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Embarrassment
Embarrassment
Embarrassment Books for Kids | Wonderlit
16 books about embarrassment
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3–5
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Marvin Redpost #2
Why Pick on Me?
Louis Sachar
A single misunderstanding at recess spiraling out of control leaves nine-year-old Marvin facing the terrifying possibili
Ages 6–9
Marvin Redpost #6
A Flying Birthday Cake?
Louis Sachar
One awkward moment at recess spirals out of control, leaving nine-year-old Marvin fighting to keep his friends and his r
Ages 6–9
Early Bird Stories #1
Jungle Stink
Clare Helen Welsh
Sam is the kindest and bravest animal in the whole jungle, but he has one very big, very smelly problem that everyone no
Ages 4–7
My Weird School: I Can Read! #2
Class Pet Mess!
Dan Gutman
Alexia wants a cool snake for a class pet, but she quickly finds out that animal care at the weird Ella Mentry School ca
Ages 4–8
Shawn and Keeper #2
Show-and-Tell
Jonathan London
Keeper the dog tries his best at show-and-tell, but his messy trail of spilled glue and knocked-over fish tanks proves t
Ages 5–8
Ronald Morgan #1
Watch Out, Ronald Morgan!
Patricia Reilly Giff
Ronald Morgan faces a series of funny accidents every day until a new pair of eyeglasses finally helps him see the world
Ages 4–8
Charles the Alligator #1
Keep Your Mouth Closed, Dear
Aliki
A little crocodile with a habit of swallowing everything from baby powder to hats finally meets his match when he encoun
Ages 3–7
Katie Woo
No Valentines for Katie
Fran Manushkin
For the child who feels left out during classroom celebrations or worries about being forgotten by friends.
Ages 5–7
Amelia Bedelia
Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm
Herman Parish
Amelia Bedelia brings her trademark literal thinking to the library, turning a simple day of helping out into a series o
Ages 6–8
Beany #1
Don't Call Me Beanhead!
Susan Wojciechowski
From a high-stakes talent show to a loose tooth, Beany navigates the small but momentous dramas of elementary school lif
Ages 6–9
Peter's Neighborhood
Loose Tooth
Anastasia Suen
Peter has a dilemma: a gap-toothed school photo or a visit from the tooth fairy to fund a new basketball. Wiggling a loo
Ages 5–7
Teen Titans
Can't Take a Joke
Acton Figueroa
For the child learning the difference between a funny prank and an unkind trick, this story explores the boundaries of h
Ages 4–7
Loudmouth George #2
Loudmouth George and the Big Race
Nancy Carlson
George talks a big game about the upcoming race but skips his training, leading to a very embarrassing realization when
Ages 4–8
Ballet Cat #3
What's Your Favorite Favorite?
Bob Shea
Ballet Cat and her cousin Goat stage a hilarious show for Grandma, but even high-energy dancing and magic tricks can’t k
Ages 4–8
Read-it! Readers
The Bossy Rooster
Margaret Nash
A very bossy rooster rules the barnyard with an iron wing until he comes face-to-face with a stationary rival on top of
Ages 4–7
Snorp the City Monster #1
Snorp the City Monster
Cari Meister
For the child who feels a bit too 'big' or clumsy for their surroundings, this gentle story follows a friendly monster f
Ages 4–7