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Funny chapter books to help engage a reluctant 8-year-old reader
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Return to the Carnival of Horrors
R. L. Stine
For the reader who loves being in the driver's seat of their own adventures, this interactive thriller challenges them t
Ages 8–12
Norman the Doorman
Don Freeman
For the child who feels small in a big world but has big dreams. This story celebrates how creativity and persistence ca
Ages 3–8
Tallulah's Solo
Marilyn Singer
For the child struggling with envy when someone else gets the spotlight. Tallulah learns to handle sibling rivalry and f
Ages 4–8
Heidi Heckelbeck tries out for the team
Wanda Coven
For the child who feels like they aren't 'good' at anything yet, this magical school story explores the temptation to ta
Ages 5–8
Weather Or Not
Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, Emily Jenkins
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big emotions or 'bad days' that seem to spiral out of control, this story validat
Ages 8–12
Hippopotamister
John Patrick Green
For the child who feels they have to hide their true self to fit in, this playful graphic novel follows a hippo discover
Ages 6–10
Cast Away on the Letter A
Fred
For the child who wonders where the worlds inside maps go. This surreal graphic novel invites young dreamers to explore
Ages 8–12
Laura Ingalls Is Ruining My Life
Shelley Tougas
For the child feeling overshadowed by a parent's passion or struggling to fit into a new, small-town life after a forced
Ages 8–12
Fortune's Fool
Kathleen Karr
For the child who values loyalty and dreams of independence. This medieval adventure follows a young jester escaping a c
Ages 8–12
Top Secret Smackdown
Mac Barnett
For the curious child who loves a good puzzle, this hilariously retro spy mission proves that even a kid can save the wo
Ages 7–10
The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones
Will Mabbitt
For the child who thrives on silliness and needs a boost of bravery, this fast-paced tale proves that even the smallest
Ages 8–12
Exploding Ants: Amazing Facts About How Animals Adapt
Joanne Settel
For the curious child who loves 'gross' things: discover the wild and weird ways animals use explosions, slime, and stra
Ages 8–12
Corgiville Fair
Tasha Tudor
For the child who loves the bustle of a fair and needs to see that persistence and hard work triumph over those who try
Ages 4–8
Penny Dreadful is a Record Breaker
Joanna Nadin
For the child who constantly dreams up big schemes that don't quite go to plan. Penny's well-meaning but chaotic adventu
Ages 7–9
Athena: Goddess of Wisdom and War
Imogen Greenberg
For the child who needs to see that intelligence and strategy are just as powerful as physical strength in overcoming li
Ages 8–12
The Tapper Twins Tear Up New York
Geoff Rodkey
For the child who thrives on friendly competition and fast-paced city adventures. This modern comedy captures the chaoti
Ages 8–12
The Secret of the Swamp King
Jonathan Rogers
For the child navigating a season of unfair treatment or feeling like an outsider, this epic adventure explores how tria
Ages 8–12
Bats: Learning to Fly
Falynn Koch
For the child who is fascinated by the night or scared of what's in the shadows, this graphic novel turns fear into wond
Ages 8–12
Nana Says I Will Be Famous One Day
Ann Stott
For the child who has a high-energy grandparent or is learning how to care for a loved one after an injury. A joyful loo
Ages 4–8
The Wishkeeper's Apprentice
Rachel Chivers Khoo
For the child who feels like their older sibling is drifting away or who needs a reminder that hope is a powerful force
Ages 7–10
Alexander, Who's Trying His Best to Be the Best Boy Ever
Judith Viorst
For the child who struggles with the pressure of being 'perfect' or feels discouraged after making mistakes. Alexander n
Ages 4–8
Mungo and the Spiders from Space
Timothy Knapman
For the child who gets lost in their own imagination, this high energy adventure celebrates how books can come to life w
Ages 4–8
It Could Be Even Worse
Einat Tsarfati
For the child who struggles with glass-half-empty thinking, this rainforest adventure finds hilarious silver linings in
Ages 4–8
Cowpoke Clyde Rides the Range
Lori Mortensen
For the child who gets frustrated when a new skill doesn't come easily. This humorous Western tale celebrates the grit i
Ages 4–8
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