventure shows how quick thinking and a little gri
Ages 8–12
After All, You're Callie Boone
Winnie Mack
For the child who feels the weight of high expectations or the sting of a mistake, this story follows Callie as she find
Ages 8–12
The Lost Thing
Shaun Tan
For the child who feels like an outsider or notices things others ignore. A surreal journey about finding where you belo
Ages 8–14
No Bears
Meg McKinlay
For the child who loves to be in charge. Ella tries to banish bears from her story, but the illustrations tell a hilario
Ages 4–8
The One and Only Stuey Lewis
Jane Schoenberg
For the child who feels nervous about getting the wrong answer in class or navigating the shifting rules of second-grade
Ages 6–9
Too Pig to Fail
Rob Harrell
For the child trying to juggle schoolwork, friendships, and the pressure to be a hero. A high-energy, pun-filled guide t
Ages 7–10
Ophie Out of Oz
Kathleen O'Dell
For the child struggling to leave a childhood persona behind while navigating the social hurdles of a new school in a br
Ages 8–12
Kaptain Vamp
Joanne Lécuyer
For the child who feels like they don't fit the mold, this whimsical tale celebrates finding your own way when your drea
Ages 7–10
The Strange Appearance of Howard Cranebill
Henrik Drescher
For the child who feels like an outsider or thinks a bit differently, this surreal journey celebrates finding your place
Ages 4–8
Top of the Order
John Coy
For the child navigating changing social circles and team dynamics as they learn that talent knows no gender on the base
Ages 8–12
Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin
Liesl Shurtliff
For the child who feels defined by a nickname or a mistake, this story follows Rump as he discovers that a name doesn't
Ages 8–12
My Friend Percy's Magical Gym Shoes
Swedish
For the child who feels small or ordinary, this story explores how a little bit of 'magic' and a lot of belief can help
Ages 8–12
Zomo the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from West Africa
Gerald McDermott
For the child learning that being 'smart' is about more than just winning. This vibrant West African tale shows why clev
Ages 4–8
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