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Embarrassment

Embarrassment Books for Kids | Wonderlit

1,696 books about embarrassment

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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

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LBD #1

It's a Girl Thing

Grace Dent

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

Ages 12–16

Cover of Six Impossible Things

Six Impossible Things

Fourteen-year-old Dan’s life is in chaos after a sudden move and family upheaval, but he’s still determined to land a fi

Cover of Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess

Dork Diaries #4

Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess

Rachel Renee Russell

For the child navigating the highs and lows of middle school who needs to know that being yourself is more important tha

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 Junior Novels #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

Geronimo Stilton

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

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The Amazing World of Gumball

Darwin's Dos and Don'ts

For the child who loves the chaos of Elmore, Darwin provides a funny, misguided guide to social rules and the messy cons

Cover of Double Trouble

For siblings who feel like they are total opposites or children who often find themselves in accidental trouble, this si

Cover of Santa's Stuck

Santa ate one too many cookies and now he is wedged tight in the chimney! The pets and the reindeer must team up to pull

Cover of Pig the Stinker

Pig the Stinker

For the child who turns every bath time into a battle of wills. This hilarious rhyming tale uses a smelly pug to show wh

Cover of The Purple Puffy Coat

The Purple Puffy Coat

Maribeth Boelts

For the child who struggles to speak up when a friend's well-meaning gift or idea doesn't feel right. A gentle lesson on

Cover of Odds on Oliver

Constance C. Greene

For the child who tries so hard to be brave but ends up in awkward mishaps, this funny story offers comfort and a remind

Cover of The Case of the Class Clown

Jigsaw Jones Mysteries #7

The Case of the Class Clown

For the child who values fairness and wants to see classmates treated with respect. This mystery helps kids navigate cla

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To All the Boys I've Loved Before #2

P.S. I Still Love You

Lara Jean finds that being in a real relationship is much harder than pretending, especially when a boy from her past su

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Koala Hills Primary School #4

For the child who thrives on playground banter and needs to see their own school day antics, mishaps, and friendship dra

Cover of Tell Me This Isn't Happening

Tell Me This Isn't Happening

Robynn Clairday

For the teenager navigating the cringeworthy hurdles of a new school and social circles, this story offers a relatable l

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Hubble Bubble #3

The Super-Spooky Fright Night!

Tracey Corderoy

Pandora's grandmother is a witch who turns ordinary days into magical chaos, from bringing teddy bears to life to transf

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Jim Nasium Is a Football Fumbler

Jim Nasium is tired of being a klutz, so he is stepping onto the football field as a backup quarterback to prove he can

Cover of The Boy Project: Notes and Observations of Kara McAllister

The Boy Project: Notes and Observations of Kara McAllister

Armed with charts and graphs, Kara McAllister tracks the mysteries of boys through the principal's office and middle sch

Cover of Who's Been Sleeping in My Porridge?

Who's Been Sleeping in My Porridge?

Colin McNaughton

Giant gorillas, itchy feet, and aliens collide in this hilarious collection of poems that celebrates the gross and weird