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Embarrassment

Embarrassment Books for Kids | Wonderlit

1,696 books about embarrassment

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Cover of The Good-Luck Bogie Hat

The Good-Luck Bogie Hat

Constance C. Greene

For the young teen who feels invisible or awkward, this story captures that magical moment when a little extra confidenc

Cover of Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party

Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party

Judy Moody is on a quest for royal roots, but family history gets messy when her rival Jessica Finch uncovers ancestors

Cover of How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill

Middle School #4

How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill

James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts

Sent away to Camp Wannamorra, Rafe Khatchadorian must band together with his bunkmates to stop the popular kids from rui

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Cover of Popular: How a Geek in Pearls Discovered the Secret to Confidence

Popular: How a Geek in Pearls Discovered the Secret to Confidence

Maya Van Wagenen

Maya attempts a hilarious social experiment by spending her school year following the rigid etiquette of a 1950s popular

Cover of Dancing Home

Alma Flor Ada, Gabriel M. Zubizarreta

For the child navigating the complex feelings of belonging to two cultures and learning to find pride in their family he

Cover of Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet

Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet #1

Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet

For the middle schooler who feels like a complete misfit, this zany adventure proves that finding your 'fuzzy' side migh

Cover of Harriet's Recital

Harriet the Dog #1

Harriet's Recital

Nancy L. Carlson

For the child who has butterflies in their stomach before a big performance or worry about making a mistake in front of

Cover of The Past, the Present and the Loud, Loud Girl

Ally's World #1

The Past, the Present and the Loud, Loud Girl

Living with a fairy-obsessed sister and a space-cadet brother makes being normal feel like a full-time job in this humor

Cover of Superfudge

For the child adjusting to a big move or a growing family, Peter's hilariously relatable struggles with his eccentric yo

Cover of April Fool at Hob Lane School

April Fool at Hob Lane School

For the child who loves schoolyard jokes and the thrill of a harmless prank, this story captures the lively energy of a

Cover of Parrot Ahoy!

For the child who needs to see the funny side of mistakes and the importance of thinking before they speak. A lightheart

Cover of Bad Kitty

Jasmine’s Vegas vacation turns into a high-stakes race to outwit a killer and protect ten lives in this witty, fast-pace

Cover of Picnic at Mudsock Meadow

Picnic at Mudsock Meadow

Patricia Polacco

For the child who feels overlooked or teased, follow William as he navigates a spooky town picnic to find his own brand

Cover of Mr. Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo

Mr. Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo

A zookeeper’s tight jacket causes a wave of worry to ripple through the zoo animals in this comedy of errors.

Cover of Enthusiasm

Ashleigh’s obsession with Pride and Prejudice leads Julie into a world of vintage gowns and awkward dating mishaps as th

Cover of Girl to Girl Honest Talk About Growing Up and Your Changing Body

Girl to Girl Honest Talk About Growing Up and Your Changing Body

Sarah O'Leary Burningham

Real letters and expert advice provide the scoop on everything from puberty and periods to skin care and building self-c

Cover of It's the End When I Say It's the End

Timmy Failure #7

It's the End When I Say It's the End

For the child who uses grand imagination to navigate social awkwardness, this hilarious finale celebrates the messy, cre

Cover of Third Grade Mix-Up

Sidney & Sydney #1

Third Grade Mix-Up

Michele Jakubowski

For the child navigating the mix-ups of a new school year, this story explores how sharing a name can lead to unexpected

Cover of Peter Powers and the Swashbuckling Sky Pirates!

Peter Powers #5

Peter Powers and the Swashbuckling Sky Pirates!

Kent Clark, Brandon T. Snider

For the child who feels like their talents don't measure up to others. This funny adventure helps kids see their inner w

Cover of Out Standing in My Field

Out Standing in My Field

Patrick Jennings

Ty Cutter is named after a legend but plays like a disaster, all while his high-pressure, competitive father watches fro

Cover of Mission Possible

Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #25

Mission Possible

For the child who finds confidence through gaming and humor. This silly diary helps gamers navigate middle school awkwar

Cover of The Sara Summer

The Sara Summer

Mary Downing Hahn

Sixth grade is tough when you're the tallest girl in class, but Emily finds a powerful ally in Sara, a new friend who re

Cover of Deliver Us from Normal

Deliver Us from Normal

Living in a town called Normal is tough for Charles, especially with a mother who shops for Christmas in August and a br

Cover of Great Advice from Lila Fenwick

Great Advice from Lila Fenwick

Lila navigates two weeks at a summer camp, discovering that learning about boys and the great outdoors is an adventure a