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Funny chapter books to engage an 8-year-old who is a reluctant reader
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I Am Walt Disney
Brad Meltzer
For the child who loves to draw and dream, this inspiring look at Walt Disney's life shows how imagination and grit can
Ages 5–9
The Secret of Platform 13
Eva Ibbotson
For the child who feels like they don't quite belong in their own family or world, this magical quest celebrates finding
Ages 8–12
Incredible Jobs You've (Probably) Never Heard Of
Natalie Labarre
For the child who asks a million questions about how the world works, this humorous guide explores the wildly weird ways
Ages 7–11
The Frog Princess
E. D. Baker
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the 'perfect' mold and wants to find confidence in their own unique vo
Ages 8–12
Hey, Al
Arthur Yorinks
For the family feeling cramped or overwhelmed by the daily grind, this surreal tale explores how 'paradise' isn't always
Ages 4–8
You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer
Shana Corey
For the child who bristles at restrictive rules or 'proper' behavior, this story celebrates a rebel who changed the worl
Ages 4–9
Outside Nowhere
Adam Borba
For the child who struggles with impulse control or feels misunderstood after making mistakes. A whimsical farm offers a
Ages 8–12
Aru Shah and the City of Gold
Roshani Chokshi
For the middle grader grappling with family secrets, broken trust, and the heavy weight of expectations while navigating
Ages 8–12
Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality
Roshani Chokshi
For the child grappling with high-stakes responsibilities who needs to see that even heroes face self-doubt and must rel
Ages 8–12
Big Nate Makes the Grade
Lincoln Peirce
For kids who love school humor and mischievous characters, this graphic novel captures the daily antics, friendships, an
Ages 8–12
Logan Likes Mary Anne!
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the nervous excitement of a first crush and the changing dynamics of their friend group as they
Ages 8–12
Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
For the curious child who loves to ask 'what if' and needs a gentle bridge into the world of longer chapter books.
Ages 6–9
Duchess Lets Down Her Hair
Perdita Finn
For the child navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to embrace their unique traits, even when they f
Ages 7–10
Giant Pumpkin Suite
Melanie Heuiser Hill
For the child navigating a changing body and shifting family roles, this story celebrates finding community and beauty i
Ages 8–12
Logan Bruno, Boy Baby-Sitter
Ann M. Martin
For the boy who wonders where he fits in when his interests don't match his friends', or the child navigating the messy
Ages 8–12
Claudia and the Perfect Boy
Ann M. Martin
For the middle-schooler navigating the excitement and letdowns of first crushes and the gap between digital personas and
Ages 8–12
Karen's Copycat
Ann M. Martin
For the child feeling frustrated by a friend who won't stop mimicking them, this story explores the limits of flattery a
Ages 7–10
Honestly, Katie John!
Mary Calhoun
For the girl navigating the confusing shift from childhood play to the social pressures of middle school and boy-girl fr
Ages 8–12
The Kid Who Became President
Dan Gutman
For the child who wonders how they would change the world if they were in charge, this humorous adventure explores the w
Ages 8–12
Diary of a Minecraft Wimpy Zombie: Book 3
MC Steve
For the child who feels like an outsider, this humorous diary follows a zombie trying to find his place in a world of mo
Ages 8–12
Camp Crush
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
For the child navigating the nervous butterflies of a first crush and the social pressures of being away at summer camp.
Ages 7–10
The Wolf in Underpants Moves On
Wilfrid Lupano
For the child feeling pressure to live up to a certain image, this humorous tale explores how to move on when people fin
Ages 7–10
Abby's Lucky Thirteen
Ann M. Martin
For the child feeling overwhelmed by bad luck or the pressure of a big milestone, this story follows Abby as she balance
Ages 8–12
The Berenstain Bears: Go Hollywood
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child who wonders what it would be like to be famous. A trip to the big screen helps the Bear family realize tha
Ages 4–8
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