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Embarrassment

Embarrassment Books for Kids | Wonderlit

1,555 books about embarrassment

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Cover of Can't Take a Joke

Can't Take a Joke

For the child learning the difference between a funny prank and an unkind trick, this story explores the boundaries of h

Cover of The Bomb in the Bessledorf Bus Depot

Bernie Magruder #4

The Bomb in the Bessledorf Bus Depot

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

When bombs go off around town, Bernie Magruder begins to suspect his own family, causing total chaos at the hotel his pa

Cover of Uncollected: Volume Three

Paul Jennings Uncollected #3

Uncollected: Volume Three

For the child who loves the strange and the silly, these short stories offer a wild ride through the bizarre, the gross,

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Cover of Charmed and Dangerous

Charmed and Dangerous

For the girl navigating the complex world of middle school cliques and social hierarchies, this origin story explores th

Cover of Third Term at Tall Towers

Princess DisGrace #3

Third Term at Tall Towers

For the child who feels small in a big world, this magical school story follows Violet as she balances drama class with

Cover of The Transformation of Faith Futterman

The Transformation of Faith Futterman

Phyllis Shalant

Suzanne risks her status with the popular Insiders when she picks up an instrument and realizes her new best friend migh

Cover of Fart Quest

For the child who loves gaming and gross-out humor but needs a nudge to keep reading, this quest builds confidence throu

Cover of Uncanny!

Paul Jennings Short Stories #3

For the child who loves the strange and unexpected, these stories embrace the weirdness of growing up with a deliciously

Cover of Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Twelve-year-old Bingo Brown faces the messy trials of growing up as he tries to survive the daily tribulations of middle

Cover of Surprisingly Sarah

Emmie & Friends #7

Surprisingly Sarah

For the middle schooler navigating the 'what-ifs' of social life, this story explores how a single choice can ripple thr

Cover of Unicorn Fall

For the child who feels discouraged after a stumble or mistake, this gentle rhyme shows that falling down is just the fi

Cover of Confessions of a Teenage Hollywood Star

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen #3

Confessions of a Teenage Hollywood Star

For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of big dreams and social drama. Lola deals with the chaos of a movie film

Cover of Crushes, Codas, and Corsages

I Heart Band #3

Crushes, Codas, and Corsages

Michelle Schusterman

Between the intensity of the regional band competition and the stress of the science fair, Holly is trying to figure out

Cover of The Clumsy Crocodile

Usborne Young Reading

The Clumsy Crocodile

Felicity Everett

For the child who feels like they are always tripping over their own feet, this story celebrates how our unique quirks c

Cover of Only Joking! Laughed the Lobster

The Giggle Club

Only Joking! Laughed the Lobster

For the child who loves a good giggle and needs a gentle reminder that practical jokes can sometimes backfire in the mos

Cover of The Dragonsitter's Party

The Dragonsitter #5

The Dragonsitter's Party

For the child feeling overwhelmed by big responsibilities, this chaotic email-based adventure shows that even when thing

Cover of Ginger and Petunia

Ginger and Petunia

Patricia Polacco

For the child who loves to play dress up or feels the pressure of being on their best behavior when someone important is

Cover of Pippa's Perfect Ponytail

Pippa's Perfect Ponytail

Julie Nickerson

For the child who wants everything to be just right for a big occasion. Pippa's quest for the ultimate hairdo on school

Cover of Finally

Willow Falls #2

Turning twelve means Rory can finally do everything on her list, but a movie shoot at school and a strange prediction ma

Cover of It's a Girl Thing

It's a Girl Thing

For the teenager seeking a sense of agency and belonging while navigating the exciting, messy reality of planning a majo

Cover of Alberta The Abominable Snowthing

Alberta The Abominable Snowthing

For the child who feels a little awkward in their own skin, this funny tale follows a clumsy yeti girl learning to hide

Cover of New Kid in School

Lizzie McGuire #6

New Kid in School

For the child navigating middle school social circles and the funny, often embarrassing hurdles of making a good impress

Cover of Knitwits

For the child adjusting to the news of a new baby while navigating playground bets and the pressure to prove they can do

Cover of The Giant Diamond Robbery

Geronimo Stilton #20

The Giant Diamond Robbery

Elisabetta Dami

Geronimo Stilton is way out of his element at a golf tournament, but he must team up with Agent 00K to stop a high-stake