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Funny chapter books to help engage a reluctant 8-year-old reader
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Good Boy
Andy Hirsch
For the child whose anxiety feels physical, this funny story about a boy and his chaotic rescue dog shows how a special
Ages 8–12
The Big Picture
Laura McGee Kvasnosky
For the child who loves turning every rainy day or backyard campout into a grand mission through the power of make-belie
Ages 5–9
Awake
Mags DeRoma
For the child whose bedtime is derailed by a tiny eight-legged visitor and the need to find a creative, brave way to han
Ages 4–8
D.W. Rides Again
Marc Brown
For the child feeling nervous about moving from three wheels to two, this story follows D.W. as she masters the big mile
Ages 4–8
The American Revolution
Ben Thompson
For the student who thinks history is boring: this high-octane guide turns the American Revolution into a series of epic
Ages 8–12
Ends of the Earth
Bruce Hale
For the child searching for where they truly belong and learning that family is defined by loyalty and unconditional lov
Ages 8–12
The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter
Matt Christopher
For the young athlete who needs a boost of confidence or a reminder that teamwork makes the dream work, even if your tea
Ages 6–9
Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker
Shelley Johannes
For the child who feels like their best friend is growing apart from them and wonders how to stay true to their own quir
Ages 7–10
Snot Goblins and Other Tasteless Tales
Rob Kutner
For the reader who loves all things icky, slimy, and silly. This anthology turns gross-out humor into a high-energy adve
Ages 8–12
Lily Chases Lost Dreams
Elizabeth Pulford
For the child who feels the weight of high expectations or struggles when a well-intended plan goes sideways: a magical
Ages 7–10
Disgusting Animals
Connie Colwell Miller
For the child who loves everything icky, this book explores the gross but essential ways animals use spit, slime, and sm
Ages 6–9
Butler for Hire!
Tom Angleberger
Meet DJ Funkyfoot, a dapper chihuahua butler who takes on an unusual job: nanny to ShrubBaby, a baby shrub with a taste
Ages 6–9
Cockadoodle-doo, Mr Sultana!
Michael Morpurgo
For the child who needs to see that even the smallest hero can outsmart a powerful bully. This spirited fable celebrates
Ages 5–8
Emily's Fortune
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the quiet child finding their inner strength, this fast-paced Western adventure follows an orphan outsmarting a gree
Ages 8–12
The Mystery of Silas Finklebean
David Baldacci
For the young dreamer who loves to tinker and build, this fast-paced adventure celebrates the power of big ideas and the
Ages 8–12
Splashdown
Dave Roman
For the child learning to navigate tricky social rivalries and group dynamics, this high-energy adventure shows how to p
Ages 8–12
The Cat Stole My Pants
Stephan Pastis
For the child who feels like a misunderstood genius in a world of baffling adults, this dry and witty mystery celebrates
Ages 8–12
Lucky Stars
Aron Nels Steinke
For the child who struggles to find their own stories or thinks their life is boring compared to fiction, this gentle cl
Ages 7–10
The Lost and the Found
Robert Christie
For the child who loves getting lost in intricate drawings and offbeat adventures. Explore a strange subterranean world
Ages 8–12
Public Enemy Number Two
Anthony Horowitz
For the young reader who loves a good laugh and high-stakes adventure, this fast-paced mystery turns the tables on a kid
Ages 8–12
J. B. Wigglebottom and the Parade of Pets
Vivian Sathre
For the child feeling left out because of a food or pet allergy, this story offers a clever look at navigating school ev
Ages 7–10
Abby in Oz
Sarah Mlynowski
For the child who loves imagining themselves inside their favorite movies, this humor-filled adventure explores how to f
Ages 8–12
Hello Goodbye Dog
Maria Gianferrari
For the child who struggles with the bittersweet goodbye of the school morning, this story celebrates the unbreakable bo
Ages 4–8
Turk and Runt
Lisa Wheeler
For the child who feels overlooked or small in their family, this witty tale celebrates how being observant and quick-wi
Ages 4–8
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