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Funny chapter books to help engage a reluctant 8-year-old reader
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Trucks
Debbie Powell
For the child who wonders how small voices can stand up to big bullies. This satirical look at city life explores the po
Ages 8–12
Bookmarks Are People Too!
Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
For the child who feels like they learn differently or struggles to keep up in class. Hank's journey celebrates finding
Ages 6–9
Lucy Rose, Big on Plans
Katy Kelly
For the child who meets life's changes with big ideas and even bigger words, Lucy Rose offers a relatable look at naviga
Ages 7–10
Cowardly Clyde
Bill Peet
For the child who feels small or scared but wants to be brave, this story explores how courage is not the absence of fea
Ages 4–8
Digging Up Danger
Jacqueline West
For the child who loves to ask 'what if' and 'how,' this botanical mystery inspires budding authors to turn their own wi
Ages 8–12
The Sports Pages
Jon Scieszka
For the middle-schooler who would rather be on the field than in a book. This high-energy collection uses humor and grit
Ages 8–12
The Best Team Ever
Ryan Howard
For the child who thrives on group dynamics and high-stakes cooperation in the great outdoors.
Ages 8–12
Knee-High Man and Other Tales, The
Julius Lester
For the child who feels small in a big world, these classic tales show how cleverness and spirit can outshine size and s
Ages 4–8
Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet
selected by Neil Philip
For the child curious about their heritage or those who love a good trickster tale, these magical stories celebrate the
Ages 8–14
More Scrawny Than Brawny
Aaron Reynolds
For the child who feels small in a world that values brawn, this story celebrates the quiet strength of kindness and bei
Ages 4–8
Bugs in My Hair!
written and illustrated by David Shannon
For the child who is feeling embarrassed or itchy after a head lice discovery. This humorous guide helps families tackle
Ages 4–8
The Wildest Race Ever
written and illustrated by Meghan McCarthy
For the child who needs to know that history is often weirder than fiction, this quirky look at a disastrous race celebr
Ages 4–9
Too Small Tola
Atinuke
For the child who feels overlooked because of their size, this story shows that being small doesn't stop you from being
Ages 6–9
Abernathy Boys, The
L. J. Hunt
For the child ready to test their wings, this incredible true story follows two young brothers navigating the American f
Ages 7–12
Enter the Mine
Pat, Jen
For the Minecraft fan who loves high stakes adventures, this graphic novel helps kids find the courage to face dark plac
Ages 8–12
Puppy's Big Day
Nick Bruel
For the child who loves their pet but doesn't quite understand why they do what they do. This funny guide explains dog b
Ages 7–10
Biggest Mistake, The
Camilla Pintonato
For the child who struggles with perfectionism or needs a laugh when things go wrong. A proud young lion learns that eve
Ages 4–8
Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains
Barbara Knutson
For the child who loves outsmarting the 'big guys' through quick thinking and humor rather than strength.
Ages 4–8
Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought)
Kathleen Krull
For the child curious about history's leading ladies, these humorous profiles reveal the human side of powerful women th
Ages 8–12
Dragon Boogie
Erik Craddock
For the child who loves high-energy cartoons and needs a spark to get excited about reading.
Ages 7–10
Tikki Tikki Tembo
Arlene Mosel
For the child who loves catchy chants and rhythmic stories, this rhythmic folktale explores how names and traditions are
Ages 4–8
Ananse and the Lizard: A West African Tale
Pat Cummings
For the child who gets frustrated when someone else takes the credit or when things don't seem fair after they have done
Ages 4–8
Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess, The
Tom Gauld
For siblings who are learning to look out for one another, this modern fable explores the deep bond of family and the le
Ages 4–8
Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau, The
Jon Agee
For the child with a wild imagination who wonders what would happen if their drawings jumped off the page and into the r
Ages 4–8
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