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Embarrassment
Embarrassment
Embarrassment Books for Kids | Wonderlit
1,696 books about embarrassment
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Lockie Leonard #1
Human Torpedo
Tim Winton
Fourteen-year-old Lockie is a surfing outsider in a new town, trying to balance high school romance with big worries abo
Ages 12–16
Ellen & Otis #1
Ellen Tebbits
Beverly Cleary
A chance meeting at a dance class leads to a secret bond between two girls as they navigate the ups and downs of third g
Ages 7–12
The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell
Jordan Sonnenblick
A mountain of baby snakes, a mean teacher, and a lunchbox shield make for a chaotic year in this hilarious true story ab
Ages 8–12
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A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Shame
Jamie Letourneau
For the child who feels like they want to hide after making a mistake. This book helps kids name the 'heavy' feeling of
Ages 5–9
Crap Kingdom
D. C. Pierson
Tenth-grader Tom Parking finally becomes a legendary Chosen One, only to find himself stuck in the least cool, most anno
Ages 12–17
Froggy #27
Froggy's Worst Playdate
Jonathan London
For the child who feels nervous about spending one-on-one time with a friend or worries about 'cooties' and social expec
Ages 3–6
Matt Christopher Sports Classics
Soccer Scoop
Matt Christopher
After a mean cartoon mocks him in the school paper, goalie Mac hunts for the person trying to rattle his confidence on a
Ages 8–12
Click Here #1
Click Here (to find out how i survived seventh grade)
Denise Vega
Erin Swift’s private blog about her seventh-grade crushes and classmates just went live on the school intranet, turning
Ages 10–14
I Fooled You: Ten Stories of Tricks, Jokes, and Switcheroos
Johanna Hurwitz
For the child who loves a good prank or wants to see how a clever trick unfolds, this collection explores the humor and
Ages 8–12
Andy Shane #2
Andy Shane Is NOT in Love
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Andy Shane isn't actually interested in the new girl, even if his classmates keep teasing him—he’s just really excited a
Ages 6–9
Hank the Cowdog #2
The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog
John R. Erickson
The self-appointed Head of Ranch Security faces his biggest challenge yet when a dizzying case of double vision threaten
Ages 8–12
On Account of the Gum
Adam Rex
A bit of gum in the hair leads to butter, a cat, and even the fire department. Watch one small mistake grow into a stick
Ages 4–8
The Tale of Thomas Mead
Pat Hutchins
Thomas Mead flatly refuses to learn to read until he finds himself in a heap of trouble for ignoring signs like Danger a
Ages 4–8
Grandparent Dinosaur Children's Books
Punasaurus and Me
Little Hedgehog Books
For the child who loves giggling at the unexpected, this silly story helps normalize the occasional social embarrassment
Ages 3–7
Aldo #2
Aldo Applesauce
Johanna Hurwitz
Moving to the suburbs isn't easy for Aldo, who finds that making new friends in a strange neighborhood is harder than he
Ages 7–10
Arnie and Raymond #2
Never Poke a Squid
Denys Cazet
Arnie and Raymond recount a school Halloween party where the principal was sprayed with ink, but the chaotic illustratio
Ages 5–8
Prince in Disguise
Stephanie Kate Strohm
Tomboy Dylan finds herself in the middle of a reality TV wedding in Scotland, where she might just find her own romance
Ages 12–18
Big Nate #31
Big Nate: Remain Calm!
Lincoln Peirce
Sixth grade is never boring for the king of detentions as he navigates soccer injuries, Halloween mishaps, and his etern
Ages 8–12
Ow-em-gee!
Rachael Atkins
For the child who experiences every small mishap as a major drama, these funny poems turn daily 'OMG' moments into relat
Ages 6–11
Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones Series (#5 - #16)
Barbara Park
For the child who experiences life at full volume and needs to know that making mistakes (and having a few tantrums) is
Ages 6–9
Scholastic Phonics Reading Program #38
The Wrong Knight
Judith Bauer Stamper
For the child who feels a bit clumsy or out of place. This silly medieval tale shows how making a big mistake can lead t
Ages 5–8
King of the Mild Frontier: An Ill-Advised Autobiography
Chris Crutcher
Chris Crutcher shares the messy, funny, and honest reality of growing up in Idaho and finding his voice as a writer in t
Ages 12–18
Andrew Clements' School Stories #2
The Janitor's Boy
Andrew Clements
When fifth grader Jack's father is revealed as the school janitor, he lashes out in embarrassment, sparking a deep look
Ages 8–12
Ten Miles Past Normal
Frances O'Roark Dowell
Janie dreams of a normal suburban life but finds herself milking goats and getting arrested for a school project on her
Ages 12–16
