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Funny chapter books to help engage a reluctant 8-year-old reader
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Canaries and Criminals
Kelly Easton
For the child who loves a high stakes mystery and enjoys seeing a relatable kid outsmart adults in a race against time.
Ages 8–12
Silly Sea Stories
Stephen Hillenburg
For the child who loves the silly logic of Bikini Bottom and needs a fast-paced, funny read that makes independent readi
Ages 7–12
The Termite-Nator
Tom McLaughlin
For the child who loves to tinker and needs to see that even 'giant' mistakes can be fixed with a little teamwork and cr
Ages 7–10
Finding Dory: The Junior Novelization
Suzanne Francis
For the child who feels different because of how their brain works, Dory's journey shows that memory struggles don't lim
Ages 8–12
We Are Not Eaten by Yaks
C. Alexander London
For the child who would rather stay on the couch than go outside, this hilarious adventure proves that even the most rel
Ages 8–12
No Moon! No Milk!
Chris Babcock
For the child who has a mind of their own and isn't afraid to ask for the impossible. A playful look at big dreams and t
Ages 4–8
Mrs. Gaddy and the Ghost
Wilson Gage
For the child who is feeling lonely or struggling with an uninvited nuisance. Mrs. Gaddy finds that even a hungry ghost
Ages 6–9
Keep Your Eye on the Kid: The Early Years of Buster Keaton
Catherine Brighton
For the child who loves to tumble and play, this story of a real-life boy who turned his klutziness into comedy shows ho
Ages 6–10
That Dreadful Day
James Stevenson
For the child feeling nervous about their first day of school, this silly tall tale uses humor and a grandpa's wild imag
Ages 4–8
How to Tantrum Like a Champion: Ten Small Ways to Temper Big Feelings
Allan Wolf
For the child whose big feelings come on like a storm. This rhyming guide offers ten playful, concrete ways to handle a
Ages 4–8
Iron Man's Super Power Mix-Up
Zachary Rau
For the child who feels frustrated when things don't go as planned, this superhero adventure shows how to adapt and succ
Ages 4–8
Out of this World
Chris Wooding
For the child who feels like an ordinary kid in an extraordinary world. Jack and Beth must find their way home through a
Ages 8–12
Poo-Dunit? A Forest Floor Mystery
Katelyn Aronson
For the curious child who finds the icky things in nature fascinating, this rhyming mystery turns animal tracking into a
Ages 4–8
Aunt Nancy and Old Man Trouble
Phyllis Root
For the child learning how to handle bad days or pesky troublemakers. This clever trickster tale shows how wit and a pos
Ages 4–8
The Falcon's Malteser
Anthony Horowitz
For the child who loves a good laugh and a fast paced mystery, this noir parody follows a clever younger brother outsmar
Ages 8–12
Toad Rage
Morris Gleitzman
For the child who feels misunderstood or judged by appearances. Join a brave cane toad on a hilarious, high-stakes missi
Ages 8–12
The Carpet People
Terry Pratchett
For the child who loves imagining secret worlds in small spaces, this witty adventure shows how even the tiniest people
Ages 8–12
Kim Possible Pick a Villain: Masters of Mayhem
Scott Ciencin
For kids who love a good challenge and want to be part of the action, this interactive adventure lets them guide Kim Pos
Ages 7–10
A Sticky Situation
Abie Longstaff
For the child who loves cracking codes and cheering for the underdog: join a brave servant girl as she uses secret books
Ages 7–10
Dr. Strange Versus the Sentinels
Zachary Rau
For the child who needs to see that even superheroes make mistakes and must work together to fix them.
Ages 4–8
The Enchantress Returns
Chris Colfer
For the child who loves the thrill of uncovering secrets and needs a story about standing strong when family is in dange
Ages 8–12
Mistletoe The Not Lost Reindeer: A chapter book filled with drama and adventure, friendship and kindness, courage and comedy, topped off by a ... with Santa Claus (Holiday Books for Children)
Bryson Walker
For the child navigating the fear of being separated from family, this adventure offers a reassuring reminder that coura
Ages 7–11
Penelope Crumb Is Mad at the Moon
Shawn K. Stout
For the child who feels overwhelmed by social blunders or the sting of peer rejection. A relatable guide to finding your
Ages 7–10
The Bremen Town Musicians
Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
For the child who feels like they do not fit in or is worried about getting older, this tale shows that there is always
Ages 4–8
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