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Forgiveness & Redemption

Forgiveness is not the same as pretending nothing happened, and the best books for children about forgiveness seem to understand that. These 0 books explore what it means to let something go, what it costs, and what might come after.

Second chances, saying sorry, and the slow work of mending what was broken. For when a child needs to forgive — or be forgiven.

Related:Shame & Guilt Honesty & Integrity Friendship

Forgiveness & Redemption Books for Kids | Wonderlit

371 books about forgiveness & redemption

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Cover of Sunset Shimmer's Time to Shine

My Little Pony: Equestria Girls #2

Sunset Shimmer's Time to Shine

Sunset Shimmer was once a rebellious pupil, but now she is trying to understand the magic of friendship and decide who s

Cover of The Court of the Dead

Nico di Angelo Adventures #2

The Court of the Dead

Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro

Demigods Nico, Will, and Hazel must protect Underworld monsters seeking refuge at Camp Jupiter when a dark force begins

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Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Sent to a Catholic middle school after getting into trouble, Abigail finds an unexpected outlet for her spirit on the th

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Running Wild

Thomas J. Dygard

Coach Wilson and Officer Stowell believe Pete has potential on the football field, but he must decide if he can trust th

Ages 10–15

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A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens

A bitter miser travels through his own past, present, and future on Christmas Eve to see if he can reclaim the kindness

Cover of Rhyme Schemer

House Arrest #2

Kevin is the school bully until his secret poetry is discovered, turning the tables in this hilarious and moving story t

Cover of State Showdown

Little League #4

Matt Christopher

The Forest Park All-Stars have a shot at the Little League World Series if two cousins can bury an old grudge and play a

Cover of Discord and the Ponyville Players Dramarama

My Little Pony Chapter Books

Discord and the Ponyville Players Dramarama

The former king of chaos tries his best to join the Ponyville Spring Musical, but his wild magic might accidentally ruin

Cover of Gilbert and Sullivan Set Me Free

Gilbert and Sullivan Set Me Free

In a 1900s women's prison, a teenager finds an unexpected sense of freedom and light when she joins a choir to perform a

Cover of Stick Together!

The Gumazing Gum Girl! #5

Stick Together!

Gabby Gomez has bubblegum superpowers and a new ally in her former bully, but a strange substitute teacher is about to p

Cover of The Promise

A desperate girl in a broken city attempts a robbery but receives a life-altering challenge instead: a promise that coul

Cover of Lolo's Light

Liz Garton Scanlon

Grief and guilt collide for Millie after a tragic night babysitting, leading her on a poignant, honest journey toward fi

Cover of Life Without Friends

Life Without Friends

Ellen Emerson White

Guilt and isolation follow Beverly after a school tragedy. Alone and struggling to move on, she finds a glimmer of hope

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The Three Mouths of Little Tom Drum

After a midnight snack of birthday pie leaves him with a strange physical mark, Little Tom Drum must use his talent for

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The Dollar Kids

Jennifer Richard Jacobson

A family moves to a struggling town to buy a house for just one dollar, hoping a new home can help them leave their heav

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Royal Ballet School Diaries #3

Lara's Perfect Performance

Tensions rise at the Royal Ballet School auditions when an accidental fall leads to a bitter rivalry and a secret diary

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The Chronicles of Narnia #5

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

A neglected painting in a guest bedroom becomes a portal to a high-seas adventure across the Narnian world for Lucy, Edm

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Because of Winn-Dixie

Ten-year-old Opal finds more than just a stray dog at the grocery store; she finds a companion who helps her connect wit

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Scooby-Doo! #10

Monsters Unleashed

Scooby-Doo and Shaggy are on the case when famous monster disguises vanish from a museum, proving that being terrified w

Cover of Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes

Matthew Martin #1

Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes

Matthew’s constant practical jokes finally catch up to him when the girls in his class declare war just before his eleve

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Becoming Babe Ruth

A mischievous Baltimore boy finds a new path when he enters a strict school and discovers the game of baseball.

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Ghetto Cowboy #1

Sent to live with a father he barely knows, Cole discovers a hidden world of urban cowboys in Philadelphia and a horse h

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Dragon Masters #9

Chill of the Ice Dragon

An Ice Giant has frozen the kingdom, and only a fire dragon can stop him. The Dragon Masters must track down their depar

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Ally's World #13

Six Words and a Wish

Spooky coincidences lead Jem to wonder if her sister's disappearance wasn't her fault after all, sparking a summer of my